Science Engagement Outdated?
This article was published first on website. ‘Science engagement in Australia is a 20th century toy’ Jenni Metcalfe 12 March 2013 Science engagement in Australia is trapped in the 20th century. It operates under an outdated model that aims to promote and celebrate science, rather than encouraging the public to participate in, and critically evaluate, scientific […]
NCP Predictions
‘Grand Cultural Statement At Last’ Matthew Westwood Reproduced from The Australian, 12 March 2013 TOMORROW’S lunch at the National Press Club is fully subscribed, as arts professionals from around the country descend on Canberra to witness the launch of the National Cultural Policy. It will be Arts minister Simon Crean’s moment in the spotlight. The […]
Canterbury Seeks Massive Upgrade
Action needed to protect collection.
Italian Science Centre Burns
The Città della Scienza (City of Science) complex in Naples, which was home to an interactive science museum, educational and conference facilities, and a business incubator was destroyed by fire on 4 March . For further information see: ScienceInsider.
Australian Research Priorities
The government will next month consider 15 research priorities John Ross, The Australian, March 06, 2013 RESEARCHERS will soon learn which fields are likely to dominate grants for the next few years. The government will next month consider 15 research priorities proposed to replace four current ones, which are extremely broad. If accepted, they could […]
The history wars are over
Adele Chynoweth urges museums to tackle difficult issues.
NZ signs up to protect culture and heritage in war
Endorses Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.
Museums Australia National Conference (17-20 May, Canberra)
MA Conference explores how museums work.
CAMD General Meeting (16-17 May, Canberra)
Caption: Members and alternate delegates visit the Gold Museum Ballarat, Sovereign Hill during the CAMD Annual General Meeting, October 2012. Picture: Meredith Foley This year’s CAMD General Meeting has been arranged to coincide with the Museums Australia National Conference which will be held in Canberra in mid-May. CAMD members are encouraged to use this opportunity […]
MA National Conference (17-20 May, Canberra)
A message from Andrew Sayers: I am writing to you as the National President of Museums Australia to urge you to encourage and coordinate staff to register for the MA national conference which will be held in Canberra this May around International Museum Day (17 – 20 May). The Museums Australia national conference is the […]