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CS Co-labs launch (online 2)

part of Citizen Science

In Summer 2026 we launched CS Co-labs (Collaborative Citizen Science labs) with an in-person event and two online sessions. Download the launch presentation to find out more about the project and who is delivering it, and to help you decide whether the planned discussion sessions, a ’clinic’ or  simply being part of the community could be useful in supporting you in your research. 

20 August 2026 at 10:00 BST

ending at 10:55 BST

United Kingdom and Online
Event contact

Lucy Way / lucy.way@sei.org

Citizen science and adjacent participatory methods are gaining interest and are increasingly encouraged by funders. However, it can be challenging to design a project that is both inclusive and scientifically rigorous, and work with participants ethically and with sensitivity.

That’s where CS Co-labs comes in. It’s a one-year project run by SEI York, creating a shared space for colleagues and others interested in using citizen science methods to access support, learn from the experience of others and explore new approaches.

If you are using citizen science methods for a research project, or thinking about the possibility,  CS Co-labs can link you with experts, to help you refine your ideas or troubleshoot issues, and help you connect with peers doing similar work.

CS Co-labs offers: 

  • ‘Clinics’: opportunities for people to book time to discuss their research projects, proposals or problems with us, for guidance or knowledge sharing;
  • Topic-based discussion sessions: sharing our experiences with different aspects of citizen science, inviting reflections from participants, and facilitating discussion for collective learning; and
  • Accessible resources: which we will develop during the project, to share learning with the wider community.

We will also set up an advisory board composed of citizen science participants, to oversee the project and ensure what we do is relevant and appropriate.

Join the CS Co-labs mailing list to:

  • receive invitations to discussion sessions
  • get instructions for requesting a clinic
  • hear about new resources
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