Open science (OS), citizen science (CS) and open innovation (OI) improve the quality of science and innovation. They also promote public engagement with science and technology, openness and active citizenship. More and more, higher education institutes (HEIs) are getting involved with organising such activities, such...
Open science and open innovation activities — including those focused on citizen science — should be transparent, accessible, shareable and open to participation. This commitment to open practice improves the quality of scientific and innovation outputs, while also promoting public engagement with science and technology,...
The need of scientific knowledge in tackling pressing world issues such as climate change and social inclusion has come to the fore, as well as the role of citizens in engaging in action for more tangible measures to be adopted by policy makers. It is...