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AquaRing by Michael Creek — last modified 2009-01-30 13:09

AquaRing is an innovative semantic demonstration portal for digital content on the aquatic world. Its content is provided by Europe’s aquariums, natural history museums and science centres. AquaRing will be available to anyone looking for information on the aquatic world. Its wide range of images, videos, articles and interactive material will make it a great resource for the general public. AquaRing will also allow access to a host of communication tools and exhibit information of interest to explainers in aquariums, natural history museums and science centres. It is launched to the public in March 2009.

Pencil by THE Committee — last modified 2008-01-03 15:26

PENCIL (Permanent European Resource Centre for Informal Learning) combines field programmes and academic research with the aim of identifying the keys of success that transform informal science activities into innovative quality tools for science teaching. 14 science centres/museums are creating mini-networks involving schools, pupils, teachers associations, research laboratories, educational authorities, education and science communication specialists to run “pilot projects” on new ways to conduct science teaching.

THE group is the first thematic group of Ecsite by THE Committee — last modified 2007-06-07 11:22

Ecsite - The European Network for Science Centres & Museums - is the Europe-wide network organisation that links science centres and museums, natural history museums, zoos, aquariums, universities and research organisations in Europe as active members. The common thread uniting these institutions is a commitment to public engagement to communicating science through accessible, interactive exhibits and programmes. Ecsite facilitates co-operation among Europe’s science centres – establishing standards, sharing expertise, disseminating best practice, encouraging collaboration and developing training programmes.

DOTIK European Masterclass for Science Museums Explainers by THE Committee — last modified 2007-06-07 11:23

DOTIK it was aimed at developing and testing methodologies for training explainers (animators, demonstrators, pilots, mediators, guides,...) to effectively promote a science/society dialogue, and to act as strategic, two-way interfaces between science museums and their public. Dotik was a 24-month project (ended in April 2007) funded by the European Union under the Science and Society section of the Sixth Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development.

Collect & share: good practices in art museums by THE Committee — last modified 2007-06-07 11:23

The Collect & Share programme is a new consortium of European museum, gallery and adult learning networks, agencies and institutions. Funded through the European Commission's 'Socrates' programme, it has a particular emphasis on projects to benefit people who may be disadvantaged in society. Collect & Share is a project about lifelong learning in Europe. Its main focus is on projects relating to art galleries or museums, or involving artists (visual artists or others). Its aim is to promote good practice in learning and education for adults (age 16 or over) in or with museums, galleries, visual arts venues and practitioners. We would like to involve as many different practitioners as possible in the Collect & Share network to share experience, disseminate findings and encourage collaboration and exploration.

The BIG (British Interactive Group): sharing experiences in hands-on science by THE Committee — last modified 2007-06-07 11:50

The British Interactive Group (BIG) is a not-for-profit organisation for all people involved in interactive or hands-on science communication activities. People starting out on their hands-on career are particularly welcome. BIG is the place to be for professional development opportunities, networking, sharing best practice and learning new ideas. Being a member of BIG means you can read the newsletter, take part in regional training activities, come along to the annual BIG Event or apply for the Professional Development Bursary. The BIG-CHAT e-mail list offers networking and sharing of information and views. Membership is for individuals only, and is for one calendar year. (July - June) Subscription rates are: EU residents- Individual Membership £30.00; Non-EU residents (to cover extra postage): Individual Membership £35.00.