Our Digital Training Resources
Discover Citizen Science and how to implement it with the support from the following resources.
Gain the know-how to make your citizen science projects thrive with S2B!
This course equips you with both the core principles and practical tools on how to design and implement a successful citizen science project. Learn the 4 key principles for collaborative projects, drawing on real-world success stories. Then, explore the 5 research stages, discovering how co-creation tools enhance each step through practical examples.
This module looks into the 4 essential principles that underpin fruitful collaboration. Learn from real-world examples like the “Citizen Science NOW” project, gaining insights into effective communication, shared goals, and participant empowerment. Through practical guidance, you will discover how to build strong partnerships and ensure everyone feels valued throughout the research journey.
Explore the 5 key stages of research and discover how co-creation tools can amplify each step. This module showcases practical examples how these tools have been used in real projects. From defining research questions to analyzing data, you will learn how to effectively engage participants and harness their collective knowledge.
Discover citizen science at the hands of the UB
Citizen science is an emerging practice in the way of doing science and which involves citizens to specific research tasks. It is one of the pillars of open science and at the same time a way to explore new spaces for the universities of the future. It is also considered a key strategy for a transformative science with greater social commitment, facilitating cooperation with different actors in civil society. It is an opportunity for communities and organized citizens to find new ways to reason about actions and policies on socially relevant issues.
Discover the concept of citizen science with a specific emphasis on transformative science and social commitment.
Learn from 9 ongoing projects taking a critical perspective.
Learn about the 6 key topics (why is relevant, what is the idea, and how it can be implemented) when developing new CS projects and additional practical tips.
Learn about the 6 key topics with testimonials and first-hand lived experiences.
Solve challenges through Citizen Science with UT
In this MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) you will train yourself in involving educational institutions as researchers in local and regional challenges. This course is for anyone interested in Citizen Science and the role of education in social development. You will dive into the world of Citizen Science, with a focus on encouraging active participation and collaboration between educational institutions and the community. You will learn how to develop and implement effective strategies to engage educational institutions in researching and solving real problems in their environment.
Support active citizens in their efforts to contribute to solving local challenges. This resource contains learning materials on taking leadership in local and regional challenges, including digital transformations. The course, which requires 6-8 hours to complete, is delivered in Dutch and is focused on providing practical strategies without the need for additional resources.
Help active citizens understand the importance of local and regional associations. It is available in Dutch and serves as a foundational tool for assessing the impact of local and regional challenge projects.
To develop critical thinking skills in active citizens. This resource is centred around developing critical thinking skills through practical engagement and reflection. Active citizens are provided with reflection tools to critically analyze their actions and learn from their experiences. At the end of the MOOC you have the opportunity to earn two certificates. You will receive the first certificate after successfully completing the course and completing the assignment. The second, more advanced certificate, can be earned by actually involving an educational institution in tackling a local or regional challenge.
Explore Citizen Science Now Resources for Engagement Compiled by Bespoke/Manyone
This deck includes a selection of exercises that are focused on the co-creation and participation with citizens and is part of the digital training program that equips citizens with the capacity to flourish and thrive in CS projects. The intention is to empower university partners with ideas for collaboration and participation and to connect with their participants within citizen science projects. It provides an overview of stand-alone exercises to adapt to their unique context, project and participants.
