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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.
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.
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.
15 April 2018 - 16 April 2018
Planetarium Science Center at Bibliotheca Alexandrina
El Chatby
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
The PSC is organizing its science festivity for the twelve’s year, under the overarching theme of “Marine Life” The PSC has implemented its first Science Festivity in 2007, and it has developed and expanded to be one of the highlights scientific annual events in Alexandria governorate, aiming to further expand geographically to be a national event for all Egyptians. The festivity has been expanding and gaining popularity over the past years. Both partners and participants await the annual event to enjoy a break with edutainment activities suitable for all family members.
1 March 2018 - 3 March 2018
Planetarium Science Center at Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Chatby
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
The Planetarium Science Center (PSC) at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) in collaboration with Intel Egypt is organizing the seventh affiliate competition, Intel Bibliotheca Alexandrina Science and Engineering Fair Egypt (Intel BASEF Egypt 2018) in all Egypt. The competition will empower Egyptian students ages 14 -18 to conduct a research and present their projects findings under 19 science and humanities themes. To enhance the quality of projects and expand geographically, the PSC is collaborating with the Ministry of Education to reach all governorates.
12 October 2017 - 4 December 2017
Planetarium Science Center, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
El Chatby
21526
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
Organized by Goethe-Institut (GI) in partnership with the Planetarium Science Center (PSC) of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), and the Academy for Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT). The Science Film Festival is a celebration of science communication in Southeast Asia, North Africa and the Middle East, produced by the Goethe-Institut, Germany´s Cultural Institute operating worldwide.
9 November 2017 - 22 November 2017
Planetarium Science Center, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
El Chatby
21526
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
The PSC is organizing the International Science Center and Science Museum Day (ISCSMD) which is a yearly global event illustrating the impact and reach of all the world’s science centers and science museums worldwide, who take the opportunity of this day to celebrate and promote their missions through widely diverse informal science education and engagement activities addressing the critical topics articulated in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
6 April 2016 - 7 April 2016
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
The PSC is organizing its tenth science festivity under the overarching theme of “Health”.. The PSC has implemented its first Science Festivity in 2007, and it has developed and expanded to be one of the highlights scientific annual events in Alexandria governorate, aiming to further expand geographically to be a national event for all Egyptians.Science Festivity 2016 will celebrate its tenth anniversary. The festivity has been expanding and gaining popularity over the 10 years.
13 March 2016 - 16 March 2016
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
The Planetarium Science Center (PSC) at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) in collaboration with Intel Egypt is organizing the seventh affiliate competition, Intel Bibliotheca Alexandrina Science and Engineering Fair (Intel BASEF 2016) in all Egypt. The competition will empower Egyptian students ages 14 -18 to conduct a research and present their projects findings under 17 science and humanities themes. To enhance the quality of projects and expand geographically, the PSC is collaborating with the Ministry of Education to reach all governorates.
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European Space Agency - ESA
2 April 2024
In March, we announced that 2023 would see the publication of over 300 vacancies at ESA. New vacancies keep being published as we continue our search for talented and motivated professionals to join our teams across Europe and support our mission of the peaceful exploration of space for the benefit of everyone. Could ESA be the next step in your career? Read more to find out!
Who we are looking for
Universcience
25 January 2024
From 3 to 9 December 2023, Universcience organised, in partnership with the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and in scientific partnership with the French National Institute for Sport, Expertise and Performance (INSEP), the fourth edition of the residency for young international scientific talent, dedicated to the theme of "sport & science" for this Olympic year. This residency was officially certified “Cultural Olympiad” by Paris 2024.
Edinburgh Science
20 January 2024
About us
We are an international educational charity focused on engaging audiences with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). We are best known for organising Edinburgh’s annual Science Festival – the world’s first international public celebration of science and technology as a festival and still one of Europe’s largest – as well as their science education outreach programmes, Generation Science and Careers Hive, their community engagement work, climate change initiatives and international projects.
Ecsite
11 January 2024
Read the news and updates for January 2024 from Ecsite President Bruno Maquart
Śląski Festiwal Nauki KATOWICE
4 December 2023
One of the largest popular science events in Europe, the Silesian Science Festival invites you to experience over 700 different attractions, including shows, workshops, exhibitions, debates, meetings, lectures and much more!
CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics
22 November 2023
We believe creative events are a powerful medium to engage and excite the general public in the wonders of science and its impact on society. If you share this passion and have the ambition to programme and curate events in a fast-paced, multicultural organisation, then this opportunity may be for you.
https://international-relations.web.cern.ch/opportunities/2023/public-ev...
deadline for applications 8 Jan 2024
Universcience
23 October 2023
Universcience welcomed on 6-8 October 2023 four Ecsite members at La Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris for its “Fête de la science” (science festival). On the road to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games of Paris, the festival explored the links between sport and science (health, body, performance, neurosciences, social sciences) with a doorway to Europe and the world. The audience had the opportunity to discover the best science shows related to sport and science!
CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics
26 September 2023
Exhibition Developer (CERN’s “Origin” programme)
Are you passionate about developing innovative experiences for visitors? CERN’s exhibition team offers an exciting opportunity to develop content for multiple projects on-site and off.
Looking for physics graduates with up to 2 years’ experience in exhibition development or science writing for general audiences. (This is a position for early career professionals)
Application deadline 2nd Oct, contract start date 1st Jan 2024
Monthly stipend from 4’500 CHF 5600 CHF net
CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics
5 July 2023
Exhibition Developer (CERN’s “Quest” programme)
Are you passionate about developing innovative experiences for visitors? CERN’s exhibition team offers an exciting opportunity to develop content for multiple projects including CERN’s travelling exhibitions and new visit itineraries.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center
4 June 2023
The Closing Ceremony of FIRST LEGO League Challenge and FIRST TECH Challenge Competitions
The BA Planetarium Science Center organized the closing ceremony of the FIRST LEGO League Challenge and the FIRST TECH Challenge competitions, in collaboration with TECHNOFuture - Egypt.
The ceremony witnessed the announcement of the winning teams who took home the major prizes in both competitions, including the PSC teams who were awarded the first and third places.