This briefing note presents the main results of Module 6 of the RIS4CIVIS Project, focused on embedding citizens and society in science across CIVIS Alliance member universities, together with five case studies — a Database of Science Communication and Citizen Science Experts, Guidelines for Good Practices, a Training Programme, a Research Assessment Reform pilot, and a Citizen Science and Science Communication Award — and recommendations for funding and institutionalizing these practices at the European level.
Embedding Science with Citizens is an appealing concept for both researchers and society. This integration, closely associated with the concepts of Citizen Science, Science Communication and Open Innovation, aims to actively involves non-scientist actors in various steps of research.
To achieve this integration, a triple enhancement is required:
- An increase of public participation in science activities
- An improvement in public understanding of science
- A higher public acceptation of research
This threefold mission has been a major pillar of Module 6 of RIS4CIVIS project, funded by Horizon 2020. Module 6 has played a main role in shaping action plan and conducting case studies that aim to connecting citizens and research on a European University Alliance.
Efforts were conducted to address current situation within the CIVIS Alliance and to map both commonalities and asymmetries, as well as to benchmark practices and draw lessons from more advanced universities.
In essence, the integration of Citizen Science and Science Communication as one of the main components of research and education within institutions or alliances is essential to becoming more inclusive, engaged and connected universities.
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