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Cluster Event “Advancing Public Engagement and Citizen Science in the European Research Area”
JUN
Thu
19
08:30 - 17:30

Starts in 1 month from now

Location

Brussels and online

Programmes
Enhancing EU R&I

The EU-funded projects European Citizen Science (ECS) and IMPETUS and the European Research Executive Agency (REA) are the organisers of this cluster event.

The event will focus on the impact of public engagement on evidence-based policy-making and will bring together researchers and policy makers to discuss this topic. Furthermore the event:

  • will provide a platform to showcase successful and innovative citizen engagement strategies, while reinforcing the value of “Bringing science closer to citizens” within the European Research Area.
  • EU-funded research projects will present their citizen science and public engagement experience and share best practices.
  • The winners of the EU Prize for Citizen Science (2025 call) will be announced. The Prize rewards outstanding citizen science initiatives that address social, political, cultural, and environmental challenges through the involvement of citizens. 

Registration details will follow in the announcement on the REA website.

Programme

The event takes place in Brussels. Three parts of the programme will also be webstreamed. 

  • 08:30 - 09:00 Welcome and Registration
  • 09:00 - 09:10 Introduction
  • 09:10 - 09:20 Icebreaker
  • 09:20 - 09:50 Keynote: Public Engagement in the ERA, by EC representative (webstreamed)
  • 09:50 - 10:50 Roundtable: Policy Recommendations for Future Frameworks (webstreamed)
  • 10:50 - 11:10 Coffee break
  • 11:10 - 12:15 Project pitches - thematic focus #1
  • 12:15 - 13:30 Networking lunch + project showcase
  • 13:30 - 13:40 Short talk from Scivil about satellite event Citizen Science Fair (18 June 2025)
  • 13:40 - 14:30 Project pitches - thematic focus #2
  • 14:30 - 15:15 Taking stock and looking forward (FP10)
  • 15:15 - 15:30 Coffee Break
  • 15:30 - 16:30 Winners Announcement: EU Citizen Science Prize (webstreamed)
  • 16:30 - 17:30 Wrap-Up, Closing Remarks and Reception

About citizen science and public engagement

Citizen science and public engagement in scientific research activities contribute to a vibrant society. Horizon Europe promotes co-creation and co-design through the engagement of citizens and civil society. This has the potential to improve the excellence and impact of research, and to deepen the relationship - and trust - between science and our societies.

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