Yuliya Hoika 
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Gravitational-wave research was one of DarkWave’s main domains. Building on this expertise, we continue our work in this field today through our engagement in the Einstein Telescope project, supporting Europe’s next-generation gravitational-wave observatory.
The 4th Einstein Telescope Annual Meeting
In mid-November, Astrocent’s Communication Specialist, Yuliya Hoika, participated in the 4th Einstein Telescope Annual Meeting in Opatija, Croatia (11–14 November). As a member of the Einstein Telescope Organisation (ETO) Communication Office, Yuliya contributed to the plenary programme with a talk offering an overview of communication and citizen-engagement activities across Europe – both at the official candidate sites (Sardinia, Lusatia, and the Euregio Meuse-Rhine region) and at the EU-wide level. Her contribution highlighted the growing importance of coordinated communication in supporting ET’s progress towards a final site decision.
Learning from the ET Roadshow in Hasselt
On 19 November, Yuliya Hoika and Magda Jakubiak (a Communication Specialist who joined the Astrocent team in September 2025) visited Hasselt University, host of the ET Roadshow. The Roadshow is a travelling exhibition dedicated to the Einstein Telescope and the EMR candidate region, designed to engage the public through interactive content and storytelling. The visit provided an opportunity to exchange experience with the Roadshow team, explore hands-on exhibition formats, and gather inspiration for future outreach activities connected to ET and our institute.
Einstein Telescope is not just a scientific instrument – it is a long-term European project shaped by people, places, and shared ambition. Communication helps build that shared vision: it creates trust, invites participation, and turns complex research infrastructure into something citizens can understand, support, and feel proud of.
At Astrocent, we believe strong communication is part of building strong science. We are proud to contribute to ET by helping bring its story to Europe – clearly, creatively, and together with our partners.
