The Network will participate in Research Night for the third consecutive year. This initiative is celebrated every year all across Europe, simultaneously in over 300 cities in 30 countries. It aims to bring research and innovation closer to the general public in a dynamic and engaging way, giving faces and names to the researchers behind it. Access is open to everyone–from scientists and researchers to the general public–who wants to learn more about the research being carried out in their country. It is a night full of knowledge that is easy to understand, educational, and accessible to all. 

This year, Research Night in Barcelona is held on 26 September. Groups from the Network will participate in several spaces will all kinds of activities. In Barcelona, at CosmoCaixa (c/ d'Isaac Newton, 26):

1. At the Research Fair, four research groups (TraDiLex (UPF), CLiC (UB), TRACTE (UVic-UCC), and TransMedia Catalonia (UAB)) will come together, coordinated by the researcher Blanca Arias from TraDiLex, with the activity “Accessibility, a Key Factor for Creating Smarter Cities”. During the activity, key topics in building a modern, universal, and accessible city will be discussed. For example, AI, easy-to-read content, or sustainability.
   • From 18:00 to 20:00 h at the Lynn Margulis space, floor -5 (Catalan Sign Language interpreting will be available).
2. The workshop “Build an Inclusive City”, led by researchers Pilar Orero and Sara Anne McDonagh from the research group TransMedia Catalonia. A creative workshop in which you will become an urban designer tasked with planning an accessible and inclusive city.
   • From 19:30 to 20:00 h at the Sigma space, floor -2.
3. “Science and Laughter: A Research Show for All Audiences”, a show which will explore research through entertainment. Aida Villaécija, from TransMedia Catalonia, will participate in the second session with “Easy-to-Read Put to the Test: How to Improve Texts with Science”.
   • From 19:15 to 20:00 at the Auditorium, floor -2. 

The UAB, in Cerdanyola del Vallès, will hold the Scientific Workshops Fair on Friday, 26 September.

1. The group TransMedia Catalonia (UAB) will participate in the fair with the activity “What World Do We Want to Build? Artificial Intelligence and Ethics”, during which they will present the projects InclusiVRity, Alfie, and Spice.
   • From 17:00 to 21:00 h, at the UAB Campus.

In Lleida, Research Night will take place one week earlier, on 19 September. Researchers from the Network will be present at:

1. The activity “Listen to See: How Persons with Visual Impairment Navigate”, led by researcher Afra Pascual Almenara from the research group GRIHO (UdL). This is an immersive experience that puts the audience in the shoes of a visually impaired person who is browsing the internet. Using a screen reader, attendees will be able to hear how it is possible to browse the internet without using their sense of sight.
   • From 18:00 to 20:00 at the Transfronterer Building - Cappont Campus (University of Lleida).

All activities are free and subject to availability.