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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.
Calls 15 July 2025
Ecsite invites members and Space Group participants to share innovative ways of engaging audiences with space at the 16 September online meeting.
News 1 July 2025
Ecsite is seeking a proactive and highly organised Trade Sales & Administration Assistant.
News 26 June 2025
Ciência Viva are hosting a roundtable on 31 July at EXPO2025 in Osaka, Japan and would love to meet up with fellow Ecsite Members present.
News 24 June 2025
Ecsite is looking for two members to join the Horizon WIDERA proposal "Investigating and addressing career barriers faced by underrepresented and marginalised researchers" as Affiliated Entities.
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Through Ecsite, members have the opportunity to participate in collaborative projects shaping the future of science engagement. Ecsite runs projects funded by the European Commission as well as initiatives in partnership with other organisations.
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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.
Category:
Education & learning, EU and governance
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
Practical guide or toolkit
This infographic visualises the key concept of the Road-STEAMer 2nd Policy Brief, outlining the main features of STEAM in Road-STEAMer, stating policy reccomendations, and providing useful example of projects including STEAM in digital education.
Category:
Education & learning, Topics in science
Practical guide or toolkit
This guide emphasises strategies for exploitation and sustainability through targeted activities and innovative approaches.
Category:
Education & learning, Topics in science