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π A YouTube video explaining how rainbows form
π‘Classroom experiment with prisms
π± Conversations on Energy and Sustainable futures π¬ Science workshops & school sessions on optics and Photonics
No event is too small, and no community too remote!
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π Be it an astronomy session or a stargazing night
π¨ Light painting & art installations in a gallery
πΈ Photography walk
ποΈ Talks about the role of light and lighting in architecture
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π§΅πͺ Already ran your event for #unesco #lightday2026 but forgot to register? You can still do it! Past events are welcome. We welcome every event at any scale from every corner of the worldπππ
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β¨Here's to the countless women who have always been a source of brilliance the world couldn't afford to dim. Here's to the women who illuminate, guide, shine and lift others into the light alongside them β¨ #happyinternationalwomensday
This yearβs theme is 'Light for a Sustainable Future.'
As you plan your activities, think about how your event can connect with @UN SDGs, innovation, peace, and building a brighter future for everyone.
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π§΅β¨ Have an idea for the UNESCO #lightday2026?
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Whether your event is fully planned or just starting to take shape, you can pre-register now and update the details later. It only takes a few minutes to get started π‘
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π Planning an activity for #unesco #lightday2026?
Explore hands-on #optics and #photonics resources developed by our colleagues at SPIE to help you organise engaging, interactive science events for your community π¦π‘
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πLIGHT & ASTRONOMY Resourcesπ
Check out the hands-on activities and resources from astroEDU that bring the science of light and astronomy to life for diverse audiences.
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πΉRegister your events with us to participate in the global celebration of light. Give your valuable efforts a worldwide exposure, and use our platform to connect with fellow organisers and sponsors π€©
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On United Nations's #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience share the inspiring stories about #womeninscience with us.β¨Highlight the crucial role women play in the optics and photonics community! Are you also organising events on #WomenInSTEM? Registerβ¬οΈ
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How will you celebrate light in 2026? β¨
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πΉTheme: Light for a Sustainable Future
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πΈ @spie.org - IDL Photo Contest 2025: Francisco Gamboa, 'Light and Vibration'
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π© The theme links to the priorities of UNESCO and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and supports the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development.
π© The theme also encourages the next generation into education in science, engineering and technology.
π© The theme highlights how light-based technologies drive sustainability in areas such as low energy lighting, green manufacturing, and improved agriculture.
π£ π We have a theme for upcoming #lightday2026βππ£
π π‘ Light For A Sustainable Future π‘ π
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π Our committed volunteers, organisers, and sponsors are at the heart of this success! Huge THANKS to all who organised events for inspiring many about the science of light and its impact on society and to those who participated in the global celebration. Until #lightday2026!
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450+ inspiring events were held
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Across 59+ countries and worldwide
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125,000+ participants engaged, at both targeted local and national levels
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Covering themes from science and photonics to art, education, health, energy, culture, and more!
π§΅π¨π Our July Newsletter is hereπ¨π
We are thrilled to share the (ongoing) global impact of the 8th edition of @unesco.org #lightday2025!πβ¨
π Dive into our July newsletter for event highlights, and inspiration: mailchi.mp/2d3a1c787f19...