29 September 2026
Last Friday, 25 September, ChemiNova and the University of Valencia took part in the European Researchers’ Night at Viveros Gardens, welcoming visitors for an engaging exploration of the relationship between science, digital technologies and cultural heritage.
Through two interactive workshops, participants of all ages had the opportunity to discover scientific techniques used in cultural heritage research and experience them first-hand.
Exploring cultural heritage through science
The first activity introduced visitors to cyanotype printing, an early photographic technique that produces distinctive blue images. Participants experimented with leaves, printed transparencies and their own drawings to create unique cyanotypes.
The second workshop focused on the scientific examination of cultural heritage materials. Through live demonstrations, visitors discovered how digital microscopy and ultraviolet imaging can reveal details that are not visible to the naked eye, offering valuable insights into the study and documentation of artworks and heritage objects.
Both activities provided an opportunity to highlight how scientific research and digital tools can support the understanding, documentation and preservation of cultural heritage.
A team effort
ChemiNova would like to express its sincere gratitude to Lucía Bouzas and Marta Segovia, who led the workshops and shared their expertise and enthusiasm with visitors throughout the event.
We also extend our thanks to Gianni Gallello for organising ChemiNova’s participation and coordinating the activities.
Finally, we would like to thank everyone who visited our stand, took part in the workshops and showed such enthusiasm for discovering the science behind cultural heritage.
The European Researchers’ Night was a valuable opportunity to connect research with society and demonstrate how scientific knowledge can inspire curiosity and contribute to the protection of our shared heritage.