The Institute of Plasma Physics & Lasers (IPPL) of the University Research and Innovation Center of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) is once again organizing “Researchers’ Night” in Rethymno, on Friday, 25 September 2026, at the IPPL facilities in Tria Monastiria.
We connect, learn and have fun
“Researchers’ Night” is part of a series of events held across Europe at the initiative of the European Union, aiming to bring the general public closer to the world of research.
The Institute of Plasma Physics & Lasers, in collaboration with Science in the City of the Science Education Laboratory of the Department of Primary Education at the University of Crete, and the Friends of Astronomy Association of Crete (SFAK), will offer the public the opportunity to become better acquainted with research and science.
Especially for children, this year’s programme is once again enriched with experiments, games, painting, crafts and interactive presentations.
At the “Equality Corner”, participants will also have the opportunity to discuss issues relating to gender equality in science and research.
What does Researchers’ Night include?
The event, held as part of the European Researchers’ Night initiative, will take place on FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2026, from 17:00, at the Institute of Plasma Physics & Lasers (IPPL) of the Hellenic Mediterranean University, in Tria Monastiria, Rethymno, and will include:
● Ground floor and courtyard area: 17:00–21:00
Research-inspired activities for children and adults, with the support of Science in the City, as well as sky observation activities with the support of the Friends of Astronomy Association of Crete.
{Citizen Science – Planting for the Future} – {EU Missions – Learning through Painting} – {ScienceHERoes – Historical Women Researchers through Comics}.
● IPPL Laboratories: 17:00–21:00
Guided tours of the research facilities and presentations of the research conducted at the Institute of Plasma Physics & Lasers by its researchers.
● Lecture Hall: Starting time 19:00
Welcome addresses by invited guests and accessible popular science talks for the general public by distinguished HMU researchers.
● Ground floor and courtyard area: 21:00–22:00
An informal discussion with the researchers participating in Researchers’ Night, in a relaxed, welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
The event is implemented within the framework of the SOFIA project (SOciety For research and Innovation in Action – I research therefore I am) and is an associated event of the European Union’s MSCA and Citizens initiative, under the call HORIZON-MSCA-2025-CITIZENS-01.
