On 25–26 March, students and lecturers of Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University of Cherkasy participated in a two-day online lecture marathon as part of the international initiative E³UDRES² Live Lecture Days.

The event brought together students, lecturers, researchers, and interested participants from different European countries.

The lectures were held on MS Teams in the format of a series of interactive sessions led by international experts, during which participants had the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers. The organisers prepared presentations and showcased their research.

Among the diverse topics featured in the programme were lectures on cultural participation and on scientific research into natural phenomena.

One of these was a lecture by Dr Sibylle Moser, Head of the European Center for Culture & Creativity at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten (Austria). In her presentation, she examined audience behaviour in museums, exhibitions, and cultural heritage sites.

The lecturer explained that the perception of art and cultural spaces is significantly influenced by visitors’ age, education, interests, and expectations.

Special attention was paid to the role of modern digital technologies – in particular, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) – in creating more interactive and engaging experiences for different groups of visitors. Students were presented with examples of the use of VR in museums and approaches to engaging audiences through technology.

Participants were introduced to key audience analysis tools that help cultural institutions better understand their visitors and develop more accessible and engaging forms of interaction.

Another lecture was delivered by Mihaela Pisleaga, University Assistant at the Politehnica University of Timişoara (Romania). Her presentation focused on the phenomenon of fluid turbulence, a complex physical process studied at the intersection of science, mathematics, and visual analysis.

The lecturer outlined the history of fluid motion research, from observations by Renaissance artists and scientists, including Leonardo da Vinci, to modern mathematical models and computer simulations. The lecture also demonstrated how scientific flow models are used in data visualisation, digital modelling, and even contemporary design.

Students learnt how common natural phenomena, observable in everyday life, are formed.

Participation in such lectures enabled attendees to gain a deeper understanding of various scientific disciplines from leading experts. E³UDRES² Live Lecture Days open up new opportunities for the development and promotion of modern scientific research.

Anhelina Borodai, 4^th-year Journalism student of the Educational-Scientific Institute of Ukrainian Philology and Social Communications