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The Malecón de Murcia Garden becomes a big stage with 70 stands and tents for the development of nearly 300 activities

The President of the Autonomous Region of Murcia, Ramón Luis Valcárcel, today encouraged young people to discover and develop "scientific innovation and creativity in this unique is the Week of Science and Technology Region of Murcia."

Valcárcel opened today, accompanied by the Minister for Universities and Research Company, Salvador Marín, the ninth edition of this event dedicated to science, organized by the Ministry through the Seneca Foundation, which has become "one of the events Spain's most important "and will until 8 November with about 300 activities and the participation of 47 institutions including universities, museums, research centers and technology centers in the Jardines del Malecón de Murcia.

The regional chief executive stressed the importance of this exhibition which allows to know the work being done in the Region, from the Government, and through various institutions for the application of technology and knowledge.

It is "to involve the citizens of the great possibilities of development of science and technology, especially the young, who are our future project, and those who are better equipped in this field."

Thus, through scientific demonstrations, workshops, contests and shows, children and youth "is conveyed how important it is at present the development of research and, thus, we can awaken future scientific careers," said the president.

This shows, said Valcárcel, "continues to grow each year in quality and quantity" and will this year with 70 booths, five tents and six tents, a planetarium, a kindergarten science, a great stage for science theater and puppets, and a room development of workshops for children's plastic.

'Engineering Oxford.

Building the city of Oxford '

Science Week, which converts the Malecon Garden of Murcia on the big stage of 20,000 square meters, 8,000 more than last year, introduced new this year the participation of other countries, like Britain and Portugal, in addition with pioneering activities in Europe.

United Kingdom, through its organization Science Oxford, has an activity as guest 'giant', 'Engineering Oxford.

Building the city of Oxford ', in which children are taught key to building construction, exploring the properties of triangles and arches.

This organization pioneered the Europe-wide scientific dissemination activities and the creation of innovative enterprises.

Also, the week will also feature activities organized by the Agency for Science Viva Portugal.

Another novelty is the presence of the National Research Council, until now always represented by Centre for Soil and Applied Biology Segura, and this time presents its many research centers.

Also, in addition to the celebration of anniversaries with specific activities related to the 200 years since the birth of the British naturalist Charles Darwin or the International Year of Astronomy 2009, this edition pays particular attention to the 'European Year of Creativity and Innovation' with which the EU recalls the importance of these two aspects for the economic progress of a country.

Also within the area of business and transfer of results, has enabled a specific space for the network of offices Transfer Research Results of the three universities in the region.

Source: CARM