The EMME Summer School is a training programme for science center leaders aiming to build the capacities of professionals working in the field of science communication in the Euro-Mediterranean and Middle East regions.
The 2015 edition is taking place on 5-10 September at Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt - register by 31 July. More information on the dedicated page.
Euro-Mediterranean and Middle East countries share the same history and today face the same issues concerning the development of the region. There is a need to reinforce a stronger partnership with people and to support institution-building, with the aim of delivering sustainable and inclusive growth and job creation.
The 2015 course will include:
- Lectures and theoretical content
- Practical workshops
- Case studies
- Visits
Speakers and facilitators, mostly practitioners from partner organisations, will give participants hands-on workshops as well as sessions; hence, transmitting to participants concrete skills and knowledge based on practical expertise. The School is open to all members of the NAMES and Ecsite networks; priority being given to members located in the Middle East, North Africa, and/or in Europe. Universcience Partenaires, France, will be supporting 5 participants.