By Dorte Larsen, AAU Kommunikation & Public Affairs

Aalborg University was represented by the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience at this year's festival, with students and researchers from the department presenting a varied program. Many visited the AAU tent to participate in the dialogue on research-based solutions to contemporary issues such as biodiversity, extreme rainfall, and a marine environment affected by fish mortality and harsh fishing methods.

Chemistry Show, Microscopes, and Ethical Debate on Predators

Friday was attended by the most visitors, with many schoolchildren who were thrilled with the microscopes and the activities involving botany and freshwater animals, led by a team of students. The same excitement was evident for the impressive chemistry show, which was presented several times.

Friday also featured a debate on predator ethics. The tent was filled to the brim when biologist Sussie Pagh and philosopher Jes Lynning Harfeld invited the audience to an ethical conversation about the status of predators.

DNA Methods Strengthen Nature Monitoring

Increasing amounts of rainfall and flooding are a result of climate change. Flooding can, among other things, lead to untreated wastewater flowing into rivers and streams. Fortunately, research is well on its way to providing solutions to better handle the problem.

See photos that capture the atmosphere at the festival below: