From cosmic secrets to exotic creatures: Comenius University brings interactive science and the ECOmenius project to Pohoda

Science at Pohoda definitely doesn't stay confined to laboratories. On Friday and Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, we invite you to visit the Comenius University in Bratislava hub, where you will experience firsthand how many fascinating discoveries can fit under one roof. The team from Slovakia's top-ranked university is ready to answer all your curious questions.  

18. June 2026

Inside their zone, you can meet unusual creatures, peer at the surface of the Sun, test your wits with physics puzzles, or explore the possibilities of modern robotics. Under the guidance of students from the Faculty of Pharmacy, you can even mix your own custom cream. The lineup also features engaging lectures where theoretical physicist Samuel Kováčik (Vedátor), clinical biochemist Lenka Hrobárová (Skúmavka), vice-rector and nuclear chemist Eva Viglašová, and rector Marek Števček will prove that great scientific debates blend perfectly with a festival vibe.

 

Lecture schedule at the CU tent:

 Friday, July 10, 2026

 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Samuel Kováčik (Vedátor): On the beauty of chaos

What has science taught us about chaos, its structure, and how to control it? A lecture on why chaos is a natural part of our everyday lives.

 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM | Lenka Hrobárová (Skúmavka): A pharmacy miracle or a health hazard?

Everything you need to know about the Ozempic phenomenon. Do we really understand who this "miracle injection" is for and how it affects the body?

 Saturday, July 11, 2026

 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Marek Števček (Rector of CU): Is the new civil code a sexy topic for summer festivalgoers?

Law is not just a bunch of paragraphs, but a living story of relationships, property, and trust. Explore why discussing the rules of society can be surprisingly attractive.

 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM | Eva Viglašová (Vice-Rector of CU): In a world of Kardashians, try to be Marie Curie

Fascinating stories of discoveries, risks, and nuclear energy. Why choose the path of knowledge, critical thinking, and courage over instant popularity.