methodology Archives

What is citizen science and how does it relate to other participatory methods? (CS Co-labs discussion 1)

Event on 09 September / In this first CS Co-labs discussion session we will provide a general introduction to citizen science, as we understand it, and facilitate a group discussion.

13:00 BST / Available online

High angle shot of a diverse employees gathered in the office brainstorming while discussing new ideas for their new project. Multiracial coworkers gather in boardroom developing ideas at briefing.

No need to wait for reporting − examining learning from results-based management practices in development cooperation

Journal article / This study examines how results-based management practices shape organizational learning in international development cooperation.

2 September 2026

Street level shot of a row of terraced houses in the London borough of Newham.

Publicly accessible data and computer vision for retrofit planning: evidence from London social housing

Journal article / Publicly accessible housing data and machine learning hold genuine promise for large-scale urban retrofit strategy.

30 June 2026 / About Climate policy and Mitigation

Brightly coloured artwork painted on wall featuring simplistic images of plants, a fish, the sun and a human hand.

Arts-based methods for climate education: SEI at ‘A Focus on Pedagogy’ conference

Past event / Sarah Foster explained how creative approaches can make climate change and sustainability education more accessible, emotional and actionable.

26 June 2026 / About Participation

Four adults wearing matching green waterproof coats and protective gloves, with one holding a net, looking into a bucket. They are next to a small stream on the edge of a grassy field with sheep.

Citizen Science UK: a resource hub for researchers and practitioners

Feature / Use the hub to learn more about citizen science, connect with others using and developing methods, and discover resources, training and events.

25 June 2026

Co-creation and co-authorship as a collaborative research framework for environmental sustainability education

Other publication / Principles like co-creation, reflexivity and transparency are well suited to tackle the current socio-environmental polycrises.

18 May 2026 / About Participation

Close up of a woman's hands drawing simple pictures of small houses with a black marker on white paper. The woman is wearing a cardigan with yellow sleeves, and lots of beaded bracelets.

Creative and arts-based approaches in environmental and sustainability education research

Other publication / Why does creative and arts-based educational research matter? How does it contribute to larger conversations in environmental sustainability education?

12 May 2026 / About Participation

People sitting and standing round a table engaged in a group activity.

Citizen science: what it is and what it isn’t (CHILI seminar)

Past event / In this third CHILI seminar, Sarah West spoke about citizen science and its growing role in understanding the environments we live in. Watch the recording.

12 May 2026 / About Cities and Pollution

A loaded timber truck transports timber logs with an overload on the highway, black smoke

Investment roadmaps and partnership development for black carbon mitigation

Project / This project aims to gather evidence and develop roadmaps to encourage investment in initiatives that lower black carbon emissions.

2026 - 2027 / About Finance and Pollution