With around twenty popular science talks and activities taking place in both Geocentrum I and II, this year’s Culture Night offers an unusually wide-ranging programme. Carl Troein, a researcher in computational science at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, is coordinating the event together with the department’s study counsellor, Jessica Mauritzsson.
“We have so many people here with specialist knowledge, and now we have the chance to present these topics in a way that is both fun and educational,” says Carl Troein.
The lectures cover geology, environmental science, physical geography, computational science and mathematics. Visitors can learn more about everything from the role of peatlands in the climate system and sustainable agriculture to satellite-based monitoring of ecosystems, the climate archives of trees and the Earth’s major mass extinctions. Anyone who fancies it can also try their hand at probability exercises, Harry Potter maths, fossil hunting and brain-teasing games.
Beneficial for future recruitment
“There are many people who are interested in learning new things, and here we conduct research to advance humanity. It’s an inexpensive and simple way for us to spread knowledge locally, and it’s beneficial both for future recruitment and for the research community’s relationship with the public,” says Carl Troein.
Jessica Mauritzsson believes that taking part in Culture Night is also valuable for the education sector.
"We want more people to know about Geocentrum, what we do here and the courses we offer. During Culture Night, visitors can meet researchers, discover new subjects and ask questions. Hopefully, this will spark curiosity among both young people and adults," says Jessica Mauritzsson.
Find out more about the programme via the link below.
Culture Night at Geocentrum in Lund | Department of Environmental and Earth Sciences