On September 25, 2026, research left the laboratories and reached the general public directly during the 2026 European Researchers’ Night, held simultaneously in Chișinău and Bălți. For one evening, the two locations became spaces for curiosity, experimentation, and direct dialogue with researchers. In Chișinău, hundreds of students, young people, and families gathered in the park of the Technical University of Moldova, where the public could explore over 35 booths and approximately 150 interactive exhibits. The program included demonstrations and experiments, RoboBattle and LEGO Robot SUMO

On May 20, 2026 the Sci-TRUST project was officially launched. It aims to bring research closer to the general public and to strengthen trust in science. The project, one of 49 funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe program out of more than 241 proposals, brings the European Researchers’ Night back to the Republic of Moldova. On September 25, 2026, we will celebrate science alongside 40 countries and over 1 million visitors across the European continent. At the kick-off meeting, all consortium members reaffirmed their commitment to the common goals: fostering trust in science