VQCC Joins GNIGHT, the
Galician European Researchers’ Night.
The Galician Night of Researchers (GNIGHT), coordinated by the University of Vigo, was held on 26 September 2025 under the motto “Creative Consciences”. This year, the VQCC was proud to participate in the event, bringing science to the general public.
GNIGHT is organized by a network of universities, research centers and institutes across Galicia, and is part of the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie European Researchers’ Night initiative under Horizon Europe. The event aims to ignite public interest in science by connecting researchers and citizens through interactive, creative and accessible activities.
Representing the VQCC at the event were Ana Blázquez, Ainhoa Agulleiro, Álvaro Magdalena, Daniil Trefilov and Alessandro Marcomini who led the activities and demonstrations throughout the day. Their enthusiasm and clarity in explaining the principles of optics and the applications of quantum communication played a key role in making science accessible and engaging for visitors of all ages.
As a participating organization, VQCC team offered demonstrations to show the basic principles of light. These included experiments with polarizers, a game controlled by the polarization of an optical fiber, and a light fountain that illustrated total internal reflection. The activities allowed visitors to learn about optics in a clear and accessible way.
Our involvement aligned with our mission aims to become a world leading research institute in the understanding and development of quantum communication technologies, and we looked forward to engaging with attendees of all ages in Vigo.
About GNIGHT
GNIGHT (Noite Europea das Persoas Investigadoras) is a biennial event in Galicia that promotes public engagement with science, fostering dialogue between research communities and society through diverse and creative formats.
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For more information:
GNIGHT website: https://gnight.gal/
