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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Citizen Science in curricula
Citizen science is one of the pillars of Open Science, and an important one too. Citizen science is enjoying a boost by organisations, institutions, and the European Union, further emphasising how important it is for the future of science. CeOS_SE project results 5 focused on the long-term sustainability of citizen science, starting with the Higher […]
Lessons learned from the CeOS_SE partners’ training activities
One of the main deliverables of the PR3 package, led by University of Turin (UT), partner of the Erasmus+ project Citizen-enhanced Open Science in Southeastern Europe Higher Education, was the training activity combined with a Learning by doing activity to support a genuine experience of Citizen Science (CS) activity. CeOS_SE project makes an effort to […]
Mind the Gap. Why not involve research libraries in Citizen Science?
Since the League of European Research Libraries (LERU) in 2016 recommended that research institutions (where viable) establish a single point of contact for citizen science at research institutions a lot has happened. Or not… Although some services or ‘hubs’ have appeared, the gold rush of Citizen Science running storm against the ivory towers didn’t materialize. […]
