Methodology
CollectieveKracht operates as a dynamic knowledge platform designed to foster direct collaboration between citizen collectives, scientists, and other relevant stakeholders. The core methodology centers on creating a reciprocal exchange where citizens actively contribute their unique insights and experiences. This bottom-up input directly shapes research agendas and provides valuable context for evidence-based solutions, ultimately supporting more informed and democratic decision-making processes within communities. The platform leverages digital tools to connect diverse groups and facilitate knowledge sharing.
Partnership
This initiative is led by Prof.dr. Tine De Moor and coordinated by Lukas Held and the research group Social Enterprises & Institutions for Collective Action at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM). Its success relies on building strong partnerships between academic researchers and a diverse range of citizen collectives. The platform also emphasizes collaboration with various other stakeholders, creating a multi-actor ecosystem for knowledge exchange and community empowerment.
Output/Impact
CollectieveKracht serves as an innovative knowledge-sharing platform that equips citizen collectives with reliable, science-based knowledge. This empowers these organizations, regardless of their size, location, or sector, to become more resilient and effective in addressing their challenges. The platform provides valuable access to big data and analytical tools, enabling evidence-based decision-making. By fostering community-building and emphasizing sustainability, CollectieveKracht strengthens both community action and academic research, leading to tangible societal impact.
Read more about CollectieveKracht winning an ORS Award
Read about professor Tine De Moor about CollectieveKracht
Methodology
ImProDiReT (Improving disaster risk reduction in Transcarpathian region) employs a Citizen Science approach, actively engaging the public in the crucial task of data collection to facilitate analyzing environmental data. The project likely develops user-friendly protocols, guidelines, and potentially digital tools to enable individuals and communities to contribute meaningful environmental information. This participatory methodology aims to gather data at a scale and across locations that would be challenging for traditional research alone. The resulting data then informs environmental understanding and contributes to a broader knowledge of environmental conditions and trends. The creation of a comprehensive toolkit suggests a focus on providing accessible resources for both data collection and subsequent analysis.
Partnership
This impactful project, recognized as an Open and Responsible Science (ORS) winner, is spearheaded by Dr. Abby Muricho Onencan. The success of Citizen Science initiatives inherently relies on building strong relationships with participating communities and potentially other stakeholders in the environmental sector.
Output/Impact
A key outcome of ImProDiReT is the creation of a comprehensive toolkit designed to empower a wider audience to participate in analyzing environmental data collected through Citizen Science. The commitment to open access and broad impact is evident in the ongoing translation of this toolkit into four additional languages: Ukrainian, Romanian, Hungarian, and Russian, with a target release by the end of 2023. This multilingual accessibility significantly expands the potential reach and impact of the project's methodologies and findings.
Testimonial
"One of the most significant outcomes of receiving this award has been the opportunity to develop a comprehensive toolkit... Our goal is to have all four translations ready for release before the end of 2023." - Dr. Abby Muricho Onencan.
Read more about EUR's commitment to Open Science and the 2022 award for ImProDiReT.
Methodology
The YoungXpert project group, operating within the ESSB SYNC lab, utilizes a living lab approach to actively involve young people in research. This methodology places the "next generation" at the center of inquiry, empowering them to contribute their perspectives and insights on complex societal challenges, particularly the interconnected climate, biodiversity, and inequality crises (the "triple crisis"). By creating a dynamic and interactive research environment, YoungXpert fosters co-creation of knowledge and solutions directly with youth.
Partnership
YoungXpert is an Erasmus Initiative that has received the Open Science Award from Minister Dijkgraaf, highlighting its commitment to inclusive and participatory research practices. The project operates within the Erasmus Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB) SYNC lab, indicating strong ties to academic researchers and resources within the university. Its core partnership lies with the young participants themselves, recognizing their expertise and lived experiences as crucial to the research process.
Output/Impact
By engaging young people directly, YoungXpert generates unique and valuable perspectives on how to address the triple crisis. This youth participation can lead to innovative solutions and policy recommendations that are more relevant and impactful for the next generation. The project not only contributes to academic understanding but also empowers young people to become active agents of change in their communities. The living lab model fosters a dynamic exchange of ideas and potentially leads to tangible projects and initiatives driven by the young participants themselves.
Read about professor Tine De Moor about YoungXpert
Read more about the relationship between SYNC-lab and the YoungXperts platform
Read about a ministerial Open Science Award for YoungXperts