Let’s get ready for the exploration! Get yourself energized with a cup of coffee, a snack and some friendly chats with your fellow pathfinders! Strengthen yourself for two days filled...

Julia Brink, Public & Science, SwedenCitizen Science to help the environment Plastic pollution in nature is one of today’s major global environmental problems. The production, use and waste management of...

Kristin Anders, University of Galway, Ireland Giving Real Opportunities to Widen participation in STEM with novel approaches and partnerships Ireland has developed many avenues over the past decades to address...

Niklas Marzinek, Falling Walls Foundation, Germany Maria Hagardt, Public & Science, Sweden Successful solutions need interconnected ecosystems – The new academic field and policy framework ‘Planetary Health’ represents the idea...

Hannah Bialic, Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology, UKNicola Veitch,  the School of Infection and Immunity, at the University of Glasgow. Parasite Street Science is an initiative formed between the University...

Sheila Donegan, Eoin GillNollaig Healy, Calmast, South East Technological University, Ireland Citizens are aware of climate change but move to action is slow. Can creatives with scientists engaging communities help...

Philipp Burkard, Science et Cité, Switzerland, Liliann Fischer and Lisa Mertin, Wissenschaft im Dialog, Germany In the past years, science communication research and practice have both become established as communities....

Rony Ben-Chaim and Eti Oron, Bloomfield Science Museum Jerusalem, Israel We give different pathways to different learners to cope with complex STEM challenges. People come from diverse backgrounds, but we...

This session outlines the planning and development of a European Science Competency Centre funded by the European Union. The focus of this session is on describing the ways in which...

Liliann Fischer, Lisa Mertin, Wissenschaft im Dialog, GermanyWhat does scicomm practice need to know? Identifying open questions by practitioners Given the heightened importance of science communication in light of current...

Antonella Passani, T6 Ecosystems, Italy Our session will be dedicated to the relationship between Sustainable Development Goals, citizen engagement and policy making. In the session we would like to explore...

Danielle Martine Farrugia, University of Malta Towards a national strategy for public engagement with science – A case study for Malta Small states present significant amounts of educational policies, however,...

Lenka Pelechova, Newcastle University, UK Public engagement through qualitative survey: the case of DNA data storage technology Public dialogue and engagement are being increasingly recognized as important in the development...

16:00- 16:45 Theda Minthe, City of Hannover, Mayor’s Office, Iris Klassen, WiMa, Germany, and Jon Rea, Nottingham City (remotely) Towards a climate resilient City – sharing our (mixed) experience with...

Christopher Styles and Andrea Troncoso, EUSEA This interactive session will introduce the audience to the multitude of ways that citizen science practices can be used to enhance research and engagement...

Gerard Bros Perez, Policy Officer, European Commission Broadening STEAM access for all through EU-funded science engagement The European Commission places great importance on encouraging access to STEAM fields and careers, including...

Rony Ben Chaim, Bloomfield Science Museum Jerusalem, Israel Communicating without words- bridging language and culture The modern world and globalization bring on many opportunities but also create complex challenges. Israel...

Rebecca Beiter and Tabea Brietzke, Cyber Valley, Germany In this session, we want to present the german Public Engagement Principles (“Public Engagement Kodex”), a document which was drafted in co-creation...

Amidst times of flux, people will often look for the simplest wins. In academia, this might be the next publication or research grant while in wider society, people are consumed...

The EUSEA General Assembly will be held as a hybrid event: You can either attend in person at the EUSEA Conference in Bolzano, or join in online via a link...

Creating equitable, diverse and safe spaces to fight HIV and Hepatitis C in Scotland
Public Engagement, Institutional Identity and Processes of Change
The case of Switzerland - how to deal with identity and identities all the time
Steps from Fragmentation to Deliberation: Practical tips for creating more inclusive spaces to build confidence in diverse participants to share insights

MACARONIGHT: Fostering the sense of belonging and engagement in science from the margins
Generating Systems Change in Science Outreach Practice
Public engagement at EMBL-EBI; science for the people, with the people
E-xperimenting; a free Worldwide Science Centre that you enter from home
Interrogating Illusions of Progress: Science engagement conferences as inclusive spaces

Amanda Mathieson, BiOrbic, University College Dublin, Ireland; Conor Haugh, BiOrbic, University College Dublin, Ireland and Edward Duca, University of Malta, Malta As educators, we often prioritize teaching science, but what...

Andrea Brunello, Arditodesio, Italy, Annette Klinkert, EUSEA, Germany and Dimitar Uzunov (Arte Urbana Collectif): Our identities are multifaceted and constantly evolving, yet in science communication, we often adopt narratives that...

Sheila Donegan, Calmast STEM Engagement Centre, South East Technological University, Ireland STEM engagement traditionally centered on events accessible to the general public, often leaving disadvantaged groups uninvolved. Recognizing the need...

Miha Kos, CEO at Hiša eksperimentov, Slovenia and Rony Ben-Chaim, Bloomfield SienceMuseum Jerusalem, Israel Creating a safe environment that embraces mistakes is crucial for effective learning, as Einstein famously noted,...

Children’s Universities: Cultivating 'Belonging' for Diverse Futures in Science
Through the Looking Glass: The Third Dimension in Science Communication and Public Engagement Modelling.
Scientists Return to their Hometown: a case study of circularity in education
PhDSciCom, the science communication platform for PhDs
Cultivating Communities: Navigating Ethical Frontiers in Public Engagement
A quantum physics exhibition: students and visitors engagement evaluation
Using interdisciplinarity to tell richer stories
Empowering Future Leaders: Citizen Science as a Tool to diversify representation in STEM and Drive Environmental Change

Identity Matters: Exploring Identities in Science Communication from an STS perspective

Engaging the Engagers: the Open Mike Experiment
Can citizen science be an effective platform for social integration?
Circularity in science engagement: a new concept to tackle inequality

David Price, Science Made Simple, United Kingdom and Michael Gregory, MyFavouriteExperiments, France Michael and David, seasoned science communicators, thrive on crafting interactive activities from everyday materials and bringing them directly...

Cardiovascular Screening Checks on Mongolian Nomads During the Khan Khentii Expedition July 2023
Public Engagement Principles in a European Context
Reshaping research processes through culture change and RRI - a pathway to societal impact
What Makes Viruses Tick?
Framework for evaluating nature conservation citizen science projects in Hungary
SHORE - an inclusive and cross-sectoral approach to Ocean Literacy and Open Schooling
CS4Rivers: a Citizen Science project for monitoring the biodiversity of riverine ecosystems
Building up science identities through novel approaches and partnerships
Change of perspective and self-efficacy as public engagement methods

Evaluating Urban Health with Older Adults: A Co-Creative Approach to Age- Friendly Urban Design in Barcelona
Forskning.se - Open Science for everyone
Generation Glas: Finding Identity as Youth Activists
Ask a local! How to use 24 languages to talk about planetary health

Denis Naughten MP, Inter-Parliamentary Union, Geneva and Maurizio Bona - former science advisor, CERN, Geneva
Bridging Divides Through Science: A Dialogue on Peacebuilding

Joerg Weiss, con gressa, Germany, Philipp Schroegel, Heidelberg University, Germany and David Plessy, Heideberg Universitsy, Germany Local Roots, European Reach: Scaling 'Heimspiel Wissenschaft' Across Europe "Heimspiel Wissenschaft” widens the impact...

Liz Danner, The Open University, United Kingdom; James Caron, SOAS University of London, United Kingdom and Muhammad Salman Khan, King’s College London, United Kingdom

Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge in Pakistan: Case Study Lessons for Impactful Engagement

Wiebke Hoffmann, Stifterverband, Germany „It’s not about dumbing down, it’s about opening up! The Team Puzzling Method and how it shapes researchers identities“ Recent global events underscore the need for...

The impact of AI on the quality of science journalism: views from journalists
Inception Horizon: a case study in the science communication of groundwater through song
Effect of Projects for Environment and Nature Action (P.E.N.A.) on Middle School Students' Attitudes Towards Environment
STEM4Equality | Combating gender stereotypes in early school age through STEM
Characterising a highly urbanised town to support participatory public engagement

Christopher Styles, EUSEA, United Kingdom Helping citizen science grow - How can we engage better with grassroots citizen science initiatives? The IMPETUS project, through its accelerator program and partnership with...

Future identities in public engagement – where might we be in 5 years? Join us for a lively discussion about the role public engagement with research can play over the...

EUSEA General Assembly Members and non-members are welcome to join the EUSEA General Assembly, a pivotal event where all members come together to discuss the future direction of our organisation....

This session explores innovative approaches to science engagement, including youth training, farmer outreach, AI awareness, public engagement networks, gamification in cybersecurity, and social media for underserved audiences. Speakers will share strategies to bridge the gap between science and society.

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Effective science engagement relies on facilitation, communication, leadership, and sustainable funding. This session explores strategies for aligning stakeholders, building public trust, expanding outreach, and empowering youth. Speakers will also highlight leadership development and funding diversification to strengthen long-term science engagement.
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"Where is Wilson" is an engaging board game-style activity (available in English) designed to enhance teamwork, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Developed in 2023 through the Nordplus-funded MathBusters project by partners from Estonia (including AHHAA), Norway, and Iceland, the game features a world map with locations marked by magnets and a suitcase full of clues to be solved within 60-90 minutes to discover where the mysterious Wilson has traveled.

Improvised theatre, or improv, is a popular form of entertainment where performers use prompts from the audience to create scenes and narratives around characters, locations or concepts. Improv is widely associated with comedy, but the tradition of forum theatre shows that improv can also be used to enact social change. While improv training has long been used as a general science communication tool, we recently toured a fully improvised show focused on climate change focusing on coastal and island communities, where both scientists and improvisers created a show on the spot based on written audience suggestions about the climate crisis. The project was called “We Built This City on Rock and Coal”, and in this workshop, we will explore directly how improv can create science engagement grounded in collaboration, emotional response, and our shared humanity. This methodology is especially valuable for societal challenges, and we will explore how it can be adapted to a variety of contexts.

This workshop offers a unique, hands-on exploration of AI, centred around the ethical challenges it presents. Drawing inspiration from improvisational theatre techniques, the session encourages an interactive, question-driven methodology, empowering participants to critically reflect on AI's outputs.

Discover how the University of Glasgow (UofG) is making waves in public engagement with communities in Scotland’s biggest city. Join the discussion to share insights from your home institution and co-create a map for success.

Engagement professionals play a crucial role in ensuring universities work meaningfully with communities for mutual benefit; however, staff often work in isolation with limited resources or support. How do we ‘equip the crew’ and build a strong peer network among this under-valued group of professionals?

Does the Field of Science Matter for Knowledge
Co-Production in Citizen Science? Comparing Practices from Freshwater to Urban Sociology in Australia
Navigating the science TV interview
Small Projects can make big waves - Tales from the IMPETUS journey
Citizen Science: how to mainstream climate change nature-based solutions in local communities
Land in sight - What skills do PEPs need next?
Collaborative Environmental Compliance Assurance: citizen science and national authorities supporting pollinators’ conservation and sustainability in Portugal
Crush the Bugs!
FISALAB-ELX: sharing experiences in implementing a health living lab to boost co-creation solutions with the whole stakeholder’s ecosystem in the health sector

Innovative approaches are reshaping public engagement in health and well-being. This session explores citizen science adoption in healthcare, the impact of digital community health coaching on noncommunicable diseases, and the importance of inclusive, gender-sensitive communication in health. Speakers will share insights on fostering collaboration, improving health outcomes, and ensuring diverse voices are heard in healthcare discussions.
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Creative and participatory approaches are key to successful public engagement with science. This session explores innovative strategies for crafting impactful engagement initiatives, evaluating patient involvement in science education, and fostering direct interactions between researchers and the public. Speakers will share insights on co-design, collaboration, and creativity in making science more accessible and meaningful.

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Effective science engagement can take many forms, from integrating communication into education to fostering citizen participation. This session explores innovative approaches, including a climate tram project that brings science into daily life, a public engagement training exchange connecting practitioners across Europe, and climate assemblies that empower citizens in policy decisions. Speakers will highlight strategies for making science communication more accessible, professionalizing engagement training, and enhancing citizen participation in climate action.

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After 7 years of coordinating MACARONIGHT at LPRC, we’ve found that traditional impact assessment methods, on-site and online, are becoming obsolete. Exchanges within the European Researchers’ Nights (ERNs) network, have proven these challenges extend beyond local and regional contexts, posing obstacles for large-scale science communication initiatives. Evolving public needs, shorter attention spans, and the immediacy of modern lifestyles hinder gathering diverse perspectives, as participants now require simplified and streamlined data collection processes, while young generations are eager to have their say.

EQUILAB - an innovation citizen lab to reduce health inequities: Keys to boost citizen science from Primary Care Centres
MULTI-stakeholders ENGAGEment programme to create inclusive R&D ecosystems around Cancer EU Mission – Sharing the experience of the MULTI-ENGAGE project
Biodiversity, Science, and Community: The Impact of Nature-Based Solutions in Urban Contexts
A Compass for Impact: Evaluations in Science Engagement
Building Science Capital in Schools: Evaluating the Impact of 'Fantastic DNA in a Box' Outreach activity
How to engage? The experience of the University of Turin's Law Department
The Dwejra Lines Citizen Science project to preserve a national, natural heritage site
A multi-intervention approach to engagement with students from low socio-economic areas
Making the Invisible Visible: The Use of Art in Scientific Communication of qualitative research for people experiencing Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Public trust, media influence, and inclusive engagement shape the future of science communication. This session explores how scandals impact trust in science, the role of social media in information dissemination, and public opinion’s influence on science policy. Speakers will also discuss large-scale engagement strategies, the challenges of maintaining science communication’s purpose, lessons from citizen science initiatives, and ethical approaches to community-led research. Together, these talks offer insights into fostering credibility, inclusion, and public participation in science.

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-Crossing Boundaries, Bridging Desires: The Science of Sex as an Interdisciplinary Conversation- Autumn Brown and Amelia McConville

-Navigating Public Engagement: Setting Sail with Buses- Miha Kos

-Public Engagement for Sustainability, biodiversity and climate action: what’s the value of local solutions in addressing global challenges? - Sheila Donegan, Eoin Gill and Nollaig Healy
-Setting sails for connection - Navigating stakeholder engagement in communication- Mariam González Debs

- Navigating Climate Crisis Locally: Empowering Communities to Address Climate Anxiety through Effective Engagement - Jadranka Jezeršek Turnes

- Science communication for greater impact – from policy to practise - Anna Maria Fleetwood and Thomas Evensen 

This session explores how science communicators and public engagement professionals actively shape the relationship between science and democracy. If we truly make a difference, what are we doing right—and how can we do even more? By examining the real impact of our work, we will discuss ways to foster trust in science, influence policy, and empower informed decision-making, ensuring that science remains a driving force in democratic societies.

Equipping researchers and communicators with the right skills and resources is essential for effective science engagement. This session explores researcher training programs, toolkits for public engagement on critical raw materials, and the role of emotions in science dialogue. Speakers will also discuss the professionalization of science communication, innovative outreach strategies like digital engagement, and insights from Canadian climate experts on public understanding of climate change. Together, these talks highlight key strategies for strengthening science communication and public engagement.

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Innovative and immersive experiences can make science more accessible and engaging. This session explores diverse approaches, from forest biodiversity education and scientific tourism in rural areas to performing arts collaborations and theater for climate awareness. Speakers will also share insights on using circus arts to enhance science communication and fostering curiosity through informal engagement, such as science-themed cocoa gatherings. Together, these talks highlight the power of creativity in making science meaningful to broader audiences.

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Ready, set, go! Join us for this hurdle race as we leap over language barriers together. In this hands-on workshop, participants will have a chance to experience the same scientific presentation numerous times but each time linguistic barriers are lowered through engaging communication techniques. Is that gibberish for you? Then wait until the researcher asks you to participate in their experiment and invites you into their world. After these interactive presentations, we will collaboratively collate the best practice of communicating research across countries and reflect on how we can gain strength from cultural diversity by adapting techniques that make science accessible to all.

Over the past 16 months EUSEA has been part of an intensive exploration of public engagement with research and innovation through aMutual Learning Exercise (MLE). Initiated by the European Commission, representatives...