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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

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