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Research, theory & evaluation 2017
Keynote - Alice Roberts

Professor Alice Roberts is an anthropologist, author and broadcaster, and Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. Watch a video of her keynote.

Science ♥ society 2017
Keynote - Nina Simon

Nina Simon has been described as a “museum visionary” by Smithsonian Magazine for her audience-centred approach to design. Watch a video of her keynote.

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2017 Ecsite Conference
Exhibit development
When art fertilizes science exhibitions
Sophie Biecheler-FiocconiMichèle ANTOINEClaire PillsburyMarina LeonardIan Brunswick

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For years, art and science were on the agenda of institutions looking for another way to...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Science ♥ society
Natural history: make a difference in local and global debates
Sara TougaardHeather KingMarianne AchiamAntonia CaolaJacques Ayer

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Natural history offers insights that can help us address many of the local and global...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Strategy & vision
Closing & handover ceremony

Say goodbye to our two 2017 hosts and hello to the Natural History Museum of Geneva team who will be welcoming us for the 2018 Ecsite Annual Conference (7-9 June 2018).

2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
The half-life of European project content
Barbara StreicherVarda Gur Ben ShitritAntonio Gomes da CostaSofia AdjasBarbara Streicher

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Science centres and museums have been part of numerous European projects. The consortia...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Science ♥ society
Sustainable Development Goals: making us more relevant?
Amito HaarhuisSarah FunkMaarten Okkersen

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The session revolves around the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Exhibit development
Keeping it simple
Gérard CobutHenrik SellNathalie PuzenatGunnar BehrensIan Russell

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Sometimes, simple solutions are SO successful. Join us for a KISS: Keep It Simple...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Science ♥ society
Making good museum games - Day 2

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2017 Ecsite Conference
Science ♥ society
Role playing games: a tool for dialogue
Kate KnealeLaurent BontouxAdam James

Are you scratching your head wondering how will you organise the next dialogue at your institution? It seemed a great idea to bring citizens, scientists and policy makers together to discuss a "hot" scientific discovery, how to make science more...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Science ♥ society
Life: controversial issues and biodiversity preservation
Cristina Veiga-PiresRita BorgesFrancisco Franco del AmoGuglielmo Maglio

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Life is everywhere! However, many European citizens are not aware of biodiversity loss as...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Exhibit development
Exhibits everyone ignores
Barbara Maria NeffAxel E. HüttingerHarry WhiteClaudia SchleyerElsa BaileyIan RussellChristina ClassenMarco MirandaJelena BlankIrena CieślińskaAsger Høeg

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No matter how passionate we are about them, some exhibits just don't work: maybe they...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Research, theory & evaluation
Keynote - Alice Roberts
Alice Roberts

Professor Alice Roberts is an anthropologist, author and broadcaster, and Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. Watch a video of her keynote.

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2017 Ecsite Conference
Exhibit development
Architecture and design as interpretation - Part 1
Mikko MyllykoskiLee Skolnick, FAIAJane WernerLisa Månsson

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The environment where we engage has a tremendous impact upon how we perceive and...

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