Current Research

Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)

Presentations at Conferences

Techniquest Conference Presentations

  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2009

ASTC Los Angeles

Cavell, S. Measuring the Long-term Impact of Outreach in Schools - Poster
Trevitt, P. Sustainable New Science Centre Models: A CEO Update and Discussion

BIG Rotherham

Crimp, T. SCEAG Projects update
Crimp, T. Maths is Magic! – Making Maths Accessible and Fun
Mason, C. Special Audiences

Ecsite Lisbon

Cavell, S. Measuring the Long-term Impact of Outreach in Schools - Presentation
Lewis, J. How to Operate Efficiently - Presentation
Richardson, S. Empowering the Front Line - Poster
Shaw, A. Developing a Fundraising Strategy - Presentation
Trevitt, P. Managing ‘Behind the Scenes’ Changes in the Science Centre - Presentation

ASTC Philadelphia

Cavell, S. Long-term Educational Impact - Presentation

Cavell, S. From Pee Wee to Piaget: Creating Developmentally Appropriate Shows – Presentation with demonstration activities
White, H. Tell it Like a Story - Workshop and Panel Session
White, H. Creating Stronger Partnerships between Science Centres and Research Institutions - Presentation
White, H. Exhibits - What's Hot – Roundtable discussion

BIG Wrexham

Cavell, S. Using the Generic Learning Outcomes - Presentation
Harris, J. Training Presenters – Facilitated discussion

Ecsite Budapest

Crimp, T. Bringing the concept of Sustainability to our visitors - Poster
Crimp, T. Climate change: from uncertainty to action, the new roles for science centres in society – Presentation
Crimp, T. Science communication as a profession: Training needs and future directions – Chair of session
Jago, S. Building a Fundraising Culture - Presentation
Lewindon, J. Enhancing relationships between explainers, museums’ management and other staff - Workshop
Lewindon, J. Engaging 14-19 year olds in science discovery centres - Panel Session
Lewindon, J. Developing shows as part of a consortium - Panel Session
Trevitt, P. How can we be financially successful while keeping to our missions and our goals? – Presentation
Trevitt, P. Outreach from museums and science centres: more of the same or something different? – Poster
Trevitt, P. Climate change challenge – Chair of session

Science Centre World Congress

Trevitt, P. Tailoring outreach to the needs of the community - Presentation

Ecsite Milan

Cavell, S. Are we making an impact? – Presentation

Cavell, S. Maintaining High Quality Experiences, Wales-wide – Presentation

Cavell, S. National DNA Database on Trial - Presentation

Cavell, S. Seeking Evidence of Generic Learning Outcomes – Poster

Evans, R. Hard Science: Exciting ways to engage with difficult concepts – Tabletop demonstration

Trevitt, P. New Significant Goals for the Future – Presentation

Trevitt, P. Quantity vs Quality in Learning Objectives - Presentation

White, H. Auditing Exhibitions – Presentation

White, H. Briefing Exhibit Fabricators - Presentation

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