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09.10.2026 nhnarsutufi

Researchers now have improved support for utilizing the citizen research panel

The University of Turku’s citizen research panel has developed its operations over the summer and fall. An interim evaluation identified a need to improve training for researchers and to enhance the transparency of collaboration between researchers and citizens. In early...

20.03.2026 nhnarsutufi

Citizen research panel has exceeded researchers’ expectations

We reviewed the first six months of the citizen research panel from the researchers’ perspective. Researchers initially approached the panel activities with modest expectations, but collaboration with citizens proved to be a positive surprise. Panelists showed genuine interest in the...

07.01.2026 nhnarsutufi

Citizens in the Research Cycle: Why and How? February 5 2026

How can involving citizens enrich your research, sharpen your questions, strengthen your impact, or open entirely new avenues of collaboration? Science belongs to everyone! project invites researchers from across disciplines to a half-day event exploring citizen involvement throughout the research...

15.12.2025 nhnarsutufi

Wrapping up the first autumn of the citizen research panel

The University of Turku’s new citizen research panel began its activities during the past autumn. The first panel tasks—collaborations between researchers and panelists—have been successfully carried out, and the panel’s operational processes have been developed based on observed needs. During...

22.09.2025 nhnarsutufi

The citizen research panel has started working

The University of Turku’s new citizen research panel has been successfully launched. Nearly 150 citizens have already joined, and the first collaborations with researchers from different fields are underway. New members are still welcome – join us in advancing research...

01.08.2025 nhnarsutufi

Pori and Satakunta: come learn about citizen science

People from all walks of life have long contributed to science in collaboration with professional researchers. In this public lecture, we’ll introduce what this means in practice and a new way to get involved through the University of Turku. A...

28.02.2025 nhnarsutufi

Science belongs to everyone – meet us at the library!

The Science belongs to everyone! project is setting up an information stand at the city library, where you can stop by to chat with our project team, ask questions about citizen science, and share your thoughts. This year, the University...

16.01.2025 nhnarsutufi

Faculty tour to explore researchers’ expectations

The University of Turku is launching university-level activities to involve citizens in research through the establishment of a citizen research panel. Before building the panel, the Science Belongs to Everyone! project team will carry out a so-called faculty tour to...

13.01.2025 nhnarsutufi

Survey results guide the planning of the citizen research panel

In June and October 2024, we collected views and experiences on citizen science from the university staff. The responses will be utilized in planning the structure and operations of the citizen research panel, which will be established in 2025, as...