Get a glimpse of activities and events hosted by Ecsite members and hear their latest news...
Events
Sorry, there are no results for your search.
News
Copernicus Science Centre
7 December 2012
The final Science: it’s a Girl Thing! Gender Day happened at Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw, Poland, 5 December 2012. This event challenged the popular stereotypes and proved that science is not all about older men in glasses.
The Polish Gender Day aimed at promoting exact sciences among women as a choice for professional career and breaking the stereotypes linked to the traditional division of career paths into typically male and female ones.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center
13 November 2012
Realizing his distinguished stature, the Planetarium Science Center proudly hosts the Fermi Legacy Exhibition, which comprises 10 panels, and 8 groups of photos, and numerous quotations; describing his background, his life, and his achievements and contributions as one of the 20th century leading scientists. The exhibition is taking place at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conferences Center – West Exhibition Hall. This exhibition has been presented by the Italian Embassy in Egypt, to be displayed during the period 6 – 25 November.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center
15 October 2012
Observations, fieldtrips, star parties, workshops, lectures, and movies; all are activities of the new Amateur Astronomy Club (AAC) initiated by the PSC. The aim of this club is providing a chance for amateur astronomers to practice astronomy for interest and enjoyment, under the supervision of the PSC specialists. The program comprises a series of events through a period of 3 months, starting from Thursday 27th September.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center
15 October 2012
The Planetarium Science Center has organized a cycling event on Friday 5th October morning (6:00 am), as a part of celebrating its 10th anniversary. The trip included riding bikes from Gleem to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina premises in Chatby (a distance of 2 KM). This event aimed to encourage healthy habbits like waking early, playing sports, and healthy eating, through spending an active and enjoyable time, with good company!
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center
15 October 2012
As part of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina 10th Anniversary celebrations, the BA Planetarium Science Center has organized The Environment Day, aiming to raise public awareness of the importance of preserving the Egyptian environment. The event comprised a diversity of interactive scientific and cultural activities, designed to suit different ages and social backgrounds, presented in a simplified layout inside a number of booths and a gigantic tent, set on the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Plaza.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center
15 October 2012
The PSC has started the first semester workshops for groups this October. Workshops are mainly targeting school trips, in groups of 10 – 25 students. The workshops have various themes and are categorized according to school years. The workshops comprise hands-on scientific activities, that present scientific knowledge in a simplified and interesting approach, which would increase the students’ apptitude to science.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center
15 October 2012
After years of success, the Planetarium (PSC) has celebrated its tenth anniversary. “10 years of Science Communication” closing ceremony welcomed school and college students, together with their families to share our pride in the past achievements, and our enthusiasm about the future aspirations. The ceremony took place at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conferences Center’ Great Hall. It included a very interesting movie about the Center’s activities during its history which was full with creativity, hardwork, learning, and teamwork.
Teknikens Hus
12 September 2012
The Ecsite Directors Forum 2012: Rocking the Balance, organized by Ecsite and hosted by Teknikens Hus science centre in Luleå, Sweden, focused on the themes of diversity, inclusion, gender balance and overcoming social stereotypes in science and technology.
Much was learned during the Ecsite Directors Forum 2012 – Michael Creek, Science communication consultant (Brussels, Belgium), recaps the proceedings:
- Thinking about gender and science: A look back at day one of the Ecsite Directors Forum 2012
www.ecsite.eu/sites/default/files/forum_reports/Ecsite_Directors_Forum_2012_Day_1.pdf
- Gender balance for a stronger European economy: A look back at day two of the Ecsite Directors Forum 2012
www.ecsite.eu/sites/default/files/forum_reports/Ecsite_Directors_Forum_2012_Blog_2.pdf
- Keeping gender balance a priority requires institutional commitment: A look back at day three of the Ecsite Directors Forum 2012
www.ecsite.eu/sites/default/files/forum_reports/Ecsite_Directors_Forum_2012_Blog_3.pdf
Esplora Interactive Science Centre
14 August 2012
The Malta Council for Science and Technology is pleased to inform you that the tender for CT 3075/2012 – Provision of Training Services in National Interactive Science Centre Management Development has been launched.
Interested bidders are kindly requested to follow the links below: https://secure2.gov.mt/EPROCUREMENT/tender-details?l=1&tid=B870C47DFA687D660A7507F27202CC03953A8051E8008B5E
http://www.doi.gov.mt/en/gazetteonline/2012/08/gazts/GG%207.8.pdf (Please see pages 9775 – 9776 – CT/A/021/2012 – Contracts Ref No, CT 3075/2012, Provision of training services in NISC Management Dev
Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Ciência Viva Science Centre
23 July 2012
If you are planning to join the “Pilots Training Course for Museum Explainers, Educators and Young Scientists involved in outreach programmes” – organized by Ecsite and the Pavilion of Knowledge/Ciência Viva, which will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 17 to 21 September 2012 – check out the fresh new information published on our website:
http://www.ecsite.eu/activities_and_resources/trainings/pilots-training-course-2012
There you will find the final version of the programme of the course:
http://www.ecsite.eu/sites/default/files/training_docs/PILOTS_LISBON_2012_v11.pdf
Detailed