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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.
IN DEPTH: Learning ecosystems by B. Bevan
LOOKOUT: Echoes from #Ecsite2018
COLUMN: Science engagement organisations as Citizen labs by A. Omedes
And also: news from Ecsite members, good reads, jobs, project updates...
News 10 July 2018
The game has a new online platform, courtesy of Ecsite. Check it out and give us a hand with translations.
News 4 July 2018
The European Commission released its proposal for the Horizon Europe framework programme (formerly known as FP9) on 7 June. The proposal does not have a specific strand for Science for and with Society and relies on an outdated top-down communication approach. Share Ecsite's proposed amendments with relevant stakeholders to influence the negotiations' next stages.
News 4 July 2018
Register for the 2018 Ecsite Directors Forum, 14-16 November, Barcelona. For Senior Managers of Ecsite Full members.
Calls 4 July 2018
SiS.net, has just released an open letter and a petition to ensure funding for a specific programme dedicated to science, society and citizens' initiatives. Ecsite is supporting this campaign, which is converging with our own advocacy efforts.
Resources
Useful documents and information on science engagement in general, and Ecsite activities in particular. Browse through articles, toolkits, reports, websites.
Projects
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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