Citizen Science is a collaborative approach that actively involves citizens and communities from the start of the research process. Also known as civic or participatory engagement, this method combines digital tools, data-driven approaches, and inclusive methodologies—like Participatory Action Research (PAR) and Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)—to empower people as co-creators of knowledge across all stages of research.
A crucial impact pathway: Bridging academic research and societal and civic domains
Tackling today’s biggest challenges
This approach gains valuable insights directly from the public and ensures that research efforts contribute to transformative change in areas of critical societal concern, such as climate action, urban transformation, public health, and social justice.
Building trust through transdisciplinary collaboration
Excellent citizen engagement cultivates meaningful and reciprocal relationships, fostering increased trust in science and promoting broader societal engagement with research.
Championing inclusive knowledge
Embracing Citizen Science is also a commitment to ethical and democratic research practices, making knowledge production more inclusive and promoting epistemic justice by sharing the means of knowledge production with a wider community.
Championing citizen science practices
You can read more about 4 championing Citizen Science practices on this page.
Championing practices
Our services: Strengthening excellent engagement in research
- Tailored advice: We connect researchers with the right resources, tools, and ongoing projects to advance engaged research.
- Liaising partnerships: We facilitate inter- and trans- disciplinary partnerships by linking researchers with institutional and civic partners through our networks.
- Engagement skills development: We offer training to equip (early-career) researchers with the necessary knowledge and strategies to develop impactful civic engagement initiatives.
- Community building: We bring together engaged researchers across disciplines and connect with schools and Erasmus initiatives to foster a strong community of practice dedicated to learning and improving civic engagement .
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Get in touch with questions and ideas! Want to discuss opportunities for a research project or initiative? Want to expand your research impact and showcase innovative materials? Want to simply learn about our work? Contact us to start the conversation.
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