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…

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 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…

By Miléna Salci After two years of online events, it is with sheer excitement that we were able to return to in-person events with the launch of the Falling Walls Engage Hub Mexico from 29 June to 2 July 2022. Together with our Hub Manager Gabriela de la Torre and…

By Ana I. Faustino, Falling Walls Engage On 20 and 27 July we hosted an online Impact & Sustainability Workshop for the community members and core network of Falling Walls Engage. During the workshop, participants were able to learn about the relevance of Impact and Sustainability Planning, tools one can…

How to bridge the gap between science and society? Around the world, science engagement practitioners find unique and inspiring answers to that question. Science Engagers reach out to audiences all too often ignored in scientific debates. The science community gains more trust by allowing non-experts to make valuable contributions to…

With the launch of our 4th Falling Walls Engage Hub in November 2020, we put the spotlight on groundbreaking initiatives in Science Engagement in Canada and the United States. For this occasion, 15 international Science Engagers and 15 Science Engagers from across North America were invited to virtually meet during a community workshop co-hosted by…

Laura Henderson, winner in 2022, has kindly given us some insight into how she and her project have progressed since her pitch at the Falling Walls Engage Pitches and what Falling Walls Engage means to her.

We spoke to Carrie Boyce, winner of the Special Award of Inclusive Science Engagement 2022, about her achievements since her pitch at the Falling Walls Engage Pitches.   What is your project about? The world’s first award-winning, community-driven and science-themed drag show, Science is a Drag celebrates science through the…

Three minutes is all it takes to pitch your innovative project at Falling Walls Lab. Yet to improve mutual understanding, mutual benefit, and bridge the perceived gap between academia and the public in a sustainable manner, creative Science Engagement solutions are crucially important. As part of the Science Engagement Team-Up,…

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…

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…

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…

We spoke to Juan Ferrer, Falling Walls Engage Finalist 2020, about his project and how the Falling Walls Engage Pitches helped facilitate the contact to other projects.    What is your project about? My project “Museo del Hongo” is about hope. Through our practice, we aim to communicate to diverse…

We spoke to Jacqueline Goldin, Falling Walls Engage Winner 2021, about her project and how the Falling Walls Engage pitches helped her raise funding.   What is your project about? “Diamonds on the soles of their feet” is about collecting information on water in the invisible rivers under the ground.…