Edvard Moser at ESET Science Award 2025

The announcement of the ESET Science Award laureates is an annual celebration of science in Slovakia. The gala event is attended by representatives of the scientific community from Slovakia and abroad, ambassadors, and representatives of state institutions in Slovakia. For the third year, the event will take place under the auspices of the Representation of the European Commission in Slovakia. The laureates are announced in three categories: Outstanding Scientist in Slovakia, Outstanding Scientist in Slovakia under the age of 35, and Outstanding Academic in Slovakia, and from 2025 include social sciences and humanities in these categories.

Come and explore how science helps us navigate truth in an increasingly complex digital world. Under the theme "Science as a Pillar of Trust", the event will delve into how the scientific method, critical thinking, and evidence-based research form the foundation of trustworthy knowledge. Participants will gain insight into how science is created and learn practical strategies for recognizing hoaxes and avoiding disinformation, a vital skill in today’s media landscape. The program also explores how scientific thinking fosters trust in a world filled with misinformation, and showcases real-world examples of digital threats and how they are countered through rigorous research and innovation. A special part of the event will be a science-themed expo, where attendees can engage with interactive exhibits. ESET4Schools is more than just an event, it’s a call to inspire students to see science not only as a career path, but as a vital tool for understanding and shaping the world around them.

A discussion as part of the ESET Science Award series with Nobel Prize laureate, Norwegian neuroscientist Edvard Moser, on how scientific thinking and evidence help us navigate a complex world.
Moderator: Daniel Stach
Dr. Edvard Moser received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering the principles of the brain’s spatial mapping system, which revealed the existence of so-called “grid cells” – neurons that enable us to orient ourselves in space and form reliable memories. Together with moderator Daniel Stach, a well-known Czech TV personality, they will explore a pressing question: How can science help society navigate a post-truth world and restore trust in information and facts? The discussion will demonstrate that scientific thinking, evidence-based research, and interdisciplinary collaboration are key to “navigating” through information and understanding a complex world.
The event also invites you to participate in accompanying activities at the Old Market Hall (Stará tržnica) and walk through the interactive maze "Science is aMAZEing", symbolizing uncertainty, getting lost in information, and the search for support in facts and scientific knowledge.