Research, theory & evaluation
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Strategy & vision
Ilona Iłowiecka-TańskaRoy SchedlerLisa BrahmsWenche FivelsdalAleksandra Wójcik-Głodowska
Many museums throughout the world have developed learning research centres not only to advance the mission of the institution but also to support their business model. These centres serve multiple purposes: they uniquely impact the programming...
Join us for light yoga on the roof of Experimentarium.
Get ready for the conference day with a short yoga workout on the roof before sessions begin.
All you need to bring is clothes you can comfortably move in. ...
Science ♥ society
Bálint Balázs Leonardo de la Torre ÁvilaMaria Jesus PinazoShailaja BaichooMarjolein ZweekhorstMichael Søgaard Jørgensen
The Science Shop movement has 40 years of experience in developing innovative and often experimental models to channel social demands into research topics. In various countries, Science Shops support socially innovative local communities to...
Strategy & vision
Carmen FenollosaAliki GiannakopoulouMaya HalevyJeroen Wiegertjes
In 2015 EU Commissioner Carlos Moedas defined three strategic priorities for European Research and Innovation: Open Innovation, Open Science, and Openness to the World. Open Science is the movement to make scientific research, data and...
Science ♥ society
Daniel RosqvistMonika Mayer
In this drop-in session, take the opportunity to meet with fellow museum professionals and makers and learn about all things tinkering and making.
Come by at any time during the session to explore the Ecsite Conference’s MakerSpace, hang...
Learning
Marianne BenningMeie van LaarBronwyn BevanKevin CrowleyKaren Knutson
How to connect formal and informal education at a regional or local level? Schools, after-school care institutions, science centres, museums, zoos, libraries, nature organisations, farms, companies... A well-functioning learning ecosystem creates...
Explainers & visitor services
Catherine OualianAntonio Gomes da Costagiovanni crupiBrad IrwinEvanthia IoannidouJoanna Kalinowska
Every day on our venues' floors explainers engage in a direct interaction with the public. But, frequently, our institutions include more “explainers” than we acknowledge: many professionals started their careers as explainers, and then moved on...
Strategy & vision
Gillian ThomasTrautmann CharlieLeigh-Anne StradeskiGillian ThomasKirsten EllenbogenHanne Haack LarsenTrautmann CharlieLeigh-Anne Stradeski
Every manager, whether a first time one or a CEO, can achieve greater impact if they have a good working relationship with their own manager. Agreement on strategic projects as well as daily tactical work are critical and can occur most easily...
A Copenhagen landmark, the Wallmans Circus Building has been a venue for popular entertainment for more than 100 years. The space was once home to elephants, seals and clowns and is now offering a dinner & show experience combining musical...
Learning
Sharon AmentMarjolein van BreemenKevin CrowleyBronwyn BevanAlex VerkadeCristin Dorgelo
“Free your mind and the rest will follow” is the theme of this year’s Science Assembly. Inspired by religious revival meetings, we will offer you songs, laughter, inspiration, and meaning. As a theme we will focus on STEM learning ecosystems....
Exhibit development
Koen PetersEugeen van WeesCatherine MurphyDirk Bertels
Personalisation, storytelling, participatory strategies: the exhibition designer of the 21st century needs to know all these techniques to communicate science information effectively. But what about the role of atmospherics? How does it interact...