Citizen Science is worth the trouble

December 4, 2024, marked the culmination and the conclusion of a series of stakeholder consultations, initiated over spring, with the LIBER CeOS_SE Multiplier event. The event synthesised the project’s key outputs, consolidated its findings into actionable recommendations for promoting Citizen Science (CS) and Open Science (OS) practices, and opened the discussion beyond the field of […]
The Role of Libraries as Partners in Building Bridges between Universities and Society

On November 19, 2024, the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies (ULSIT), Bulgaria, organised the multiplier event “Citizen Science & Libraries – Fiction or Reality?!” The event brought together scientists, library professionals, students and citizens with an interest in Citizen and Open Science to discuss the role of libraries as a connecting bridge between […]
The Role of Citizens in research: Exploring multidisciplinary practices

The CEOS_SE multiplier event occurred in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus on the 14th of October 2024. The event, held by the University of Cyprus Library, aimed to strengthen Citizen Science and Open Science uptake in the country, present the project results, connect to relevant stakeholders and increase the sustainability of results. The event was […]
LIBER CeOS Multiplier Event

The LIBER CeOS Multiplier Event concludes a long series of stakeholders’ consultation initiated in Spring 2024. Building on two vision-building workshops, an online mutual learning exercise with Dutch experts, an in-person consultation in Limassol, Cyprus, and multiplier events across Southeastern Europe, the multiplier event will provide an engaging platform to discuss the core themes that […]
Connecting Communities with Citizen Science

On November 1, 2024, the Library & Information Center of University of Patras, Greece organised their multiplier event for the EU funded project CeOS_SE. Apart from the registered participants, the event piqued the interest of the users of the Library who also attended this event to listen to the project team presenting the outcomes of […]
Libraries as ambassadors and coordinators of Citizen Science

In their millennial history, libraries have undergone various transformations influenced by socio-political, economic, and cultural factors, yet they have remained an important public institution. Throughout all periods of human development, libraries have enjoyed special respect and recognition. Educated rulers and aristocrats valued their importance for the advancement of science and culture. Great care was taken […]
CeOS_SE Project to Host Multiplier Events Across Europe

As the CeOS_SE project enters its final phase, we are excited to announce a series of national multiplier events taking place in October and November. These events, hosted by our project partners, will showcase the project’s outcomes and demonstrate how they can be applied in other learning and training contexts. These gatherings are essential in […]
Citizen Science – engagement and awareness in Bulgaria

Citizen Science as a term needs to be better adopted in Bulgaria. However, associated practices are implemented, mainly in citizen engagement and awareness. The Sofia Science Festival is being held for the fourteenth time in a row to introduce knowledge seekers to the latest discoveries and innovations on topics such as Health, Technology, Space, Science […]
CeOS Stakeholders Consultation at the European Level

Date: July 2, 2024 Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. DST Before the LIBER Annual conference, the Erasmus + project, “Citizen enhanced Open Science in Southeastern Europe”, will hold a Stakeholder Consultation. This consultation aims to bring together key players in the field of Open Science and Citizen Science, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities […]
Online event: “Citizen-enhanced Open Science (CeOS) in the Netherlands: A Mutual Learning Exercise”

LIBER, as the lead of the CeOS_SE project, will hold an online event titled “Citizen-enhanced Open Science (CeOS) in the Netherlands – A Mutual Learning Exercise,” scheduled for June 21 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CEST. The event will facilitate mutual learning experiences by sharing project results and exemplary practices from the Netherlands. Topics […]