SERI contributed to “Lange Nacht der Forschung”On October 1st, 2005 the first „long night of science“ took place in Innsbruck, Linz and Vienna, Austria. Under the theme „into science!“ more than 70 research institutions opened their doors.
SERI was one of them, showing where research happens, how research questions are generated and how society is influenced by current research.
As the event took place for the first time, it was an experiment for participating institutions and the organisers. But nobody anticipated that it would be such a success: We counted 300 visitors in our office rooms in Garnisongasse! This makes it the biggest SERI-event ever. Adults and children alike participated in the sustainability tour through our office – weighing the water needed to produce a t-shirt, judging their personal ecological footprint by their consumption habits, distributing their weekly time with candy, and discussing whole-heartedly about happiness and sustainability.
For 50 persons, we were the first institution they visited. 15 participants (and many more interested) took part in a decision making process in the “future of energy” workshop. 60 participants were counted in the happiness-lounge (and many more interested). We offered also a buffet and an exhibition from B. Nowitzki. SERI will for sure take part in the second “long night of science” next year.
Check out also the page www.langenachtderforschung.at, where you can find a radio interview with Fritz Hinterberger.
