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Calls 3 March 2020
The theme of this year's ISSM is the role of the Science Museums & Science centres as platforms for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. ISSM 2020 will be a symposium to share various practice cases and to discuss ideas related to SDGs. Deadline for submissions is 30 March.
News 28 February 2020
On 27-28 January 2020, ESA/ESRIN welcomed 46 participants representing science engagement organisations from 11 different countries, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency. They gathered in Frascati, Rome for the two-day Annual Meeting of the Ecsite Space Group.
Highlights of the first day of the workshop included keynote addresses on ESA's next missions and milestones, and communication strategy and planning. Participants also visited the interactive Phi experience and discussed Earth Observation in the context of the climate change crisis.
News 19 February 2020
Ecsite is inviting all its members to reflect on the future of the science engagement to build its new strategy. Have your say by taking part in one of the virtual (online) design workshops organised in March and April.
News 13 February 2020
Network, collaborate and be inspired - with over 1200 science communication professionals from 60 countries. Registrations now open & the Conference programme is live
News 12 February 2020
The Faculdade de Ciências of the University of Porto, Portugal, is now accepting applications to complete a Masters degree. Deadline is 27 February.
Calls 12 February 2020
Ars Electronica has launched an open call for its coveted Prix Ars Electronica and STARTS prize. Deadline for entry submissions is 2 March.
News 12 February 2020
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is now recruiting for a Policy Analyst in Ispra, Italy. Deadline 26 February
News 12 February 2020
The theme of this edition is 'Towards an Equitable Future' and is from 1-4 December in Mexico City - register now
News 12 February 2020
Ecsite is offering 20 free one-day passes for its upcoming Conference to speakers bringing new ideas or perspectives. Apply by 5 April
News 11 February 2020
The internet and social media have challenged Science Communication while creating opportunities to develop new practices. Digital media have blurred the distinction between consumers and producers of science content and have bypassed the traditonal gatekeepers of information and given access to a range of sources that were not directly available before. The research that we present here explore the diversity of actors and contents in seven European countries by analysing three case studies: artificial intelligence, climate change and healthy diets.
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