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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: From place to space : libraries and civic engagement by A. Vanautgaerden
LOOKOUT: Tinkering for learning, equity, and social inclusion
COLUMN: Time to pause and reflect on Spokes by C. Franche & M. Xanthoudaki
And also: news from Ecsite members, good reads, jobs, project updates...
Calls 29 March 2022
The call is open to Ecsite Full member organisations - deadline 15 May 2022.
News 21 March 2022
The 2022 Ecsite Conference will take place on 2-4 June 2022 in Heilbronn, Germany. Everyone committed to inspiring people with science and technology is invited to join the largest European science engagement conference and meet with 1,000+ peers. The Ecsite Conference is a unique professional development opportunity, offering an intense mix of intellectual stimulation, purposeful and creative sessions, business opportunities, and unparalleled networking …. all true to the spirit of the Ecsite community - creative, engaging, open and professional.
News 25 February 2022
Ecsite’s thoughts go out to our friends and colleagues in Ukraine after the attacks by Russia, and to the Ukrainian people who are now experiencing the horrors of war.
As science engagement professionals, it is absolutely necessary to play our part in supporting democratic societies. We will continue to use our organisations’ power to engage millions of citizens in dialogue and stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
News 3 February 2022
Join with other science engagement professionals this March for an in-depth learning opportunity on the value and impact of these important collaborations.
Resources
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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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