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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
Training in tinkering: a new learning methodology?
Maria XanthoudakiMark WinterbottomHiljanne van der MeerJutta SchlöglStefano BurattiElin RobertsEszter Varga

Tinkering is increasingly becoming part of the life of museums and science centres. From professional development and team building to school teaching and family learning in museums, all indicate its potential for (science) learning. But what...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Fantasy characters as science mediators
Pernille HjortDaniele Di DomenicoThomas B BergMalka YayonRan Peleg

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There is an increasing demand on museums and science centres to attract more visitors....

2017 Ecsite Conference
Strategy & vision
Learning ecosystems and regional communities
Bart Van de LaarMonique MouritsJustin DillonKathrin KöstersMairéad Hurleymichael van der meerSevil AkaygunMelita Oven

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Science centres, universities, schools, cities, companies and FabLabs already offer a...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Science ♥ society
Developing and sharing "Space for life" resources - Day 2

All detailed information about this workshop and session presentations can be found here.

2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Working with very young audiences
Heather KingIlona Iłowiecka-TańskaJen DeWittMaartje Raijmakers

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Young children (here we are focussing on 3-7 year olds) are frequent visitors to science...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Science ♥ society
Open schools for open societies
Antonio Gomes da CostaAliki GiannakopoulouInes PRIETORosina Malagrida

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It is often said that school is a mirror of our society. Is this true though? We live in...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Exhibit development
Architecture and design as interpretation - Part 2
Claire PillsburyLee Skolnick, FAIAJane WernerLisa Månsson

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Welcome to the second and final part of our exploration of architecture and design as...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Explainers & visitor services
Word-less - but not speechless
Carmen FenollosaJulie BeckerElin RobertsMalvina ArtheauMichael BradkeOrna Cohen

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If we say face-to-face science engagement, is the first image that comes to your mind a...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Learning
Drop-in and play
Ran Peleg

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...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Equity & Inclusion
Engaging visitors from 'all walks of life': who, why and what's the benefit?
Christopher WhitbyLauren SouterHeidrun SchulzeInês OliveiraMarie Hobson

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Our visitors bring life into our science centres and museums. Many organisations are...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Strategy & vision
Staying alive – the challenges of closing down & reopening
Pernille HjortYuri MattemanHanne Haack LarsenLuigi AmodioIoannis Miaoulis

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Closing down and reopening museums and science centres often creates massive challenges...

2017 Ecsite Conference
Strategy & vision
Closing & handover ceremony

Say goodbye to our two 2017 hosts and hello to the Natural History Museum of Geneva team who will be welcoming us for the 2018 Ecsite Annual Conference (7-9 June 2018).

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