Throughout the last eighteen months, members of our Focus Group on Public Engagement have contributed to a scholarly blog exploring what Public Engagement is practised across the LERU member universities. We took turns in monthly posts to outline the Public Engagement taking place at our home universities and within our research spheres, sharing our experiences… Continue reading Translating Values into Action: LERU Public Engagement Scholarly Blog and the Future of European Research
Author: Sarah Cullen
Research-based Teaching with Citizen Science: Chances and Challenges for Future Skills in Higher Education
Participatory and transdisciplinary research approaches are still rare in university curricula. Integrating research-based teaching with Citizen Science at the BA and MA level introduces a wide range of learning opportunities – for educators and for students alike. But it also comes with its own set of challenges. This post is part of a larger series… Continue reading Research-based Teaching with Citizen Science: Chances and Challenges for Future Skills in Higher Education
Utrecht University: Public Engagement and the Transition to Open Science
How do you ensure that engaging wider society with science becomes part of the university’s DNA? That it’s not just an add-on, but truly embedded in the university’s core mission? Utrecht University is often seen as a leading example for other LERU universities when it comes to Public Engagement. But how did we achieve this?… Continue reading Utrecht University: Public Engagement and the Transition to Open Science
Let’s Engage Citizens in Research!
Public Engagement in Science is often equated with science communication, including transferring scientific knowledge through various media outlets or during public events for citizens. While these are valid approaches to engage a broader public with research results, the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich – through their Competence Center for Citizen Science called Citizen Science… Continue reading Let’s Engage Citizens in Research!
Forging Connections: Public Engagement in Europe and Beyond
The LERU Focus Group on Public Engagement is excited to announce its upcoming blog series, “Forging Connections: Public Engagement in Europe and Beyond.” This 12-part series will provide a platform for diverse voices in the current landscape of Public Engagement. Public Engagement describes the myriad of ways in which the activity and benefits of higher… Continue reading Forging Connections: Public Engagement in Europe and Beyond