Announcements

NAMES invites Science Centers and Science Museum in the North Africa and Middle East region to submit proposals to host the 8th NAMES Conference and General Assembly Meeting in 2026.

This engaging free webinar explored the critical role of science in society, brought to you by NAMES in collaboration with RedPOP. This webinar is part of our ongoing celebration of the International Day of Scientific Culture (IDSC).
(Recording Available)

In this captivating webinar, we explored how the Perot Museum, Texas, is using a gallery redesign to enhance its youngest learners' imaginations. We then delved into the exciting process of revitalizing the Children's Museum in Amman, Jordan.By sharing their experiences and insights, the presenters inspire other children's museums to prioritize exhibit hall upgrades and explore innovative approaches to enhance visitor experiences and foster early learning.

*Webinar Recording is Available for NAMES members upon demand; to get access, send us an email to namesnetwork@bibalex.org

Science festivals are a powerful tool for promoting public awareness and understanding of science. They offer unique opportunities for people of all ages to engage with scientific concepts in a fun and interactive way. This webinar explored the benefits of science festivals and provided practical guidance for organizing and running successful events.

*Webinar Recording is Available for NAMES members upon demand;
to get access, send us an email to namesnetwork@bibalex.org

This free and enlightening webinar was organized by NAMES network in collaboration with RedPOP (Network for the Popularization of Science and Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean), in celebration of the International Day of Scientific Culture (IDSC 2024). It discussed the role of science in society to discover strategies for effective science communication, engaging the public, and combating misinformation. The insightful discussion featured leading science communication experts.
(Recording Available)

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) 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.

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.