Join us as we explore the transformative potential of Citizen Science in shaping the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond.
The webinar is organized within the scope of the PolSCA Horizon Webinars series, targeting research managers, project administrators, and researchers operating in Poland. Its goal is to enhance understanding of citizen engagement, the multi-actor approach, and social readiness concepts in the context of the second Strategic Plan for the Horizon Europe program, upcoming calls within the Work Programmes 2025, and the increasing importance of citizen science in R&D projects.
Citizen Science, endorsed by the European Commission and encapsulated within the Horizon Europe programme, represents a paradigm shift in research and development. It champions a multi-actor approach, inviting citizens to actively participate in scientific endeavors, from data collection to analysis, thus democratizing the scientific process. Within the framework of Horizon Europe, Citizen Science serves as a catalyst for social readiness, fostering inclusivity, transparency, and trust in research and innovation.
More information can be found on PolSCA website and in the agenda below.
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The webinar will be held online on 29 May 2024 from 9:30 to 12:00.
Please register before 27th May.
Registered participants will be provided with a connection link a few days before the webinar.
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AGENDA
09.30 – 09.40 | Opening remarks, Tomasz POPRAWKA, PolSCA PAS Office in Brussels
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09.40 – 10.05 | Citizen Science policies – the perspective of the European Commission, Gabriella LEO, Policy Officer, Open Science, DG RTD, European Commission
10.05 – 10.30 | Creating a globally connected, inclusive and strong citizen science community for societal change in Europe: European Citizen Science project, Dorte RIEMENSCHNEIDER, Director of the European Citizen Science Association; Bogna GAWROŃSKA-NOWAK, ECS Ambassador.
10.30 – 10.40 | Questions and answers
Coffee break
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10.50 – 11.25 | Citizen Sciences in practice: examples from SPiN (Society and Science Association), Iwona KIEDA, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of PAS/SPiN, Alicja HARACKIEWICZ, Director of Experyment Science Centre/SPiN.
11.25 – 12.00 | What is on the Horizon Europe? – practical aspects of Work Programmes 2025, Mikołaj PYCZAK, National Contact Point, the National Centre for Research and Development.
Closing remarks
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