Science ♥ society
Monika MayerDaniel Rosqvist
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
Catherine MurphyThomas B BergDobrivoje Lale EricMarina LeonardCatherine MurphyPippa Hough
Performance is being used across scientific organisations in many exciting ways, with aims ranging from attempting to bring science to life, engaging new audiences, deepening understanding of key content to inviting in artists to open up...
Experience the most beautiful oasis of the city, the Botanical Garden, on a guided tour through the largest living plant collection in Denmark. In summer, the gardens are in full flower and during the tour you will be shown plants at their most...
Learning
Lisa BrahmsPeter WardripStephanie ChangElizabeth McGregor JacobidesRannei Solbak SimonsenCaterina Ginzburg
While museum-based researchers and evaluators advance work in understanding various aspects of STEAM learning and in particular the discussion about learning through making and tinkering experiences in museums, we lament the lack of robust...
Audrey O'ConnellMichał BuławaTim PethickManuel RocaHeidi RosenströmKathrin KöstersTérésa RibeyronHélène WangAgnes Ruizcoleen quisenberryRachel SturgisDimitris KontopoulosMaarten OkkersenFelicity SylvesterCere DavisTroy Rainville
A preview of current and upcoming touring science exhibitions across Europe and the world. This fast-paced session will give you a glimpse of a large range of exhibitions on offer, leaving it up to you to make contacts and find out more.
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Business & fundraising
Maria ZоlоtоnоsаCarmen FenollosaDidier Laval
You would like to get your share of European funding - but you don’t know where to start? Many public engagement institutions are involved in EU-funded projects - however, for newcomers this world might seem overwhelming. Framework programmes,...
Science ♥ society
Kate KnealeJohn SearMalvina ArtheauRan PelegDaniela De Angeli
The GameLab is an informal space dedicated to gaming.
It will be open throughout the three days of the Ecsite Conference (even during coffee and lunch breaks). It is a drop-in space, with an exciting mix of workshops and demonstrations as...
Science ♥ society
Ove CaspersenAnke LükewilleKatrien SmetNúria Castell
Air pollution causes hundreds of thousands of premature deaths every year in Europe and is understandably high on the list of environmental issues that concern the public. Low-cost devices measuring air pollutants are rapidly evolving and have...
Collections
Johanna VähäpesolaJacob Thorek JensenDaniel MartinRiina LinnaMarianne AchiamClare Meakin
The role of museums is changing rapidly. Nowadays, museums are not just knowledge and educational institutions, but are also taking on social, economic, cultural and environmental responsibilities. This is part of a movement away from the...
Collections
Talila YehielDaniela De AngeliMelanie WunschTalila Yehiel
Storytelling is a fundamental aspect of human nature. Stories bring objects to life, stimulate curiosity, and help make sense of other cultures. Traditional storytelling entails one storyteller and a passive audience. How can we share stories in...
Science ♥ society
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Science ♥ society
Antonio Gomes da CostaBrooke SmithBrian SouthwellBrian SouthwellSara YeoJohn BesleyJohn CookJaron HarambamLaura SmillieJacques PetitpréDidier MICHEL
This two-day pre-conference workshop will bring together social science researchers and the science engagement community to explore the role of science communication professionals at a moment when many worry about the prevalence of misinformation...