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What could possibly go wrong with a science museum that gets more visitors year after
Ecsite – the European Network of Science Centers and Museums – has looked at how
The Annual General Meeting was held at the Ecsite conference in Porto, Portugal today, with
Manuel Heitor, Portugal's Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, has called on the science
The Ecsite Annual Conference 2017 kicked off in Porto, Portugal, with some award winners, which
More than 1,000 members of the science centre and science museums community will be arriving
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Which trends in technology, education and society are likely to have an impact on the
The European Network of Science Centers and Museums (Ecsite) has revealed the programme for the
Mobile AR, New Media Education and the “Matthew Effect” have all been highlighted as potential
Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) board chair, Linda Conlon, has said that science centres are
The European Network of Science Centers and Museums (Ecsite) held its 2016 Directors Forum last
Linda Conlon, chief executive of Newcastle’s International Centre for Life, has said science centres need
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
One of Africa’s leading scientists has called for science centres across the world to address
Ecsite president Michiel Buchel has told the science network’s members to take a stand against
Ecsite and UNESCO are teaming up to introduce the first ever International Science Centre and
Leading Danish scientist Tina Ibsen has called for planetariums and science museums to use a
Ecsite, the European network of science centres and museums, will draw up to 1,000 science
The European Network of Science Centers and Museums (Ecsite), the European Association of Zoos and
Michiel Buchel, the incoming Ecsite president, has said he hopes to develop stronger relatonships with
Around 1,000 delegates from the global science centre and museums community have gathered at MUSE
What happens when museum users (re)claim authority over collections, spaces and narratives and use them
The European Network of Science Centres and Museums (Ecsite) is set to descend on the
Euromax and the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) have announced a special free giant screen
As part of the European Union (EU)-funded Inprofood project – which aims to bring together
Italy’s eagerly-awaited science museum, the eco-friendly Museo delle Scienze (MUSE), has opened in Trent, Italy,
Interactive Productline has launched its ReMind Mirror for visitor experiences. A visual illusion, the 'mirror'
The European network of science centres and museums, Ecsite, has named six new elected members
The European network of science centres and museums, Ecsite, has pleased opened online registrations for
The European network of science centers and museums (Ecsite) is making available 15 subsidies as
Ecsite-UK, the UK network of science centres, museums and natural history attractions, has changed its
Jack Rouse, co-founder and chief executive of Jack Rouse Associates (JRA), has been selected to
The UK Network of Science Centres and Museums (Ecsite-UK) has appointed Penny Fidler as its
Inside DNA: A Genomic Revolution will be the UK’s first touring exhibition on genomics. It
Linda Conlon, director of the Centre for Life in Newcastle and chair of Ecsite-uk, a
Wallace and Gromit models and sets used in the latest block-buster movie, The Curse of
The Heureka science centre in Vantaa, Finland, is preparing to host this year’s annual European
Science centre renewal fund ReDiscover has announced a further round of awards which included grants
A recent visit to China by a delegation of museum experts, led by the British
A delegation of British museums and attractions experts put together by The British Council is
John Durant, CEO of @Bristol, has stood unopposed as ECSITE-UK’s proposed candidate for chair, succeeding
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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Ecsite news

What could possibly go wrong with a science museum that gets more visitors year after
Ecsite – the European Network of Science Centers and Museums – has looked at how
The Annual General Meeting was held at the Ecsite conference in Porto, Portugal today, with
Manuel Heitor, Portugal's Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, has called on the science
The Ecsite Annual Conference 2017 kicked off in Porto, Portugal, with some award winners, which
More than 1,000 members of the science centre and science museums community will be arriving
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Which trends in technology, education and society are likely to have an impact on the
The European Network of Science Centers and Museums (Ecsite) has revealed the programme for the
Mobile AR, New Media Education and the “Matthew Effect” have all been highlighted as potential
Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) board chair, Linda Conlon, has said that science centres are
The European Network of Science Centers and Museums (Ecsite) held its 2016 Directors Forum last
Linda Conlon, chief executive of Newcastle’s International Centre for Life, has said science centres need
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
One of Africa’s leading scientists has called for science centres across the world to address
Ecsite president Michiel Buchel has told the science network’s members to take a stand against
Ecsite and UNESCO are teaming up to introduce the first ever International Science Centre and
Leading Danish scientist Tina Ibsen has called for planetariums and science museums to use a
Ecsite, the European network of science centres and museums, will draw up to 1,000 science
The European Network of Science Centers and Museums (Ecsite), the European Association of Zoos and
Michiel Buchel, the incoming Ecsite president, has said he hopes to develop stronger relatonships with
Around 1,000 delegates from the global science centre and museums community have gathered at MUSE
What happens when museum users (re)claim authority over collections, spaces and narratives and use them
The European Network of Science Centres and Museums (Ecsite) is set to descend on the
Euromax and the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) have announced a special free giant screen
As part of the European Union (EU)-funded Inprofood project – which aims to bring together
Italy’s eagerly-awaited science museum, the eco-friendly Museo delle Scienze (MUSE), has opened in Trent, Italy,
Interactive Productline has launched its ReMind Mirror for visitor experiences. A visual illusion, the 'mirror'
The European network of science centres and museums, Ecsite, has named six new elected members
The European network of science centres and museums, Ecsite, has pleased opened online registrations for
The European network of science centers and museums (Ecsite) is making available 15 subsidies as
Ecsite-UK, the UK network of science centres, museums and natural history attractions, has changed its
Jack Rouse, co-founder and chief executive of Jack Rouse Associates (JRA), has been selected to
The UK Network of Science Centres and Museums (Ecsite-UK) has appointed Penny Fidler as its
Inside DNA: A Genomic Revolution will be the UK’s first touring exhibition on genomics. It
Linda Conlon, director of the Centre for Life in Newcastle and chair of Ecsite-uk, a
Wallace and Gromit models and sets used in the latest block-buster movie, The Curse of
The Heureka science centre in Vantaa, Finland, is preparing to host this year’s annual European
Science centre renewal fund ReDiscover has announced a further round of awards which included grants
A recent visit to China by a delegation of museum experts, led by the British
A delegation of British museums and attractions experts put together by The British Council is
John Durant, CEO of @Bristol, has stood unopposed as ECSITE-UK’s proposed candidate for chair, succeeding
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
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Company profile: Fold
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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