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.
After 3 years of postponing NAMES Conference, NAMES 2023 Conference will take place 9-11 May at Konya Science Center, Turkey. NAMES Conference Program Committee (NCPC) is pleased to announce the Call for Session Proposals under the conference’s theme: Forward Together (معًا إلى الأمام). It is a call to gather as a community and discuss ways to maintain relevancy and deal with the challenges facing science engagement within our institutions, considering recent and ongoing global changes. Check the Session Proposal Guidelines and submit a session proposal before 23 February 2023.
Register now to attend the FREE "Making and Tinkering” SciComm Mixer will take place on Tuesday, 24 January 2023, 12 pm GMT+2.