16.05.2025.
The Department of Biotechnology, Biophysics, and Analytical Chemistry of NTU “KhPI” celebrated the International Day of Light together with students from the Kharkiv Scientific Lyceum-Boarding School “Obdarovanist”. This institution, operated by the Kharkiv Regional Council, is a specialized secondary educational establishment for gifted and talented children from villages, towns, and cities across the Kharkiv region.
As part of the UNESCO global initiative for the International Day of Light, the department organized an engaging science outreach event for students in grades 8–11 of the “Obdarovanist” lyceum.
This celebration of science brought together biotechnologists and prospective students with a shared curiosity to explore the invisible. The central theme of the event was microscopy—an essential tool in biotechnological research.
Students had the opportunity to use microscopes themselves, studying biological specimens such as plant and animal cells and tissues, as well as microorganisms. One of the highlights of the event was examining cosmeceutical products under the microscope—students explored the structures of modern skincare solutions that combine science and beauty.
The event was not only educational but also motivational—it aimed to show how light helps science reveal the unknown, and how biotechnology is shaping a better world.
We thank the “Obdarovanist” lyceum for their collaboration, and extend our heartfelt appreciation to our lecturers Anna Bielinska and Nadiia Yareminets for their inspiration and professionalism. Together, we promote science and open up its horizons to the next generation!