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Associazione Italiana Comunicatori d’Università (AICUN) comunicazione
responsabilità (engagement)
 science communication
engaged research
Nome del sito: Associazione Italiana Comunicatori d’Università (AICUN)
URL: https://www.aicun.it/
Tipologia ente: Associazioni
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: comunicazione responsabilità (engagement)
Topic livello 2: science communication engaged research
Lingua: italiano
Abstract: AICUN è l’Associazione Italiana Comunicatori d’Università, fondata nel 1992, che unisce coloro che a vario titolo si occupano di comunicazione nelle università italiane. Sin dalla sua fondazione, AICUN è legata all’EUPRIO (European Association of Communication Professionals in Higher Education). L’Associazione ha come scopo preminente la tutela dei principi etici e della qualificazione professionale dei Comunicatori d’Università a livello nazionale e internazionale. L’Associazione, con oltre 25 anni di attività, promuove la formazione e l’aggiornamento professionale nel settore della comunicazione, momenti di incontro e di confronto tra i comunicatori e certifica con periodicità la formazione professionale dei propri associati. AICUN promuove, inoltre, attività di ricerca e d’insegnamento orientate all’evoluzione teorica e operativa dell’attività di comunicazione. I principali obiettivi di AICUN sono: sviluppare la comunicazione universitaria; tutelare i principi etici a cui la comunicazione universitaria si deve ispirare; promuovere la formazione e l’aggiornamento dei propri associati per una sempre maggiore qualificazione professionale; promuovere lo scambio di idee tra professionisti dello stesso settore; promuovere l’organizzazione di seminari e incontri a livello locale, nazionale e internazionale; monitorare lo stato di avanzamento della comunicazione universitaria attraverso la realizzazione di ricerche e indagini. Nei primi anni del 2000, l’Associazione ha istituito l’Osservatorio permanente sulla comunicazione universitaria che conduce indagini e ricerche sullo stato della comunicazione universitaria e su particolari ambiti d’azione. Ad oggi, l’indagine viene condotta indicativamente ogni due anni. AICUN ogni anno bandisce un premio di studio nell’ambito della comunicazione universitaria e degli enti di ricerca o organizza il Forum sulla Comunicazione Universitaria. AICUN è l’Associazione Italiana Comunicatori d’Università, fondata nel 1992, che unisce coloro che a vario titolo si occupano di comunicazione nelle università italiane. Sin dalla sua fondazione, AICUN è legata all’EUPRIO (European Association of Communication Professionals in Higher Education). L’Associazione ha come scopo preminente la tutela dei principi etici e della qualificazione professionale dei Comunicatori d’Università a livello nazionale e internazionale. L’Associazione, con oltre 25 anni di attività, promuove la formazione e l’aggiornamento professionale nel settore della comunicazione, momenti di incontro e di confronto tra i comunicatori e certifica con periodicità la formazione professionale dei propri associati. AICUN promuove, inoltre, attività di ricerca e d’insegnamento orientate all’evoluzione teorica e operativa dell’attività di comunicazione. I principali obiettivi di AICUN sono: sviluppare la comunicazione universitaria; tutelare i principi etici a cui la comunicazione universitaria si deve ispirare; promuovere la formazione e l’aggiornamento dei propri associati per una sempre maggiore qualificazione professionale; promuovere lo scambio di idee tra professionisti dello stesso settore; promuovere l’organizzazione di seminari e incontri a livello locale, nazionale e internazionale; monitorare lo stato di avanzamento della comunicazione universitaria attraverso la realizzazione di ricerche e indagini. Nei primi anni del 2000, l’Associazione ha istituito l’Osservatorio permanente sulla comunicazione universitaria che conduce indagini e ricerche sullo stato della comunicazione universitaria e su particolari ambiti d’azione. Ad oggi, l’indagine viene condotta indicativamente ogni due anni. AICUN ogni anno bandisce un premio di studio nell’ambito della comunicazione universitaria e degli enti di ricerca o organizza il Forum sulla Comunicazione Universitaria.
APEnet – Atenei ed Enti di Ricerca per il Public Engagement responsabilità (engagement)
impatto
 civic engagement
research impact
Nome del sito: APEnet – Atenei ed Enti di Ricerca per il Public Engagement
URL: http://www.apenetwork.it/it
Tipologia ente: Rete di Università
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: responsabilità (engagement) impatto
Topic livello 2: civic engagement research impact
Lingua: italiano
Abstract: APEnet è la Rete italiana degli Atenei e degli Enti di Ricerca per il Public Engagement (PE). La finalità principale di APEnet è di diffondere, promuovere e valorizzare la cultura e le buone pratiche nelle azioni di Public Engagement. La Rete supporta e facilita il processo di istituzionalizzazione del PE negli Atenei e negli Enti di Ricerca italiani attraverso la condivisione e il potenziamento delle conoscenze e delle competenze necessarie. Nello specifico, gli obiettivi della Rete sono: contribuire, in collaborazione con i diversi attori istituzionali del sistema nazionale della ricerca (MIUR, CUN, CRUI, ANVUR, …) alla valorizzazione e valutazione delle iniziative di PE; sensibilizzare, formare e aggiornare il personale (di ricerca e tecnico-amministrativo) degli Atenei e degli Enti di Ricerca; condividere e promuovere best practices nazionali e internazionali; sviluppare una piattaforma comune e condivisa per la promozione, il monitoraggio e la valutazione delle iniziative di PE; promuovere e sviluppare la presenza del PE all’interno dei programmi universitari (corsi di laurea e dottorato); promuove la ricerca sui temi di PE. APEnet nasce per sostenere Atenei ed Enti di Ricerca nella condivisione di programmi, obiettivi e azioni comuni per il Public Engagement, pur mantenendo la propria autonomia, e la sua azione è orientata da principi quali la responsabilità, la circolarità, la reciprocità, la diversità, la trasparenza e la sostenibilità. Gli Atenei e gli Enti di Ricerca rivestono oggi un ruolo chiave nello sviluppo della società della conoscenza anche attraverso le azioni di Terza Missione la quale è oggetto di valutazione da parte dell’ANVUR per quanto riguarda le istituzioni di ricerca. Infatti, la Terza Missione si configura come ponte tra il mondo della ricerca accademica e la società nel suo complesso, stimolando Università ed Enti di Ricerca a rafforzare il ruolo di catalizzatori di processi di sviluppo economico, sociale e culturale insieme a tutti gli attori sociali. In questo senso, le iniziative di Public Engagement rappresentano elementi essenziali per stabilire e rafforzare relazioni stabili di ascolto, dialogo e collaborazione con la società con valore di responsabilità sociale di restituzione al territorio. APEnet nasce nel 2015 e a oggi fanno parte della Rete 46 Atenei e 4 Enti di Ricerca che operano sul territorio nazionale.
Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea (APRE) educazione
knowledge transfer
 science education
technology transfer
Nome del sito: Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea (APRE)
URL: https://www.apre.it/
Tipologia ente: Organizzazione no profit
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: educazione knowledge transfer
Topic livello 2: science education technology transfer
Lingua: italiano
Abstract: L’Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea (APRE) è un’associazione di ricerca non-profit che, da oltre 25 anni, fornisce ai propri associati come pure a imprese, enti pubblici, privati e persone fisiche, informazioni, supporto e assistenza per la partecipazione ai programmi e alle iniziative di collaborazione nazionali ed europee (oggi, con particolare riferimento ad Horizon 2020) nel campo della Ricerca, dello Sviluppo Tecnologico e Innovazione (RSTI) e del trasferimento dei risultati delle ricerche. L’Agenzia è stata fondata nel 1989 su iniziativa del Ministero Istruzione, Università e Ricerca (MIUR) e di alcuni organismi pubblici e privati per rispondere alla crescente domanda d’informazione sui programmi europei di ricerca. Prima realtà del suo genere in Italia, APRE accompagna la comunità scientifica e industriale italiana nel percorso verso l’Europa, e attualmente, nel mondo attraverso attività di informazione, assistenza, formazione, raccolta ed elaborazione di dati, studi e statistiche sulle azioni della Commissione Europea in materia di Ricerca, Sviluppo Tecnologico e Innovazione (RSTI) e sulla partecipazione italiana a tali attività. Inoltre, l’Agenzia è sede dei Punti di Contatto Nazionale, una struttura riconosciuta dalla Commissione Europea chiamata a fornire informazione e assistenza sui vari aspetti relativi ai programmi UE di RSTI e presente in tutti i 28 Stati Membri. L’Agenzia è sostenuta da più di 100 soci, enti pubblici o privati che condividono la sua missione istituzionale, ne sono parte attiva e, al contempo, beneficiari delle attività svolte. In particolare, i soci APRE prevengono da: enti di ricerca pubblici e privati; università; parchi scientifici; pubbliche amministrazioni; associazioni di categoria; organismi del sistema centrale; finanza; distretti tecnologici e imprese. Per rafforzare il sistema di cooperazione tra istituzioni, pubbliche e private, promuovere e diffondere la ricerca europea a livello territoriale, APRE dispone di una Rete di Sportelli che hanno un operatività a livello regionale (https://www.apre.it/chi-siamo/sportelli-regionali/). Inoltre, l’Agenzia ha una sede anche a Bruxelles al fine di sostenere in modo più efficace i suoi Soci, promuovendo un loro più ampio coinvolgimento nelle politiche e nei programmi di Ricerca e Innovazione dell’Unione Europea (https://www.apre.it/apre-bruxelles/).
The London Public Engagement Network (PEN) educazione
responsabilità (engagement)
 service learning
engaged research
Nome del sito: The London Public Engagement Network (PEN)
URL: https://londonpen.wordpress.com/
Tipologia ente: Rete di professionisti
Contesto geografico: Extra-EU
Topic livello 1: educazione responsabilità (engagement)
Topic livello 2: service learning engaged research
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: The London Public Engagement Network (PEN) is a network of public engagement professionals working in research organisations across London. PEN was created to provide professional networking opportunities and practical support for public engagement professionals working directly with researchers in research and higher education establishments in London. By working together, PEN aims to work towards a unified approach to public engagement support in London. The ethos of London PEN is to provide long-term support and advocacy for members to share skills, resources, experience and expertise. The network is particularly for those working with a ‘culture change’ remit and encouraging “two-way” forms of engagement (as part or all of their role). Through regular meetings, workshops and online conversations its members support each other in their roles both individually and through group projects. The London PEN meet regularly for informal coffee mornings to discuss current issues and challenges in the sector. As an example, topics regularly covered are: preparing business cases for public engagement; building internal public engagement networks; opportunities for collaboration; culture change strategies; funding for public engagement work and projects; developing and delivering public engagement training for researchers; examples of public engagement practice; drafting and delivering institutional public engagement strategies; national competitions, public engagement funding calls, and initiatives; training and development for public engagement professionals.
National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) responsabilità (engagement)
impatto
 civic engagement
research impact
Nome del sito: National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE)
URL: https://www.publicengagement.ac.uk
Tipologia ente: Rete di Università
Contesto geografico: Extra-EU
Topic livello 1: responsabilità (engagement) impatto
Topic livello 2: civic engagement research impact
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: The National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) seeks to support a culture change in the UK higher education sector through its vision, mission and aims. NCCPE’s vision is of a higher education sector making a vital, strategic and valued contribution to 21st century society through its public engagement activity. NCCPE’s mission is to support universities to increase the quality and impact of their public engagement activity. NCCPE strategic aims are to: support excellence public engagement practice; create the conditions for public engagement to thrive in universities; and build strong networks and partnerships to amplify its impact. The NCCPE was founded in 2008 as a part of the Beacons for Public Engagement initiative and it is funded by UK Research and Innovation, the devolved Higher Education funding bodies, and Wellcome. The National co-Ordinating Centre for Public Engagement has an international reputation for inspiring and supporting universities to engage with the public.
Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK) responsabilità (engagement)
impatto
 public engagement
research impact
Nome del sito: Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK)
URL: https://www.adruk.org/
Tipologia ente: Rete di istituzioni
Contesto geografico: Extra-EU
Topic livello 1: responsabilità (engagement) impatto
Topic livello 2: public engagement research impact
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK) is a partnership transforming the way researchers access the UK’s wealth of public sector data, to enable better informed policy decisions that improve people’s lives. By linking together data held by different parts of government, and by facilitating safe and secure access for accredited researchers to these newly joined-up data sets, ADR UK is creating a sustainable body of knowledge about how our society and economy function – tailored to give decision makers the answers they need to solve important policy questions. ADR UK is made up of three national partnerships (ADR Scotland, ADR Wales, and ADR Northern Ireland), and the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which ensures data provided by UK Government bodies is accessed by researchers in a safe and secure form with minimal risk to data holders or the public. The partnership is also coordinated by a UK-wide Strategic Hub, which also promotes the benefits of administrative data research to the public and the wider research community, engages with UK Government to secure access to data, and manages a dedicated research budget. ADR UK is committed to a set of values that are central to the partnership’s activities and progress, guiding how they work together with their partners and defining how they engage with stakeholders and with the public. Their core values are: responsible and ethical data use; independence; relevance and ambition. ADR UK is initially a three-year investment from July 2018 to July 2021, supported by £44 million drawn from the National Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF) via the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), part of the UK Research and Innovation. The research enabled by ADR UK represents a hugely useful resource for anyone seeking to understand and improve UK society, including government policy makers. ADR UK works closely with both UK government departments and the devolved administrations to create opportunities for its research projects to answer their questions, directly inform, and influence policy. In doing so, ADR UK has designed a set of research themes aligned with departmental Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) and the stated priority research interests of the devolved administrations to help answer the most pressing policy questions that UK society faces. ADR UK’s work plays an important role in bridging the gap between government and academia, enabling government policy to be informed by the best evidence available, and putting us on the path to a future in which the true potential of administrative data to improve society is realised. ADR UK’s eight core strategic research themes are: housing and communities; health and wellbeing; children and young people; world of work; growing old; inequality and social inclusion; climate and sustainability; crime and justice.
Vetenskap&Allmänhet (VA) comunicazione
responsabilità (engagement)
 science communication
public engagement
Nome del sito: Vetenskap&Allmänhet (VA)
URL: https://v-a.se/english-portal/
Tipologia ente: Organizzazione no profit
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: comunicazione responsabilità (engagement)
Topic livello 2: science communication public engagement
Lingua: svedese
Abstract: Vetenskap&Allmänhet (VA - means “Public and Science”) is an independent Swedish non-profit membership organisation that works to promote dialogue and openness between researchers and the public. VA promotes dialogue as a cornerstone of a democratic society and key to solving the societal challenges that we face. It is an obvious partner and knowledge hub for science and society dialogue in Sweden as well as internationally. VA’s members consist of some 90 organisations, authorities, universities, companies and associations. In addition, it has a number of individual members. The organisation was founded in 2002 and it is funded through membership fees, project grants and a grant from the Swedish Ministry of Education and Research. Since 2002, it publishes the VA Barometer investigating the Swedish public's attitudes towards science and researchers based on around 1,000 telephone interviews with a representative sample of the Swedish population aged 16–74 VA is an outward-looking organisation engaged in projects with many European partners and organisations and partners. It is also member of ECSA (European Citizen Science Association), ECSITE (European Network of Science Centres and Museum) and EUSEA (European Science Engagement Association). Four time a year VA issues an international newsletter in English. Much of VA’s work is carried out in project form, including public engagement activities, studied as well as advocacy work. Public engagement projects involve organising events, which stimulate dialogue between researchers and the public in new ways and novel arenas. VA also carries out studies and surveys with the aim of increasing knowledge about the relationship between science and society at large.
Scottish Public Engagement Network (ScotPEN) educazione
responsabilità (engagement)
 science education
civic engagement
Nome del sito: Scottish Public Engagement Network (ScotPEN)
URL: https://www.scotpen.org/
Tipologia ente: Rete di professionisti
Contesto geografico: Extra-EU
Topic livello 1: educazione responsabilità (engagement)
Topic livello 2: science education civic engagement
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: Scottish Public Engagement Network (ScotPEN) is an inclusive network of people involved in public engagement in Scotland. It provides peer support, collaborative opportunities and a voice to shape and share good engagement practice. ScotPEN’s membership is made up of individuals working in a broad range of sectors: universities and research centres, cultural and heritage organisations, public bodies, science centres and freelance. Many of its members work in roles that support public access to and involvement in academic research. Others have a focus on developing or delivering public-facing events and programmes. The network came together in 2017 with the principal aim of providing peer support. By sharing expertise, good practice and challenges, it can facilitate collaborative opportunities, raise the profile of public engagement and act as a central point of contact for funders. The network also shares and promotes Scottish projects and their outcomes; moreover, it holds occasional social gatherings and an annual meeting for public engagement professionals working in higher education and research (see The 2017 Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c84oSmMQxcwoNLdkcAbXXU2zeftIo5iy/view). Wherever possible, it opens up its organisations’ events to the network. ScotPEN is supported by funding from the Wellcome Trust’s Institutional Strategic Support Fund.
Beltane Public Engagement Network comunicazione
educazione
responsabilità (engagement)
 science communication
civic engagement
Nome del sito: Beltane Public Engagement Network
URL: https://www.beltanenetwork.org/
Tipologia ente: Rete di Università
Contesto geografico: Extra-EU
Topic livello 1: comunicazione educazione responsabilità (engagement)
Topic livello 2: science communication civic engagement
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: The Beltane Public Engagement Network is a partnership formed in 2008 between Edinburgh Napier University, Heriot-Watt University, Queen Margaret University and The University of Edinburgh. The mission of the Beltane Network is to support and advance a culture of public engagement with research at its partner universities.
The Network for Advancing and Evaluation of the Societal Impact of Science (AESIS) impatto
knowledge transfer
 public engagement
research impact
Nome del sito: The Network for Advancing and Evaluation of the Societal Impact of Science (AESIS)
URL: www.aesisnet.com.
Tipologia ente: Rete di professionisti
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: impatto knowledge transfer
Topic livello 2: public engagement research impact
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: The Network for Advancing and Evaluation of the Societal Impact of Science (AESIS) was founded in 2015, and brings together experts around the theme of measuring and demonstrating the societal impact of scientific research. University strategists, research funders, science evaluator and research managers from around the world exchange knowledge and expertise about the different ways to demonstrate societal impact and systems to support this impact. AESISIS organises annually the conference Impact of Science, bur for example also a course on integrating societal impact in a research strategy.
ScienceWorks– Connecting Science & Society impatto
knowledge transfer
 research impact
technology transfer
Nome del sito: ScienceWorks– Connecting Science & Society
URL: https://www.scienceworks.nl/en/
Tipologia ente: Centri di ricerca
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: impatto knowledge transfer
Topic livello 2: research impact technology transfer
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: ScienceWorks supports the process of value creation out of scientific research for society. Its approach is to draw on the expertise of sector experts and to apply good practices from around the world. Value creation out of scientific research contributes to our economy and society. ScienceWorks helps to optimize this process through the correct use of instruments and to support new connections. ScienceWorks is active in these fields: • Transferring scientific knowledge to society; • Improving processes of value creation out of scientific research; • Optimizing the regional innovation system; • Internationalization of high tech clusters; • Ranking and measuring the impact of university knowledge transfer; • Analysing and supporting science based incubators & science parks. ScienceWorks supports the transfer of scientific knowledge to society to its office in The Hague. Its experts have been advisors of governments, high tech businesses and universities in many countries. ScienceWorks has access to international networks of experts in the field of value creation and innovation policy, including the AESIS Network. Its approach is to establish a well designed team of advisors for every assignment. ScienceWorks supports governments, knowledge institutes and companies to increase their efficiency in implementing science into practice. To achieve this it offers the following service: • The measurement of the impact of science in practice and monitoring the progress thereof, on the following levels: for universities and other institutes; for regions; for scientists. • Shaping the cooperation between science and practice. Besides the activities and advisory work, ScienceWorks also manages an international network to support the interaction between science and society.
Campus Engage educazione
responsabilità (engagement)
 civic engagement
engaged research
Nome del sito: Campus Engage
URL: http://www.campusengage.ie/
Tipologia ente: Rete di Università
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: educazione responsabilità (engagement)
Topic livello 2: civic engagement engaged research
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: Based within the Irish Universities Association (IUA), Campus Engage is dedicated to supporting Irish higher education institutions to embed, scale and promote civic and community engagement across staff and student teaching, learning and research. Campus Engage is overseen by a steering Committee, facilitated by the IUA. Currently all 7 Irish universities and the Technological University of Dublin are represented on the Steering Committee and participate in the following areas of activity: community-based teaching and learning; engaged research and innovation for societal impact; student volunteering; planning for impact. Campus Engage, based at the Irish Universities Association (IUA), promotes and supports civic and community engagement (CCE) as a core function of Irish higher education. The Campus Engage National Network, established in 2007, is now made of 17 Irish higher education institution partners. It has been set up to promote civic and community, by better enabling Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), their staff and students across all disciplines, to engage with the needs of the communities they serve. Campus Engage defines civic engagement as: “A mutually beneficial knowledge-based collaboration between the higher education institution with the wider community, through community-campus partnerships including the activities of community based learning, community engaged research, volunteering, community/economic regeneration, capacity-building and access/widening participation”. Campus Engage website provide useful information including: how to guide, training opportunities, policy briefings, national contacts and tools for planning for impact for its audiences: higher education research, teaching and learning academic and support staff, students, member of civic and civil society organisations, funding agencies and policy makers.
Wissenschaft im Dialog comunicazione
responsabilità (engagement)
 science communication
civic engagement
Nome del sito: Wissenschaft im Dialog
URL: https://www.wissenschaft-im-dialog.de/
Tipologia ente: Organizzazione no profit
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: comunicazione responsabilità (engagement)
Topic livello 2: science communication civic engagement
Lingua: tedesco
Abstract: Wissenschaft im Dialog (Science in Dialogue, WiD) promotes discussion and exchange about research in Germany and Europe. As a coordinator and partner of international projects and as a member of the European Science Events Association (EUSEA), WiD has a wealth of experience in managing European projects and collaborating with European partner organisations. WiD is a non-profit limited liability company (gGmbH) and it was founded in 2000 on the initiative of the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft with the goal of strengthening dialogue between science and society. WiD has its headquarters in Berlin and it is made up of three committees: the group of associates, the steering committee and management. Wissenschaft im Dialog organises events, exhibitions, science fairs, symposia and competitions, and develops new formats for science communication. Its focus lies on current scientific themes, as well as on society’s expectations of and perceptions of science. WiD works on the strategic development of science communication and its evaluation and also serves scientists and professional communicators as a network and platform for the exchange of best practice examples. WiD is supported by all major scientific organisations in Germany and works with a number of philanthropic foundations. Many WiD projects are supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Bundensnetwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement (BBE) comunicazione
educazione
responsabilità (engagement)
 science communication
civic engagement
Nome del sito: Bundensnetwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement (BBE)
URL: https://www.b-b-e.de/bbe-english/
Tipologia ente: Rete mista
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: comunicazione educazione responsabilità (engagement)
Topic livello 2: science communication civic engagement
Lingua: tedesco
Abstract: The Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement (BBE) – National Network for Civil Society - is a German network linking organizations and associations from the third sector (non-profit organizations) and civil society, from business and work life and federal and community institutions. The cooperation within the network is based on mutual trust and partnership, relying primarily on dialogue, cooperation and practical stimuli for the promotion of commitment and civic involvement. Everyone involved benefits from the cooperation and moves closer to the common goal. This common goal is the strengthening of civil society and of civic involvement. The key objective is the improvement of the general legal, organizational and institutional conditions for civic involvement. BBE wants to encourage and support concrete projects for actual practice in civil society, the state and the business as well as raise and activate political awareness. The BBE was founded by the National Council of the International Year of Volunteers (IVY 2001) in 2002 and today it has more than 260 member organizations sponsoring and supporting millions if committed citizens in Germany. BBE wants to intensify the sharing of experience at a national, European and International level and make the findings of academics and research on the topic of civic involvement accessible to a broader public.
Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network – UnILiON knowledge transfer
 science education
technology transfer
Nome del sito: Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network – UnILiON
URL: https://www.unilion.eu/
Tipologia ente: Rete di Università
Contesto geografico: Extra-EU
Topic livello 1: knowledge transfer
Topic livello 2: science education technology transfer
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: UnILiON is an informal network of over 44 liaison offices representing more than 150 excellent universities based in Europe, Japan and Russia. The network represents an arena of exchange where the participants share information, nurture collaboration and act as information multipliers towards the represented organisations. It offers “a single entry point to a world of excellent universities”: thanks to UnILiON, enterprises can easily access some of the most active Research, Higher Education and Innovation players in Europe and beyond, universities can find “a door to European Institutions and other external partners”.
Living Knowledge Network – The International Science Shop Network responsabilità (engagement)
impatto
 civic engagement
engaged research
Nome del sito: Living Knowledge Network – The International Science Shop Network
URL: https://www.livingknowledge.org/
Tipologia ente: Rete di professionisti
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: responsabilità (engagement) impatto
Topic livello 2: civic engagement engaged research
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: Living Knowledge is the network of persons or organizations involved in Science Shops and similar organizations active in public engagement and involvement of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Research & Innovation (R&I), and those who support those activities. Living Knowledge aims to foster public engagement with, and participation in, all levels of the research and innovation process. Living Knowledge facilitate cooperation with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to generate research idea, questions and agendas. It performs research in response to these questions, either ourselves or with the assistance of others, notably higher education students. Its goal is to co-create research to find solutions and therefore make a positive impact on real world problems. In this regard, Living Knowledge promotes an open dialogue and debate between science and civil society; it provides scientific knowledge for citizens in an open, action-oriented and participatory way; it brings civil society issues and interests to the scientific discussion; it promotes the co-creation of knowledge among Civil Society Organisations and researchers. Network members use the network platform and its tools for documentation and to exchange information, ideas, experiences and expertise on community-based research and science and society relations in general. Living Knowledge focuses on strategic issues and is active within political settings, and its goal is to co-create research to find solutions and therefore make a positive impact on real world problems. Network’s activities range from strategic networking to training of individual skills and from information to mentoring of old and new practitioners in public engagement with research.
League of European Research Universities (LERU) educazione
knowledge transfer
 science communication
service learning
Nome del sito: League of European Research Universities (LERU)
URL: https://www.leru.org/
Tipologia ente: Rete di Università
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: educazione knowledge transfer
Topic livello 2: science communication service learning
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: The League of European Research Universities (LERU) is a well-established network of 23 leading research-intensive universities based in 12 countries around Europe that share the values of high-quality teaching within an environment of internationally competitive research. Founded in 2002, LERU advocates education through an awareness of the frontiers of human understanding; the creation of new knowledge through basic research, which is the ultimate source of innovation in society; and the promotion of research across a broad front in partnership with industry and society at large. The League is a valued interlocutor for the European institutions and other policy stakeholders. It acts as a strong, outspoken voice of European research-intensive universities on a wide range of topics related to EU policies and initiatives. LERU aims to advance the understanding and knowledge of decision makers, policy makers and opinion leaders about the role and activities of research-intensive universities. It achieves this through direct communication and discussion within the policy community, solid proposals for improvement and progress, and carefully considered position papers on fundamental issues relevant to research-intensive universities. Its broad spectrum of activities and its contributions to policy debates have established LERU’s reputation as a major stakeholder in the EU, which has a distinctive and well-respected voice in the discussions about the future of Europe’s research policy. Actually, LERU maintains a dialogue and cooperates with the EU institutions and EU-related organisations active in the higher education and research arena on topics such as European Research Area, Open Science, Horizon 2020, FP9 and Erasmus+. LERU does this through direct communication and discussions within the policy community, sound proposals for improvement and progress, and carefully, considered publications on fundamental issues affecting Europe’s research universities. Furthermore, its 23 members bring together representatives to work on LERU policy development and mutual learning in a number of areas. There is a constant exchange of knowledge, expertise and funding, innovation, open scholarship, impact, academic careers, higher education including (post-) doctoral training, gender issues and more.
European Science Engagement Association (EUSEA) responsabilità (engagement)
impatto
 public engagement
research impact
Nome del sito: European Science Engagement Association (EUSEA)
URL: https://www.eusea.info/
Tipologia ente: Rete di professionisti
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: responsabilità (engagement) impatto
Topic livello 2: public engagement research impact
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: The European Science Engagement Association (EUSEA) is an international community of public engagement professionals and an international knowledge-sharing platform and accelerator of innovation in the fields of public engagement. Founded in 2001 in Vienna, Austria, EUSEA has evolved from a meeting-place for science festival organizers to a collaborative international community for public engagement practitioners. The association addresses experts involved in the design, organization and implementation of public engagement activities across Europe. EUSEA in an active consortium member in projects funded by the European Commission and supports partners in European funding policies. Today, EUSEA encourages and supports innovative formats of science-society dialogues across Europe – ranging from Researcher’s Nights to Science Parliaments, from Science Cafés to Maker Faire, from public debates to local strategies uniting scientists with policy makers. EUSEA initiates and supports many of these activities as a strong partner striving to develop science festivals and public engagement activities that make an impact across Europe. The major EUSEA past and current projects are: Our Space, Our Future (2018-2020); Nucleus (2015-2019); Sustain (2018-2020); Perform (2015-2018); PLACES (2010-2014).
European Network of Science Centres and Museums (ECSITE) comunicazione
responsabilità (engagement)
 science communication
civic engagement
Nome del sito: European Network of Science Centres and Museums (ECSITE)
URL: https://www.ecsite.eu/
Tipologia ente: Rete mista
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: comunicazione responsabilità (engagement)
Topic livello 2: science communication civic engagement
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: The European Network of Science Centres and Museums (ECSITE) was founded in 1989 by 23 organizations from the young European science centres scene. Over the past decades, the association has grown considerably in size and scope, adapting to its members’ changing social role and organizational needs. ECSITE’s vision is to foster creativity and critical thinking in European society, emboldening citizens to engage with science. Its mission is to inspire and empower science centres, museums and all organizations that engage people with science, and to promote their actions. ECSITE’s mission is to inspire and empower science centres, museums and all organisations that engage people with science, and to promote their actions. The network gathers 333 organizations in Europe and world-wide committed to science communication and to inspiring people with science (202 science centres/museums; 18 natural history museums; 30 research bodies; 33 private companies; 7 festivals; 6 professional networks and 37 other organizations). As a network, ECSITE catalyses its members’ collective strengths into a powerful voice, at the forefront of public engagement with science. To service its members, ECSITE organises the largest professional science communication conference in Europe, represents science engagement at European level, shapes and spreads best practice through its publications and awards, takes part inEuropean projects. ECSITE acts as a platform to: • Shape the future of science engagement • Watch trend, boost creativity and learn from each other • Harness its members’ collective powers and catalyse social impact • Collaborate at European level and worldwide. ECSITE collaborates with other organisations worldwide, acting as an advocate of science engagement and representing its members' interests.
European Children’s Universities Network (EUCUNET) educazione
responsabilità (engagement)
 service learning
science education
children's university
Nome del sito: European Children’s Universities Network (EUCUNET)
URL: https://eucu.net/
Tipologia ente: Rete di Università
Contesto geografico: EU
Topic livello 1: educazione responsabilità (engagement)
Topic livello 2: service learning science education children's university
Lingua: inglese
Abstract: The European Children’s Universities Network (EUCUNET) was founded in 2008 with the aim of stimulate bilateral cooperation and to create basic standards for the organization and implementation of Children’s Universities. Children’s Universities are about exploring our world in an engaging and supportive way. Since the beginning of the new millennium, Children’s Universities have conquered many universities, in Europe and around the world, which have opened up to children and developed programmes in different forms that allow children to learn about science and the people behind science. Children’s Universities facilitate a necessary dialogue between children and scientists about the world, always including respect and acknowledgment of different viewpoints and transmitting the importance of critical questioning. The ongoing discussions about the diversity of Children’s Universities, the ever more important topic of social inclusion in science communication and many examples of good practice were the reason why eucu.net was not discontinued after the EU-funding but re-founded as a membership organization in the year 2011. The strategic objective of eucu.net is to support already consolidated Children’s Universities with fresh ideas and information and to foster the idea of equal access and better educational opportunities for children and young people. Having said that, EUCUNET is intended to increase interaction among member states and to extent existing practices in a professional and concerted manner not only in Europe but also on an international level.