About us
Science on the Street (Znanost na cesti, ZnC) is a Slovenian non-profit institute dedicated to science communication and the promotion of science.
Our mission is to bring science closer to society, encourage critical thinking and scientific literacy, and create opportunities for open dialogue between researchers and the public.
ZnC began as a volunteer science communication initiative in 2013. In 2017, Science on the Street, Institute for the Promotion of Science was established as a non-profit private institute. It is a non-governmental organisation operating in the public interest in the field of research.
What we do
We create accessible and engaging ways for people to encounter science outside traditional academic settings.
Researchers from a wide range of disciplines present their work in conversation with journalists, communicators and the public. Rather than conventional lectures, many of our events are designed as discussions in which audiences are encouraged to ask questions, challenge ideas and take part in the conversation.
Our activities include:
- Sceptics in the Pub – informal discussions on science, evidence and critical thinking
- Science Slam – short, creative presentations of scientific research
- Workshops on Science Communication
- Public lectures and discussions, round tables, and special events
- Contests and projects connecting science with writing, photography and other forms of creativity
- Science blog, podcasts and video recordings
Most of our public activities are in Slovenian, but we also participate in international projects and cooperate with research institutions, universities and science communication organisations in Slovenia and abroad.
Our aim
We believe that science should be part of public life.
By creating spaces where researchers and society can meet, we aim to make scientific knowledge more accessible, strengthen evidence-based thinking and encourage curiosity about the world around us.
Institute
Science on the Street, Institute for the Promotion of Science
Znanost na cesti, zavod za promocijo znanosti, Ljubljana
Non-profit private institute
Non-governmental organisation in the public interest in the field of research
Teslova ulica 30
1000 Ljubljana Slovenia
E-mail: info@znc.si
Registration No.: 8015856000
VAT ID: SI95265945
PIC: 910016074