Science in the City, European Researchers’ Night, has established itself as one of Malta’s largest national festivals and the only science and arts festival hosted in Valletta. With over 24,000 visitors last year alone, it is a fantastic opportunity for scientists and artists to collaborate and get creative. Our objectives are listed in the appendix. We are a platform for art installations, exhibitions, music, comedy, theatre and the performing arts, which engage citizens with science. We’re looking forward to your participation.

In 2018, Science in the City will collaborate with the University of Applied Arts Vienna and the Valletta 2018 Foundation. Two artists (or two groups of artists) are invited to participate in the 2018 edition from the University of Applied Arts Vienna, as well as one artist (or one group of artists) from the University of Malta. The project is supported by Valletta 2018. Our theme this year is Science in Culture. Proposals and participation outside this theme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please get in touch before submission. 

Important Dates 

Deadline for proposal submission is by 23:59 5th March 2018. Applicants will be notified by 19th March 2018.

An information session to be held in Malta will be announced shortly.

The festival will take place on the night of the 28th September, 2018. The events should preferably also be available for Notte Bianca 2018, the following week (till 6th October 2018). The artworks will also be displayed at the University of Malta afterwards in a temporary exhibition.

Ways to participate?

Project Proposals that can include a range of art/science events from performances to plays and installations.

Participation in existing project ideas: artists, curators, musicians, performers, students, researchers and others are needed.

Click here for full details on the call for proposals and application form.

For more information, visit: www.scienceinthecity.org.mt/apply-now

Science in the City, European Researchers’ Night, has established itself as one of Malta’s largest national festivals and the only science and arts festival hosted in Valletta. With over 28,000 visitors last year alone, it is a fantastic opportunity for scientists and artists to collaborate and get creative. Our objectives are listed in the appendix. We are a platform for art installations, exhibitions, music, comedy, theatre and the performing arts, which engage citizens with science. We’re looking forward to your participation.

Our theme this year is Science in Culture. Proposals and participation outside this theme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please get in touch before submission. 

Important Dates 

Deadline for proposal submission is by midnight 7th January 2018. Applicants will be notified by end January 2018.

A Networking & Info session about the call, explaining the topics will be held on the 20th December at 6:30pm:
The Events Room, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation (CEBI), Level 2, Dar Ġuzeppi Zahra, University of Malta.

The festival will take place on the night of the 28th September, 2018. The events should preferably also be available for Notte Bianca 2018, the following week. The possibility of other locations on different dates can also be requested.

Ways to participate?

Project Proposals that can include a range of art/science events from performances to plays and installations.

Participation in existing project ideas: artists, curators, musicians, performers, students, researchers and others are needed.

Click here for full details on the call for proposals.

Click here to download the proposal application form.

For more information, visit: www.scienceinthecity.org.mt/call-for-proposals-2018

A night of research, arts and the latest technologies, in Valletta

This year’s festival is more exciting than ever before. With a new layout and a host of innovative activities, the 6th edition of Science in the City—European Researchers’ Night, promises to be a night to remember. On Friday 29 September 2017 from 6.00pm until midnight science and the arts will transform Republic Street as visitors of all ages explore the highly interactive activities. Plans include the usual health and dental checks, child-friendly experiments, shows and games, as well as totally new activities that find their inspiration in ongoing research projects here in Malta, such as Light Pushes Stuff, AR Art, Holograms and so much more.

A full programme can be viewed on www.scienceinthecity.org.mt and the festival followed on Facebook for regular updates: www.facebook.com/ScienceInTheCityMalta

Read more: Science in the City 2017

The new Gozo Science festival Science In The Citadel released its full programme today for the April 22 event. Dr Anton Refalo, Minister for Gozo, opens the event at 9 am for 12 hours of shows, workshops, talks by eminent local scientists, debates, demonstrations, film and interactive Science Fair fun all within the atmospheric confines of the ancient Citadel. An easy to use trail guide and map is now available online at www.facebook.com/ScienceInTheCitadel.

A full range of science disciplines is covered with activities at all levels from kindergarten to postgraduate, all with the aim of engaging and exciting people about the science taking place on the Maltese Islands, whether they be local residents or just visitors for the day. 32 different organisations - including the University of Malta, Microsoft Youthspark, the Police Forensic Science Lab, Esplora and SharkLab, with many science student organisations - are laying on 50 different activities so there truly is something for everyone at the first of what is sure to become an annual attraction on Gozo.

Read more: Science in the Citadel Gozo

The Big Van Theory is coming to Malta!

On March 11th, the team behind Science in the City will be hosting two separate but related events in collaboration with The Big Van Theory. This dynamic group of practitioners, hailing from a vast array of scientific fields, have performed in hundreds of theatres world-wide and now they're coming to Malta! Their mission–to bring science to the public through comedy and laughter.

The group will be putting on a comedy show for children and a hard hitting stand up for adults.

Their first event, Clowntifics, will be held between 5 and 6pm at the Malta Society of Arts, in Valletta. This interactive show for children between ages 4 and 11, combines clowns, comedy and experiments to help kids explore the wonders of science. Entrance is against a donation of €5 per person at the door.

Their second event, The Big Van Theory Monologues, will be taking place between 8.30 and 9:30pm at the Royal British Legion, also in Valletta. This show is targeted at adults and will be presenting topics such as genetically modified organisms, evolution and pathogenic bacteria. Entrance is against a donation of €8 per person at the door. 

This event is organised by the Science in the City festival team and the Malta Chamber of Scientists. Supported by the Valletta 2018 Foundation and Get Your Act Together. 

To register your interest please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Science in the City—European Researchers’ Night is Malta’s arts and science festival. We offer a fantastic opportunity for educators, students, scientists and artists to collaborate and get creative. We are a platform for art installations, exhibitions, music, theatre, and performing arts that engage the public with science. We’re looking forward to your participation. Our theme this year is The Brain. Proposals and participation outside this theme will be considered on a case-by-case basis (please get in touch before submission).

Important Dates

*Deadline extended to 29 February 2016*

Deadline for proposal submission is by midnight 18 February 2016. An information session to discuss ideas and brainstorm projects will be held on the 5 February, 6.30pm, GWHB1 (Gateway Builing, Hall B1), University of Malta. The festival will take place on the night of the 30 September 2015. The events should preferably be available for Notte Bianca 2016 the following day.

Read more: Science in the City 2016: Call for Proposals

The Falling Walls Lab is an international forum, which aims at building and promoting interdisciplinary connections between young excellent academics, entrepreneurs and professionals from all fields.

For the first time this year the University of Malta is organising the Falling Wall Lab Malta to showcase the latest research projects, business models or social initiatives by Maltese young researchers, entrepreneurs and professionals from various disciplines.

Each presenter will have 3 minutes on stage and a distinguished jury consisting of experts from academia and business will select the most inspiring presenter to represent Malta at the Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin on the 8th November.

The event is a great opportunity to exchange insights on an interdisciplinary level with fellow researchers and professionals as well as to get involved in exciting discussions and network with excellent scientists and professionals.

A line-up of surprises, exciting research, and science-related experiments, exhibitions, talks, debates, films and performing arts is set to further brighten the 4th edition of Science in the City—European Researchers’ Night, the annual science and arts festival. It will be held in Valletta on Friday 25 September 2015 from 6.00pm until midnight. The city streets will come to life as visitors explore innovative activities ranging from flying drones to space rockets, DNA extractions to dissections, health and dental checks to lots of child-friendly experiments and games.

Full programme can be viewed on www.scienceinthecity.org.mt or follow the festival on Facebook for regular updates: www.facebook.com/ScienceInTheCityMalta

Read more: Science in the City 2015

Science in the City - Call for Expression of Interest
European Researchers’ Night Valletta - September 2014 & 2015

The Malta Chamber of Scientists, is interested in receiving expressions of interest from professionals or competent organisations for the Science in the City Festival.

The experience and expertise required are in:

• Media Production
• Logistics and Event Organisation
• Artistic Consultancy

They will support the consortium and help execute the festival’s activities on the last week of the month of September 2014 and 2015 and during Notte Bianca in Valletta.

For details, see here.

Expressions of interest together with a covering letter and a CV are to be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by not later than noon on Monday February 17, 2014.

Introduction

Science in the City—European Researchers’ Night is possibly Malta’s fastest growing cultural festival and only arts and science festival. We offer a fantastic opportunity for educators, students, scientists and artists to collaborate and get creative. We are a platform for art installations, exhibitions, music, theatre, performing arts, which engage the public with science. We’re looking forward to your participation.

Important Dates

Deadline for submission of interest is the 16 February, noon. A Focus Group to discuss ideas and brainstorm projects will be held on the 11th of February, 7pm, Music Room, St James Cavalier. The Festival will take place on 25th September, 2015 (possibility of 26th September). The events should preferably be available for Notte Bianca 2015 on the 3rd October.

For more information about all events click here, or contact Edward Duca (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Mob: 99239974) and/or Karen Fiorini (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Mob: 99868348).

Read more: Science in the City 2015 - Call for Interest