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In this section you will find useful documents and information on science engagement in general, and Ecsite activities in particular. Browse through articles, toolkits, reports, websites...

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Book or article
UN stand / UNRIC at European Development Days, 6-8 June 2017, Brussels. 'You are the policy maker' says the campaign banner, reflecting the Sustainable Development Goals' bottom-up approach.
Re-enchanting the Sustainable Development Goals
October 2017 - Interviews published in Spokes #34, October 2017
Why this planetary mobilization is beautiful - and why the science engagement community should care and act. | Estimated reading time: 13 minutes (3-4 min per interview)
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
sustainable development, SDGs, UN, ISCSMD, #SCWS2017, Spokes
Book or article
Participants at the Hackathon that took place at the Science Museum London from 21st to 22nd February. Picture by: © Science Museum Group Digital Lab
Digitally transformed - or digitally transforming?
October 2017 - Interviews published in Spokes #34, October 2017
Four professionals share their thoughts and experience on organisation-wide Digital strategies | Estimated reading time: 15 minutes (4-5 min per interview)
Keywords:
digital strategy, museum, Spokes
Book or article
Book: Little Country, Big Talk: Science Communication in Ireland
Spokes resource
Book review: 'Little Country, Big Talk: Science Communication in Ireland' Edited by Brian Trench, Padraig Murphy, Declan Fahly
October 2017 - "This book is an invaluable resource if you work in the field and collaborate with Irish institutions". Read this book review by Andrea Bandelli.
Keywords:
good read, Ireland, scicomm
Report
Report on Gender Equality front page
Spokes resource
Interim Evaluation: Gender equality as a crosscutting issue in Horizon 2020
September 2017 - The European Commission published in September 2017 the report of the Expert Group on the "Interim Evaluation of Gender Equality as a crosscutting issue in Horizon 2020".
Category:
EU and governance
Keywords:
EU Commission, interim evaluation, gender equality, Horizon 2020
Book or article
Article RRI - Justyna Wojniak
Spokes resource
Responsible Research and Innovation: how to put gender equality into practice?
September 2017 - This paper discusses the RRI Tools project which has been initiated by the European Commission. The key element of this project is performing science with society and for society, which includes wide cooperation with different societal actors, representing researchers, business, civil society and policy makers. An important part of this concept is diversity and gender equality in the research sector.
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
RRI Tools, gender equality, research community, policy makers, inclusive and reflective societies
Practical guide or toolkit
The Creative Museum Toolkit
Spokes resource
The Creative Museum Toolkit
September 2017 - The Creative Museum Toolkit helps museum professionals carry out innovative and creative practices in their institutions.
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
museums, creative practices, innovative strategies
Book or article
Girls’ Day event at Experimentarium - Hypatia project
Lost in adaptation?
September 2017 - Interviews published in Spokes #33, September 2017
These pan-European projects have found their path | Estimated reading time: 20 minutes (6-7 min per interview)
Keywords:
adaptation, pan-European, collaboration, co-production, sparks, Hypatia, exhibitions, Spokes
Book or article
A visitor being tested using a camera on a device
Should we make an app?
September 2017 - Feature article by Lindsey Green published in Spokes #33, September 2017
Museums' perception of apps swung from silver bullet to waste of time - yet they can offer real engagement opportunities | Estimated reading time: 14 minutes
Keywords:
app, mobile, museums, UX, Spokes
Practical guide or toolkit
Pop Up Science: A practical Guide
Spokes resource
Pop Up Science
September 2017 - Pop Up Science is a 2017 practical guide to transforming empty shops into creative spaces for science engagement.
Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
scicomm, science engagement, practical guide, science shop
Book or article
Book: The Making of MONA
Spokes resource
Book review: 'The making of MONA' by Adrian Franklin
September 2017 - "One of the best books to understand how to bring an institution to life and create a museum for everyone". Read this book review by Andrea Bandelli.
Keywords:
good read, museum, scicomm
Book or article
Museum professionals at the 2017 London Pride. Photo by Dan Vo (Twitter: @DanNouveau)
Rainbow science
August 2017 - Interviews published in Spokes #32, August 2017
Towards active LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion in our science centres and museums | Estimated reading time: 20 minutes (3-4 min per interview)
Keywords:
LGBTQ, representations, role models, sexual identity, gender, lesbians, gays, transgender, queers, bisexuals, Spokes
Book or article
The audience attending a show at the Einstein’s Island – Isola Polvese, Trasimeno Lake Italy. Photographer: Marco Giugliarelli
Rush hour
August 2017 - Feature article by Leonardo Alfonsi published in Spokes #32, August 2017
Roving reflections on the future of science events | Estimated reading time: 18 minutes
Keywords:
festivals, Events, science engagement, Spokes

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