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 public engagement requires strong facilitation, strategic leadership, and sustainable funding. This session explores key approaches, including training communities, evaluation tools, and education’s role in addressing global challenges. Speakers will also discuss leadership strategies and funding models to support impactful science outreach.

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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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Science communication plays a vital role in addressing climate challenges. This session explores innovative approaches, including teaching science communication through public transport initiatives, using art-science to foster a deeper connection with nature, and empowering citizens through climate assemblies. Speakers will share strategies for enhancing public engagement, inspiring action, and fostering resilience in the face of climate change.

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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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Researchers dedicated to science outreach and public engagement face unique mental health challenges. The emotional labour of public speaking, managing expectations, and navigating the uncertainty of public reception can take a significant toll on mental well-being. Even more so when paired with internet trolls, social isolation and precarious work conditions.

This session will focus on the mental health needs of researchers involved in science communication and outreach, as well as the infrastructure that is already in place to help them.

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