Opened project Science Comes to Town!

Today in Split, the international project Science Comes to Town, funded through the Horizon Europe program, was officially opened. It connects Split to Kiel and Brest, as well as more than 70 European institutions, with the aim of bringing science closer to citizens.

The opening began with an international conference at Croatian Home, where the role of cities in developing science, innovation, and society was discussed.

University of Split’s Rector Dragan Ljutić emphasized that the project shows that Split's science, university, and city positioned themselves well in the EU stage, as they are among ten associations selected together with Kiel and Brest. Over the next few months, these cities will be European centres of science.

"Many academic institutions, people from the private sector, scientific organizations, and universities are participating here and this project’s value will last for about two years. They have six million euros at their disposal, so I expect excellent results in various segments, not only for Split, but also for the young scientific community in Croatia," said Prof. Radovan Fuchs Ph.D., Croatian Minister of Science, Education, and Youth.

An interactive exhibition with workshops, demonstrations, and multimedia content for all ages has been opened in Diocletian's Cellars — covering topics from technology, the sea, and forensics to philosophy and environmental protection. Exhibition in the Cellars is open until January 24.

At the Alliance Française de Split, in the presence of French Ambassador, His Excellency Fabien Fieschi, and Deputy Mayor Maja Dorčić, today was also opened an exhibition of French scientists’ portraits, titled “Poissonnerie scientifique” by Lara Vrabac, a student at ETH Zurich. It can be viewed until January 29.

With this project, Split confirms that it is a city of knowledge, cooperation, and innovation - oriented towards the future.