Most new ideas go through a period of praise, followed by a period of backlash. Citizen science is no exception. While the involvement of members of the public in scientific endeavours is not...
During the Engaging Citizen Science Conference in Aarhus, Denmark, in April 2022, the SensJus project discovered how citizen science can steer environmental regulation.
Our partners have developed new guidelines and tools for fostering behavioural and policy change, and digital inclusion within citizen science initiatives. They are now putting them to the test.
Still looked down upon by the scientific community and administrations alike, citizen science is seeking recognition as a valuable tool for policy making.
Senzorvzduchu, z.s. is bringing air quality measurements to schools in the Czech Republic.
A big challenge of citizen science is to develop methods to compare data coming from different sources and often of varying quality. This is an issue close to the heart of the University of Aveiro.