Micropia connects science with its various stakeholders, encouraging a wide public to discover microbiology from an early age. That is how Micropia will boost the image of microbiology in our society, leading to more students, more co-operation between the various stakeholders, more support from society at large and more innovation. In the process, Micropia is set to become an international platform for microbiology. Micropia shows the invisible, introducing a wide public to the world of the microbe. There is information about current issues and on the effect microbes have on man and nature and the possibilities they offer us. Micropia, by means of her museum, activities and website, will connect scientists, politicians, the business community, students, school pupils, journalists, and everyone who is interested. ... [Information of the supplier]
One of the first steps in discovering and understanding biodiversity is to identify the organisms around us. Traditionally, this has been done using paper-printed keys which enable us to correctly name an organism. Most of them, however, are "difficult" and hardly usable for educational purposes. KeyToNature is developing a range of new, much easier and paper-free identification tools, for use within schools and universities across Europe. They are available on a variety of platforms including laptops and mobile phones, some of them can be tailored to individual requirements. The project mobilizes 14 partners from 11 EU countries, including leading centres in biology, pedagogy, education, and information technology. KeyToNature mainly addresses the formal education systems of Europe, from teachers to pupils, from primary schools to universities. ... [Information of the supplier]