Platforms, (member) associations, and research communities
- European Citizen Science AssociationThe European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) is a membership organisation set up in 2014. Our main goals are to increase the democratisation of science, encourage the growth of citizen science in Europe, and support the participation of the general public in research processes ⎯ across the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
- Citizen Science: Theory and Practice
Citizen Science: Theory and Practice is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by Ubiquity Press on behalf of the Citizen Science Association. - Australian Citizen Science AssociationACSA is member-based incorporated association that seeks to advance citizen science through the sharing of knowledge, collaboration, capacity building and advocacy.
- CsivilCitizen Science FlandersScivil is the knowledge center for citizen science in Flanders (Belgium). We gather and spread knowledge about citizen science and bring actors and projects closer together. Scivil is financed by the Flemish government, which is why we offer our basic services for free to Flemish residents and organizations.
- CS NL
Website of the Citizen Science community in the Netherlands. [Under construction]
- Our Voice: Citizen Science for Health Equity
The Our Voice Initiative activates the power of people as change agents to build healthier and more vibrant communities. - Citizen Science Hub TwenteThe University of Twente is an entrepreneurial university of technology that puts people first. UT wishes to strengthen society through good and relevant scientific research. This is done in an open and transparent manner, actively involving citizens and social partners. The University of Twente aims to increase the impact of its research and education by taking on concrete social challenges and coming up with solutions. In so doing, it focuses on three themes: good healthcare, energy transition and safe digitalization.
- MOOI in Beweging (NL)Missiegedreven ontwikkeling van onderzoek en innovatie. We brengen een beweging op gang naar missie gedreven onderzoek en innovatie in sport en bewegen.
- TIME4CSTIME4CS aims at supporting and facilitating the implementation of sustainable Institutional Changes in Research Performing Organisations (RPOs) to promote Citizen Science and public engagement (citizens and citizens associations) in science and technology.
- Citizen Science Hub TwenteThe University of Twente is an entrepreneurial university of technology that puts people first. UT wishes to strengthen society through good and relevant scientific research. This is done in an open and transparent manner, actively involving citizens and social partners. The University of Twente aims to increase the impact of its research and education by taking on concrete social challenges and coming up with solutions. In so doing, it focuses on three themes: good healthcare, energy transition and safe digitalization.
- Center for Community and Citizen ScienceThe Center for Community and Citizen Science helps scientists, communities and citizens collaborate on science to address environmental problems as a part of civic life.
- Living Labs Beweegvriendelijk VinkhuizenProject dat via Living Lab Beweegvriendelijk Vinkhuizen het proces van betrokkenheid van inwoners wil vernieuwen en daarmee beter invulling geven aan de wensen en behoeften wat betreft een beweegvriendelijke openbare ruimte.
- Maatschappelijk verdienvermogen voor Studenten Welzijn met Citizen ScienceIn dit experiment bouwen de samenwerkingspartners VitaalNed, Hanzehogeschool Groningen-studenten en docent-onderzoekers en Gemeente Groningen kennis en ervaring op over de successen en belemmeringen van een gezamenlijk innovatieproces dat leidt tot een voor partijen gewenst en aantrekkelijk leefstijlaanbod.
Citizen Science News
- The Conversation - CS newsThe Conversation is a collaboration between academics and journalists and publishes research-based news and analysis.
- Phys.orgPhys.org is an internet news portal that provides the latest news on science.
- Citizen Science NL newsletter
To receive news, updates, and event invitations from the NPOS CS Program and Citizen Science Nederland.
Keywords for your literature search
Using the right keywords is central to doing good literature research. Below you find the search terms that can be used for 'Citizen Science'. Please visit the LibraryGuide systematic literature research for more tips and information about review papers and how to build an effective search strategy.
| Synonyms | Broader terms | Domain-specific terms | Related terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community science | Volunteer engagement | Environmental monitoring |
[domain] equity |
| Crowd science | Community participation | Citizen observatories | [domain] advocacy |
| Crowd-sourced science | Citizen engagement | Volunteer monitoring | [domain] literacy |
| Participatory action research | Citizen involvement | Participatory monitoring | ... |
| Community participation methods | Co-creation | Community-based monitoring | ... |
| Community engaged approach | ... | ... | ... |
| Community engaged research | ... | ... | ... |
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Recent Citizen Science publications
The articles below are Open Access available:
- Fraisl, D., Hager, G., Bedessem, B., Gold, M., Hsing, P. Y., Danielsen, F., ... & Haklay, M. (2022). Citizen science in environmental and ecological sciences. Nature Reviews Methods Primers, 2(1), 64. DOI: 10.1038/s43586-022-00144-4
- Marks, L., Laird, Y., Trevena, H., Smith, B. J., & Rowbotham, S. (2022). A scoping review of citizen science approaches in chronic disease prevention. Frontiers in Public Health, 953. DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.743348
- Phillips, T. B., Ballard, H. L., Lewenstein, B. V., & Bonney, R. (2019). Engagement in science through citizen science: Moving beyond data collection. Science Education, 103(3), 665-690. DOI:10.1002/sce.21501
- Roche, J., Bell, L., Galvão, C., Golumbic, Y. N., Kloetzer, L., Knoben, N., ... & Winter, S. (2020). Citizen science, education, and learning: challenges and opportunities. Frontiers in Sociology, 5, 613814. DOI: 10.3389/fsoc.2020.613814
- Rosas, L. G., Rodriguez Espinosa, P., Montes Jimenez, F., & King, A. C. (2022). The role of citizen science in promoting health equity. Annual review of public health, 43, 215-234. DOI: 10.1146/annurev-publhealth-090419-102856
- Sauermann, H., Vohland, K., Antoniou, V., Balázs, B., Göbel, C., Karatzas, K., ... & Winter, S. (2020). Citizen science and sustainability transitions. Research Policy, 49(5), 103978. DOI: 10.1016/j.respol.2020.103978
- Schuling, R., Beenen, P., Jepkema, N., Korevaar, E. L., van der Lucht, F., & de Jong, J. (2021). Positioning paper citizen science for health: research and innovation. Link in Pure
- Wargers, A., Queral, J., Mölenberg, F. J., Tarro, L., Elphick, C. M., Kalogerakou, E., ... & Solà, R. (2023). Citizen Science to improve healthy and active living among adolescents in four European countries: a protocol of the cluster randomised controlled trial of the Science Engagement to Empower aDolescentS (SEEDS) project. BMJ open, 13(5), e070169. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070169