The EMME 2024 MasterClass is a professional in-person only training offered to a limited number of participants on 5-6 May 2024 at Konya Science Center, Konya, Türkiye, prior to NAMES 2024 conference, which takes place 7-9 May.
In recent years, there has been a growing movement to advance science engagement. This movement is driven by a number of factors, including the increasing complexity of scientific issues, the growing diversity of the public, and the rise of social media. This webinar aimed at engendering transformative conversations, discussions, and understandings of the challenges and opportunities for science communication and public engagement.(Recording Available)
The current times drive us to look at learning from new perspectives and try to create learning opportunities that engage learners in more interactive ways. Tinkering and making have been gaining momentum in both formal and informal systems of education. Though interactivity was once defined by the focus on hands-on, Tinkering and Making redefines the term as hands-on & minds-on joined in a learning environment that builds on the importance of play.
#IDF2023, 14-17 November, is a unique opportunity for 200 senior leaders from science engagement institutions from ASPAC, ASTC, Ecsite, NAMES, RedPOP, and SAASTEC, to network and build relationships.
This webinar explored the role of science communication in policy development and policy-making as well as elaborated on mechanisms for up-scaling inclusive science communication policy-making and implementation. We heard from experts about the challenges they face.(Recording Available)
The International Day of Scientific Culture (IDSC) aims to highlight the importance of scientific culture in today's world and celebrate activities and institutions that provide spaces for people to make science a relevant part of their lives.
Konya Science Center is organizing the 10th Konya Science Festival to be held in Konya, 3-6 August 2023, from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the opening of the call for nominations for the 2023 UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science.
Ramadan Kareem! We are so excited to celebrate the holy month with NAMES family members! Let us meet on Zoom on Tuesday, 11 April, 8 pm GMT+2, with your favorite traditional Ramadan drinks.
In solidarity with our colleagues in Konya and the entire Turkish nation, in agreement with Konya Science Center, we have moved to postpone NAMES 2023 conference. We will not be making any future plans until the situation in Türkiye has stabilized and our colleagues in Konya Science Center are ready to reflect on their future plans. Meanwhile, we remain at their disposal for any support.