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Promotional image for the OSNI (Unidentified Scientific Objects) contest, which takes place at the Science Library and the Pharmacy Library at various times throughout the academic year.

OSNI Contest: Play along and guess what these objects are—they’re on display at the Science Library or the Pharmacy Library!

Published on: October 6, 2026 Dates: October 5, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Emerging from their hiding places, the OSNIs (Unidentified Scientific Objects) are back to challenge you and put your knowledge and powers of deduction to the test.

Are you ready to take on the OSNI contest challenge?

If you’re not familiar with it yet, the concept is simple: guess the name and function of a mysterious scientific object using the clues revealed throughout the game. Then drop your entry form into the designated box.
Throughout the academic year, four objects will be displayed in the showcases at the Science Library or the Pharmacy Library and featured on Instagram.
Each object represents a new chance to win a great prize, thanks to a random drawing held among the correct answers.

Now it's your turn!

Play from October 5 to 23 with the second OSNI on display in the Pharmacy Library showcase

Just for this edition, we're changing the rules!
The goal of the game is to figure out when the item was released.

Photo: OSNI (October 2026)
Photo: OSNI (October 2026)

Past OSNI Events

Photo: OSNI (September 2026)
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Prepared by:The Joint Documentation Service

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