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Spokes is the monthly magazine of Ecsite, the European network of science centres and museums. Hear the latest news from European science engagement, go further with in-depth features and make the most of the good reads, events and opportunities shared by Ecsite members.
News 22 April 2025
Join us at Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw, Poland from 3-5 June 2025 to hear from award-winning artist, writer and scholar Mary Flanagan in a special keynote address.
News 10 April 2025
Universeum in Gothenburg, Sweden will host the 2026 Ecsite Conference on 2-4 June 2026!
News 8 April 2025
In science centres and museums, the debate between physical and digital experiences is ongoing. YIPP, a company that specialises in interactive exhibit design, believes in taking the best of both worlds to create more engaging and immersive experiences. Their recent work for Technium, a new exhibition at Ecsite member, NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam, demonstrates this philosophy in action.
News 8 April 2025
Read April's Top Tips from Dobrivoje Lale Eric - Head of Department of International Cooperation at the Center for the Promotion of Science and member of the ACPC.
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Practical guide or toolkit
In pursuing a sustainable future, a circular economy has emerged as a pivotal framework, particularly within water management. The CIRSEAU cluster, an alliance of EU- funded research projects, has been at the forefront of this movement. The projects designed a set of innovative tools, games, and applications to foster stakeholder involvement and promote sustainable water practices.
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Education & learning, EU and governance
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Practical guide or toolkit
How can we inspire learners of all ages to critically engage with the future of food? How do we empower educators, including science centres & museums, to explore food systems, sustainability, and health with their audience? The CLEVERFOOD project has gathered high-quality tools in its FOOD 2030 Science Education Toolkit, providing an interactive and thought-provoking way to address these pressing questions.
A Toolkit for Engaging Food Science Education
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Education & learning, Topics in science