ECSA 2022 update coming soon!
We are currently finalising details with the host organisation, and hope to make a formal announcement about the next international conference by the end of the summer. We’ll keep you posted!

New citizen science paper published 
“Collaboration matters: capacity building, up-scaling, spreading, and sustainability in citizen-generated data projects”. 

Citizen Science app receives funding 

OpenLitterMap app has received $50,000 funding from Cardano.

Reflections on citizen science as 'meshwork' in Limpopo, South Africa
"‘Meshwork’ is used as a metaphor that gives transdisciplinary theory and practice more ‘breathing space for difference’ – being responsive to unique patterns of relations between tribal authorities, the king and his council, government departments and our citizen scientists as part of a community of practice" - Jaqui Goldin. 

Participatory Evaluation in Citizen Science 
Barbara Kieslinger is organising the Track on Participatory Evaluation in Citizen Science at the 1st Global Transdisciplinarity Conference.

iSpot: 12 years of biodiversity citizen science & engagement
iSpot: your place to share nature – The Open University's award-winning citizen science platform – marks 12 years of activity. iSpot12for12 continues to celebrate iSpot’s launch over the next 12 months. Go to the new iSpot OpenLearn space to find out more. Join the iSpot community and #GetiSpotting!  

New impact analysis published 
The Felixstowe Citizen Science Group has published a new impact analysis on the work of their local community nature reserve. Their article includes the Python programming code which they used to create their bar-graphs. They hope it encourages other citizen science groups to also conduct impact analyses in this way.

Eurobioblitz 2021: Save The Date
In September (24-25), researchers, school groups, citizens and wildlife enthusiasts take part in the worlds’ first 48-hour continental BioBlitz! Participants will submit photos and wildlife observations through the iNaturalist app. This is part of INTERSECTIONS, an international collaboration for European Researchers Night. Contact the Natural History Consortium to get involved: matt [at] bnhc.org.uk

EU-Citizen.Science
The platform doesn't take a summer break! So if you have begun a new citizen science project or discovered an interesting resource during these months, please, do register and share it on our platform. We are always eager to receive your contributions!

 In June, we ran the campaign #MonthOfTheProjects and we have three winners: YouCount, Objective 1000 @JardinMassart, and amai!. You can read more about them on the blog section of the platform.

ROSiE
The Responsible Open Science in Europe (ROSiE) project develops practical tools to support research ethics and research integrity in open science and citizen science. Check out its new website!

New research paper by Fecher and Hebing (2021) “Few researchers think that societal impact is a priority at their institution, and even fewer think that institutional communication departments reach relevant stakeholders in society”.

Cos4Cloud 
We have published a new video explaining the Cos4Cloud project, and how it boosts citizen science technologies. It is available to watch via YouTube, with subtitles in Spanish, Catalan, German, Dutch, Swedish, French and Greek.

Read the interview with Kate Lewthwaite, citizen science manager at The Woodland Trust and find out how some of Cos4Cloud’s tools and services could support the citizen science projects that this organisation leads.