On September 25, 2026, research left the laboratories and reached the general public directly during the 2026 European Researchers’ Night, held simultaneously in Chișinău and Bălți. For one evening, the two locations became spaces for curiosity, experimentation, and direct dialogue with researchers. In Chișinău, hundreds of students, young people, and families gathered in the park of the Technical University of Moldova, where the public could explore over 35 booths and approximately 150 interactive exhibits. The program included demonstrations and experiments, RoboBattle and LEGO Robot SUMO

On September 5, 2026, a "Science Communication" workshop brought together “Research Ambassadors” for a hands-on and interactive event, where they learned to transform complex scientific topics into clear, accessible and engaging narratives for the general public. The event, organized by AO InfoGroup and hosted by the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, was held as part of the Sci-TRUST project “Fostering trust in science: European Researchers’ Night”. The workshop was led by Mădălina Cocea, a science communication specialist at the Technology Transfer Center of “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University in

On May 20, 2026 the Sci-TRUST project was officially launched. It aims to bring research closer to the general public and to strengthen trust in science. The project, one of 49 funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe program out of more than 241 proposals, brings the European Researchers’ Night back to the Republic of Moldova. On September 25, 2026, we will celebrate science alongside 40 countries and over 1 million visitors across the European continent. At the kick-off meeting, all consortium members reaffirmed their commitment to the common goals: fostering trust in science

On September 9, 2022, the "Opportunities of the HORIZON EUROPE Framework Program" online workshop took place. The workshop was attended by over 70 researchers, teaching staff from higher and general education institutions, etc. The presentations were delivered by members National Contact Points network in the Republic of Moldova: dr. Alexandru Rosca, Mr. Nicu Vrabie, dr. Viorica Bulgaru, Lucia Ușurelu. The presenters came with detailed information on the opportunities offered by various Horizon Europe funding mechanisms: Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), Research Infrastructures

Combining the enthusiasm for a green and healthy habitat with science and technology, the GREEN PLANET CHALLENGE robotics competition aims to stimulate and develop creativity and innovative spirit and provide development opportunities for young people. By organizing this competition, we want to promote both green science and the collaboration between mentors and students or pupils in order to develop the new generation of engineers, programmers and designers. The competition is organized according to strict rules, including limited time and resources. Teams of pupils/students, guided by a

Many of us have probably wondered what it means to be a researcher and how interesting or challenging research activity can be. At the same time, it is clear that great science does not speak for itself and those who can answer these questions are the scientists themselves. We understand that stories about people work best. This is why we are launching the "Meet the researchers" campaign, which will take place between September 2022 and September 2023 as part of the European Researchers' Night 2022-2023 project. We invite young and experienced researchers from the Republic of Moldova to tell

On September 17, 2022, World Cleanup Day is organized globally. This civic movement brings together millions of volunteers, governments and organizations from 191 countries worldwide to tackle the global waste problem and build a new and sustainable world. This year, the European Researchers' Night project in Moldova joins the World Cleanup Day movement. We invite volunteers to join us on September 16-17, 2022 in helping to clean the rivers banks of Bac river in Chisinau and Raut river in Balti. Date, time and place of meeting: Chisinau: 16.09.2022, 2:00 p.m., Northern Railway station of

On June 16, 2022, the "Challenges and opportunities of a research career" webinar was organised. The webinar was attended by over 55 researchers, teaching and management staff from higher and general education institutions, librarians, etc. The participants of the event were greeted by the uniersity professor Viorel Bostan, dr. hab., rector of the Technical University of Moldova, academician Ion Tighineanu, dr. hab., university professor, president of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, dr. Valentina Prițcan, associate professor, vice-rector of the State University "Alecu Russo" from Balti, dr