Citizen Science in Vlaanderen: U telt mee?! ; Citizen Science in Flanders: Can we count on you?

This position paper seeks to raise further awareness of the topic of Citizen Science (CS) amongst researchers and broader publics in Flanders. The memorandum clarifies the concept of CS and situates it within its historical and contemporary contexts. It also reflects on the potential for involving the broader community in science, while providing examples of situations and areas in which involvement of this kind is already taking place in Flanders. Based on a survey that questioned Flemish researchers on CS, the memorandum contains four recommendations for the governing bodies of universities,... Mehr ...