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Calls 26 September 2019

The 2020 CIMUSET CIMCIM Conference in Paris is now accepting papers and other contributions.

This edition will have "Playing and operating: functionality in museum objects and instruments" as its main theme. Sub-themes will be:

1. The ontology of functional objects

2. Interpretation of functional objects

3. Good practice and risk management

For more information, please take a look at the PDF attached below.

The deadline for paper submissions is 22 October 2019.

Calls 23 September 2019
2019 Ecsite Awardees - who's next?

The call for the 2020 edition is open, with two categories: Beacon of the Year and Sustainable Success. Does your project deserve an Award? Or do you know an initative or peer who does?

Calls 20 September 2019
2019 Ecsite General Meeting

Ecsite is looking for an experienced, proactive and very well organised Senior Administrator. Apply by 21 October.

Calls 11 September 2019

Climate Outreach is launching the first edition of the Climate Communications Awards. Apply by 4 October.

News 11 September 2019

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, three US organisations are launching an international citizen science initiative. Get involve!

News 11 September 2019
Otago Museum

At Otago Museum’s new science centre, Tūhura, Dunedin (New Zealand). Apply by 20 September.

News 11 September 2019
Open University, UK

PhD opportunity at the Open University, in Milton Keynes (UK), exploring education, engagement and inclusion in the search for life beyond Earth. Apply by 30 September (12pm).

Calls 9 September 2019
What do your toilets say about you?

A case study call for a portfolio in the November issue of Spokes. Send your contribution by 20 October.

News 6 September 2019
Session at #Ecsite2018, in Geneva, Switzerland. Credit @Ecsite/NHMGeneva

The #Ecsite2020 call for session proposals is open. Part of a successful session proposal is having the right partners: find them with the Conference Forum.

News 5 September 2019
Ecsite Space Group pre-conference workshop, 5 June 2019, Copenhagen, Denmark

Couldn’t join us in Copenhagen for the 2019 edition of the Ecsite Annual Conference? Catch up with the Ecsite Space Group’s activities with these two reports.

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