OSNI Contest: Play and guess what these objects are—on display in the Science Library or the Pharmacy Library!

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

Published on: September 7, 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 September 7 to 25 with the first OSNI on display in the Science Library showcase

Photo of the object to be guessed as part of the game

Prepared by:The Joint Documentation Service

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

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