From the shores of the Euro-Mediterranean to the heart of the Middle East, a shared history intertwines nations facing similar horizons. In a rapidly evolving landscape, the need for stronger connections and a commitment to democratic growth and robust institutions has never been more critical. Imagine a future fueled by sustainable progress, where opportunity flourishes for all.
Science centers, museums, and the vibrant world of science engagement stand ready to be powerful catalysts for this change. The EMME Summer School steps onto this stage with a clear mission: to empower existing science engagement initiatives, spark the creation of new ones across the Euro-Mediterranean and Middle East, and foster a dynamic dialogue that bridges divides. Together, we will equip these vital hubs to become active drivers of growth and development within their communities.
Elevate Your Science Engagement Impact at the
EMME Summer School 2025!
Join us in Lisbon, Portugal, 21-25 September, for an intensive 5-day training at Ciência Viva's Pavilion of Knowledge. This program is your launchpad to mastering collaborative science communication, leveraging cutting-edge AI tools, and co-creating impactful programs with your communities—from engaging youth and policymakers to developing compelling exhibitions. Learn from global leaders and gain practical strategies to transform your science center or organization into a powerful agent of change. Don't miss this opportunity to network, innovate, and drive meaningful engagement with science and technology!
The 1st edition, EMME 2013, was hosted by Parque de las Ciencias in Granada, Spain, 22–27 September 2013. Following the successful results of the first edition, the 2nd edition, EMME 2015, was hosted by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center in Alexandria, Egypt, 5–10 September 2015. In light of the success of the first two editions, a new four-year Partnership Agreement has been signed during the Ecsite Annual Conference 2016 in Graz, Austria. The 3rd edition, EMME 2017, was hosted by Città della Scienza, Naples, Italy, 10–15 September 2017. The 4th edition, EMME 2019, took place 27-31 October in the capital of Kuwait, where it was hosted by The Scientific Center of Kuwait (TSCK), one of the first science centers that began operating in the Middle East almost 20 years ago.
The EMME Summer School aims to:
- Consolidate existing science centres and museums in the Euro-Mediterranean and Middle East, their activities and programmes;
- Support the development of new science centres and museums, as well as communication projects in the region;
- Enhance science centres and museums’roles in advocacy in society, including but not limited to institutions at the national and regional levels;
- Exchange expertise, practices and activities among professionals in the field;
- Stimulate the development of cooperative projects among the members of the two networks.