On September 2, a devastating fire ripped through of Rio de Janeiro’s National Museum. This is a tragic loss not only for Brazil but for the world’s natural and cultural heritage. Following is a letter sent from the Board of NATHIST, on behalf of the membership, to offer support and assistance, but also to recognize that what remains is still …
New Social Media Channels for NATHIST
Thanks to our hard-working board member, Christel Schollaardt, we have new social media channels for NATHIST. Here, you will find real-time information about NATHIST, as well as news about our global network. Facebook: ICOMNathist (please stay tuned for the link) Twitter: @ICOMNathist https://twitter.com/IcomNathist Instagram: ICOMNathist https://www.instagram.com/icomnathist/?hl=en Please note that the new Facebook channel has NO SPACE in it. The old …
2018 Conference Abstract Deadline Extended
For those wanting to send in an abstract to the 2018 conference, and are afraid you’ve missed it, you’re in luck. The deadline for submission has been extended to August 15, 2018. The theme for the conference is “Natural History Museums in Time and Place,” which has already inspired the contributions of many different perspectives. It promises, just as last …
Are you a member of NATHIST?
If you’ve been enjoying reading about the international natural history museum field through our website and newsletters, or attending our conferences as a non-member, you’ll know the benefits of being part of the group. Tackling the big issues Over recent years, NATHIST has sponsored many initiatives that directly address major questions facing natural history museums, sustainability, ethics, legislation and best …
2018 Conference Website is up
ICOM Israel have launched the official website for the 2018 NATHIST conference, officially opening registration. It has information about the schedule, host venue, as well as accommodation and registration details. Click on the image or this link to find out more. For questions, please contact the conference organizer, Dorit Wolenitz at: email: musdori@012.net.il Telephone +972-3-6315010 PLEASE NOTE: THE CALL …
Survey: Natural History Museums
The Manchester Museum is running a project, funded by the British Ecological Society, that aims to help strengthen and develop UK natural sciences collections as a research-useful infrastructure. This would support nature conservation, environmental and ecological research, related policy and site/species/habitat management. It would also help inform museum sector policy and funding (e.g. preliminary results will contribute towards the UK …
NATHIST 2018 Call for Papers
NATHIST 2018 Annual Conference – Call for Papers Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel, November 5-8, 2018 “Natural History Museums in Time and Place” In the recent annual meetings of NATHIST we discussed the future of Natural History Museums. It is time to address the present and examine our museums in Time and Place. NATHIST 2018 Conference in Israel will address …
Update on the 2018 Conference
Preparations for the 2018 NATHIST conference are underway. We will shortly have to you a call for papers and details for registration, fees, accommodation and travel. CONFERENCE THEME Natural History Museums in Time and Place Within this broad theme, the Host Committee will be considering papers dealing with: Museum collections New research, New technology and methods Collecting Policy Museum exhibitions …
ICOM Round Table Discussion: Environmental Issues: Every Museum’s Responsibility
Last May 7, Dr. Eric Dorfman, Chair of NATHIST and Board Member of ICOM US, co-presented a round-table discussion (called “Hot Topics”), with Dr. Cristián Samper, President and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), as part of the International Council of Museum’s contribution to the American Alliance of Museums’ 2018 conference. See a report and notes from this workshop at …
Initial Report: NATHIST Working Group on the Anthropocene
At our annual conference last October, our newest board member, Emlyn Koster took the lead on forming the NATHIST working group on the Anthropocene. The group had its first meeting on October 25, 2018, during the conference. It was agreed in that forum to formalize the working group and begin setting up a work program. Since then, Emlyn has created …