“Parlons Sciences”: Science Steps Out of the Laboratories and Meets the Public at the Caroline Media Library

In a global context marked by rapid technological, environmental, and social transformations, scientific culture is increasingly essential to understanding the present and shaping future choices. It is with this vision that “Parlons Sciences” was created — a new lecture series promoted by the Monegasque National Commission for UNESCO and the Caroline Media Library, in collaboration with the association Sciences pour Tous 06.

The initiative aims to bring science out of laboratories and specialist circles, creating a space for dialogue and exchange between researchers, experts, and the general public. Science is not reserved for specialists alone: it permeates everyday life, informs collective decision-making, and inspires innovative solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. Yet, it is often perceived as complex or distant. “Parlons Sciences” seeks to break down these barriers by fostering direct, clear, and stimulating exchanges.

The programme features high-level talks led by renowned researchers and university lecturers, covering a wide range of topical subjects: from astrophysics to artificial intelligence, from ecological transition to health, and the human sciences. Each lecture is designed to be accessible to everyone, with no prior knowledge required, and encourages audience participation through questions and discussion.

This lecture series represents a strong commitment to the democratisation of scientific knowledge, promoting critical thinking, curiosity, and innovation. It is aimed at students, professionals, families, and anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them, within a spirit of lifelong and shared learning.

The Monegasque National Commission for UNESCO acts as a link between the institutions of the Principality and UNESCO’s programmes, helping to disseminate the Organisation’s values and activities in the fields of education, science, and culture. Located in the heart of Monaco, the Caroline Media Library is a modern and welcoming cultural space of over 2,500 m², open to all and free of charge, dedicated to informal learning, intergenerational exchange, and creativity.

Fully integrated into a rich and diverse cultural programme, the “Parlons Sciences” series stands as an open invitation to participation: science is a collective adventure, and these lectures offer everyone the opportunity to become part of it.

Programme – First Semester 2026

• Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 6:30 p.m. – Astrophysics
  The Mysteries of Black Holes
  Dr Olivier Minazzoli, astrophysicist at the Côte d’Azur Observatory and Coordinator of Monaco’s Office for Space Affairs.

• Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 6:30 p.m. – Mathematics
  Algorithms Are Everywhere. Yes, but Where?
  Dr Frédéric Havet, CNRS Research Director at the I3S Laboratory, Sophia Antipolis.
  In collaboration with Terra Numerica and Sciences pour Tous 06.

• Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 6:30 p.m. – Geography
  The French Riviera: An Emblematic Destination for Sustainable Tourism?
  Prof. Jean-Pierre Lozato-Giotart, Emeritus Professor at Paris III Sorbonne.
  In collaboration with Sciences pour Tous 06.

• Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 6:30 p.m. – Biology and Medicine
  Understanding Normal and Pathological Ageing of the Brain
  Dr Mounia Chami, INSERM Research Scientist at the IPMC (CNRS – INSERM – Université Côte d’Azur).
  In collaboration with Sciences pour Tous 06.

Practical information
📍 Auditorium, Caroline Media Library, 5 Promenade Honoré II
🕡 First Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission, subject to availability
📞 +377 93 15 29 40 – ✉️ mediatheque@mairie.mc