Brazilian Universities Lead Engaging Initiatives at 2025 National Science and Technology Week
Brazilian universities including Uema and UFBA are spearheading impactful science and environmental awareness activities during the 2025 National Science and Technology Week.
- • Uema participates from October 21-24 with mini-courses, workshops, and exhibits focused on sustainability and climate change.
- • UFBA hosts SNCT in Salvador from October 20-25, featuring immersive planetarium experiences and marine research presentations.
- • SNCT 2025’s theme highlights ocean culture and climate change challenges specific to local territories.
- • Uema’s activities include a mini-course on coastal climate change and an exhibition celebrating 25 years of ocean science.
- • UFBA’s event promotes public engagement with science through astronomy and marine environmental education.
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The 2025 National Science and Technology Week (SNCT) is showcasing significant contributions from Brazilian universities, notably the Universidade Estadual do Maranhão (Uema) and the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA). Scheduled from October 20 to 25, the SNCT highlights the theme "Planet Water: Ocean Culture to Face Climate Change in My Territory," emphasizing climate change and environmental sustainability.
Uema is actively participating from October 21 to 24, offering a rich program including mini-courses, workshops, and exhibitions that promote scientific dissemination and environmental awareness. On October 24, the mini-course "Mudanças Climáticas em Regiões Costeiras – desafios e oportunidades para a sustentabilidade" will occur alongside an exhibition marking 25 years of ocean science and extension efforts. The LABIOAQUA workshop on October 22 focuses on sustainability in relation to plastic waste and marine conservation, underscoring Uema’s commitment to fostering dialogue between academia and society.
Simultaneously, UFBA's planetarium in Salvador serves as the central hub for SNCT events, featuring immersive experiences under its 11-meter dome and nighttime astronomical observations. From October 20 to 25, activities include exhibitions, interactive sessions, and presentations by projects like the Humpback Whale Project and the Marine Socioecology Center, which share vital marine research. Open to public school students, teachers, and visitors, this initiative aims to connect scientific knowledge with everyday life and inspire public engagement in science.
These university-led endeavors during SNCT 2025 underline a strong dedication to making science accessible and driving environmental education across Brazilian regions.