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Scivil is celebrating its 7th anniversary by looking back at some of last year’s best moments
Want to stay up to date on our work and new citizen science opportunities in 2026?
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#CitizenScience
Scivil is celebrating its 7th anniversary by looking back at some of last year’s best moments
Want to stay up to date on our work and new citizen science opportunities in 2026?
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#CitizenScience
Surveys, launches, all the opportunities to connect with the #CitizenScience community, and... our (gradual) transition from a knowledge centre to both a knowledge and research centre!
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Surveys, launches, all the opportunities to connect with the #CitizenScience community, and... our (gradual) transition from a knowledge centre to both a knowledge and research centre!
(part 2/2)
In this post, we’re sharing ours!
Be the first to know what we’re working on in 2026.
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(Part 1/2)
In this post, we’re sharing ours!
Be the first to know what we’re working on in 2026.
👉 Subscribe to our newsletter: buff.ly/4Q7LoXQ
(Part 1/2)
Over the past year, we interviewed 10 amazing projects and initiatives that show #CitizenScience in action! 🤝
➡️ Find all stories here: www.scivil.be/en/stories
Over the past year, we interviewed 10 amazing projects and initiatives that show #CitizenScience in action! 🤝
➡️ Find all stories here: www.scivil.be/en/stories
In 2026, we aim to inspire even more people to explore Citizen Science. 🩵
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#CitizenScience #Burgerwetenschap
In 2026, we aim to inspire even more people to explore Citizen Science. 🩵
➡️ Want to stay updated on what’s next?
Follow us!
#CitizenScience #Burgerwetenschap
Are you working with Marine Citizen Science data? Join this workshop organised by the EU-funded project CS-MACH1
📅 3–4 Feb 2026
💻 Online spots still available
👉 Registration (free) by Jan 27: buff.ly/tmvtriI
Are you working with Marine Citizen Science data? Join this workshop organised by the EU-funded project CS-MACH1
📅 3–4 Feb 2026
💻 Online spots still available
👉 Registration (free) by Jan 27: buff.ly/tmvtriI
REINFORCING’s 7th Open Call invites projects that implement practices of Responsible Security. Selected projects receive up to €20K
⏰ Deadline to apply is 4 March: buff.ly/SrKXy5V
ℹ️ More info & info session (19 Jan): buff.ly/2miCIXu
REINFORCING’s 7th Open Call invites projects that implement practices of Responsible Security. Selected projects receive up to €20K
⏰ Deadline to apply is 4 March: buff.ly/SrKXy5V
ℹ️ More info & info session (19 Jan): buff.ly/2miCIXu
Meet citizen science colleagues, do workshops and get updates on the national NL network during this inspiring event in the Netherlands!
📅 29 Jan 2026 |🕰️ 09:30–17:30 |🏫 Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
🚀 Registrations now open: buff.ly/ZOP2DGt
Meet citizen science colleagues, do workshops and get updates on the national NL network during this inspiring event in the Netherlands!
📅 29 Jan 2026 |🕰️ 09:30–17:30 |🏫 Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
🚀 Registrations now open: buff.ly/ZOP2DGt
Would you like to apply #CitizenScience to your project or research? 💡
Join us on 19 February in Leuven for a hands-on workshop and turn your initial idea into a project plan!
👉 Info & registration: buff.ly/wfUlXa0
Would you like to apply #CitizenScience to your project or research? 💡
Join us on 19 February in Leuven for a hands-on workshop and turn your initial idea into a project plan!
👉 Info & registration: buff.ly/wfUlXa0
In the latest episode of Bits & Atomen, @anneliesduerinckx.bsky.social (Scivil) presents Maarallee, our new Citizen Science project
🤖 Maarallee’s mission is to help AI understand Flemish. Want to know why & how?👉 Listen here: buff.ly/iQWI9cp
In the latest episode of Bits & Atomen, @anneliesduerinckx.bsky.social (Scivil) presents Maarallee, our new Citizen Science project
🤖 Maarallee’s mission is to help AI understand Flemish. Want to know why & how?👉 Listen here: buff.ly/iQWI9cp
Belgium’s first Citizen Science Fair showcased 30+ projects in the garden of @naturalsciences-be.bsky.social🦖
It brought together policymakers, researchers & citizens! 👐
Learn more about this event in our interview with Carolina Doran (@ecs_ngo) & Steve Bers (Scivil) 👉 buff.ly/R4PjeG9
Belgium’s first Citizen Science Fair showcased 30+ projects in the garden of @naturalsciences-be.bsky.social🦖
It brought together policymakers, researchers & citizens! 👐
Learn more about this event in our interview with Carolina Doran (@ecs_ngo) & Steve Bers (Scivil) 👉 buff.ly/R4PjeG9
Festival “Transforming Public Action” by OpenLab.brussels (📅 April 22–23, 2026)
Got a #CitizenScience project, game, artwork, or research that can inspire and transform public policy and action?
➡️ Submit your proposal by Dec 12: buff.ly/ANfEZTU
💬 NL & FR
Festival “Transforming Public Action” by OpenLab.brussels (📅 April 22–23, 2026)
Got a #CitizenScience project, game, artwork, or research that can inspire and transform public policy and action?
➡️ Submit your proposal by Dec 12: buff.ly/ANfEZTU
💬 NL & FR
#BeCoDigital explored how digital technologies and AI can enhance citizen co-creation in a government context
In this closing event, KULeuven, UNamur & UAntwerp share the results of the project
🔗Register: buff.ly/JAbhMmE
🗓️ Tue 9 Dec |🕒13h30–16h |📍Brussels
#BeCoDigital explored how digital technologies and AI can enhance citizen co-creation in a government context
In this closing event, KULeuven, UNamur & UAntwerp share the results of the project
🔗Register: buff.ly/JAbhMmE
🗓️ Tue 9 Dec |🕒13h30–16h |📍Brussels
Thank you to everyone who passed by, and to @dagvandewetenschap.bsky.social for an amazing day! 🩵
#DvdW2025
Thank you to everyone who passed by, and to @dagvandewetenschap.bsky.social for an amazing day! 🩵
#DvdW2025
📅1 Dec | 14:00–15:30 CET
@oeadcitizenscience.bsky.social wants your input:
❓Which tools and services can help integrate citizen science into education?
Interested? Email 📧 [email protected]
Workshop is part of @riecs-concept.bsky.social
📅1 Dec | 14:00–15:30 CET
@oeadcitizenscience.bsky.social wants your input:
❓Which tools and services can help integrate citizen science into education?
Interested? Email 📧 [email protected]
Workshop is part of @riecs-concept.bsky.social
Explore a free, interactive citizen science trail in Louvain-la-Neuve, created by UCLouvain and Scivil
Discover:
🪧Posters showcasing UCLouvain’s projects
🧩Fun hands-on activities
👉Info (FR): buff.ly/YQ7b3HO
️ℹ️17-21 November, between 9 AM and 5 PM, FR
Explore a free, interactive citizen science trail in Louvain-la-Neuve, created by UCLouvain and Scivil
Discover:
🪧Posters showcasing UCLouvain’s projects
🧩Fun hands-on activities
👉Info (FR): buff.ly/YQ7b3HO
️ℹ️17-21 November, between 9 AM and 5 PM, FR
Curious about #CitizenScience but not sure where to start?
📣Join our #workshop with FARO and turn your ideas into concrete citizen science projects in the heritage sector
Info: buff.ly/zCqYP5h
🗓️ 9 Dec. 2025 |📍 Brussels | 💬NL
Curious about #CitizenScience but not sure where to start?
📣Join our #workshop with FARO and turn your ideas into concrete citizen science projects in the heritage sector
Info: buff.ly/zCqYP5h
🗓️ 9 Dec. 2025 |📍 Brussels | 💬NL
What makes citizen science trustworthy?
Fill in the survey by AfricaMuseum, designed with IIASA:
🔍 Rate trustworthiness of hypothetical citizen science projects
✅Open to all! Regardless of previous experience with citizen science
The survey: conjointly.online/study/622299...
What makes citizen science trustworthy?
Fill in the survey by AfricaMuseum, designed with IIASA:
🔍 Rate trustworthiness of hypothetical citizen science projects
✅Open to all! Regardless of previous experience with citizen science
The survey: conjointly.online/study/622299...
📅 5 Nov | 09:00–12:00
📍 U-Residence, VUB
CLIMAS is a Horizon Europe project that aims to strengthen climate resilience through citizen engagement
In this event, they will present the resulting CLIMAS Toolbox!
➡️Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/9K3zf0dB6Z
📅 5 Nov | 09:00–12:00
📍 U-Residence, VUB
CLIMAS is a Horizon Europe project that aims to strengthen climate resilience through citizen engagement
In this event, they will present the resulting CLIMAS Toolbox!
➡️Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/9K3zf0dB6Z
#Maarallee invites Flemish speakers to record their voice in their own dialect or accent. These recordings will train AI to understand everyday Flemish.
➡️📱Download the app! Go to www.maarallee.be
#Maarallee invites Flemish speakers to record their voice in their own dialect or accent. These recordings will train AI to understand everyday Flemish.
➡️📱Download the app! Go to www.maarallee.be
📝We’re conducting a #survey (±15 minutes) to learn more about citizen scientists. What drives them, and what challenges do they face?
🔄Help us by sharing this survey with your network!
👉The survey (NL only): buff.ly/zOjwqHP
📝We’re conducting a #survey (±15 minutes) to learn more about citizen scientists. What drives them, and what challenges do they face?
🔄Help us by sharing this survey with your network!
👉The survey (NL only): buff.ly/zOjwqHP
In #DeGroteVoedselkaart, a project by @sciensano.be, citizens used an app to map their food environment.📍🍔
Read more about the methodology, initial findings and future ambitions of this #CitizenScience project.
To the interview (NL only)👉 www.scivil.be/succesverhaa...
In #DeGroteVoedselkaart, a project by @sciensano.be, citizens used an app to map their food environment.📍🍔
Read more about the methodology, initial findings and future ambitions of this #CitizenScience project.
To the interview (NL only)👉 www.scivil.be/succesverhaa...
Brightlab inspires future generations through innovative STEM learning🔬📚
Scivil connects citizens & researchers via #CitizenScience
Together, we went on a teambuilding @howesthogeschool.bsky.social & @viveshogeschool.bsky.social! 🤝
Brightlab inspires future generations through innovative STEM learning🔬📚
Scivil connects citizens & researchers via #CitizenScience
Together, we went on a teambuilding @howesthogeschool.bsky.social & @viveshogeschool.bsky.social! 🤝
The scent of pine trees, colors of flowers...🌺all come from plant compounds called #terpenoids and #flavonoids
You can help decide which of these compounds will be included in an open science starter kit for future sustainability research🔍👉 research.bpact.be?e=473116&d=l...
The scent of pine trees, colors of flowers...🌺all come from plant compounds called #terpenoids and #flavonoids
You can help decide which of these compounds will be included in an open science starter kit for future sustainability research🔍👉 research.bpact.be?e=473116&d=l...