Science Festival

As key players in the maritime and oceanographic sectors, Centrale Nantes, the École Nationale Supérieure Maritime and Ifremer have come together to form the ‘Campus Mer & Océan’!

This campus brings together a wide range of activities organised by local organisations promoting scientific and technical culture. Workshops, activities, tours of research facilities, talks and exhibitions are on offer covering a wide range of topics such as marine technologies, life sciences, human, environmental and animal health, climate change, digital technology, robotics, materials research and exploration… Come along to chat with and meet the guest scientists, and have fun discovering both current and future topics.

Saturday 10 October is open to everyone, young and old (10.00–17.00).

Some events will be open by registration only.

The ENSM will be offering a range of activities including :

• Bridge simulator, set course for the sea! Discover the daily life of a merchant navy officer on the bridge of a ship! During this workshop, you’ll be able to sail on some of the biggest ships in the Merchant Navy, including ferries, container ships and large oil tankers. Supervised by former sailors, you’ll learn about sea conditions, manoeuvres and emergency situations through immersive scenarios.

Registration : Tickets : Science Festival – Visit the bridge simulator, head for the sea! – Billetweb

• Under the Ocean: encountering underwater sound waves: Dive into the heart of the ocean and listen to the sounds around you! Whether it’s the song of a whale or the roar of an engine, how do you make all these sounds live together? Discover the sounds that bring the marine world to life and learn how those involved are acting to limit their impact on marine fauna.

Registration : link to follow