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#CitizenScience Resources

MICS Project: Measuring the #impact of citizen science

Discover everything you need to know about Measuring the Impact of Citizen Science with the MICS platform.

about.mics.tools

#Citizenscience Spotlight

This week, we are highlighting the Open Food Facts Project, which received an honorary mention at the 2025 #EuropeanUnion prize for citizen science!

Learn more about their work here:

world.openfoodfacts.org

#consumers #food #citsci #euprize

#CitizenScience Reading Club 📚

Researching or researching with the public? A systematic review on knowledge co-production through citizen science

(Science and Public Policy, 2025)

academic.oup.com/spp/article/...

#CitizenScience Resource

Citizen Science as a Communication Tool in the Post-Factual Era

This #Newsera report explores how #citsci can serve as an effective tool for science communication, helping to address and counter misinformation.

zenodo.org/records/7689045

#misinformation #education

🌱 #CitizenScience Spotlight

We’re highlighting RESTORATION, an honorary mention at this year’s #EUPrize for #citsci.

This project tackles urban flooding by turning private gardens into distributed, nature-based flood defences.

🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/e2g5CFM9

#FloodManagement #ClimateResilience

Yesterday was #WorldNatureConservationDay 🌿 Perfect timing for our #CitizenScience Reading Club pick:

“Incorporating citizen science into IUCN Red List assessments”

🔗 conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

#Conservation #Wildlife #IUCN

Turtle Tally UK Citizen Science Project | released pet terrapins in the UK Turtle Tally UK citizen science project collecting data on the distribution of released pet terrapins in the UK.

Thank you to Andy for continued support and submissions of sightings each year.

Report sightings to www.turtletally.co.uk

#science #walk #Education #sun #pond #nonnative #animal #public #invasive #pet #citizenscience #nature #wildlife #sailing #paddleboarding #animal #GreenSpaces

Today is #EarthOvershootDay

In 2025, our demand for ecological resources will have already exceeded what 🌍 can regenerate.

With the global population rising, a #circulareconomy & working with nature are vital to sustain life.

Let’s #MoveTheDate

👉 europa.eu/!Pwqpgh

#EUGreenDeal

#CitizenScience Spotlight 🔦

In Nürnberg forscht, residents with migration backgrounds become citizen scientists, exploring integration & participation in their city.

The project links communities, researchers & local gov, with expert support for #quality & #inclusion

nuernbergforscht.nuernberg.de

📚Our next paper for our #CitizenScience reading club is

‘Citizen Scientists’ on Citizen Science, Postdigital Science and Education (2025)

🔬 Bridging amateur and professional science
🌍 Enabling community-driven action
🧭 Navigating the margins of academia and recognition

doi.org/10.1007/s424...

#citizenscience resource

#Citizenengagement in Knowledge Valorisation - Part of the REINFORCING Insights series, this session examined how citizens could play a meaningful role in turning research into societal value.

youtu.be/ksAArmDrlg4?...

🌃 #CitizenScience Spotlight

Nachtlichter is tackling the cost of urban light. From billboards to porch lights, artificial illumination shapes our nights—but at what price?

Nachtlichter received an honorary mention at the 2025 #EUprize for #citsci!

nachtlicht-buehne.de/nightlights

#lightpollution

📚 Our next recommendation for our #CitizenScience reading club is....

Recognizing failures in citizen science projects: Lessons learned

www.researchgate.net/publication/...

#citsci #failure #projectmanagement

💡 Feeling stuck in the same old #SciComm routine?

The @eusea.bsky.social Science Engagement Platform is packed with creative, tried-and-tested activities shared by a brilliant community of science communicators. 🧪🌍

eusea.info/platform/abo...

#CitizenScience #Outreach #ScienceCommunication

#CitizenScience Spotlight

MatheConnect is reimagining math education by bridging science, society & learning—using citizen science as a transformative tool. 🌍➕📚

MatheConnect received an honorary mention at the 2025 #EUPrize for #CitSci! 🎉

🔗 matheconnect.eu

#Maths #Education #STEM #CitizenScience

Are you looking for some summer reads? Interested in learning more about #citsci?

The #CitizenScience Reading Club has you covered!

Our first interesting read is .... Citizen Science in #Libraries Worldwide: A Systematic Review

www.infodocket.com/2025/07/07/j...

Stories of self-determination - Impetus4cs - Impetus For Citizen Science Project

🎙️ Stories of Self-Determination

Meet HEROINES -Heritage of Emancipation: Empowering Roma Women through Building Networks of Solidarity.

This year’s #EUPrize for #CitizenScience winners are using research to drive #socialchange and amplify underrepresented voices.

impetus4cs.eu/stories-of-s...

NEW Journal Article: “Citizen Science in #Libraries Worldwide: A Systematic Review” www.infodocket.com/2025/07/07/j... #citizenscience

Ecological Citizen(s) The Ecological Citizen(s) Network+ uses the digital economy to catalyse sustainable change and tackle the ecological and climate crisis.

Involved in #CommunityEnergy?

New #CitizenScience project needs your help to find out how community energy schemes are run through online workshops bringing together #EnergyGroups and researchers.

Find out more 👇👇

🔎 Our citizen science survey closes on 16 July - don't miss this chance to help us as we build up the future Science Service for Biodiversity!

👀 Contribute here: survey.hifis.dkfz.de/765688?lang=en

#Biodiversity #CitizenScience #ForNature #ForOurPlanet

#citizenscience resource

📢 Just out: SSH Opportunities Guide – Horizon Europe WP 2025 from Net4Society

🎯 Find where #SSH fits into open calls
🤝 Great for #interdisciplinary collabs
📘 Clear list of SSH-relevant topics + guidance

🔗 lnkd.in/etPpq4mt

#HorizonEurope #CitizenScience #ResearchFunding

If you're in London this week, why not check out #IMPETUS4CS at #LDW!

Data Walkshop: Trustworthy data and data that builds trust

A ‘walkshop’ for community officers, researchers, or those in public services who communicate about data in creative ways.

londondataweek.org/ldw25-events...

🎙️ #CitizenScience Spotlight

“Connecting Citizens to Science” a podcast from SclAgency

Exploring how researchers + communities team up to tackle global challenges.

From co-production + #PPIE to #CEI, real stories across borders + disciplines.

🔗 www.thesclagency.co.uk/ccs-podcast

📣 New Podcast Episode - Highlights Series: Measuring Impact Assessment

🎤 In this #Highlights episode of our podcast "Ecosystem Exchange", Stella Diakou, PhD, researcher at
@t6ecosystems.bsky.social talks about how we assess the real-world impact of cultural and creative projects.

lnkd.in/dr4T2s2Q

#CitizenScience Resource 🧭

How can citizen science move from the margins to the mainstream in policy?

New research from @t6ecosystems.bsky.social explores...

🔹 System-level shifts needed
🔹 Policy integration strategies
🔹 Real-world insights, not theory

🔗 www.t-6.it/mainstreamin...

#policy

Are you as excited for the 2025 Ars Electronica Festival as we are?

From Sept 3–7, IMPETUS returns to Ars Electronica Festival in Linz, one of the world’s leading platforms for #art, #technology, and #society, as well as helping us spotlight European #citizenscience!

ars.electronica.art/panic/en/

As part of the #EUprize for #citizenscience, we have highlighted 27 projects that received honourable mentions, highlighting the breadth of excellent #citsci work across Europe!

If you want to learn more about their work, check out the link below!

impetus4cs.eu/the-winners-...

🔔 The 5th REINFORCING Open Call is open!

Theme: Responsible Digitalization
💶 Up to €60K for orgs new to ORRI
📅 Projects: Nov 2025–Oct 2026
👥 2+ partners from EU/Horizon countries

Info session: July 4, 15:00 CET
Apply: reinforcing.eu

#ORRI #opencall #HorizonEU #responsibletech #citsci

🏆 Meet the winners of the 2025 #EUprize for #CitizenScience!

Digital Communities Anti-Quake Risk Hunter Community

Empowering the people of Istanbul to map earthquake risks, train citizen scientists, and drive change in disaster planning.

calls.ars.electronica.art/2025/prix/wi...

Meet the winners of the 2025 European Prize for #Citizenscience!

🏆 Diversity & Collaboration Award- The Museum of Food Waste.

calls.ars.electronica.art/2025/prix/wi...

#EUprize #citsci #foodsecurity #sustainability