Science ♥ society
Magne HognestadMarco MirandaJørn HafverKim Ludwig-PetschMarta Fikus-KrynskaFredrik Motland KirkemoHenrik Helsgaun
Picture the scene: In 15 minutes, our speakers set up a pop-up science centre in a local cafe, armed with only the items they have in their pockets and backpacks!
The introduction will begin at the conference centre and then participants...
Science ♥ society
Nicolas Nova
The Kavli Foundation keynote lecture
Nicolas Nova is a multidisciplinary researcher working at the intersection of...
Science ♥ society
Anne PrugnonMark ReadPascal GoblotStefan FahrngruberJörg Ehtreiber
How to predict, imagine and communicate what the future of our planet or society might look like to our audience? How can we use science to explore uncharted territories without falling into the issue of being too kitsch, too doom and gloom, too...
Science ♥ society
Ana NoronhaMarc MoutinMaría Menéndez
In a time when science engagement organisations and professionals are increasingly called upon to foster more sustainable futures, what role can Space play? We are inviting all interested parties to come and explore this theme during a two-day...
Learning
Mark WinterbottomMaria XanthoudakiInka de PijperGrace D'ArcyMathieu Mahve-Beydokhti
Tinkering has the potential to strengthen engagement with STEM. Furthermore, research has found that tinkering could be particularly beneficial for students facing social, economic or cultural disadvantage. Museums across Europe have been...
Learning
Michel GroulxCaroline JulienLars SchnatmannWouter van der ZouweCybèle Robichaud
“Metaquests”, or interactive quests, can be very engaging ways to encourage participation, particularly when it comes to the younger generation. These quests entice their visitors into actively engaging in self-guided itineraries which catalyse...
Learning
Ryan JenkinsSebastian MartinMarina LeonardReid BinghamBeatriz ReyRaquel ArévaloIda Hirsenfelder
Art and artists can inspire children, visitors and us to think about museums in new ways. As more and more science organisations explore possibilities for tinkering-based programmes and environments, artists can also play their part. This pre-...
Learning
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The Ecsite Annual General Meeting (AGM) is open to all Ecsite members.
Only Full members of Ecsite have voting rights.
Strategy & vision
Nele Van der ElstMarjolein Van GinnekenPieter TijtgatJose Augusto OcampoJens Astrup
If we really want to succeed in lifelong learning, STEM and digital literacy for everyone, we need to have clear goals and a toolbox for reaching those goals. Nowadays, many science organisations create exciting, popular exhibits that are...
Marketing & communication
Brad MacDonaldKatie PavidDanny BirchallTom Rockwell
Over half of the world’s population now has an internet connection. In this digital era, how do we create compelling yet accessible learning experiences for the global public? In a time where 'fake news' is rife, museums have a big part to play...
Strategy & vision
Patricia VerheydenMikko MyllykoskiAilsa BarryMaribel IbarraYuko OkayamaMaria Isabel GarciaJulia WillisonElizabeth RasekoalaLath CarlsonJuan Pablo Gaviria Arteaga
What are our greatest fears and hopes for the future of our field? How do we see the world evolve, and what will the role of our institutions be? Will science centres and museums still exist? Moreover, if they are still around what will they be...