Strategy & vision
Thierry BrassacBart Van de LaarMatteo MerzagoraJoana Lobo AntunesLeonardo AlfonsiHolly HastedGioia MoslerDubravka VejnovicMelanie WunschSilvia ProckNader Wahbeh
The academic world can sometimes appear puzzling, complex or even “inert” to other science engagement actors ; however, many fruitful collaborations are possible.
Why (and how) should science centres and universities collaborate better?...
The Farewell Party is the conference's most informal social event: dance, chat, share a drink with other participants...
This year it will be taking place at the Bâtiment des forces motrices, a beautiful building on the river Rhône whose...
Science ♥ society
Sharon AmentAliki GiannakopoulouBrad IrwinRobert Firmhofer
The Supreme Court of the Ecsite Conference will decide whether citizen science projects are still allowed to be operated or should be sent to jail on life sentence. Join our esteemed solicitors and a group of mystery witnesses who will provide...
Research, theory & evaluation
All detailed information about this workshop can be found here.
Explainers & visitor services
Isabelle ChappuisDiane DrubayTiina HuberChristian Rohner
Let's put some human touch in this developing artificial intelligence world.
We will reflect on the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) in the museums world and see how scientific and cultural mediation can merge...
The Ecsite Annual General Meeting (AGM) is open to all Ecsite members.
Only Full members of Ecsite have voting rights.
Science ♥ society
Mónica BelloMichael DoserAgnes Meyer-BrandisNicola Triscott
Over the past years different scientific labs and research institutions have nurtured novel models of dialogue and cooperation between scientists and artists. Likewise, museums and cultural centres have been increasingly incorporating art and...
Science ♥ society
Bálint Balázs Norbert SteinhausRosina MalagridaGiovanna PaciniMaria Jesus Pinazo
Acting on the interface of science and society, Science Shops have developed inspiring, socially innovative and often experimental formats to tailor research to real social concerns. They operate in higher education institutions, public...
Science ♥ society
Darren McGarryLaura SmillieDarren McGarryLinda GalléMichiel BuchelMaria XanthoudakiAlan BelwardDAVID WILKINSONLuisa Marelli
Powered by the European Commission's Science and knowledge service, the Joint Research Centre (JRC), this workshop will provide an interactive platform to discover what happens when the world of knowledge and science collides with the domain of...
Learning
Lindsay BalfourDaniel RosqvistOlle Bjerkås
In this workshop, combine the power of cardboard, Strawbees tinkering tools and drinking straws together with gamification challenges. Recreate classic carnival games and “hack the game” with varying levels of difficulty and challenges provided...
Learning
Rannei Solbak SimonsenPeter WardripElizabeth McGregor JacobidesLisa BrahmsDaniel Rosqvist
More and more schools implement and build MakerSpaces. However a 3D-printer and a vinyl cutter do not equal a MakerSpace. This process must consist of both setting up the facility, and creating the mindset needed to use it properly and to its...
Science ♥ society
Aliki GiannakopoulouMaya HalevyMeie van LaarVanessa MignanMarianne Pouget
A number of science centres and museums seem to have begun undertaking new roles: beyond enthusing young people about science and inspiring them to embrace STEM careers, these organisations are more and more involved in projects and activities...