“Sound of Science" – new promotional video for UPWr

What does science sound like?

Laboratories and laboratory equipment, research stations, natural forests, the harmony of a beehive or, finally, the city we are part of, create a symphony of sounds. We have become accustomed to them and ignore them. Some of the sounds are so quiet that we cannot hear them in everyday life's hustle and bustle. The film "Sound of Science" stops you in your tracks and teaches you to recognise them.

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR)

One of the main treatments used in the film is a phenomenon known as ASMR. This is a term used to describe the sensation of pleasant chills or warmth, usually starting on the scalp and travelling down the spine. ASMR is often triggered by visual and auditory stimuli, such as whispering or gentle touching. In 'Sound of Science', ASMR was used as a tool to immerse oneself in the experience of the sounds of science, showing the spaces where we interact with science on a daily basis: from labs, classrooms, and research stations to forests or the streets of Wrocław.

Sound diversity is the heart of the film

Using the acoustic cameras of the Audiosphere and Environmental Acoustics Laboratory of the Department of Spatial Planning and Landscape Architecture, optical macro lenses, and agile and fast drones, it was possible to capture both the finest nuances of sound and visualise them. The film is thus not only pleasant to the ear but also a visual spectacle.

The entire film is linked by the sound of a beating heart. It’s a metaphor for the pulse that beats at the heart of science and research, but it also forms a literal beat, synchronising the various elements of the film.

'Sound of Science' is a multi-level sensory experience. It is a project that aims not only to promote science but also to show all its diversity and fascinating depth. It encompasses both the sound world of nature and the sounds of the creations of human scientific and technological thought, all brought together in a harmonious whole through the use of ASMR, visual, and acoustic technologies.

The film would not have been possible without the kind help of UPWr staff and students (huge thanks to landscape architecture and environmental engineering students who starred in the film). Big thanks to all involved.

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  UPWr among the best universities in Europe, and the world, in two prestigious rankings

  The Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences has been consistently climbing up in one of the most important world rankings, the THE World University Rankings. We also ranked high in the first edition of the QS World University Rankings focused exclusively on universities in Europe.

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  EU GREEN WP2 Staff Week and Students Council coming to UPWr in October

  In October, UPWr will host a meeting for representatives from all member countries of the EU GREEN Alliance. Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, as the leader of WP2 – Model of Education Based on Sustainable Development, is finalising preparations for the Staff Week.