Science Week
November 2026
The School of Science and theUniversity of Navarra Science Museumaim, among other things, to bring the results and methods of research closer to society—especially to young people—by fostering curiosity, creativity, innovation, rigor, passion, and a commitment to science. To that end, we are joining the global celebration of Science and Technology Week.
The Science Museum, in partnership partnership with theSpanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) / Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities, has been organizing this event continuously since 2007, with the goal ofbringing the scientific profession, the value of science, and the importance of public participation in scientific researchcloser to the public at development, through a comprehensive program of scientific activities for audiences of all ages.
Experiments in Pamplona
From Monday, November 9, through Friday, November 13, we will be conducting science experiments on various topics to explain scientific concepts to students at Sophomore and high school diploma. The sessions will take place from 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 p.m . at the Sciences Building (Hexagon Building) at the University of Navarra. Prior registration atregistration is required via professor.
BIOLOGY WORKSHOP
Methods and Tools for the Study of Wildlife
Nora Escribano
At the table, we demonstrate various sampling techniques for different animal groups (mammals, birds, insects)—including both direct and indirect methods—and explain what programs of study can be done with the information obtained.
MINERALS AND ROCKS TABLE
From the Big Bang to the Bardenas Reales, in 10 minutes
Ana Moreno
Observation of the rocks that make up Navarre and the minerals they contain.
MICROBIOLOGY LAB
The Wonderful World of What We Can't See
David González
We'll show how we're surrounded by microorganisms by displaying petri dishes with cultures from different locations, and with a volunteer from each group, we'll take a swab from their mouth to examine the bacteria under a microscope.
Genetics 'S TABLE
The "Google Maps" of Your DNA That Reveals Your True Origins (Without Looking at Your Passport)
Iñigo Izal
Do you really have Viking blood, a great-great-great-grandfather who was a Roman legionnaire, genes from an Egyptian pharaoh... or did your ancestors simply never leave their village in five centuries? In this workshop, we'll learn how to analyze SNPs to geographically locate anyone on the global map.
Chemistry 'S TABLE
What is combustion? How does a fire extinguisher work? Are there such things as colored fires? What is smoke? Can we make colored smoke?
Cristina Sola
We'll learn what fire is, how to extinguish it, and about special situations; we'll also study how to create colored flames and the importance of fuel particle size.
PHYSICS TABLE
From smoke signals to cell phones
Luis Fernando Urrea
How we've statement messages throughout history: smoke, lights, and flags; Morse code; wired and wireless telephony; fiber optics… all the way to today's smartphones! With hands-on experiments to see this evolution firsthand.
INSECT TABLE
Secrets of Insects
Enrique Baquero
Interesting facts about their e Anatomy, their biology, and their relationship with humans. They can be viewed at high magnification using magnifying glasses or microscopes, and their diversity can also be observed thanks to the collections housed at the Science Museum.
GAME
Wanna be a Scientist?
Women for Science and Technology
An interactive workshop designed to introduce students at Sophomore to the history and role of women in science, and high school diploma. Through a journey through the biographies of prominent female scientists and the educational game “Wanna be a Scientist?”, we’ll learn in a fun, dynamic, and interactive way about science, scientific curiosities, and the great contributions women have made to research.
BIOCEL & ORGANOGRAPHY
The Super-Zoom of the Human Body
Marina Martín
Have you ever tried zooming in on a photo until all you see are weird, blurry pixels? In organography, we do the same thing with living organisms—but what we discover beneath the surface is a true feat of engineering! In this workshop, we’ll delve into microanatomy to explore how the “building blocks” of life are organized.
Conferences in Pamplona
Don't miss the lectures we've organized for your high school ( high school ) and middle school (instituto). The scientific sessions are informative and led by experts in various fields of science with extensive experience in their respective fields ( knowledge dissemination). They will be held at the University of Navarra's Sciences Building (Hexagon Building) once the experiments and workshops have concluded, and will begin at 12:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER 9,
How Drugs Hook You: Discover What Happens in Your Brain
Elena Puertas
Drug abuse continues to be one of the world's most significant social and health problems. In this session, we'll discover what happens in the brain when a potentially addictive substance is consumed, which prompts us to repeat this behavior. We'll discuss exactly what a drug of abuse is and provide useful information. data based on scientific evidence on the effects of drugs on humans.
NOVEMBER 10,
One Health
Ignacio López-Goñi
One Health: a fascinating look at how the health of the planet, animals, and people is intertwined… and why our future depends on understanding it.
NOVEMBER 11,
Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Scientific research
Iñaki Echevarría
Artificial intelligence has evolved from a theoretical concept to an essential tool in scientific research . In this talk, we will review its historical milestones, the advances that have enabled its recent expansion, and some examples of its application in various disciplines. A journey to understand how AI is changing the way we generate knowledge.
NOVEMBER 12,
Science in Colors
José Ramón Isasi
What is color? Why can we see it? How is it measured? All around us—minerals, plants, and animals—each has its own hue or shade, with varying intensities and brightness. The origin of the color we perceive depends not only on the atoms or molecules that make up the subject but also on how they are arranged in space and how light beams interfere or scatter when interacting with each substance. This talk will answer these questions with a financial aid of eye-catching experiments, as well as present some advances in the research of “color proteins.”
NOVEMBER 13,
120 Years of Alzheimer's Disease. What Does the Future Hold?
Alberto Pérez-Mediavilla
120 years ago, Alois Alzheimer first described a female patient with a very unusual form of senile dementia. Today, there are no effective treatments—but will that still be the case 120 years from now?
Open Day
The School of Science at the University of Navarra ( School of Science ) is organizing the “ workshop ” Open House so that 1st- and 2nd-year students high school diploma can come and learn about the science-based Degrees —including their diplomas and the employment opportunities. On the morning of November 21, students will participate in hands-on activities in the University’s laboratories, while accompanying adults will enjoy a parallel program featuring sessions on academic programs, admissions, accommodation, scholarships, and employment opportunities.
Experiments in Madrid
From Tuesday, November 17, through Thursday, November 19, we will be conducting scientific experiments on various topics to explain scientific concepts to students from Sophomore and high school diploma. The sessions will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p. m. at the University of Navarra Graduate School (C/Marquesado de Sta. Marta, 3 - San Blas-Canillejas) in Madrid. Priorregistration is required via professor.
Chemistry 'S TABLE
What is combustion? How does a fire extinguisher work? Are there such things as colored fires? What is smoke? Can we make colored smoke?
Cristina Sola
We'll learn what fire is, how to extinguish it, and about special situations; we'll also study how to create colored flames and the importance of fuel particle size.
PHYSICS TABLE
From smoke signals to cell phones
Luis Fernando Urrea
How we've statement messages throughout history: smoke, lights, and flags; Morse code; wired and wireless telephony; fiber optics… all the way to today's smartphones! With hands-on experiments to see this evolution firsthand.
Genetics 'S TABLE
The "Google Maps" of Your DNA That Reveals Your True Origins (Without Looking at Your Passport)
Iñigo Izal
Do you really have Viking blood, a great-great-great-grandfather who was a Roman legionnaire, genes from an Egyptian pharaoh... or did your ancestors simply never leave their village in five centuries? In this workshop, we'll learn how to analyze SNPs to geographically locate anyone on the global map.
INSECT TABLE
Secrets of Insects
Enrique Baquero
Interesting facts about their e Anatomy, their biology, and their relationship with humans. They can be viewed at high magnification using magnifying glasses or microscopes, and their diversity can also be observed thanks to the collections housed at the Science Museum.
MICROBIOLOGY LAB
The Wonderful World of What We Can't See
David González
We'll show how we're surrounded by microorganisms by displaying petri dishes with cultures from different locations, and with a volunteer from each group, we'll take a swab from their mouth to examine the bacteria under a microscope.
GAME
Wanna be a Scientist?
Women for Science and Technology
An interactive workshop designed to introduce students at Sophomore to the history and role of women in science, and high school diploma. Through a journey through the biographies of prominent female scientists and the educational game “Wanna be a Scientist?”, we’ll learn in a fun, dynamic, and interactive way about science, scientific curiosities, and the great contributions women have made to research.
BIOCEL & ORGANOGRAPHY
The Super-Zoom of the Human Body
Marina Martín
Have you ever tried zooming in on a photo until all you see are weird, blurry pixels? In organography, we do the same thing with living organisms—but what we discover beneath the surface is a true feat of engineering! In this workshop, we’ll delve into microanatomy to explore how the “building blocks” of life are organized.
MINERALS AND ROCKS TABLE
From the Big Bang to the Pontón de la Oliva, in 10 minutes
Ana Moreno
Observation of the rocks that make up Madrid and the minerals they contain.
Workshops Clínica Universidad de Navarra
EMERGENCY WORKSHOP
Act in Time: First Aid Course
November 17,
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
A hands-on workshop designed to help students acquire basic first-aid skills and learn to recognize and respond to emergency situations until emergency medical services arrive. Through demonstrations and simulations, they will practice essential first-aid procedures, promoting safety, responsibility, and prompt action.
DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT WORKSHOP visit
Beyond the Hospital Setting: Diagnostic and Treatment Workshops
November 19,
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Discover how hygiene, microbiology, and radiopharmacy contribute to health. Through hands-on activities, microscope observation, and simulations, you’ll learn about the work of healthcare professionals and the real-world application of science in a hospital. visit the Biochemistry , microbiology, pharmacy, and radiopharmacy labs.
CELIAC DISEASE WORKSHOP
CSI in the Kitchen: OPERATION CRUCE CERO
November 23 and 24
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
An early diagnosis can change a life. You’ll experience a reenactment of a real-life case at enquiry to discover the key facts about celiac disease. Afterward, you’ll compete in teams in a food-handling challenge at challenge to prevent cross-contamination, and you’ll put your knowledge to the test at test in an exciting final Kahoot quiz.
Genetics WORKSHOP
Geneticists for a Day
November 25–27,
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
With the goal of learning about the Genetics and its applications in the diagnosis and prevention of diseases ( goal ), four hands-on workshops will be held in which students will become geneticists for a day. They will be guided by third-year medical students in small groups. The activity will conclude with a talk on the Genetics of well-known figures from history and art.
Faculty Workshops
NOVEMBER 17–19,
Pharmaceutical Sciences Panel
Andrea Labrunie
How does a pill know exactly where it hurts? Does it have a built-in GPS, or are your cells being sabotaged? In this workshop, you’ll simulate a essay from laboratory to discover how a drug works at the molecular level and decipher the mechanism of action of a common medication like ibuprofen.
Conferences in Madrid
Don't miss the lectures we've organized for your high school and high school. The scientific sessions are informative and led by experts in various fields of science with extensive experience in their respective fields knowledge dissemination. They will be held at theUniversity of Navarra Graduate School (C/Marquesado de Santa Marta, 3 - San Blas Canillejas) in Madrid, following the conclusion of the experiments and workshops, and will begin at 12:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER 17,
Clinical Case
Step into the shoes of a doctor for a day and take on the challenge of solving a real-world clinical case. Through this interactive workshop, you’ll analyze the patient’s symptoms, interpret their lab results, and piece together the necessary medical clues to reach the correct diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment. An immersive experience to discover how medicine is practiced in real- internship nd to put test your clinical reasoning skills to the test.
NOVEMBER 18,
Nutrition for Performance and Well-Being
Carmen Luco
Today we live in a world of overabundance and ultra-processed foods that challenges both our health and our ability to concentrate. In this session, we’ll explore how to use nutrition to support academic performance and psychological well-being. We’ll learn how to interpret product labels, debunk viral myths on social media, and develop a flexible and mindful relationship with food—always grounded in scientific evidence and professional judgment.
NOVEMBER 19,
ConCienciArt
Carlos Luri
staff 's journey exploring how science and art can grow hand in hand. Drawing on my experience as a researcher in cancer immunotherapy, we will explore some of the most innovative strategies for combating the disease and discover how creativity not only drives research but is also core topic for communicating it. An invitation to understand that science and art are not opposing paths, but two complementary ways of observing, creating, and transforming the world.
October 8 through February 7
A Boom in Science
A Boom in Science
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