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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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Resources

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
Report
The Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor 2017 - Cover
Spokes resource
The Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor: 2017 Edition
July 2017 - By the European Commission. This first edition of the Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor shows how well 168 selected cities in 30 European countries perform on a range of measures describing the ‘Cultural Vibrancy’, the ‘Creative Economy’ and the ‘Enabling Environment’ of a city.
Category:
EU and governance
Keywords:
cities, indicator, european commission, cultural policy
Report
LAB-FAB-APP_report
Spokes resource
LAB – FAB – APP: Investing in the European future we want
July 2017 - A 2017 report published by the European CommissionIt highlights 11 recommendations, including one on citizens' involvement with research and innovation.
Category:
EU and governance
Keywords:
science & society, european commission, research and innovation, report

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