Science Engagement encompasses a broad spectrum of approaches and activities linking science and society. However, beyond the English terminology, what does Science Engagement mean in other regions of the world? How could the term be translated in order to catch the meaning of “Science Engagement” in as few words as…

We spoke to Elodie Chabrol, Falling Walls Engage Winner 2018, about her project and how the Falling Walls Engage Pitches opened up a worldwide network.   What is your project about? The project Pint of Science is a worldwide science festival which brings researchers to local pub- and café-spaces to…

By Miléna Salci On 28 – 29 November 2022, Falling Walls Engage brought together 50 Science Engagement practitioners, representatives from science institutions, researchers and students for an inspiring two-day event on Science Engagement and Planetary Health, under the sun of Cape Town. This event, organised in collaboration with the University…

We spoke to Oscar Contreras-Villarroel, Falling Walls Engage Hub Argentina Manager and Falling Walls Engage Winner 2019 and 2021, about the importance of the international Hub network and emerging collaborations.   What is the focus of the Falling Walls Engage Hub Argentina and which countries does it cover? We are…

We spoke to Lalah Rukh, Falling Walls Engage Winner 2021, about her project and how the Falling Walls Engage Pitches helped to increase the visibility of Science Fuse and to get future collaborations.   What is your project about? Science Fuse is a social enterprise that works to improve the…

We spoke to Joana Moscoso, Falling Walls Engage Winner 2021, about her project and how the Falling Walls Engage Pitches helped to increase the visibility of Native Scientists.   What is your project about? My project is Native Scientists and its goal is to connect children and scientists to promote…

We spoke to Maria Hagardt, Falling Walls Engage Hub Sweden Manager, about the Falling Walls Engage Hub Sweden and the importance of the international Hub network.   What is the focus of the Falling Walls Engage Hub Sweden and which countries does it cover? Our focus is exploring the Science…

Planetary Health is a new academic field and policy framework focusing on the interconnections between human health and environmental sustainability. Bringing together a wide range of disciplines, Planetary Health is concerned with human-caused changes in Earth’s natural systems and their consequences on human health and wellbeing. This framework calls urgent…

We spoke to Shane McCracken, Falling Walls Engage Winner 2018, about his project and how the Falling Walls Engage Pitches helped to increase the visibility of his project.   What is your project about? I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here is a student-led, online STEM engagement activity that…

We spoke to María Pin Nó, Falling Walls Engage Winner 2019, about her project and how the Falling Walls Engage Pitches helped her facilitate the contact to other projects.    What is your project about? Our project “Science-me a Story” is a contest of scientific stories for kids. Adults participate…