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10 November 2010: Thetis to participate in “World Science Day for Peace and Development”
The UNESCO Office in Venice will celebrate science by opening its doors to the public for “World Science Day for Peace and Development” on 10 November.
Established in 2001, this annually celebrated worldwide event highlights UNESCO’s commitment to science, which is part of its mandate; it provides an opportunity to reflect on science’s impact on society, evaluating its ramifications and effects.
UNESCO promotes international cooperation and solidarity through the sharing of scientific knowledge. In this sense, science itself becomes a means of bringing together diverse peoples and cultures, thereby improving prospects for peace.
This year, with the release of the “UNESCO Science Report 2010”, World Science Day is taking on an even greater importance.
The report, produced every five years by a team of international experts, offers a global perspective on the most recent developments in scientific research, innovation, and higher education.
On 10 November, from 9:30 to 13:00 at the Venice UNESCO Office (Palazzo Zorzi, Castello 4930), experts from universities and institutions will discuss several important scientific issues, including climate research, scientific networks, innovation, biotechnology, biodiversity, and science as a tool for diplomacy.
Along with Engelbert Ruoss and Mario Scalet, respectively the Director and the Head of the Science Unit of the Venice UNESCO Office, the following people will speak at the event: Carlo Carraro, Rector of Ca’ Foscari University; Robert Burmanjer, Head of Unit D-3, Research Directorate-General, European Commission; Antonio Paruzzolo, Chief Executive Officer of Thetis; Michele Morgante, University of Udine; Maurizio Martellini, Secretary General of Landau Network – Centro Volta; and Pierluigi Nimis, Life Sciences Department, University of Trieste.
In addition, Alessandra Allegrini of Observa Science in Society, and Federico Neresini and Giuseppe Pellegrini of the University of Padua will present the recent publications “Donne e Scienza” (Women and Science) and “Scienze e nuove generazioni” (Science and New Generations) from Observa Editori.
In the opinion of Engelbert Ruoss, Director of the Venice UNESCO Office, “science is an integral part of the organization’s mandate. The future role of UNESCO will focus on supporting and promoting a ‘green economy’, preventing and reducing natural disasters, and encouraging education and sustainable development”.
Although participation in the event is free, reservations are recommended. Call the Venice UNESCO Office at: 041 2601511.
Additional information is available at: www.unesco.org/venice.
For further details, contact Rosanna Santesso:
Established in 2001, this annually celebrated worldwide event highlights UNESCO’s commitment to science, which is part of its mandate; it provides an opportunity to reflect on science’s impact on society, evaluating its ramifications and effects.
UNESCO promotes international cooperation and solidarity through the sharing of scientific knowledge. In this sense, science itself becomes a means of bringing together diverse peoples and cultures, thereby improving prospects for peace.
This year, with the release of the “UNESCO Science Report 2010”, World Science Day is taking on an even greater importance.
The report, produced every five years by a team of international experts, offers a global perspective on the most recent developments in scientific research, innovation, and higher education.
On 10 November, from 9:30 to 13:00 at the Venice UNESCO Office (Palazzo Zorzi, Castello 4930), experts from universities and institutions will discuss several important scientific issues, including climate research, scientific networks, innovation, biotechnology, biodiversity, and science as a tool for diplomacy.
Along with Engelbert Ruoss and Mario Scalet, respectively the Director and the Head of the Science Unit of the Venice UNESCO Office, the following people will speak at the event: Carlo Carraro, Rector of Ca’ Foscari University; Robert Burmanjer, Head of Unit D-3, Research Directorate-General, European Commission; Antonio Paruzzolo, Chief Executive Officer of Thetis; Michele Morgante, University of Udine; Maurizio Martellini, Secretary General of Landau Network – Centro Volta; and Pierluigi Nimis, Life Sciences Department, University of Trieste.
In addition, Alessandra Allegrini of Observa Science in Society, and Federico Neresini and Giuseppe Pellegrini of the University of Padua will present the recent publications “Donne e Scienza” (Women and Science) and “Scienze e nuove generazioni” (Science and New Generations) from Observa Editori.
In the opinion of Engelbert Ruoss, Director of the Venice UNESCO Office, “science is an integral part of the organization’s mandate. The future role of UNESCO will focus on supporting and promoting a ‘green economy’, preventing and reducing natural disasters, and encouraging education and sustainable development”.
Although participation in the event is free, reservations are recommended. Call the Venice UNESCO Office at: 041 2601511.
Additional information is available at: www.unesco.org/venice.
For further details, contact Rosanna Santesso:
