Celebrating European science

Learn more about our science fair, our activities for your classroom and browse through other helpful resources.

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Science is Wonderful!

The European Commission funds excellent young researchers across the EU and abroad through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, allowing them to study a topic in depth that they care about.

Science is Wonderful! bridges this research with schools across the European Union. It celebrates the value and impact of EU-funded research by giving primary and secondary school students the chance to interact with leading researchers and innovators, learn more about their work in engaging formats and ask questions. Since its inception in 2015, Science is Wonderful! has organised an annual science fair that interactively showcases research projects and innovations through presentations, hands-on experiments, games and quizzes.

2024 edition

In April 2024, Science is Wonderful! once again opened its doors to nearly 5 000 primary and secondary school pupils across Belgium and abroad.

It was a unique opportunity for them to engage with over 120 international scientists, get to know about their work and explore research careers.

We are very grateful to the researchers, teachers and pupils that helped make this an unforgettable two days.

We cannot wait to welcome you at another wonderful edition in the future.

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Activities

Next to the science fair, Science is Wonderful! also hosts activities for the classroom. These teaching resources, games and videos were prepared by our scientists to use with your pupils or children throughout the year. There are a few exciting new additions, so make sure to check them out.

Get in touch and make your voice heard!

Remember that you can always get in touch with us should you have any questions or ideas. We always like to hear from you.

Ready to make your voice heard? Then check out the Your turn! site and tell us why you think science is wonderful. We will publish the best answers on our site.

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Still not sure what Science is Wonderful! is all about?

Here is a short video to give you an idea!

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Science is Wonderful! is an initiative of European Union’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the reference programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training. This allows excellent young researchers across the EU and abroad to study a topic in depth that they care about.

Science is Wonderful! bridges this research with schools across the European Union. It celebrates the value and impact of EU-funded research by giving primary and secondary school students the chance to interact with leading researchers and innovators, learn more about their work in engaging formats and ask questions about scientific careers. Since its inception in 2015, Science is Wonderful! has organised an annual science fair that interactively showcases research projects and innovations through presentations, hands-on experiments, games and quizzes.

The MSCA also support the European Researchers’ Night, a popular science outreach event organised annually in several European countries and beyond, and Researchers at Schools, which fosters direct interaction between researchers, teachers and pupils.

Learn more about the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)

The reference programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training.

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