At Citizen Science Hub Twente, we will share stories of how scientists, support staff and citizens are creating impact within the Citizen Science Hub Twente and beyond.
Studies into health and well-being appear highly suited to citizen science – the general public are all experts in a way, either as patients or as citizens wanting to stay healthy. Renske van Wijk from the University of Twente’s TOPFIT Citizenlab explains how researchers, citizens and third parties can get the most out of working together.
Setting up a sensor to measure the air quality in your neighbourhood, or simply using a dip net to monitor life in the pond around the corner — for engaged citizens, it has never been easier to work hand-in-hand with scientists, taking care of the environment. ‘A valuable and inspiring development’, says Katja Egorova from the Geo Citizen Science Hub at the University of Twente.
Citizen science has great potential to further strengthen the link between society and science. We spoke to Barend van der Meulen, professor of higher education policy at the University of Twente, and asked him about his views on scientists and citizens jointly carrying out research into current problems.
