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News 5 July 2018

COST - the European Cooperation in Science and Technology, is looking for a Communication Officer in Brussels, Belgium. Apply by 24 July.

News 4 July 2018
Ecsite amendments to Horizon Europe

The European Commission released its proposal for the Horizon Europe framework programme (formerly known as FP9) on 7 June. The proposal does not have a specific strand for Science for and with Society and relies on an outdated top-down communication approach. Share Ecsite's proposed amendments with relevant stakeholders to influence the negotiations' next stages

News 4 July 2018
Barcelona, location of the 2018 Ecsite Directors Forum, 14-16 November 2018

Register for the 2018 Ecsite Directors Forum, 14-16 November, Barcelona. For Senior Managers of Ecsite Full members.

Calls 4 July 2018
SiS.net Network of National Contact Points for Science with and for Society in Horizon 2020

SiS.net, has just released an open letter and a petition to ensure funding for a specific programme dedicated to science, society and citizens' initiatives. Ecsite is supporting this campaign, which is converging with our own advocacy efforts.

News 2 July 2018
Session at #Ecsite2018, in Geneva, Switzerland. Credit @Ecsite/NHMGeneva

Now speakers and convenors can share the outcomes of their sessions, such as references, summaries, repositories... Here's how

News 18 June 2018

3 Year Research Project at Center for Community and Citizen Science, School of Education, University of California, (US). Apply by 30 June.

News 15 June 2018
First draft of the Horizon Europe framework

The European Commission released its proposal for Horizon Europe (formerly known as FP9) on 7 June. This proposal does not contain a specific strand of funding for science engagement: Ecsite is now calling for a mobilisation of all science engagement professionals and organisations to influence the negotiations' next stages

News 15 June 2018
Building competences on food and nutrition security. ©Fotolia_96317730_Subscription_XXL_©20highwaystarz

T4FOOD2030 has been given the task of developing new educational activities that build the competences needed for more resilient and future-proof food systems. Share with us any innovative formats or activities that you consider scalable, transferable, and adaptable. Drop us an email with a short description and a link where we can find out more, and we’ll do the rest!

News 14 June 2018
NANO2ALL Dr Plupp, an "object of the future" imagined by citizens taking part in project dialogues

Thirty-seven nano-objects imagined by citizens can now be explored on the NANO2ALL website. Visit the new “Made by citizens” webpage to find out more.

News 14 June 2018
Policy recommendations from the Sparks Project - Shaking up science and society relations

One of Ecsite's most ambitious projects, Sparks, is ending this month. We thought it was a good occasion to present our recommendations for policy-makers. Sparks exhibition Beyond the lab was visited by more than 1 million citizens in 28 countries. Partners have also experimented with various participatory activities formats bringing together citizens, researchers, and policy-makers.

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Digital Spokes magazine

Spokes is the monthly magazine of Ecsite, the European network of science centres and museums. Hear the latest news from European science engagement, go further with in-depth features and make the most of the good reads, events and opportunities shared by Ecsite members.

Spokes magazine #40, January 2025

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