The Nuoro Researchers' Night – Sharper ended successfully yesterday, two intense days that brought science to the center of the city, involving families, students and enthusiasts of all ages. The event, organized by Sardegna Ricerche, the Municipality of Nuoro and Europe Direct Nuoro, demonstrated once again the ability of science to bring people together, stimulate curiosity and create connections between innovation, research and sustainable development .
With over 1,000 participants and dozens of activities organized, this edition exceeded all expectations . From interactive workshops to talks, from live demonstrations to innovative educational paths, the program offered a unique experience that involved both children and adults, transforming Nuoro into an open-air knowledge laboratory.
Among the most popular events, the space dedicated to Inventori in Famiglia , created by the 10Lab of Sardegna Ricerche, where children and adults could experiment with optical illusions and creative experiments, and the spaces dedicated to educational robotics, which allowed them to discover the STEM world in a practical and fun way. The contribution of the experts of the research group of the National Institute of Nuclear Physics, who talked about the Einstein Telescope project, sparked interest in the future of science and astrophysics in Sardinia.
The event concluded with the talk “Archimedes and the Brain Drain” , a moment that combined emotion and reflection, offering a glimpse into the daily life of Sardinian researchers working all over the world. The Researchers’ Night in Nuoro demonstrated how science, education and innovation can make a difference, bringing new perspectives and inspiring future generations.
Sharper Night involves the cities of Ancona, Bari, Cagliari, Camerino, Catania, Genoa, L'Aquila, Nuoro, Palermo, Pavia, Perugia, Sassari, Terni, Trieste and Urbino. The project is coordinated by the scientific communication company Psiquadro, in collaboration with a consortium that primarily includes the National Institute of Nuclear Physics – INFN and five universities. The Polytechnic University of Marche, the University of Cagliari, the University of Catania, the University of Palermo and the University of Perugia.
