Gender equality continues as a contentious issue in modern society, particularly with regard to women in science and research. Science centres and museums throughout the world play a crucial role in overcoming prejudices about science and...
Outdoor exhibits have the power to reach a wide range of audiences and offer casual contact to people who are not even interested in, or conscious of, science in their daily lives. With great power to engage, they also come with extraordinary...
Over 1 million people including more than 7,000 scientists and researchers come together to explore, discover and discuss their dreams in 360 cities across Europe for Researchers’ Night (RN). This European Commission initiative challenges...
Science Cinema: new museum communication language
The world of today is the world of visual – bright, quick and geographically unlimited. We think by frames, speak by PowerPoint presentations and tell our stories by stop motion technique...
In society, there are number of issues related to science and technology that may not be dealt with solely with scientific arguments from specialists. Solutions or measures that can be more efficient or acceptable may be obtained by involving...
The planetarium offers a spectacular and engaging arena for experiencing all types of science. Previously dedicated to astronomy, the development of new digital technologies has broadened the spectrum of planetarium content and full dome films...
Storytelling and games are universal products of the human experience and are present in all cultures. Not only do they provide the groundwork for meaningful social interactions, they also play an essential role in the development of the human...
This session will focus on actions and activities that are being developed to promote healthy lifestyles. We will show how science centres are creating transforming experiences aimed at a broad and diverse audience. Education researchers have...
The UNESCO decade on education for sustainable development is coming to an end – and although the concept of education for sustainable development is gaining more and more credence in formal as well as in informal education, the topic of...
The condemnation of six scientists for “multiple manslaughter” as a consequence of their failure to warn citizens about the Aquila earthquake in Italy took many by surprise. The ruling, regardless of what happens in the future of this case, will...
How do we present the nature of sciences and maths in our institutions? Do our visitors see what we want them to see? Do they understand the workings of science in the ways that we do? What do our staff think?
In this Pecha Kucha-...
The explainer’s profile and professional development constitute an ever-evolving topic not only for Ecsite’s THE Group, but also of institutions that employ explainers of diverse ages, preparation times, skill levels, and sometimes...