STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA – Our Director was invited to participate in the virtual symposium Sound Matters, a virtual symposium hosted by the South African Research Chair in Science Communication at Stellenbosch University, The Academic Citizen, and the South African Journal of Science. His presentation ‘Science of Sound, Science as Sound’ was a brief introduction toContinue reading “Sound Matters Symposium Presentation, South Africa”
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The Listening Biennial 2023: Listening Tambayan, Manila, Philippines
Our Director presented a pre-recorded guided tour of our museum and participated in a live discussion via Zoom today in Manila, Philippines as part of the Listening Biennial 2023, a worldwide symposium, exhibition and series of events from 6 July – 8 August. Curated by Filipina curator Dayang Yraola, the Listening Tambayan is one ofContinue reading “The Listening Biennial 2023: Listening Tambayan, Manila, Philippines”
MOPS Director Talks Death of the iPod on Sky News
LIVERPOOL/SOUTHSEA – MOPS Director John Kannenberg appeared on the 10 o’clock Sky News last night as part of a three minute segment marking the death of the iPod.
Get to Know Our Collections!
We’ve just completed a substantial update to our website: an all-new section about our Collections! There are now individual pages dedicated to each of our four primary collections: our Permanent Collection of Sounds our Physical Objects Collection our Research Library and our Video Gallery Read about how each collection got its start, look at behind-the-scenesContinue reading “Get to Know Our Collections!”
Is the MOPS Conference Available to Watch Online?
TO ALL WHO’VE ASKED ABOUT WATCHING OUR CONFERENCE ONLINE: Yes, we did record the MOPS Conference! But unless you bought a ticket, you won’t be able to watch it online for a little while yet. We’re grateful that so many people want to watch our first-ever sound studies conference now that it’s over. And you’llContinue reading “Is the MOPS Conference Available to Watch Online?”
Ecsite 2021 Conference Appearance
Earlier today our Director & Chief Curator appeared as part of The Power of Sound, a panel session that took place at the Ecsite European Network of Science Centres & Museums 2021 conference. The session was convened by Michèle Antoine of Universcience in Paris, and also featured presentations about sound-based exhibitions by Mark Read ofContinue reading “Ecsite 2021 Conference Appearance”
What Causes The Sound Of Thunder?
The latest addition to our Video Gallery is now viewable at our YouTube Channel!
The Museum of Portable Sound 