Announcements


Webinar | Stimulating the use of knowledge derived from science in people's daily life | 24 September 2024

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)

Meetup | 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

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.

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.

Webinar | The Advancement of Science Engagement through Challenging Times | 30 November 2023

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)

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.

Webinar | The Intersection of Science, Communication, and Policy-Making | 28 September 2023

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)

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.