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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

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!