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Research, theory & evaluation 2017
Keynote - Alice Roberts

Professor Alice Roberts is an anthropologist, author and broadcaster, and Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. Watch a video of her keynote.

Science ♥ society 2017
Keynote - Nina Simon

Nina Simon has been described as a “museum visionary” by Smithsonian Magazine for her audience-centred approach to design. Watch a video of her keynote.

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2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Confessions – the seven small sins of science communication
Mikko MyllykoskiAmparo Leyman PinoHenrik SellJet de WitKim Gladstone HerlevDick de JongThomas B BergLee Skolnick, FAIADobrivoje Lale EricKaterina Chabova

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Are you ready to confess? Valuable lessons can be learned from our mistakes and worries,...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Having fun with... classification
Dacha AtienzaThierry BrassacRita CamposKrista LeusinkChristine MarizziSara Mira

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Biodiversity is often mentioned in the media. Unfortunately, usually only to talk about...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Science ♥ society
New edges of life: engaging audiences with the unknown
Amito HaarhuisQuitterie LargeteauHerve GroscarretMichael John GormanIlona Iłowiecka-Tańska

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In line with the ‘Life everywhere’ conference theme, we will explore the challenges of...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Research, theory & evaluation
Behavioural visitor research: new insights into learning
Jen DeWittNils Petter HauanIlona Iłowiecka-TańskaClaire McAreeMaartje Raijmakers

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The accessibility of interactive exhibitions is traditionally gauged by indicators such...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Research, theory & evaluation
Thinking about learning - put your research glasses on! - Day 1
Marjelle van HoornJen DeWittRoy SchedlerNils Petter HauanIlona Iłowiecka-TańskaWelmoet DamsmaDoris LewalterAnne Mæland

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2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Fostering financial literacy
Philip ListGiovanna PaladinoNina von GaylMarcela Gonzalez

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Financial literacy or financial capability is at the heart of a healthy economy and also...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Tinkering for party
Jessica StanleyVanessa MignanYihsuan LinHiljanne van der MeerSamar D. KirreshSebastian Martin

Planning to dance the night away at the Nocturne? Want to make an unforgettable fashion statement as you enter the Hall of Biodiversity? A blinking, flashing, color-changing conversation piece might help you get in the mood to party!

Come...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Strategy & vision
Science centres and policymaking: a shared vision
Per-Edvin PerssonRosalia VargasGuy LabineBruno Maquart

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The main purpose of this session is to share and debate best practices and strategies to...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Exhibit development
Touring spectacular & ambitious exhibitions: how?
Dominique BotbolMaren Krumdieckeve arachtingiAlex Susanna

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To be easily travelling, an exhibition must comply with various requirements: reasonable...

2017 Ecsite Conference
What's new in touring exhibitions - 1
Audrey O'ConnellJulie BeckerRob WarrenHélène WangDomingo EscutiaNina LanglieMelanie WunschSoraia SalvadorDebbie DonohueDaniel BátyiKaterina ChabovaMichael BradkeJulie Leclairalex susannaLisa O'KeefePanagiotis Kotsanas

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A preview of current and upcoming touring science exhibitions across Europe and the world...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Strategy & vision
Hybrids: science centre - museum convergence
Andrea BandelliErnesto ParamoCamille PisaniRobert FirmhoferRosalia VargasVincenzo Lipardi

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Good time for HYBRIDS and “Ornitorrincos”…

"Hybrid centres" are...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Drop-in and play
Adam JamesStefan Fahrngruber

The GameLab is an informal space entirely dedicated to gaming.

It will be open all day on the conference's three days. It is a drop-in space. There will be games to play, game makers to meet. A different host each day will be present to...

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