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Macaronight 2026 brings UMa science to Largo do Colégio

Funchal Notícias14 September 2026 at 19:26

The University of Madeira (UMa) promotes on September 25th, between 3pm and 9:30pm, at Largo do Colégio, in Funchal, Macaronight 2026 – European Researchers' Night. The event is open to the public and free entry.

Macaronight is an initiative that aims to bring Science and Research closer to society, providing direct contact with researchers. This 2026 edition is part of the European Researchers' Night, a European-wide initiative that takes place in several countries on the continent.

The event takes place at Largo do Colégio, in the centre of Funchal, and will run during the afternoon and evening, from 3pm to 9:30pm, thus allowing the participation of different audiences throughout several hours. The University of Madeira is the entity responsible for organising this scientific event in the region.

Why this matters

Residents in Madeira will have free access to an event that allows direct interaction with researchers from the University of Madeira, promoting scientific literacy in the region. The initiative takes place in the historic centre of Funchal, facilitating participation from citizens of all ages. This event is part of the European Researchers' Night, a European-wide initiative that aims to value the work of researchers.

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