Science communicators across Europe convene in Bolzano 3-4 May ”Pathfinders on a Mission: Exploring Engagement in a Complex World” In times of global challenges, communicating research to multiple publics is key – but finding the right pathways can be difficult!
On 3-4 May the European Science Engagement Conference 2023 will showcase new trends, engaging formats and innovative science communication strategies in Bolzano, Italy. The conference will bring together experts in science communication and public engagement from around 20 countries.
”Pathfinders on a Mission: Exploring engagement in a complex world” is this year’s theme, reflecting the urgent need to address the most pressing global challenges through science communication and engagement. The conference will feature 49 sessions, including scenario workshops, maker sessions, fishbowl discussions and expert panels on topics such as science festivals, citizen science, funding policies, science education, science and art.
The EUSEA Conference 2023 is a great opportunity for science engagement professionals to come together, share their knowledge and experience, and explore new ways to engage multiple publics in science. With the urgent need to tackle global challenges in a co-creative way, we need to discuss and inspire each other to build a sustainable future, states EUSEA President Cissi Askwall.
Two keynotes will provide food for thought:
- On day 1 Dr. Marc Zebisch, Head of the Center for Climate Change and Transformation – Eurac Research, will present “Climate Change: Communicating Complexity”.
- Day 2 will spark creativity with the keynote speakers Renata Petrevska Nechkoska, Associate Professor at University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola, North Macedonia and Antonia Caro-Gonzalez, Director of the International Research Project Office at Valencia International University and, presenting “Facilitation in Complexity: From Creation to Co-Creation, from Dreaming to Co-Dreaming, from Evolution to Co-Evolution”.
VA will contribute to the conference in several ways:
- Julia Brink, Project Manager VA, will present the Plastic Experiment – a Citizen Science project involving thousands of Swedes to help the environment.
- Cissi Askwall, Secretary General VA, will open the conference, as the President of Eusea, European Science Engagement Association. She will also be in a workshop on Intersectoral Engagement with Planetary Health as a case study, together with Niklas Marzinek, from Falling Walls Foundation in Germany.
The EUSEA Conference 2023 is open to science communicators, educators, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in science engagement. Registration is open until 16 April.
For more information, including updates on the conference program and registration details, please visit www.eusea.info/eusea2023
