- Spokes collection
This Spokes collection brings together articles exploring the intersection of sustainability and science engagement. It covers questions such as: what can science engagement organisations and professionals do to foster more sustainable futures? How can we frame so-called "wicked problems" such as biodiversity loss or climate change? How can we effectively engage audiences in dialogue on these? Do we need to take a stance? Can we partner up with oil companies? What can we do in practice in our work environments and communities?
Feature articles
In Depth
Feature article by Dr Fiona Cameron published in Spokes #68, November 2020
As youth mobilisations around climate change continue growing, how can science centres work with youth in alliances that support broad scale action?| Estimated reading time: 25 minutes
Lookout
Interviews published in Spokes #72, July 2021
The three Conference keynote speakers share their thoughts on science engagement in relation to their fields.
Category:
Education & learning
In Depth
Feature article by Julie Becker published in Spokes #46, November 2018
Tools for science engagement professionals faced with the daunting task of saving the world| Estimated reading time: 29 minutes
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Education & learning
Lookout
Interviews published in Spokes #72, July 2021
Four esteemed guests from the Ecsite Conference discuss how the Ecsite strategy commitments of Climate & biodiversity, 21st century skills and Equity, diversity & inclusion have been discussed and explored.
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Education & learning
In Depth
Feature article by Julie Becker published in Spokes #47, December 2018
New paths to engage audiences with big issues| Estimated reading time: 35 minutes
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Education & learning
In Depth
Feature article by Justin Dillon published in Spokes #29, April 2017
Science education and environmental education need to converge, Dillon argues - and the science engagement sector can play a crucial role.| Estimated reading time: 15 minutes
Category:
Education & learning, Topics in science
In Depth
Feature article by Robert R. Janes published in Spokes #17, March 2016
Museum scholar-practitioner Robert Janes urges museums to take a stance on climate change| Estimated reading time: 19 minutes
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EU and governance, Topics in science
Column
Feature article by Ian Blatchford published in Spokes #24, November 2016
Museum Director Ian Blatchford responds to criticism of new interactive gallery sponsored by an oil company
Lookout
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)
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Education & learning, EU and governance
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Interviews published in Spokes #12, October 2015
What does it take to run your organisation more sustainably? Four Ecsite members share their learnings to open a network-wide discussion| Estimated reading time: 18 minutes (3-5 min per interview)
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Education & learning
Lookout
Interviews published in Spokes #41, May 2018
Inspirational case studies for upcoming #EUGreenWeek| Estimated reading time: 18 minutes (3-5 min per interview)
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EU and governance
In Depth
Feature article by Michael Peter - Christopher Garthe published in Spokes #6, December 2014
The concept of sustainable development offers viable approaches to tackle global challenges
Column
Feature article by Dr. Mamoru Mohri published in Spokes #33, September 2017
Join the Science Center World Summit in Tokyo, Japan, on 15-17 November
In Depth
Feature article by Gilles Laroche - In conversation with Raquel da Cunha published in Spokes #12, October 2015
The European Commission is investing in the Bioeconomy sector and there will be a role for public engagement organisations in this field - get on board!| Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
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EU and governance, Topics in science