{"id":1773,"date":"2023-11-06T20:41:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T19:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekoli.be\/questival\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T12:01:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:01:53","slug":"questival","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ekoli.be\/en\/questival\/","title":{"rendered":"Questival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;595&#8243; img_size=&#8221;700&#215;400&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663578913353{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Welkom at Questival, the inclusive science festival of Ekoli ngo!<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"tekst-titel\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Join us in a full day of exploring and experimenting!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SvJURG6NmVk&amp;feature=youtu.be&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761662800685{background-color: #dff6ff !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">NEXT EDITION:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Saturday 9 may 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>from 11h00 tot 18h00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>at the campus Odisee &amp; KU Leuven<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Gebroeders de Smetstraat 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>9000 Gent<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663579015107{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663579015107{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Questival, what exactly is it? \ud83e\uddd0<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A <strong>science festival<\/strong> is, unsurprisingly, a festival where all activities revolve entirely around science. At Questival, everything is about <strong>inclusivity<\/strong>. We aim to make science accessible to everyone, regardless of background or experience. Think of a day full of <strong>experimenting<\/strong>, <strong>discovering<\/strong>, and <strong>learning<\/strong> about science in an inspiring environment. Curious? Take a look back at previous editions: <a href=\"https:\/\/ekoli.be\/en\/questival2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ekoli.be\/en\/questival-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ekoli.be\/questival-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1010 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ekoli.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_9351_jpg-1-300x237.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekoli.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_9351_jpg-1-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekoli.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_9351_jpg-1-1024x810.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ekoli.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_9351_jpg-1-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ekoli.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_9351_jpg-1-1536x1214.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ekoli.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_9351_jpg-1-2048x1619.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ekoli.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_9351_jpg-1-700x553.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re young or old, a beginner or a true science enthusiast, there\u2019s something for everyone at Questival! Get <strong>inspired by real scientists<\/strong> and meet <strong>colleges, universities, and companies<\/strong> at the various stands. Discover how you too can become a real scientist!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What can you expect?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Interactive workshops<\/strong>: Dive into the wonderful world of science and technology with engaging workshops where you build a real telescope \ud83d\udd2d or examine fossils \ud83e\udd96.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Escape rooms<\/strong>: Are you a real brainiac who loves solving puzzles &amp; riddles? Then our escape rooms are definitely for you! In an escape room, you form a group. We lock you in a room, and by working together, you have to find your way out. \ud83d\udd11 The key to unlocking the door? Correct answers to all the scientific challenges or puzzles we present to you. Getting excited already? Make sure to mark May 9th in your calendar!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inspiring activities<\/strong>: Be amazed by creative challenges, fascinating demonstrations, and hands-on science. Explore Ekoli&#8217;s experiment village, Ekoli&#8217;s physics playground, and help build the Rube Goldberg machine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>All this and so much more awaits you on Saturday, May 9th in the Rabot district.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019re coming too, right?<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Praktische informatie<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\ud83d\udc49 The next edition of Questival will take place on <strong>Saturday, May 9th 2026<\/strong>. Location: <strong>Odisee Campus &amp; KU Leuven,<\/strong> Gebroeders Desmetstraat 1, 9000 Ghent.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 All activities are <strong>free<\/strong>, with <strong>no prior registration<\/strong> required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Every participant<\/strong> receives an <strong>inspiring goodie bag<\/strong> upon completing a full stamp card.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Catering will be available at Questival.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the coming months, we\u2019ll reveal more about the activities. Follow our socials and don\u2019t miss a single update.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663579015107{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Helping hands are welcome!<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Would you like to support our festival?<\/strong> Do you have materials you can donate for the various stands and experiments, or would you like to lend a hand during setup, breakdown, or the festival itself? Would you like to support us financially? Or do you have a workshop or experiment you\u2019d like to offer on May 9th, 2026? <strong>Perfect!<\/strong> Helping hands are always welcome. Get in touch with us via the button below and we\u2019ll take it from there. Thank you! \ud83d\ude4f[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"\/contact\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"qbutton  default\" style=\"margin: 15px 0 0 0; \">I want to volunteer!<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/projecten.streekfondsoostvlaanderen.be\/nl-NL\/project\/steun-questival-samen-maken-we-wetenschap-toegankelijk-voor-alle-kinderen?tab=overzicht\" target=\"_self\"  class=\"qbutton  default\" style=\"margin: 15px 0 0 0; \">I want to financially support!<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663579015107{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Een science festival in collaboration with&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The organization of this festival<\/strong> is made possible through the collaboration of <strong>many different organizations<\/strong>. We would therefore like to warmly thank all our <strong>partners<\/strong> for their support:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Odisee, KU Leuven, Brede School, vzw Jong, Merck, VIB, International Polar Foundation, Ghent University, 3M, Lions Gavere-Rhodeland, King Baudouin Foundation and Streekfonds East Flanders.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And of course, a huge thank you to all our <strong>volunteers and workshop facilitators<\/strong> who make themselves available before, during, and after the science festival.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank you!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;100px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1626&#8243; 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