Trainings

trainings
Citizen Science
This course provides an introduction to Citizen Science (CS) and offers practical guidance on participant coordination and community engagement. The course consists of two modules:
Introduction to Citizen Science (2 hours)
- A foundational module for researchers interested in engaging the public in scientific research.
- Covers the history of CS, participation levels, the ten principles of CS, its role in Open Science and tools to get started.
Participant Coordination and Community Engagement (2 hours)
- An intermediate-level module building upon CS101.
- Focuses on volunteer management, ethical considerations, communication strategies and inclusivity in CS projects.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the historical development and principles of Citizen Science.
- Identify and evaluate Citizen Science methodologies and levels of participation.
- Recognise ethical considerations and obtain ethical approval for CS research.
- Develop strategies for recruiting and sustaining volunteer engagement.
- Implement effective communication and two-way dialogue in CS projects.
- Address inclusivity challenges, including working with indigenous and marginalised communities.
- Apply CS as a method for societal impact and Open Science.
The course is designed for researchers at different career stages:
R1: First-Stage Researchers (e.g., PhD candidates)
- Need foundational knowledge of CS methodologies and their application in research.
- Interested in leveraging CS to expand the scale and impact of their work.
- Face challenges related to time constraints and direct applicability of training to research.
R2: Recognised Researchers (e.g., Postdoctoral researchers)
- Require a deeper understanding of CS and its practical implementation.
- Expected to formulate concrete CS project ideas.
- Motivated by societal impact and the desire for recognition in career progression.
R3: Established Researchers (e.g., Senior academics, project leaders)
- Require advanced knowledge of Open Science and CS project design.
- Expected to take leadership roles in CS initiatives.
- Motivated by the potential for CS to enhance research impact and recognition.