See the SPARKS first press releases presenting the project and its activities
SPARKS
SPARKS is an international project funded under the Horizon 2020 programme (2015–2018), aimed at promoting scientific research and innovation in healthcare and medicine. The project organized a large-scale European campaign featuring interactive exhibitions, events, and discussions designed to connect science and society. Its primary goal was to actively engage citizens in conversations on scientific topics and technological advancements, fostering critical thinking and dialogue between researchers, innovators, policymakers, and the wider public. Through the Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) approach, SPARKS highlighted the importance of ensuring that scientific achievements address real societal needs and values, laying the foundation for a more open and democratic future for science.
DON’T FORGET! DON’T MISS the Festival event under project SPARKS, organised jointly by the Institute of Molecular Biology, Bulgarian Academy of Science and CRA - Radoslav Alexandrov with DNA repair - a double-edged sword, Science Festival, May 14th, Saturday, at 12:00, the Chamber Hall of theatre Sofia. Details – at http…
A Seminar on Stem Cells in Medicine was organized during the Researcher's Night 2015 in Sofia. Corresponding Member of the Bulgarian Academy of Science, prof. Rumen Pankov form the Department of Biology at the University of Sofia, presented the topic to school and university stidents.
33 organisations from 29 European countries, and led by Ecsite, Sparks is aimed at bridging the gap between the super-fast pace of scientific innovation and society through an interactive exhibition and over 230 engaging activities taking place across the whole of the European Union.