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4 October 2015 - 10 October 2015
National Museum of Science and Technology
via San Vittore 21
20123
Milano
Italy
IT
The course is open to the international community of museum educators and school teachers aiming to create a diversified, trans-national group of participants each contributing their experience and expertise. Participants are required to register using the online form before 10 July 2015
31 May 2015 - 4 June 2015
Ustanova Hisa eksperimentov
Trubarjeva cesta 39
1000
Ljubljana
Slovenia
SI
After the success of the first two editions we are proud to organize the third *INSPIRE* (INternational » Science Performance Is Ready« Event). Participants will learn how to: choose a topic for the Science Show; start planning a Science Show; add humour without being silly; avoid mistakes and traps; create contact with the public; act in front of the public; communicate science.
29 October 2014
Città della Scienza
Via Coroglio 104
Napoli
Italy
IT
From 30 October, at Città della Scienza
Sea Horizon is the result of PIER, a European project aimed at explaining how research and innovation can be responsible towards societies by taking into account the needs of people and the environment, as well as by involving citizens in all stages of research. In particular, we have chosen to show in our the exhibition the applied research on marine sciences through spectacular exhibits and multimedia products.
24 November 2014 - 30 May 2015
Science Museum of Camerino University - Museum System
Piazza dei Costanti, 7
62032
Camerino
Italy
IT
The Science Museum – Museum System of Camerino University presented on November 25th the exhibition “Rosetta, la cometa e i segreti del cosmo” (Rosetta, the comet and cosmos secrets), which will remain open until the end of May 2015. Rosetta probe mission and scientific experience with its lander module Philae will be shown by interactive panels from ECSITE Space Group, ESA and our University. Trying to answer some questions about “dirty snowballs”, the origin of life on Earth, the cosmos exploration, and much more, will also be presented multimedia applications, videos, animations and exhi
23 May 2015 - 3 January 2016
Life Science Centre
Times Square
NE1 4EP
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
GB
Life is delighted to host Game On 2.0, the biggest collection of playable computer games in the world!
From Sonic to Samus, Mario to Minecraft, Game On 2.0 is the world’s most comprehensive collection of computer games from the past 60 years. This major international exhibition is coming to Newcastle’s Life Science Centre in May 2015. Enjoy more than 100 playable games and explore the history and culture of gaming throughout the years. Retro-lovers can indulge in arcade classics such as Pac-Man, and more modern games such as Rock Band and Halo 3 are also available to play.
2 April 2015
Life Science Centre
Times Square
NE1 4EP
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
GB
Experiment Zone is a brand new experience at Life Science Centre that encourages visitors to think and experiment like real scientists. They can explore how real science is done; carry out practical experiments using proper tools and materials and meet real-life working scientists. Visitors can work on alone, in a team or enlist the help of Life’s Science Explainers. Experiment Zone is included in the admission price to the Science Centre.
18 November 2014 - 19 November 2014
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
The Planetarium Science Center (PSC) in collaboration with Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST) will hold the second local robotics competition in November 2014, “The Robotheca Alexandrina Olympiad (RAO)”. It comprises two categories, the Diver Robot and the Robofight.
The competition will stimulate and engage students in exploring their potential in engineering, IT, science, and math, as well as project management. Participants must have Basic knowledge of electronics & programming.
Specialized judges will assess teams’ performance.
3 November 2014 - 10 November 2014
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
In cooperation with The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Planetarium Science Center and with the support of Mercedes-Benz as the main sponsor, the Goethe-Institut Alexandria presents the Science Film Festival 2014 in The Bibliotheca Alexandrina from 4-11 November 2014. The Science Film Festival, initiated by the Goethe-Institut in 2005, is a celebration of science communication. Targeting a young audience with excitingly well-designed science content, the Science Film Festival has grown considerably, becoming the largest event of its kind worldwide.
9 October 2014 - 5 September 2015
Museon
Stadhouderslaan 37
2517 HV
The Hague
Netherlands
NL
What did dinosaurs eat - and how do we know? Visitors are thrust into the world of dinosaur dining habits in this roaring spectacle of an exhibition. From the infamous flesh-eating T.rex to the plant munching Edmontosaurus , different dinosaurs ate different foods and often had unique ways of catching their dinner.
Life-size animatronic dinosaur heads, including the terrifying T.rex, show how the teeth and jaws move together to tear, grind and chew food.
2 September 2014 - 22 October 2014
Eugenides Foundation
Leoforos Siggrou 379
Paleo Faliro
175 64
Athens
Greece
GR
The big exhibition for the Aegean Sea is moving to a new venue, the Planetarium of the Eugenides Foundation, from 3 September to 23 October 2014.
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News
AHHAA Science Centre Foundation
5 February 2021
So many masks, so much information...AHHAA helps you out!
CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics
1 February 2021
CERN offers an exciting opportunity to develop science learning activities in its major new project, Science Gateway. Deadline 15 March.
International Centre for Life
18 January 2021
The International Centre for Life in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, is believed to be the first science centre in the world to be used as a COVID-19 large vaccination centre.
CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics
18 January 2021
CERN is recruiting a creative-thinking Communications Officer with excellent communication skills. Deadline is 8 February.
Hüttinger Interactive Exhibitions
27 November 2020
In August 2018 we were contracted with the concept and detailed design of Techniquest‘s Science Capital, and, half a year later, to design and build it.The Science Capital project has been the biggest in nearly 34 years of Techniquest’s existence and was aimed to radically transform the science centre and diversify their audience. It consists of a significant extension, expanding the floor space by 60% and introducing 52 brand-new exhibits. The Science Capital was officially opened to the public on 14th November 2020.
Hüttinger Interactive Exhibitions
27 November 2020
In April 2019 we were contracted by Aberdeen Science Centre for the development, design, fabrication and installation of 60 exhibits and associated graphics for the new interactive galleries as part of a £6m renovation project. The ground floor themes are Energy, Space, Life Sciences and a special area for the under-6s. On the new First Floor exhibition is Make It and Test It, themed primarily on engineering and maths. The exhibits were chosen to be open ended, developing skills and encouraging repeat visits.
Hüttinger Interactive Exhibitions
27 November 2020
In January 2019 we were entrusted with the design and build of 86 interactive exhibits for the Medicine Education Center within Technoda Science & Technology Education Center. The hands-on, interactive exhibits are aimed to engage visitors of all ages in technologies that are used in medicine. The individual exhibits explore several themes, including ultrasound, endoscopy and surgery. The Medicine Education Center will be officially opened to the public end of 2020.
Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
12 October 2020
Free use of Miraikan’s panels on the COVID-19 and novel infectious diseases.
Ecsite
9 October 2020
The newly-released spaceEU Engage with Space Toolkit is a ready-to-use digital collection of space centred activities with a specific focus on girls and underserved communities.
focusTerra, ETH Zurich
5 October 2020
The exhibition TRAVEL STONES is a virtual collection of YOUR favourite stones from anywhere in the world and the story you associate with them. Join in!