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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...
The Presidency of Ecsite and 8 Board Trustees' positions are open in 2023. Find out how to submit your candidature to influence the future of our network here.
Mikko Myllykoski, Director of Heureka - The Finnish science centre, our host for the 2023 International Directors Forum, shares what's keeping him entertained.
The Ecsite Space group will be meeting in Toulouse, France, on 30 November and 1 December 2022.
Join us for the pleasure of seeing each other in person and sharing information, passion, resources, ideas on space and its communication to the public!
The Space Group Annual meeting is open to all professionals interested in communicating to the public space research, science, and technology. You do not need to be an Ecsite member.
Ecsite member Heureka Science Centre's Wild Wild Wood exhibition has been awarded the internationally recognised Red Dot Design award in the "Brands & Communication Design 2022" series.
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