Exhibit development
Mikko MyllykoskiANA MARIA NAVAS IANNINIJussi KahlosErminia Pedretti
This workshop session will cover the topics of scientific literacy, science communication and science exhibition typologies. Through the exploration of a controversial science exhibit about mental health we will invite participants to reflect...
Science ♥ society
Brendan OwensMairéad HurleySophie PerryLottie Dodwell
This interactive workshop will create a space to come together and better understand our role as enablers of a just and sustainable future, and consider how to create spaces to encourage transformative climate action rather than short-term fixes...
Equity & Inclusion
Sheena LaursenElin Ravndal BellClaire Förster
Can we attract people we don’t usually reach and are there different ways to be accessible? This session will bring examples of different approaches and ways of reaching out to families, young people and children who don’t usually visit our...
Learning
Michael RenvillardCasper Aarlit JensenRoberta Sandri
This workshop has a capacity of 30 participants.
Children learn best through play; it’s an essential part of child development.
Children already know that play is their superpower, and it is the LEGO Foundation’s goal to convince...
Strategy & vision
Michèle ANTOINECaroline JulienStephane BerghmansDave PattenAudrey Korczynska
Digital immersive technologies are relatively new in science centres and museums. Their use for educational purposes raises tremendous potential as well as numerous challenges. More and more structures take the leap and invest in temporary...
Science ♥ society
Liliann Fischer
Over the past years, more and more research attention has been paid to science communication so that a vast body of knowledge has developed, offering insights into its potential and workings. At the same time, the community of scicomm...
Research, theory & evaluation
Marios PapaevripidouYvoni PavlouShaun UssherKatarzyna Potega vel Zabik
Transforming science education to address 21st century challenges is one of the top priorities of our field. Evaluation is a key component to ensure the successful development and application of relevant initiatives. However, it is often...
Exhibit development
Gabrielle ZaugBaptiste BureauSarah de LauneyXavier Dominguez Gunnar Behrens
Sustainable development is the greatest challenge of our times. As Camille Pisani pointed out in reflecting on our commitments during the Ecsite Online Conference, "mitigating the impact of climate change needs not only changes in individual and...
An exciting chance to meet with other first-time participants and meet a few Conference veterans and ACPC members who will be sharing their tips and tricks to make the most of the Ecsite Conference. Join this informal breakfast for a refreshing...
Science ♥ society
Claire PillsburyMikko Myllykoski
Come, take a stand, and win others on your side. House of Commons engages you to take part in debating the burning issues of our field. Everybody is an MP at the Ecsite Parliament!
The Speakers of the House of Commons – will present...
Exhibit development
Thierry BrassacMargot COICMichael BradkeAnna Gunnarsson
During the pandemic, science centres adopted a special role in children's daily lives. They proposed a platform to play with science at home but were also responsible for an important relay of information in a time of disinformation. Now that we...
Equity & Inclusion
Pedro RussoMaria VicenteLaura ConnerStephen POMPEA
Humanity faces many complex and dynamic problems, from global climate change to systemic racism and widening economic inequality. These challenges urgently cry for a culture of plural visions, diversity and shared goals. Museums, science centres...