Activities of the EPS Young Minds – Author: Mia Martín Rodríguez
The Spanish association Physics League held an outreach workshop to Paris, titled “La Nuit de la Physique”, in an effort to teach in an interactive and enjoyable way different physical phenomena to Spanish-speaking students in the French capital.
Physics League is a non-profit association for physics outreach based in Valladolid, Spain, with over 11 years of experience carrying out activities ranging from conferences and workshops to theatrical plays to bring physics closer to all kinds of audiences. Thanks to collaborating with educational institutions, towns, museums, and other entities, they have been able to help people from all ages and backgrounds enjoy learning physics.
On February 13th, 2026, they travelled to Paris to create a space to bring together Spanish-speaking researchers and students through a fun yet educational activity, “La Nuit de la Physique”. Funded by EPS Young Minds, OPTICA, and the SIEF (Sociedad de Investigadores Españoles en Francia), and hosted at the Colegio de España, the event targeted students from both STEM and non-STEM backgrounds across various career stages. Through simple yet educational demonstrations covering Optics, Electromagnetism, Mechanics, and Thermodynamics, the workshop illustrated common physical phenomena in our daily lives.
Ultimately, “La Nuit de la Physique” serves as a prime example of how physics outreach can simultaneously engage the general public while offering an opportunity for networking and professional growth. By transforming complex concepts into accessible, interactive experiences, the event fulfilled Physics League’s mission of making physics enjoyable for audiences of all backgrounds. Moreover, the event’s significance extended further, providing a unique space for Spanish-speaking researchers and students in Paris, Physics League members, and residents of the Colegio de España to connect. In essence, “La Nuit de la Physique” proved that outreach can effectively merge education with professional networking, creating a lasting impact for both the local community and Physics League’s members.
