Author: Katharina Tyran

“Independent and knowledge-based science is essential for an open-minded civil society – as well as freedom of the press or open access to information and data.

Science is based on verifiable facts and well justified arguments. It is not a matter of faith. Following this principle, contradictory statements and actions of single ones or groups around the world are highly perturbing. Such a ‘post-truth society’ predicating decisions only on mood, notions or even obvious lies is questioning major political, societal, cultural, technical and economic achievements of the last centuries. Substantial guarantor for such accomplishments has been and remains a free and independent science together with a critical and evidence-based reflectivity.

Therefore, the ‘March for Science’ on April 22 is such an important initiative. Together we have to submit a message all over the world for a free and independent science deserving a central role not to be denied. ”

Klement Tockner, president of the Austrian Science Fund FWF.

Photo: FWF / Lusser

We are happy announcing one of our guests at the final event on April 22, at Maria-Theresien-Platz: Chemist Nuno Maulide. We simply have good chemistry! Continue reading “Nuno Maulide: Chemistry for everybody”

We are happy to announce a further supporter of the Vienna Science March: Today, the Young Academy of the Austrian Academy of Sciences signed in. Comprised of excellent junior researchers from all disciplines, the Young Academy also strengthens innovative research, optimizes research conditions and promotes young scientists.

The Board of Directors of the Young Academy of the OEAW  (Julia Budka, Christian Hellmich, Barbara Kraus, Kristin Tessmar-Raible, Marie-Therese Wolfram) stated:

“To us, the prevailing critical, questioning and ‘rational’ position regarding various assumptions and opinions, as seen in an (ideal) scientific community, are valuable in terms of a functioning democracy and a cohesive society. Therefore, we gladly support this initiative.”

Norway shows how cool support may look like: On the occasion of March for Science various artists produced an original song for this event. „Shoulders of Giants“ may already now be found on Youtube, and on April 22, Norwegian and international musicians will present it in Oslo live on stage.

The song was composed by Kevin Steinman, an American literary scientist based at Oslo University. With this, he combined his passion for science and music and gathered together numerous musicians not only famous in Norway, but also internationally. In „Shoulders of Giants“ we may hear the great singer and multi-instrumentalist,  Spellemannprisen-nominee Hanne Kolstø, the singer-songwriter Mads With, pop songstress Kristine Hovda (a.k.a. Some Feather) as well as Grammy-nominated composer and producer Andy Thompson together with many more.

If you now feel inspired and want to support March for Science Vienna with creative ideas, follow our open call “Science in arts”. We are looking forward to your contributions!

The life of amazing Marie Curie on screen – exclusively and as a sign of “Thank you” for our supporters: Vienna March for Science presents the movie “Marie Curie” (D/PL/F 2016) in cooperation with Admiral-Kino and Filmladen on Tuesday, April 18, 19.00, at Admiral-Kino (Burggasse 119, 1070 Vienna). Everyone who registered as a supporter on http://www.sciencemarchvienna.at/en/supporters/  until Easter Monday, April 17, will be entered into a ticket draw for 40×2 tickets for this charity screening.

Continue reading “18.4.: “Marie Curie” charity screening at Admiralkino”