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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: Ephemeral heritage - A decade of summer fieldwork and student projects on heritage sites
DESCRIPTION:The webinar will focus on the work during the past decade (2013-2023) in a small village of Transylvania (Romania). The village of Călugăreni is home to an annual summer fieldwork focused mainly on the site of the former Roman auxiliary fort and its surroundings. As architects they focus on both the interpretation of the archaeological site and the heritage of the old szekler village. With the help and support of the Mureş County Museum they developed a unique way to research and interpret this heritage using mainly small-scale interventions as primary tools. They wanted to show how ephemeral architecture could be an economically and environmentally more sustainable alternative for those sites – even in accordance with the most strict requirements of UNESCO. Gergely will also provide a wider scale representation of how their work could be part of the university curriculum and beyond that part of our daily work in architectural practice.\n\nIf you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.*** \n\nGergely Sági was made a Doctor of Architecture in 2023\, and is a full time lecturer at the Department of Explorative Architecture of the Faculty of Architecture of BUTE. He is the founder and leader of AETER\, a practice based in Budapest since 2021\, completing several projects at different scales in Hungary\, Romania and Kazakhstan\, with wide expertise on heritage protection\, small scale interventions and exhibition design. His fields of research are the changes of the cultural landscape and its impacts and meanings as well as the possibilities of creating a more sustainable way of interpreting this landscape and our heritage within. Having supported the development of younger generations since 2012\, university life plays a dominant part in his professional life\, alongside wide international experience: far and beyond European collaborations (e.g. in Spain\, Romania and Germany) he also took part in several programmes focusing on the Middle East (Iraq\, Lebanon\, Syria)\, Northern Africa (Egypt)\, the Americas (Mexico) and Central Asia (Kazakhstan).
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-ephemeral-heritage-a-decade-of-summer-fieldwork-and-student-projects-on-heritage-sites/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250211T150000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: Nature guides in Sweden for environmental sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 11 February 2025\, 14:00 CET \nAt a time when the world is confronted with growing environmental threats\, better understanding of the critical connection between people and nature is key to stimulating positive action. When guiding visitors in nature\, there are often opportunities to connect nature experiences to issues about environmental sustainability. During this webinar\, the results of a survey will be presented\, examining how nature guides in Sweden try to encourage participants to become more environmentally friendly through interpretation. If you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Please register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.*** \nPer Sonnvik is the Project Manager at the Swedish Centre for Nature Interpretation. He has a master’s degree (MSc) in Rural Development\, a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and he is a certified Interpretive Trainer. As a lecturer\, trainer and guide\, Per has dealt with the management of outdoor recreation and nature conservation conflicts near urban areas\, communication of biological diversity and environmental impact assessments. He loves spending time in the outdoors with his family and enjoys Nordic skating.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-natures-guides-in-sweden-for-environmental-sustainability/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250317T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250317T160000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar:  Interpretation: The art of listening
DESCRIPTION:A true interpretive approach is not just about telling—it’s about anticipating what visitors will hear and how they could find their own meaning in it. This webinar explores how thoughtful preparation\, active listening\, and engagement strategies encourage participation\, foster individual meaning-making\, and create immersive experiences with visitors in focus. If you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Please register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.*** \nMax Dubravko Fijačko is a licensed Interpret Europe Trainer and an award-winning expert in creative and experiential tourism. With a background in tourism and communication\, he specialises in value-based interpretation and immersive visitor experiences.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-interpretation-the-art-of-listening/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251031T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251031T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T004405
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T073814Z
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SUMMARY:IE Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of applying for EU funds in 2026? Do you have an idea for a heritage project but need partners? Or would you like to offer your services to any of the other consortia? \nThen our IE networking event is the place to be. Join us on 31 October from 15:00 to 16:30 CET. \nIE members will get together and have some time in breakout rooms to get to know each other. Those who have project ideas that are looking for partners\, please share a few details about your projects to entice members who may be interested in partnering with you. Maybe you’ll even find colleagues with whom you could stay in touch for future projects. \nPlease register for the event by 29 October and share your expectations and needs through the survey in this link. You could also submit the form later\, but then you will not be able to present your project\, you would just be a participant. \nThe data from the questionnaire will be shared with all participants after the event for your future networking purposes. \nPlease note: there will not be a recording of this event.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:IE webinars,Other events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251111T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251111T163000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: What we at Iziko Museums learned from our Humanity exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Humanity exhibition at Iziko Museums of South Africa reimagines the story of human evolution as centered on the diversity of humans today and how we came to be this way. The webinar will reflect on iterative design\, truth-telling\, and challenging biases; explore what inclusive engagement looked like to us; and touch on effective methodologies used for translations and measuring sustainability. Our experience highlighted the power of telling universal stories while focusing on Afrocentric perspectives\, and how this approach can create meaningful\, inclusive exhibitions. If you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Please register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.*** \nAmy Sephton is the Chief Curator of Exhibition Design and Production at Iziko Museums of South Africa\, leading the conception\, design\, and delivery of transdisciplinary exhibitions. She brings a distinctive blend of creative leadership\, production rigour\, and systems thinking\, combining curatorial insight with creative production expertise to shape engaging\, educational\, and immersive experiences for diverse audiences. Amy is committed to reimagining museums as spaces for healing\, curiosity\, and futures rooted in dignity\, freedom and belonging. \nDr Wendy Black is the Chief Curator of Art and Social History at Iziko Museums of South Africa. She previously served as Curator of Archaeology. She specialises in the population history and bio-archaeology of the indigenous hunter-gatherer people of southern Africa – the Khoesan. Her research interests include population dynamics and genetics\, and in recent years\, she has also become involved in matters of indigenous rights and transformation\, particularly in relation to human remains collections and the representation of indigenous groups within South African institutions. Dr Black contributes to exhibition development and is actively involved in the supervision of postgraduate students.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-what-we-at-iziko-museums-learned-from-our-humanity-exhibition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251209T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251209T163000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: Lessons learned from sharing dolphins with guests
DESCRIPTION:The South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) has existed for 75 years and dolphins have been a part of its programme since 1976. This webinar will illustrate lessons learned in the time these amazing animals have been shared with guests. In a time when animal wellbeing is paramount\, it is essential that besides achieving optimal welfare\, we also respectfully educate and inspire the public\, whilst maintaining the dignity of the precious animals. This webinar will provide an overview of the lessons learned that assist SAAMBR to achieve this objective. If you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Please register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.*** \nA passion for animal welfare and a degree that included Speech and Drama landed Gabby Harris a job at the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) where she has worked since 1990. Part of the work has been to produce and evaluate guest experiences. Working with Dr Judy Mann Lang supported a passion to learn more about evaluating the products to ensure the best for the animals and for conservation\, and at the same time\, fulfilling guest expectations. Gabby has a keen interest in ethical communication with animals and has written a couple of books on the subject.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-lessons-learned-from-sharing-dolphins-with-guests/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260127T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260127T160000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: From ABCs to Azores\, Birds and Campaigns
DESCRIPTION:The SOS Cagarro campaign was launched in the Azores in 1995 and aims to protect young Cory’s Shearwaters disoriented by artificial lights during their first night flight. The initiative\, which has become one of Portugal’s oldest environmental education campaigns\, mobilizes the community to rescue and release the birds. Volunteers\, schools\, associations and government entities all take part. Using children’s literature as a conservation tool – the case of ‘A história do Zeca Garro’ in the SOS Cory’s Shearwater Campaign. Carla has worked on this campaign since 2005 and has produced several communication products for it: a children’s music CD\, a computer game and a children’s book. The book was created and produced with scientific\, educational and ecological concerns that Carla will share with you\, reflecting upon the 20 years that have passed since its release. If you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Please register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.*** \nCarla Susana Goulart Martins da Silva has academic training in the fields of biology\, geology and pedagogy\, and has worked since 2000 in environmental awareness in the Azores archipelago\, with whale watching companies\, schools\, environmental NGOs and later in the Azorean Government. In 2005\, Carla joined the Pico Island environmental education centre and started working in the nature conservation campaign SOS Cagarro.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-from-abcs-to-azores-birds-and-campaigns/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260210T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260210T163000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: West Coast Fossil Park communicates palaeoscience to the public
DESCRIPTION:10 February 2026\, 15:00 CET\nThe West Coast Fossil Park (WCFP) is an important centre for palaeontological research\, education\, and tourism. Located in a rehabilitated former phosphate mine\, the Park supports ongoing fossil research and opened to the public in September 1998. It initially operated as a partnership between Iziko Museum and BHP Billiton\, after which a trust was established and governance transferred to trustees appointed by Iziko Museum. \nFor its first 20 years\, the Park operated from a small visitor centre in the Chemfos Mine building\, approximately 1 km from the main dig site at E Quarry. \nIn 2018\, a new visitor centre funded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) opened within E Quarry\, about 250 m from the main excavation site led by Professor Roger Smith. The centre was designed to accommodate up to 500 visitors per day. \nThis online presentation outlines the history of the Park and highlights the operational challenges that must be addressed to ensure long-term sustainability. If you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Please register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.*** \nPippa Haarhoff was born and educated in Zimbabwe and graduated in archaeology from the University of Cape Town. She joined the South African Museum (now Iziko Museum) in 1977\, working in the Cenozoic Palaeontology department on the Langebaanweg fossil collection under Dr Brett Hendey. She played a key role in initiating the Fossil Park project in 1992 and has managed the Park since its opening in 1998. \nWith a lifelong interest in birds developed during childhood on a farm\, Pippa later specialised in palaeo-ornithology\, inspired by the richness of fossil birds at Langebaanweg. Her research has contributed to discoveries that continue to refine existing theories\, and she emphasizes that fossils are essential to understanding how life on Earth has changed over time.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-west-coast-fossil-park-communicates-palaeoscience-to-the-public/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260310T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260310T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T120342Z
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: The penguin exhibit at Two Oceans Aquarium – its design and build
DESCRIPTION:10 March at 15:00 CET. \nThis presentation explores how to design an interactive exhibit focused on an endemic\, endangered species. Using the African penguin as a case study\, we learn how to translate conservation science into accessible\, engaging experiences\, integrate interactivity to drive emotional connection and balance education with marine conservation and welfare. The session will also highlight practical design decisions that encourage visitor action and long-term conservation impact. If you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Please register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.*** \nClaire Taylor is an interactive exhibits and marine animal welfare specialist who has been creating educational experiences for 26 years. She studied multimedia design\, combining creative thinking with a passion for marine animal conservation and welfare. As a mother of three children\, Claire brings a unique\, family-focused perspective to creating meaningful\, accessible and engaging exhibits for all ages. \nSamantha Duddington is a creative manager with over a decade of experience in graphic design. She is passionate about using design to connect audiences with the ocean and inspire meaningful conservation action. Through her role\, she develops interactive exhibits that educate and engage visitors with a strong emphasis on endangered species like the African penguin.
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-the-penguin-exhibit-at-two-oceans-aquarium-its-design-and-build/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260429T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260429T160000
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SUMMARY:IE Webinar: Evaluation – What are we doing in Europe? 
DESCRIPTION:29 April at 15:00 CEST. \nWe would like to invite you to a discussion on evaluating heritage interpretation provisions\, taking place on the 29th of April at 15:00 CEST. \nEvaluation is an essential part of creating meaningful and effective heritage interpretation experiences. Whether you are assessing individual interpretation services\, temporary programmes\, or entire exhibitions\, understanding what works and what could be improved helps us better fulfill our purpose. \nWe would be very interested to hear about your approaches\, methods\, and findings. Are you evaluating visitor engagement\, learning outcomes\, emotional impact\, or overall visitor satisfaction? Do you rely on visitor surveys\, interviews\, observation\, feedback forms\, or more informal methods? How often do you carry out evaluations\, and how do the results influence your future planning? \nLet’s make use of the expertise within our network and exchange knowledge across countries and professional fields. Learning from one another’s successes\, challenges\, and practical experiences is what makes our community rich and rewarding. \nJoin us next week for an open and inspiring conversation\, and let’s explore together how evaluation can strengthen heritage interpretation across Europe and beyond. If you wish to take part in the webinar\, please register here at least one hour before the webinar begins. ***Please register using the same email address associated with your IE membership.***
URL:https://interpret-europe.net/ie-event/ie-webinar-evaluation-what-are-we-doing-in-europe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:IE webinars
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