Citizen Science increasingly involves citizens not only in data collection, but also in problem definition, research design, interpretation and action. While considerable attention has been paid to knowledge co-production, a crucial downstream question remains less explored: what happens after knowledge has been produced?
The talk will focus on the transition from knowledge production to knowledge valorisation, examining how knowledge generated through Citizen Science can be translated into public policy, organisational practices, innovation, services, behavioural change and sustained community action. Particular attention will be given to the challenges of understanding and assessing these diverse pathways of societal value creation, in light of recent European policy developments on citizen engagement and knowledge valorisation.
Recent studies on both sides of the Atlantic, directed by either ASTP or AUTM, demonstrate the tremendous economic and societal benefit and value technology transfer has brought us.
Koenraad Debackere
KU Leuven, Belgium
Organisation and speakers were great, so enthusiastic about their work and very good at transferring their knowledge.
Sarka Bartova
Research Centre Rez, Czech Republic
The best opportunity to learn and discuss common issues and interests directly with peers.
Ian Nicoud
LURIS, Netherlands
I had a great experience and met high profile professionals.
Antonio Menegatti
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Excellent organisation, multifarious activities, great atmosphere… I can't say enough about how well it is tailored to the needs of technology transfer professions.
Tamara Čolić Milosavljević
Centre of Technology Transfer - University of Belgrade, Serbia
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