To celebrate Citizen Science Month, join us for our next Open Research Forum: Collaborative Open Research Practices: Building Trust through Citizen Science.

This forum will showcase how open research practices, such as citizen science, can improve scientific transparency. We will explore how open, collaborative approaches can strengthen public trust in science, fostering more inclusive and credible research outcomes.  

Additionally, we will address the growing challenge of misinformation and its implications for science communication. By examining strategies to combat misinformation and uphold rigorous, open scientific standards, we aim to identify ways to improve public confidence in research. 

The Forum will feature a keynote lecture by Oscar Diaz, the European Citizen Science Ambassador for Ireland, along with presentations from Ruth Hynes (Head of R&I Strategic Development), Dr. Liz Coleman (Physics), and Éle Quinn (Medicine).

After the formal presentations, Oscar will lead a workshop to grow the Irish Citizen Science Network. This session will continue to develop the Network, focusing on strategies to strengthen collaboration, shape policy, and identify funding opportunities. Participants will be invited to share their insights on the network's progress and define potential roles in its growth and long-term sustainability. Researchers from both ATU and the University of Galway are welcome to participate in the workshop.

The event details are as follows: