Exhibit development
Mikko MyllykoskiDominique BotbolPäivi GarnerPatricia VerheydenAntonia Caola
Language and translation policies and practices are an easily overlooked sector in the functions of a science centre. Who reads exhibition texts anyway, let alone the different language versions? As far as accessibility is concerned,...
Science ♥ society
Ahmet Üzümcü
Ahmet Üzümcü is the Director general of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). The OPCW is the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 2013.
H.E. Mr Ahmet Üzümcü was appointed Director- General of the OPCW in December...
Explainers & visitor services
Emily Dawson
This session looks at the concept of ‘science capital’ – science-related qualifications, knowledge, literacy and social contacts, which were developed in the ASPIRES project to help understand patterns in young people’s science aspirations...
Explainers & visitor services
Robert WestMikko MyllykoskiIan SimmonsDorothée VatinelMike Bruton
Why and how do science museums engage with sensitive and/or controversial topics in exhibitions and public programmes? Museum locations, governmental relationships, funding sources, political, social and religious environments, and local events...
Penny FidlerLeonardo AlfonsiBarbara StreicherRosalia VargasRobert Firmhofer
Many science communication practitioners engage in regional networks, using the multiplier effect for broader reach. The idea is to engage more people with science and technology more locally and more effectively. How can we set up such networks...
Marketing & communication
Colin JohnsonKatarzyna ModrakHeli SeppäläMeike MoorsLise Kinch
Knowledge of our audiences is hard currency. We must know our target groups in order to motivate the public to visit our exhibitions and to attract their attention. How do we best obtain this knowledge so that we ensure that our campaigns have...
Marketing & communication
LAURENT CHICOINEAURonald Kleverlaan
Every innovation needs financing. Some (local) governments offer loans or subsidies to researchers to realize their dreams while some people receive investments or gifts from friends and family. But in the current financial crisis it can be...
Exhibit development
Sally DuensingSara CalcagniniDominique Botbol
Developing a permanent exhibition is a crucial moment for most museums. Developers face many challenges which range from how to communicate science content in a permanent, engaging and accessible way. In contemporary society this challenge...
Equity & Inclusion
Judy BrownJen DeWittSheena Laursen
Gender equality continues as a contentious issue in modern society, particularly with regard to women in science and research. Science centres and museums throughout the world play a crucial role in overcoming prejudices about science and...
Micol MolinariMichaela LivingstoneKatrina NilssonKaren DaviesEnrico TombesiMegumi MurashimaAkihiro Osaki
Science centres and museums play an important role in engaging the public with science, by connecting researchers and society. Programs must be designed to be attractive to the public, however, good communication skills are also essential for...
Education
Ingeborg KrangeCATHERINA VOREADOULuigi AmodioSven Bakken
Information communication technology (ICT) has the potential to integrate activities across schools, science centers, and professional companies. How do students use iPads and iPods to document their activities in the science centre? How do they...
Science in Society
Stephen Roberts
Over 1 million people including more than 7,000 scientists and researchers come together to explore, discover and discuss their dreams in 360 cities across Europe for Researchers’ Night (RN). This European Commission initiative challenges...