Don’t forget, the deadline for submitting abstracts for the 2014 ICOM NATHIST Conference 11 to 16 October in Zagreb and Krapina, Croatia, is approaching quickly. You can find all your registration details at this link. The deadline for submitting abstracts, and to get the early bird price is August 1st. Drop us a line at this link if you have any questions. …
Useful information on Croatia
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/ …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Natural History Workshop at the Ecsite Conference this May
Specimens and collections in museums communication with The Nature Group, 21 May only The use of specimens makes natural history museums unique in science communication, but that is also a paradox, because they deliver a message regarding life, using dead specimens! The effect that real specimens do to visitors before they even start knowing what they are or what is …
Call for Papers – Taipei National University of the Arts
The Taipei National University of the Arts and its partners announce its upcoming biennial conference this October. It is an excellent opportunity for members of ICOM NATHIST to engage in diverse and stimulating programme. The 2014 International Biennial Conference of Museum Studies(IBCMS) bridges its conference program into its second decade under the theme “Restoration and Rejuvenation of Cultural and Natural Heritage: …
Seasons Greetings
Dear Members and Friends of ICOM NATHIST, It has been an exciting and busy for us. Platform 2022 went back online after changing servers, we solidified our relationships with UNEP, WAZA, BGCI and others, including jointly presenting at the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity conference in Hyderabad. The conference in Brazil last August was a great success. A new Board was formed, the …
Meeting: Indian Council of Science Museums
The Indian Council of Science Museums in collaboration with the Indian Museum, Kolkata, is holding a meeting from the 10th to the 14th of February 2014. The theme is Strategic Transformations: Museums in the 21st Century. Please click on the announcement or here for more information.