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What looks like an oversized walnut and has the same consistency as tofu? Surprisingly, it is the human brain. Despite its unusual appearance, we certainly should not underestimate this highly complex command centre in our head. It can perform incredible things – and even runs at full speed when we are sound asleep. Take a closer look at the fascinating world of the human brain! Hüttinger designed, developed and built Super Brain.
The winners of the 2018 Mariano Gago Ecsite Awards have just been announced at the Opening Ceremony of the Ecsite Annual Conference. The Tycho Brahe Planetarium (Copenhagen, Denmark) won in the ‘Sustainable Success’ category and Exploratório – Ciência Viva Science Centre of Coimbra (Portugal) won in the ‘Smart and Simple’ category.
Hosted on 14-16 November by the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona and Barcelona Ciència in Barcelona, Spain. Senior Managers of Ecsite Full member organisations will be coming together for 2.5 days of networking, high-profile talks and workshops and peer learning.
The 2020 Ecsite Conference will be taking place in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on 11-13 June 2020. It will be hosted by the Kersnikova Institute.
The 2021 Ecsite Conference will be taking place in Stavanger, Norway, on 10-12 June 2021. It will be co-hosted by Jærmuseet and the Norwegian Petroleum Museum.
The International Centre for Life (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) is looking for a Senior public engagement officer. Apply by 1 June.
The International Centre for Life (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) is looking for a Science Events Manager. Apply by 18 May.
One vacancy at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester (UK). Apply by 13 May.
In Spring 2017 we were contracted to develop, design and build hands-on exhibits for the Da Vinci Workshop at Discovery Museum Acton. Within twelve galleries there are intimate, immersive experiences for the youngest learners and new galleries of STEAM experiences for all ages. All exhibits are hands-on, low-tech, open-ended, and interactive, to encourage play and exploration.
in cooperation with: POW! Paul Orselli Workshop, Inc.
In September 2017 we were contracted to develop, design and fabricate hands-on exhibits for the new I Wonder gallery at Terengganu Science & Creativity Centre, Malaysia. Since opening of I Wonder end of January 2018 the new exhibits are in use.
see: pskt.com.my
At International Centre for Life, Newcastle, UK. Apply by 31 May.