During this session, discover how #CitizenScience can help shape climate, energy, and environmental policy. 🌱 The Citizen Science Networking Day is organised with bewegingnet.bsky.social, VITO & VUB 👉 buff.ly/FNuwY9D @citiobs.eu @inbo.be @itmantwerp.bsky.social @sciensano.be

Y.E.A.S.T. is a unique #CitizenScience project, combining #research and #art to uncover the fascinating and hidden world of yeasts in Brussels. On 28 August, you can join their swabbing event at the 'Serres van Stuivenberg' in Brussels. 👉 Discover more (in Dutch): buff.ly/l1PCZrz

📣As a social movement, @bewegingnet.bsky.social is committed to advancing social justice and creating #PolicyImpact Scivil is excited to partner with them for the #CitizenScience Networking Day (28/09), focusing on policy impact 👉Discover more about beweging.net in this interview: buff.ly/wWtEyau

🌸Nature Lover? Use your passion for the living world in #CitizenScience. Discover projects in this carousel! 👉Take the test & discover all profiles: buff.ly/ZPmWmy3 👉Find more projects: 🔹citizenscience.eu 🔹iedereenwetenschapper.be @naturalsciences-be.bsky.social @vliz.be @itmantwerp.bsky.social

In this session, the speakers explore how #CitizenScience in the Global South goes beyond mere data collection and generates tangible impact on policy, communities, and daily life. The Citizen Science Networking Day is organised with bewegingnet.bsky.social, VITO & VUB 👉 buff.ly/FNuwY9D

🍀Nature Lover? Do you thrive in green spaces and feel inspired by the beauty of the outdoors? Put your passion to use in real research. 👉Do the test and discover your citizen science profile: www.scivil.be/en/cs-test 👉Find a project for you: 🔹 citizenscience.eu 🔹iedereenwetenschapper.be (Dutch)

We are curious! What do you call #CitizenScience in your country? 🌍 At Scivil, we want to better understand how citizen science is known and talked about. It helps us discover projects and connect with communities. 👉 Comment your answer: country + the term(s) you use @ecsa.ngo

📚Bookworm? Turn your love for stories and knowledge into action with #CitizenScience. 👉 Take the test & discover all profiles: www.scivil.be/en/cs-test 👉 Explore more projects: 🔹 citizenscience.eu 🔹 www.iedereenwetenschapper.be (Dutch) @zooniverse.bsky.social @printnetwork.bsky.social

📜 Are you a Bookworm? Do you love stories, history, and discovering new ideas? Put your passion to use in real research 👉 Do the test & discover your citizen science profile: www.scivil.be/en/cs-test 👉 Find a citizen science project for you: 🔹citizenscience.eu 🔹www.iedereenwetenschapper.be (Dutch)

Do you want your #CitizenScience project to reach the right people and make an impact? 📘Julie De Smedt has written a book on science communication, also applicable for citizen science projects! (in Dutch) 📅She will present her book on 1 Oct 2026, GUM & Plantentuin Gent 👉Register: buff.ly/wjRepHg

Scivil was happy to attend the “Connecting Flemish & International Science Communicators to Rethink the Public Engagement with Science” conference. We moderated a discussion table on the role of #CitizenScience in creating meaningful connections between researchers, citizens and society. 🤝

🚦Traffic Virtuoso? Turn your passion for safe and smooth mobility into action with #CitizenScience. 👉 Take the test & discover all profiles: www.scivil.be/en/cs-test 👉 Explore more projects: 🔹 citizenscience.eu 🔹 www.iedereenwetenschapper.be (Dutch) @telraam.bsky.social @mobiel21.bsky.social

How do you make #CitizenScience accessible and relevant for diverse groups? 💬 In this panel, speakers share concrete experiences and approaches. The Citizen Science Networking Day is organised with bewegingnet.bsky.social, VITO & VUB 👉 buff.ly/FNuwY9D @femmavzw.bsky.social

🚲Are you a Traffic Virtuoso? Do you care about safe and smooth mobility for everyone? Put your passion to use in real research 👉Do the test and discover your citizen science profile: www.scivil.be/en/cs-test 👉Find a citizen science project for you: 🔹citizenscience.eu 🔹www.iedereenwetenschapper.be

🚀 Tech Genius? Use your digital skills in #CitizenScience. Discover projects in this carousel! 👉 Take the test & discover all profiles: www.scivil.be/en/cs-test 👉 Explore more projects: 🔹citizenscience.eu 🔹https://www.iedereenwetenschapper.be/ (Dutch)

💻Are you a Tech Genius? Do you thrive on code, systems & digital challenges? Put your skills to use in real research 👉Do the test and discover your #CitizenScience profile: www.scivil.be/en/cs-test 👉Find a citizen science project for you: 🔹 citizenscience.eu 🔹 www.iedereenwetenschapper.be (Dutch)

How can #CitizenScience initiatives better understand and strengthen their impact? ➡️ This session explores ways to map and reflect on change, and shows how meaningful evaluation can support learning and the scaling of impact. 👉 buff.ly/FNuwY9D bewegingnet.bsky.social

The summer holidays are here! ☀️️ Looking for a meaningful and fun way to spend your time? 👉 A #CitizenScience project might be just what you’re looking for. Discover which type of citizen scientist you are, along with projects that match your interests! Take our test: buff.ly/rPDMikN

📝 Citizen Science paper highlight: MOMSTER: a mobile radio meteor detection kit bringing real scientific practice to secondary education Read about how inquiry-based STEM education can be combined with #CitizenScience and authentic scientific observations in the classroom ️👉

MOMSTER: a mobile radio meteor detection kit for STEAM learning linked to citizen science | Astronomy Education Journal

Despite growing recognition of the value of integrated STEM approaches in education, truly hands-on, inquiry-driven experiences remain rare in secondary schools. Meteor science offers a compelling…

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‘VanHarte’ is a #CitizenScience project from KU Leuven where citizens test citizens for cardiovascular risk factors in an accessible way. 🔍💓 👉 Prof. Nicholas Cauwenberghs & Roxane Brouwers explain it in this interview: buff.ly/l99B0rg #CitizenScience

Workshop (NL): - Discover #CitizenScience projects where #heritage enriches research - Explore building bridges in your project between historical info, current issues & future recommendations The Citizen Science Networking Day is organised with bewegingnet.bsky.social, VITO & VUB 👉 buff.ly/XasZnoC

📢 UHasselt has launched a dedicated #CitizenScience webpage! Discover: - An overview of their ongoing and completed citizen science projects - Resources to help you discover projects or get started yourself 👉 buff.ly/5iVOGQ7 (in Dutch) #burgerwetenschap

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Citizen science aan UHasselt brengt onderzoekers en burgers samen. Ontdek alle projecten, verhalen en mogelijkheden om deel te nemen aan onderzoek.

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🔎 Looking for citizen scientists in Flanders! With this survey, we’re mapping the profile of citizen scientists Ever participated in a citizen science project in Flanders? Or do you work with citizen scientists? 👉 Fill in the survey or spread it in your network! forms.office.com/e/YCADJPqvMr (NL)

🎤 Keynote: dr. Dilek Fraisl will share insights into the role of #CitizenScience as a bridge between local action and policymaking. This year’s Citizen Science Networking Day is organised with bewegingnet.bsky.social, VITO & VUB. 👉 buff.ly/FNuwY9D @iiasa.ac.at

Want your project to make a real difference? 🎯 A strong communication strategy is essential In this workshop (NL), Julie De Smedt gives you the tools & inspiration to get started with the communication of your research! 👉 Full programme of the Citizen Science Networking Day: buff.ly/FNuwY9D

🔬 #CitizenScience workshop Curious about citizen science? Jef van Laer (Scivil) will give a practical introduction to citizen science, with concrete examples and methods ✍️ This year’s Citizen Science Networking Day is organised with bewegingnet.bsky.social, VITO and VUB 👉 buff.ly/FNuwY9D

(In NL) 📖 Boekreview: Handboek media-ethiek Scivil kreeg van uitgeverij Pelckmans de vraag om het ‘Handboek media-ethiek' te reviewen 👉 Lees waarom dit boek ook vanuit het perspectief #burgerwetenschap relevant is: buff.ly/igjSjBn 📘Meer info over het boek: buff.ly/i5f9mLo #CitizenScience

✍️ Join our workshop: Design your own citizen science project In this workshop, you’ll learn the basic concepts of #CitizenScience and practice them by designing your own project 👉About the workshop: buff.ly/X3T99E8 👉 Register here: buff.ly/Z7EnScZ 📍 Let’s Talk Science, a 3-day #SciComm event

How do we make science communication truly accessible and inclusive for diverse audiences? That was the key question at the FWO Focus Day 👉 In our blog (NL/EN), we reflect on why this challenge lies at the heart of both #SciComm and #CitizenScience: buff.ly/MNg1feO @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social

‘De Patrijzen’ (The Partridges) is a #CitizenScience project from KU Leuven where citizens look for ‘partridges’ in their family tree. 🔍🧬 What are partridges? And how does this project work? 👉 Prof. Larmuseau explains it in this interview: buff.ly/utkQe6O #burgerwetenschap