citizen science Archives

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Citizen science at different stages of the research process

Feature / Learn how citizen science methodologies can be valuable at different stages of the research process, and the benefits (and costs) of different approaches.

25 March 2026 / About Participation

Three hikers cross a small stream in an open grassy landscape. One person in a yellow jacket and backpack is mid-jump over the water, while the other two wait on the opposite side, watching. The scene is bright and spacious with rolling hills and a forest in the distance.

SEI at ECSA 2026

Past event / Access materials on how to embed equity, accessibility and diversity across citizen science projects and design projects to foster nature connectedness.

03 March 2026 / About Participation

Co-designing soft climate adaptation: citizen centred solutions across four European pilots

Journal article / This study examines a staged co-creation process implemented across four pilot regions to engage diverse citizen groups in shaping soft adaptation measures.

18 February 2026 / About Adaptation and Participation

primary school children wearing facemasks in class.

Indoor air quality

Collection / Explore SEI's research on indoor air quality, its impacts on health and wellbeing, and how tackling air pollution is a win for both climate and human health.

About Adaptation, Household energy, Pollution, Public policy and Wellbeing

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Health impacts of indoor particulate matter

Past event / What are the gaps, challenges, and opportunities for future health research studies in the UK? Join the Air Hub for an interactive workshop.

05 February 2026 / About Cities and Pollution

A group of primary school children in blue school jumpers sitting at desks in a classroom and facing a teacher.

CHILI inaugural seminar

Past event / Watch the first in the CHILI seminar series, which brought together experts to explore children’s learning environments and health.

23 January 2026 / About Cities, Climate policy and Pollution

Close up of hands holding a mobile phone, using it to take a photograph or video of two brown and orange butterflies on a round purple flower.

Increasing inclusivity in biological recording in the UK: progress to date and future priorities

Journal article / Eight UK organizations who run volunteer biological recording schemes gathered to evaluate their engagement and activities with underrepresented groups.

15 January 2026 / About Participation

Woman with baby in carrier on her chest rests her hand gently on baby's head. She is looking at mobile phone, using an app for analysing growth conditions in garden.

Appropriate technologies: for regenerative practices and ecological citizenship, yielding planet-centred design

Other publication / Introducing a new methodology for designers, technologists and citizens to engage with technologies in an ecologically interdependent world.

12 January 2026 / About Participation

Wide angle shot of a wood-panelled room full of groups of people sitting around tables. They are looking at Smriti Safaya, who stands with her back to the camera as she addresses them.

City Nature Challenged: reflections on the experience of UK City Nature Challenge Organizers

Journal article / Data from surveys, interviews and written responses are used to explore the strategies used and challenges faced by organizers of citizen science events.

9 January 2026 / About Participation