This past Saturday, the Centre for Research in Information and Communication Technologies (CITIC) of the Universidade da Coruña (UDC) took part in Cullerciencia 2025, a science outreach fair held on the seafront promenade of O Burgo, in Culleredo.

At its stand, CITIC showcased the potential of technology applied to inclusion, as well as advances in bioinformatics and sustainable artificial intelligence, generating notable interest and engagement from the attending public.

Throughout the morning, numerous visitors approached CITIC’s exhibition space to learn more about some of the projects developed in collaboration with students, professionals from the science and technology fields, and people with functional diversity. The proposal combined interactive demonstrations, immersive experiences, and innovative assistive products, highlighting how technology can become a powerful tool for social inclusion.

The stand offered a complete and diverse experience. Carlos Fernández Lozano and Lucía Martínez Rodríguez delivered the workshop “What is Bioinformatics?”, a field they work in as part of the European project RePo-SUDOE, which aims to develop and promote innovative technologies for drug repurposing, encouraging the reuse of existing drugs for new therapeutic applications.

Meanwhile, Eva Soto, María Merelas Ares, and Daniel Vila de la Cruz, members of the research team from the INDITEX-UDC Chair in Green Algorithm AI, led the workshop “What is Green AI?”, which explored recent developments in sustainable artificial intelligence. Another activity was the circuits and sensors workshop delivered by researchers Adriana Dapena Janeiro and Paula Castro Castro.

As part of the TICARE project, which focuses on training professionals from Care Centres for People with Disabilities in Galicia and on adapting technology to meet users’ needs, two activities stood out among attendees. Iago Fernández presented virtual reality games designed for cognitive training in individuals with intellectual disabilities, while Jorge Rivadulla demonstrated adapted video games that allow users to play Mario Kart using their torso or head as controllers.

Additionally, within the framework of the Talentos Inclusivos project, there were demonstrations of devices that enable people with reduced mobility to engage in artistic expression.

CITIC’s participation in Cullerciencia helped to showcase the work it has been doing for years, demonstrating that science and technology, when built on collaboration and empathy, have the power to transform lives and break down barriers.