RIECS-Concept

📢 The future of citizen science in Europe is being co-designed together❗ ✳️ On 13 April 2026, representatives from 12 citizen science networks across Europe and beyond joined the @RIECS_Concept co-design workshop, convened by @Ibercivis and chaired by @ferminserrano. ✳️ The session brought together voices from organisations such as ECSA, @mitforschen!, the Spain Citizen Science Observatory, and global partners from the USA, Brazil, and Ibero-America. 📍 The message was clear: the future infrastructure should not replace what already exists – but connect and strengthen it. 🔗 More information: concept.riecs.eu/2026/04/22/co-… #citizenscience #openscience #riecsconcept #codesign #researchinfrastructure

📢 Designing Trust: Why Visual Identity Matters for Citizen Science Infrastructure❗ ✳️ Within the Horizon Europe-funded @RIECS_Concept project, Deliverable 6.2 introduces a comprehensive Digital and Visual Identity that turns communication into a strategic asset for infrastructure development. 📢The approach is clear and intentional: ⚫ Visual identity – building a consistent and recognisable European presence 🎨 ⚫ Digital platforms – creating accessible, inclusive, and dynamic engagement spaces 🌐 ⚫ Communication tools – enabling coordinated outreach across diverse stakeholders 🤝 🔗 More information can be found here: concept.riecs.eu/deliverables/ #riecsconcept #citizenscience #researchinfrastructure

📢 It’s great to see our partners highlighting the value of citizen science during Citizen Science Month❗ ✳️ In a recent post, the @REA_research emphasises how public participation in science leads to better research and healthier democracies– a message that strongly resonates with the vision of @RIECS_Concept. ✳️ From better research and better solutions to better policies and more informed citizens, citizen science is presented as a powerful driver of societal change. ✳️ We are especially pleased to see @RIECS_Concept featured among EU-funded initiatives contributing to this shared mission of building stronger, more inclusive research infrastructures. ✨ A meaningful reminder that collaboration between researchers and citizens is not only valuable but essential ✨ 🔗 Read the full partner's post: linkedin.com/posts/european… #citizenscience #citizensciencemonth #riecsconcept #horizoneurope

📢 From Coordination to Vision: @RIECS_Concept Concept Consortium Meeting in Oulu, Netherlands❗ ✳️ After 14 months of collaboration, on March 2, 2026, the @RIECS_Concept consortium met in Oulu for a full-day, in-person working session focused on one key goal: alignment 🎯 ✨ As we head toward the M18 milestone and upcoming review, the focus is clear: sharper direction, stronger coordination, and tangible impact✨ 🔗More information: concept.riecs.eu/2026/03/25/fro…

🚀 Co-creating the future of citizen science in Europe ❗ ✳️ On March 16, 2026, at FOSS Backstage in Berlin, open-source builders, researchers, and citizen science practitioners came together for a hands-on workshop: “Co-Creating @RIECS_Concept with Open-Source Builders.” ✳️ This wasn’t just a discussion; it was a collaborative step toward designing infrastructure that truly serves its community. We will be at the event both days (16th and 17th March). Come talk to us! ✨ “Join the conversation and let’s build @RIECS_Concept together!”✨ 🔗 More information: concept.riecs.eu/2026/03/17/co-… #citizenscience #opensource #riecsconcept

📢 Designing Impact: Turning Citizen Science into a European Infrastructure Strategy❗ ✳️ Citizen science in Europe is growing fast, but scaling impact requires more than successful projects. It requires strategy 🚀 ✳️ Within the Horizon Europe – funded @RIECS_Concept, Deliverable 6.1 sets out a comprehensive Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication Plan that turns vision into action. 🔗 More information can be found here: concept.riecs.eu/deliverables/ #riecsconcept #citizenscience #researchinfrastructure #horizoneurope #openscience

📢 Building a federated future for Citizen Science in Europe❗ 📌 Join the roundtable “Building a federated future: Conceptualising governance and sustainability for the pan-European Citizen Science infrastructure” at ECSA2026: Citizen Science between Centre and Periphery. 📍University of Oulu, Finland, LO102 🗓 Thursday, 5 March 2026 ⏰14:30–16:15 (EET) 🔗 More info: #17131" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ecsa2026.ngo/programme/#171… 🔗 concept.riecs.eu/2026/03/03/bui…

📢 Exploring Open Science Hardware in Europe’s Citizen Science Infrastructure❗ 📍 Geneva | 19–21 January 2026 ✳️ The HEROES Workshop brought together 40 experts to examine how Open Science Hardware (OScH) can strengthen open and participatory research across Europe. ✨ For @RIECS_Concept, the message is clear: embedding open hardware into citizen science infrastructure can reduce fragmentation and strengthen citizens’ roles as active research partners. 🔗 More info: concept.riecs.eu/2026/02/25/exp…

📢 Shaping the Future of Citizen Science: Join the @RIECS_Concept Online Workshops organised by @MalmoUniversity❗ 📅 Dates (CET): ⚫ 24 Feb (10:00 & 14:00) | 5 Mar (10:00) | 6 Mar (10:00) ⚫ Duration: 1 hour | 💻 Online (Zoom) 📝 Register by 20 Feb 2026: 🔗 forms.office.com/e/zEZav6sPMt 🔗 More information: concept.riecs.eu/2026/02/18/sha… ✨ Your experience matters – be part of the design process ✨

📢 Join @RIECS_Concept High-Level Policy Event on the Future of Citizen Science organised by the European Citizen Science (ECS) project❗ 🗓19 February 2026 ⏰ 10:30–12:00 CET 💻Online ✨ Let’s shape the future of citizen science in Europe – together ✨ 📩 Questions? Contact nadia.bates@mfn.berlin 🔗 More information: concept.riecs.eu/2026/02/16/rie…

📢 Building a European Backbone for Citizen Science: Why Fragmentation Is Holding Us Back❗ ✳️ Citizen science across Europe is growing rapidly, engaging thousands of citizens, generating valuable data, and contributing to research, policy, and societal challenges. ✨ Addressing fragmentation is a critical step toward building a robust, inclusive, and future-proof European research infrastructure for citizen science ✨ 🔗More information can be found here: concept.riecs.eu/2026/02/13/bui…

📢 The Second @RIECS_Concept Newsletter Is Here❗ ✳️ @RIECS_Concept is pleased to share an overview of its first year of activities, marking an important transition from initial concept-building to active dialogue and collective exploration across Europe. ✳️ During this phase, the project has engaged in a wide range of co-creation workshops, community-driven events, and expert consultations, carefully listening to diverse voices within the citizen science ecosystem ✨ 🔗 Read the full text: concept.riecs.eu/2026/02/11/rie…

📢 RSA Annual Conference 2026 – Call for contributions! Deadline 12th Feb 2026 📌 The @RIECS_Concept and ECSA are organising Session SS56: “Building Trustworthy, Sustainable and Collaborative Citizen Science Infrastructures: Regional Governance, Policy Integration and European Cooperation”. 🔗 Find out more and submit your paper via the link: regionalstudies.org/news/2026-rsa-… #citizenscience #riecsconcept #horizoneurope #researchinfrastructure

📢 New publication in Nature Communications Sustainability: “Why Citizen Science is Now Essential for Official Statistics”❗ ✨The paper highlights how citizen science can help address critical global data gaps at a time when key survey infrastructures are being terminated. ✨ Citizen science is no longer a “nice-to-have.” It is essential✨ 🔗 More information: concept.riecs.eu/2026/01/14/new… 🔗 The full article can be read here: nature.com/articles/s4445…

📢 CS Zurich recently hosted “Make a Wish: What Would You Need for Your Citizen Science Project?”❗ 🧩 The goal: co-designing the future Research Infrastructure for Excellent Citizen Science (@RIECS_Concept). 🔗More information: concept.riecs.eu/2025/12/17/tow…

📢 Citizen Science took centre stage at UNEA-7❗ ✳️ The Green Room event “People and Policy, Together: Building Global Citizen Science for a Resilient Planet”. 📌 @CitSciGlobal - with support from CS Zurich - highlighted how Citizen Science can drive more inclusive and evidence-based environmental action. 🔗 More: concept.riecs.eu/2025/12/16/peo…