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| Semana de la Ciencia | |
|---|---|
| Name | Semana de la Ciencia |
| Native name | Semana de la Ciencia |
| Genre | Divulgación científica |
| Frequency | Anual |
| First | 1990s |
| Location | España |
| Organized | Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación |
Semana de la Ciencia is an annual science outreach initiative held across Spain that connects research institutions, museums, universities, companies, and civil society through open-access events. Originating in the late 20th century, it has become a focal point for public engagement involving leading actors such as the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, regional governments like the Comunidad de Madrid, and cultural institutions such as the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales and the Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología. The programme aligns activities with scientific actors including universities like the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, the Universitat de Barcelona, and research centres such as the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias and the Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas.
The initiative traces roots to outreach movements in the 1990s influenced by campaigns led by the European Commission, the European Research Council, and national science policies promoted by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Early participation featured institutions such as the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, the Universidad de Salamanca, and museums like the Museo Nacional del Prado collaborating with research units including the Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Through the 2000s, partnerships expanded to include technology firms like Telefónica and energy organisations such as Iberdrola, while regional nodes emerged in administrations such as the Junta de Andalucía and the Generalitat de Catalunya. Major milestones involved incorporation of thematic weeks associated with events hosted by CERN, the European Space Agency, and national science festivals inspired by models like the British Science Festival.
The declared goals emphasize public access to scientific knowledge and fostering links among entities such as the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, the Real Academia Española, the Agencia Estatal de Investigación, and cultural venues like the Museo Nacional Reina Sofía. Format typically combines guided visits to facilities like the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas, interactive workshops run by university groups from the Universidad de Valencia or the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and lectures hosted by scholars affiliated with the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias or the Instituto de Ciencias Matemáticas. Events often coordinate with awards and recognitions such as the Premio Nacional de Investigación and partnerships with foundations including the Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología.
Programmes present a range of offerings from laboratory tours at centres such as the Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center to exhibitions in institutions like the Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología and the CosmoCaixa. Workshops are delivered by teams from the Instituto de Química Médica, the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, and units of the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. Public talks feature researchers connected to universities such as the Universidad de Zaragoza, the Universidad de Sevilla, and the Universidad de Granada, while citizen science projects liaise with platforms exemplified by the Sociedad Española de Astronomía and the Real Sociedad Española de Física. Corporate R&D showcases have included collaborations with Indra and research incubators like Barcelona Activa.
Participation ranges across age groups and sectors, engaging students from secondary schools administered by entities like the Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional, teachers trained via programmes with the Consejo Escolar del Estado, families visiting cultural sites such as the Museo del Prado or the Museo Nacional de Antropología, and professionals from organisations including AENA and the Instituto Nacional de Estadística. Special initiatives target underserved communities through regional programmes backed by administrations like the Diputación de Barcelona and municipal councils such as the Ayuntamiento de Madrid. International researchers from organisations like the European Space Agency and the Max Planck Society have participated alongside Spanish research groups.
Organisers comprise national bodies such as the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación and the Agencia Estatal de Investigación, national research organisations like the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, and local administrators including the Comunitat Valenciana and the Junta de Andalucía. Funding sources mix public budgets from ministries and regional governments, grants from foundations such as the Fundación Ramón Areces and the Fundación Banco Santander, corporate sponsorship by firms like Repsol and Telefónica, and in-kind support from universities such as the Universidad de Barcelona and museums including the Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología.
Impact assessments reference collaborations with evaluation units within the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas and studies by academic groups at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and the Universidad Pompeu Fabra. Indicators include attendance figures gathered by institutions such as the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales and survey results coordinated with research offices at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Long-term outcomes track career-interest shifts monitored by entities like the Instituto de Evaluación Educativa and employment linkages with employers including Siemens and Acciona.
Notable editions have featured flagship collaborations with the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas, and citywide programmes in Madrid led by the Ayuntamiento de Madrid in partnership with the Museo Nacional del Prado and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. Regional exemplars include initiatives in Catalonia coordinated by the Generalitat de Catalunya and the CosmoCaixa, Andalusian editions backed by the Junta de Andalucía and the Parque de las Ciencias de Granada, and Canary Islands activities supported by the Cabildo de Tenerife and the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias. International linkages have connected local programming with the European Research Council, the European Space Agency, and festivals modelled on the British Science Festival.
Category:Science festivals in Spain