The role of the Science and Technology Museum in the development of Patras University cultural landscape
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Theologi-Gouti, Penelope
Vitoratos, Evangelos
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International Committee for University Museums and Collections (UMAC), International Council of Museums (ICOM)
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This paper describes a study case of the Science and Technology Museum (STM) of Patras University, Greece. It highlights its role in the development of the University's cultural landscape and in its extension. STM succeeded to influence it by offering high quality non-formal education services to society. It was socially endorsed by the university and society. The key lies in sustainability which STM achieved to easily manage change and has endorsed strong and cost effective rules for functioning. New channels for distribution of scientific culture were developed. They have changed how people consume scientific and technological culture and created strong university-community partnerships.
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Museums, Museum of Science and Technology, Non-formal education, Sustainability, Networking, Informal learning