Announcements


Stimulating the use of knowledge derived from science in people's daily life | Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 7:00 pm Cairo Time

Join us on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 7:00-8:00 pm Cairo Time, for this free and enlightening webinar on the role of science in society to discover strategies for effective science communication, engaging the public, and combating misinformation.

Calling all marketing and fundraising professionals

Calling all marketing and fundraising professionals from member organisations!
Join Us for an Exciting Marketing and Fundraising Meetup!
17 September 2024
3 PM Cairo Time

The International Day of Scientific Culture (IDSC) 2024

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.

New Membership Categories

We are delighted to announce the new membership categories in NAMES network.
Check them out and do not hesitate to join us!

EMME MasterClass 2024

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.

The Advancement of Science Engagement through Challenging Times | Thursday, 30 November 2023, 1-2 pm Cairo Time

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.

Workroom | SciComm Break: Making and Tinkering Workshops - Sharing Experiences (Oct-Nov 2023)

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.

International Directors Forum 2023, 14-17 November | Registration Closing Soon!

#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.

The Intersection of Science, Communication, and Policy-Making | Thursday, 28 September 2023, 3-4 pm Cairo Time

This webinar will explore the role of science communication in policy development and policy-making as well as elaborate on mechanisms for up-scaling inclusive science communication policy-making and implementation. We will hear from experts about the challenges they face.

The International Day of Scientific Culture (IDSC)

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.

10th Konya Science Festival, 3-6 August 2023

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.

Call for nominations: 2023 UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science

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 Social Event, 11 April 2023, 8-9 pm GMT+2

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.

NAMES 2023 conference postponed in solidarity with Türkiye

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.