Virtual researchers meeting with schools across the Mediterranean and beyond
Date: November 7th (Marie Curie’s birthday)
Time: 9:30 to 12 CET
Format: Online (Google Meet link will be provided to registered schools)
MEDNIGHT is bringing together researchers with schools from all around the Mediterranean — and beyond — for a special event. Students will meet eight inspiring scientists from the Mediterranean Science Team 2025.
Each researcher will present their work in 10 minutes, using language accessible to secondary school students, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A. The presentations will be delivered in English.
Join us for a journey through health, biodiversity, environment, and innovation, where science connects cultures and countries.
For Schools
- Register your school to participate in the interactive Q&A sessions.
- Prepare your students’ questions in advance — curiosity is welcome!
- Certificates of participation will be provided.
Final Schedule
09:30 — Welcome. Prof. Dr. Gülşun Sağlamer
09:35 — 🇵🇹 Dr. Mónica Bettencourt-Dias (Portugal)
09:50 — 🇮🇹 Dr. Paola Bonfante (Italy)
10:05 — 🇬🇷 Dr. Elpiniki Ninou (Greece)
10:20 — 🇮🇹 Prof. Francesca Romana Recchia Luciani (Italy)
10:35 — Break
10:45 — 🇸🇮 Dr. Urška Lampe (Slovenia)
11:00 — 🇱🇧 Dr. Lubna Dada (Lebanon)
11:15 — 🇷🇸 Dr. Jelena Vladić (Serbia)
11:30 — 🇧🇦 Dr. Belma Kalamujić Stroil (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
11:45 — 🇪🇬 Dr. Sherine Ahmed El Baradei (Egypt)
🎤 Moderator: Ms. Hülya Çağlayan