Danish Science Festival
Theme 2010: "Man and machine"
The Danish Science Festival 2010 takes place September 27th to Oktober 1st.
The theme of the festival 2010 is "Man and machine". The theme provides opportunities for participants to engage in interdisciplinary projects and activities involving all scientific disciplines as well as the arts.
Danish Science Communication (DNF) coordinates the Danish Science Festival. The festival has been held eight times; in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 and annually 2006-2009. The festival has been a huge success and now engages 1/3 of the primary and secondary schools and more than 50% of the highschools.
Mission statement
The main purpose of the festival is to create a wider and deeper understanding of science and technology in Denmark. The activities of the festival target children and youngsters in primary and secondary school and in highschools. Our ambitions are to:
- help inspire teachers to teach exciting science
- create the framework for innovative and fun science
- help establish networks
- make science relevant
- make science interdisciplinary
- place science and technology on the political agenda
- initiate and coordinate festival activities throughout the country
- enhance communication skills among scientists and professionals
The Danish Science Festival is funded by the Danish Ministry of Education and by sponsorships and donations from companies and organisations. The many festival participants contribute with their voluntary work.
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Contact
For further information contact Project Manager Pernille Vils Axelsen, pa@formidling.dk phone: (+45) 7020 8620
