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Events
12 March 2023 - 14 March 2023
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
The BA Planetarium Science Center is organizing the Library’s Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF) for the eighteenth consecutive year, to foster innovative and talented young people at the pre-university level. It runs from Sunday to Tuesday, 12 – 14 March 2023.
29 January 2023 - 31 January 2023
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, in cooperation with TechnoFuture Egypt, is organizing the FIRST® LEGO® League Explore for the eighteenth consecutive year in Egypt, for children aged 6 – 10, from 29 – 31 January 2023.
More than 2,400 children will compete in this year’s tournament, representing 400 teams from 18 Egyptian governorates, with the participation of around 65 judges for the evaluation of projects, and more than 160 volunteers for the organization of the event.
26 January 2023
Online
United States
US
The evolution of life on Earth is full of amazing episodes. But one story that really captures the imagination is the transition of the familiar, charismatic dinosaurs that dominated the planet for around 170 million years into a new small, airborne form: birds.
Dinosaurs Among Us is a flexible, engaging 2D panel exhibition exploring the fascinating evolutionary connections between living dinosaurs—birds—and their extinct relatives.
16 January 2023
Carasso Science Park
79 Ha'atzmaut st.
Be'er Sheva
Israel
IL
In October 2022, a beautiful new exhibition was launched in Carasso Science Park, in southern Israel, that aroused great interest and buzz among its visitors and in the social media alike. The exhibition brought to life hidden treasures, hiding in plain sight: seed pods, seeds and fruit that adorn trails, sidewalks and thickets throughout Israel via unique scanning technology.
Roadside Treasures Exhibition is a joint project of Carasso Science Park with Oranim Collage. It is still presented in the Museum for the General Public.
25 April 2023 - 28 April 2023
Online
Now in its third year, greenloop 2023 is Blooloop’s conference focussing on sustainability in visitor attractions. Learn from leaders sharing their sustainability experiences at the only sustainability conference specifically for the industry.
15 September 2021 - 16 September 2021
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Egypt
EG
Science festivity 2021
A whole science village is constructed on the BA plaza where many schools, universities, NGOs and individuals; as well as companies will join to present different types of activities to educate and entertain you. A variety of activities is presented, including hands-on workshops, interactive exhibits, sessions, in addition to various extraordinary shows.
17 March 2021 - 7 April 2021
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Egypt
EG
LAND OF INVENTORS – RESEARCH IN GERMANY focuses on world-changing German inventions across the scientific disciplines. The spotlight is on both historical discoveries and pioneering innovations – not forgetting to take a look at the research environment in Germany of course.
The exhibition hosted by the Planetarium Science Center, Bibliotheca Alexandrina in March 2021, in conjunction with the Goethe-Institute in Alexandria.
8 September 2022
NEMO Science Museum
On October 1 and 2, 2022, Weekend of Science will take place. NEMO Science Museum and The Studio at NEMO are free to visit on these days.
24 October 2018 - 26 October 2018
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
NAMES 2018 Conference
The North Africa and Middle East Science Center’s Network (NAMES) was launched on 30 January 2006 at the Library of Alexandria. The goal of NAMES is the popularization of science throughout the region by enhancing public understanding and involvement in science and scientific culture among an increasingly diverse audience.
23 May 2022 - 27 May 2022
Hiša eksperimentov (The House of experiments)
Trubarjeva 39
1000
Ljubljana
Slovenia
SI
If you are producing and/or performing Science Shows (or you have such intents) attending the INSPIRE workshop is a must
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News
Ecsite
9 September 2022
Ecsite member Heureka Science Centre's Wild Wild Wood exhibition has been awarded the internationally recognised Red Dot Design award in the "Brands & Communication Design 2022" series.
Ecsite, Esplora Interactive Science Centre
1 August 2022
Preparations are in full flow for the Ecsite 2023 Conference in Malta hosted by Esplora.
Did you know that each Conference has it's own unique brand identity? This year the team at Esplora have incorporated a key element of Malta's cultural heritage, the Luzzu, into their design.
The Association for Science and Discovery Centres
12 March 2021
Dr Penny Fidler, the founding CEO of ASDC, has announced that she will be stepping down from the role of CEO in April to pursue exciting new challenges and adventures.
Ecsite
9 October 2020
The newly-released spaceEU Engage with Space Toolkit is a ready-to-use digital collection of space centred activities with a specific focus on girls and underserved communities.
The Association for Science and Discovery Centres
1 February 2019
At the ASDC (UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres) in Bristol, UK. Apply by 19 February
Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Ciência Viva Science Centre , Science Center Netzwerk, Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona, Haus Der Musik BetriebsgesmbH, wissens.wert.welt
13 September 2018
As part of Ecsite's advocacy efforts, the second edition of the Gago Conference will take place in Vienna (Austria) on 21 September 2018 on the theme of “Science, society and policy towards a Europe of knowledge: On the role of science engagement in Horizon Europe.”
Science Center Netzwerk, FRida & freD - The Graz Children's Museum, Universalmuseum Joanneum GmbH
13 July 2017
The Graz host team (children’s museum FRida & freD, Universalmuseum Joanneum, Science Center Netzwerk) of the Ecsite Conference 2016 “Colours of Cooperation” won the Congress Award from the City of Graz in the category… innovative and very special conference!
Science Center Netzwerk
9 June 2017
The topic of health is becoming ubiquitous and prominent particularly in Europe which is seeking coping strategies addressing the issue of ageing population.
The Association for Science and Discovery Centres
12 April 2017
At the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC). Apply by 2 May 2017