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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.

Spokes magazine #75, April 2022

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

 

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Screenshot of Jens Astrup presentation, mix of tweets and newspapers screenshot. Main message can read: life changes arent enough to save the planet: here's what could

Take a look at the #Ecsite2023 session summary by convenor Brad Irwin. The session slideshows & references are also available.

Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
session legacy, #Ecsite2023, climate, biodiversity, impact, communication
 
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In this picture background is the Climate Capsule (Klimatska Kapsula) - a van created by artists who's graphics echoe nature & climate crisis. At the front is the public having a discussion

Take a look at this #Ecsite2023 session summary by Conference participant - Claire Pillsbury, Associate Director of Exhibit Content Development at the California Academy of Sciences. The session slideshows & references are also available.

Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
session legacy, #Ecsite2023, climate, collaboration, art, science
 
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Screenshot of art and science installation at Kersnikova Institute in Ljubljana

Take a look at the session summary by convenor Mairéad Hurley. The session slideshows & references are also available. Mairéad compliments this summary with her own take on this and other #Ecsite2023 sessions on the topic of art, science, and the climate crisis.

Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
session legacy, #Ecsite2023, climate, impact, art, science
 
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Speakers compiled all the creative ideas that this session's participants had on creating the perfect exhibition/museum on the climate and energy crisis. The session slideshow is also available for reference.

Category:
Education & learning
Keywords:
session legacy, #Ecsite2023, climate, energy, crisis, sustainability, exhibitions