In preparing for our conference, here is some useful information on Croatia. Information about Visas can be found here http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/ This site also has information on travel documents, foreign affairs and official contacts. Links to some of the places we will be visiting during the conference: Krapina http://www.tzg-krapina.hr/ Medvednica http://www.pp-medvednica.hr/ Zagreb http://www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr/ Gavezinca http://www.lepoglava-info.hr/ Varazdin http://www.tourism-varazdin.hr/ and http://www.turizam-vzz.hr/ Osijek http://www.tzosijek.hr/ …
Review of Intangible Natural Heritage
Prof. Amareswar Galla, PhD, Executive Director, International Institute for the Inclusive Museum, as reviewed Intangible Natural Heritage, edited by Eric Dorfman, for the International Journal of Intangible Heritage. Download the review here: Intangible Natural Heritage Book Review. If you have reviews of relevant material that you would like us to publish, please contact us.
ICOM NATHIST 2014 Conference Registration
We are pleased to announce that registration for ICOM NATHIST 2014 is now open. When: 11-16 October Where: The Croatian Museums of Zagorje Theme – The Future of Natural History Museums: Relevance, Balance and Innovation Natural history museums face more challenges, and are finding new ways to meet them, than ever before. In the wake of the Global Financial Crisis, funds …
ICOM NATHIST signs up to the Bouchout Declaration
ICOM NATHIST is delighted to announced that it has signed up to the Bouchout Declaration supporting freedom of data for the biological sciences. This is an important initiative and aligns well with ICOM’s Code of Ethics for Natural History Museums. Their background to the Declaration (excerpted): Biology must manage and take advantage of the rapid increase in the quantity of …
Conference: Science Advice to Governments
On August 28-29 2014, Auckland New Zealand will welcome the world’s eminent Science Advisors, and others who have expertise in the field for a frank and fruitful discussion of the current and future state of the practice. On behalf of the International Council for Science (ICSU), Sir Peter Gluckman, Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand will …
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums launches "Biodiversity is Us"
Biodiversity is Us: getting 700 million visitors to Zoos and Aquariums to act ICOM NATHIST is pleased to report that the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is launching its biggest global campaign on biodiversity to date – Biodiversity is Us. 13 May 2014, Gland, Switzerland / Bristol, United Kingdom-Zoos and Aquariums are taking the lead in getting people …
Call for articles – Journal of Paleontological Techniques
Call for articles – Journal of Paleontological Techniques (reprinted from Linked-in Fossil Conservation Group) – click the picture above for a link to the Journal website. Emanuel Tschopp, Executive Editor presso Journal of Paleontological Techniques After encouragement of the group moderator, I’d like to take the chance to present our relatively young, free, and open access peer reviewed journal to …
Conference 2014 Update and Call for Papers
We are pleased to provide an update on the 2014 ICOM NATHIST Conference in Croatia 11-16 October, hosted by Muzeji Hrvatskog Zagorja. The Croatian Museums of Zagorje combines five museums in the area of Krapina-Zagorje county with headquarters in Upper Stubica. These museums include the Museum of the Krapina Neanderthal, our main hosts. Conference theme The future of natural history …
Profile: Frank Howarth, Keynote Speaker 2014 Conference
We are very pleased to have Frank Howarth with us as the Keynote Speaker for our 2014 conference. Frank is passionate about the natural world, and passionate about Sydney and its cultural institutions. He trained as a geologist, completing a Geology Degree at Macquarie University, and followed that with a Master of Science and Society from the University of NSW, …
Job Opportunity, New Zealand
Director – Collections and Research, Otago Museum The Otago Museum is embarking on a new strategic direction with a renewed emphasis on collection development and care. We are seeking an experienced museum professional to join the senior management team as Director – Collections and Research. The Director – Collections and Research will lead our conservation, collection management and curatorial staff, directing …