The ECS Academy and the LIBER Citizen Science working group will host a Library Executive Masterclass on Citizen Science. The event, held on the 7-8 May 2024 in Paris, France, is open to library executives and mid-level managers. Organised by Citizen Science experts Professor Muki Haklay (CRI and LPI), Anne Kathrine Overgaard and Thomas Kaarsted (SDU), the two-day programme will …
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The ECS Academy and the LIBER Citizen Science working group will host a Library Executive Masterclass on Citizen Science. The event, held on the 7-8 May 2024 in Paris, France, is open to library executives and mid-level managers. Organised by Citizen Science experts Professor Muki Haklay (CRI and LPI), Anne Kathrine Overgaard and Thomas Kaarsted (SDU), the two-day programme will offer advice on how to integrate Citizen Science in your library.
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Découvrir les modalités d’implication des citoyens dans les projets de recherches participatives et identifier les réseaux métiers et de ressources pour la mise en œuvre de projets de sciences et recherches participatives.

Nature observation marathon invites naturalists to explore the biodiversity in their favorite area. The maraton is following format of BioBlitz, an international species recording scheme. In BioBlitz volunteers and researchers will identify as many species of animals, plants and fungi as possible in a given place in a given period of time. BioBlitz usually lasts 24 hours to observe the …
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Nature observation marathon invites naturalists to explore the biodiversity in their favorite area. The maraton is following format of BioBlitz, an international species recording scheme. In BioBlitz volunteers and researchers will identify as many species of animals, plants and fungi as possible in a given place in a given period of time. BioBlitz usually lasts 24 hours to observe the forms of biodiversity throughout the day. In previous years the marathon was a national event in Estonia, but in 2024 we will also invite other naturalist around Baltic Sea and in Nordic countries to join in. The main event takes place during 24 hours in 8.-9 June, but the observation areas should be registered by May 5th.
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Collaborations Workshop 2024 (CW24) will bring together researchers, developers, innovators, managers, funders, publishers, policy makers, leaders and educators to explore best practices and the future of research software. CW24 will take place as a hybrid event from Tuesday 30 April to Thursday 2 May 2024, at the University of Warwick, UK. Registration is open via Eventbrite until Friday 5 April …
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Collaborations Workshop 2024 (CW24) will bring together researchers, developers, innovators, managers, funders, publishers, policy makers, leaders and educators to explore best practices and the future of research software. CW24 will take place as a hybrid event from Tuesday 30 April to Thursday 2 May 2024, at the University of Warwick, UK. Registration is open via Eventbrite until Friday 5 April 2024. The full agenda can be found here. The themes of CW24 will be: Environmental Sustainability AI/ML tools for science Citizen science Each topic will be the subject of a keynote talk: Keynote 1: AI/ML Tools | Arfon Smith is a product manager at GitHub and works on integrating AI into the core GitHub experience. He also works on bringing open source to academia by improving support for scholarly work on the platform. Keynote 2: Citizen Science | Lucy Robinson leads the Community Science Programme at the Natural History Museum, London, and is an internationally recognised citizen science specialist with 15 years of experience. Keynote 3: Environmental Sustainability | Dr Kelly Widdicks is a Software Systems Architect at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and leads research on the responsible co-design of digital research infrastructure for environmental science. Further information about the keynote speakers can be found here.
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The ECS project invites everyone from the citizen science (CS) community to a joint event featuring the launch of the latest updates of the eu-citizen.science platform on April 24th, followed by the Cluster event on data infrastructure, services and practices on April 25th, 2024. On April 24th, from 10:00 to 12:00 CEST, we will present the eu-citizen.science platform's latest features, …
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The ECS project invites everyone from the citizen science (CS) community to a joint event featuring the launch of the latest updates of the eu-citizen.science platform on April 24th, followed by the Cluster event on data infrastructure, services and practices on April 25th, 2024. On April 24th, from 10:00 to 12:00 CEST, we will present the eu-citizen.science platform's latest features, designed to benefit the CS community. Plus, there will be a training session to demystify the use of metadata generated by CS platforms. This session will use an interactive approach to describe and better understand the communities behind these platforms, enhancing your ability to engage with and contribute to the CS community. On April 25th, from 9:00 to 12:30 CEST, we will hold the Cluster Event on data practices, services and infrastructures in CS. The first part of the event will include presentations and Q&A sessions with key speakers in the field. The second part of the event will enable participants to discuss their needs and challenges in terms of data visualisation and analysis, qualitative data infrastructures and services as well as data ethics and policies. Key speakers are: - Michael Arentoft, Head of Unit, Open Science and Research Infrastructures, DG Research & Innovation, European Commission - Karel Luyben, President of the EOSC Association - Giovanni Maccani, Research Director, Ideas for Change - Dr. Pierre Bonnet, Botanist, CIRAD, BIOS Dept., UMR AMAP and Scientific coord. of the Pl@ntNet citizen science platform - Dr. Gefion Thuermer, Head of Research, Open Data Institute - Alessia Smaniotto, Citizen Science Officer, Operas See here the full agenda for both days: https://tinyurl.com/p3yb77w9 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mp4yrrjx
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Pour leur deuxième rendez-vous, les journées “Médiation & Recherches Participatives” s’invitent donc au TURFU Festival afin de proposer aux professionnel·le·s de la médiation et de la recherche un temps d’échange et de pratique.

C’est notre participation active à nous, citoyens, en incluant la science à la vie en général et à celle de la communauté humaine. C’est la réappropriation de l’éducation par les citoyens, et leur implication dans les sciences, avec pour objectif la délégation des enseignements aux différents « sachant ». Tout le monde possède un ou des savoirs (savoir, savoir-faire, savoir-être) …
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C’est notre participation active à nous, citoyens, en incluant la science à la vie en général et à celle de la communauté humaine. C’est la réappropriation de l’éducation par les citoyens, et leur implication dans les sciences, avec pour objectif la délégation des enseignements aux différents «  sachant  ». Tout le monde possède un ou des savoirs (savoir, savoir-faire, savoir-être) à transmettre aux autres membres de la communauté (jeunes ou âgés)  : «  Un savoir se doit d’être transmis, gardé en secret, il ne sert à rien ni personne  »  Les sciences viennent plus s’impliquer dans nos vies de citoyens et nous rendent service. Ex  : confort, maîtrise de l’impact de nos vies sur les autres vies environnantes, ou promulgation de la vie dans notre quotidien.  C’est la mise en corrélation de la Recherche Scientifique avec la communauté de concitoyens que NOUS sommes. En s’impliquant dans un projet de recherche communautaire en amont, dans son cours sa conclusion et sa promulgation, on s’oriente alors vers la «  Recherche Participative  ».
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In this upcoming ECS policy event, we will explore the central role of citizen science in reforming research assessment and redefining scientific excellence. Join our online panel of experts and decision-makers from science and policy as we discuss the CoARA Agreement - a unique opportunity to advance the integration of citizen science into mainstream academic funding and reputation systems. Together …
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In this upcoming ECS policy event, we will explore the central role of citizen science in reforming research assessment and redefining scientific excellence. Join our online panel of experts and decision-makers from science and policy as we discuss the CoARA Agreement - a unique opportunity to advance the integration of citizen science into mainstream academic funding and reputation systems. Together we will explore ways in which policymakers can champion this integration and reflect on its wider implications for both the field of citizen science and academia as a whole. Register here: https://forms.gle/1M34MnzGVLGk7MXP6
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Scivil turns five in 2024! To celebrate this anniversary, we invite you to join us on March 11 in Leuven for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to successful citizen science projects in Flanders and beyond. Four projects will showcase how they successfully developed citizen science from concept to impact. Following the presentations, you can ask all your burning questions to the …
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Scivil turns five in 2024! To celebrate this anniversary, we invite you to join us on March 11 in Leuven for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to successful citizen science projects in Flanders and beyond. Four projects will showcase how they successfully developed citizen science from concept to impact. Following the presentations, you can ask all your burning questions to the project initiators during a panel discussion. We will conclude with a festive reception.
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Join the ECS project at the online event “ECS project showcase: Sharing insights and facilitating dialogue in citizen science” taking place on 27 February 2024, 12-13:30h CET. We will share the project’s insights on the topics of data practices in citizen science, impact evaluation, the ECS Academy (training and capacity building) and policy priorities of ECS in four input presentations. …
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Join the ECS project at the online event “ECS project showcase: Sharing insights and facilitating dialogue in citizen science” taking place on 27 February 2024, 12-13:30h CET. We will share the project’s insights on the topics of data practices in citizen science, impact evaluation, the ECS Academy (training and capacity building) and policy priorities of ECS in four input presentations. The second part of the event is interactive: engage in conversation with other participants around these topics in breakout rooms, facilitating the exchange of experiences and knowledge. Whether you’re looking to learn more ECS and its related topics or possess an in-depth understanding of citizen science training, policy priorities/recommendations, impact evaluation and data practices, this event promises to offer something valuable for everyone interested. We look forward to seeing you there.
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In this online hybrid and experiential course, you will be introduced to Art-Based Perceptual Ecology (ABPE) research methodologies, non-conventional field-based research methods grounded in multimodal knowledge systems, sensory-based learning and framed within ecological and biological principles. The ABPE methods and tools have application to studying changes in ecological systems and addressing critical environmental issues such as biodiversity decline, habitat loss …
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In this online hybrid and experiential course, you will be introduced to Art-Based Perceptual Ecology (ABPE) research methodologies, non-conventional field-based research methods grounded in multimodal knowledge systems, sensory-based learning and framed within ecological and biological principles. The ABPE methods and tools have application to studying changes in ecological systems and addressing critical environmental issues such as biodiversity decline, habitat loss and effects from climate change. Contrary to our name, there is no need for an art background or art experience to take the course.
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The Horizon Europe/Mission Ocean & Waters OTTERS project promotes societal transformation for marine and freshwater stewardship through scaling up citizen science, and supports the coordination of citizen science initiatives focused on water. This workshop will focus on key ethical issues around citizen science and water stewardship, looking at informed consent, trust, power, equity and more, with presentations on governance, technology, …
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The Horizon Europe/Mission Ocean & Waters OTTERS project promotes societal transformation for marine and freshwater stewardship through scaling up citizen science, and supports the coordination of citizen science initiatives focused on water. This workshop will focus on key ethical issues around citizen science and water stewardship, looking at informed consent, trust, power, equity and more, with presentations on governance, technology, biodiversity, and climate. The event also includes a co-creation workshop to define key ethical considerations in water-based citizen science, to contribute to a threshold report. Topics of discussion: • Autonomy, dignity, informed consent, trust, asymmetries of power, fairness, gendered innovation, equity and direct or indirect discrimination. • Ethical considerations of citizen participation. • Ethical considerations of data use, collection and open data (including FAIR principles). • Ethical considerations around environment and biodiversity when working with marine and freshwater. • Ethical considerations of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in citizen science. Further details and speakers will be announced soon.
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En collaboration avec l’Ecole de la Médiation et Sciences Citoyennes Invité.e.s : Tristan Lescure (ANR), Julia Bonaccorsi (VP Sciences et Société Lyon 2), Evelyne Lhoste (INRAE) ; animation Isabelle Proux (Ecole de la Médiation) La recherche participative vise la coconstruction des savoirs en engageant des chercheurs et des non-chercheurs qui peuvent être des professionnels, des citoyens ou des personnes concernées, …
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En collaboration avec l’Ecole de la Médiation et Sciences Citoyennes Invité.e.s : Tristan Lescure (ANR), Julia Bonaccorsi (VP Sciences et Société Lyon 2), Evelyne Lhoste (INRAE) ; animation Isabelle Proux (Ecole de la Médiation) La recherche participative vise la coconstruction des savoirs en engageant des chercheurs et des non-chercheurs qui peuvent être des professionnels, des citoyens ou des personnes concernées, apportant leur expertise et la croisant à celle des scientifiques. Constatant qu’il ne suffit pas toujours de se réunir et d’avoir envie de travailler ensemble pour que cela fonctionne et ne reproduise pas les hiérarchies entre types de savoirs, le dispositif tiers-veilleur apparait progressivement comme une forme d’accompagnement méthodologique qui tend à s’institutionaliser. Pourquoi ce tiers ? Comment existe-il aujourd’hui ? Evenement ouvert aux étudiant.e.s, doctorant.e.s, enseignant.e.s-chercheur.e.s, personnels d'accompagnement de la recherche, et toute personne curieuse de la fabrique des recherches participatives. Inscription obligatoire
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🌍 Dive into the world of Citizen Science and Climate Adaptation! 🌿 Join the AGORA project's Webinar on Participatory Processes and Climate Change. Discover how citizens can make a difference during outdoor activities in the face of climate change. 🌐 🗓️ Save the date: January 29th 🕒 Time: 17:00-18:30 CET 📍 Where: Online #ClimateAction #CitizenScience #ClimateAdaptation #AGORA 🌎💪 *** The …
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🌍 Dive into the world of Citizen Science and Climate Adaptation! 🌿 Join the AGORA project's Webinar on Participatory Processes and Climate Change. Discover how citizens can make a difference during outdoor activities in the face of climate change. 🌐 🗓️ Save the date: January 29th 🕒 Time: 17:00-18:30 CET 📍 Where: Online #ClimateAction #CitizenScience #ClimateAdaptation #AGORA 🌎💪 *** The event will be conducted in Italian and English.
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Les sciences et recherches participatives peuvent être définies comme des formes de production de connaissances scientifiques auxquelles participent - avec des chercheurs - des acteurs de la société civile, de façon active et délibérée. Les objectifs de cet enseignement seront : 1) de caractériser les sciences et recherches participatives en embrassant la diversité des disciplines concernées et des approches existantes …
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Les sciences et recherches participatives peuvent être définies comme des formes de production de connaissances scientifiques auxquelles participent - avec des chercheurs - des acteurs de la société civile, de façon active et délibérée. Les objectifs de cet enseignement seront : 1) de caractériser les sciences et recherches participatives en embrassant la diversité des disciplines concernées et des approches existantes ; 2) d’apporter aux étudiants des outils théoriques et méthodologiques pour la mise en place de recherches participatives.
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