Ever heard of Wolani? In which part of Indonesia is this language – one of nearly 1,000 – spoken? Or is it perhaps easier to write your own name in Chinese than to find the right answers in the GEWI language quiz? It took some brainpower to tackle the ‘Better Living’ memory game at the MetAge research cluster’s stand. As a reward, participants received insightful information on the factors that promote good health into old age.
Biologists demonstrated which plants and animals stop off in Austria on their journey around the world or have settled here permanently, including a live feed of the hustle and bustle in the RESOWI pond and insect identification in a specially erected light tent on campus. In doing so, the university also took part in this year’s City Nature Challenge.
Should friends or like-minded people see my posts? Do I want more likes or greater reach? At the IDea_Lab stand, interested visitors could design their own social network and control the algorithm. The effect was immediately evident from the messages posted.
Visitors of all ages were enthusiastic about the colourful programme, which had been organised with the help of nearly a hundred staff members from the University of Graz. The next Long Night of Research will take place in 2028.
