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Do you want to improve your skills and knowledge in Citizen Science? We offer various courses and workshops for students, researchers, Citizen Science practitioners and citizens.

We encourage everyone involved in Citizen Science to expand their skills and acquire competencies for Citizen Science. We offer a variety of trainings for students, researchers, citizens, and professionals such as staff of museums, archives, libraries or science centers. Our training options cover a wide range, starting from an introduction to Citizen Science and extending to specific skills development necessary for planning, conducting, and evaluating participatory Citizen science projects.

We are also happy to support your organization or your project with customized training. Reach out to us and tell us what you need and together we will develop an offer tailored to your needs.

Current courses

Citizen Science Summer School 

The next Summer School will take place in Zurich from 7-12 June 2026, under the topic “Co-Creating Knowledge: Transforming Research Through Citizen Science.” Learn more and register now!Citizen Science Summer School

Individual modules of the "CAS Citizen Science und Public Engagement"

The CAS modules can also be taken as standalone courses. Discover more now!Citizen Science und Public Engagement

Methoden am Montag

Following the challenges of a research project, on the first Monday of every month at lunchtime we present a method from the td-net toolbox for the co-production of knowledge. Methoden am Montag (German)

E-learning course: "Discover Citizen Science"

Gain insights into the basics of Citizen Science.
E-Learning: Discover Citizen Science (German)

Additional Information

Upcoming events

  • Mon, 12.1.
    12:15 Uhr
    12.1.2026, 12:15: Methoden am Montag: Nomadic Concepts
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  • Thu, 22.1.
    09:15 Uhr
    22.1.2026, 09:15: CAS Modul 3: Kommunikation & Community Management
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  • Mon, 2.2.
    12:15 Uhr
    2.2.2026, 12:15: Methoden am Montag: Outcome Spaces Framework
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  • Thu, 5.2.
    16:00 Uhr
    5.2.2026, 16:00: General Assembly Citizen Science Zurich
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  • Tue, 24.2.
    09:00 Uhr
    24.2.2026, 09:00: Österreichischen Citizen Science Konferenz 2026
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  • Tue, 24.2.
    12:15 Uhr
    24.2.2026, 12:15: Seed Grant Call 2026: Info Event English
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  • Mon, 2.3.
    12:15 Uhr
    2.3.2026, 12:15: Methoden am Montag: Functional-dynamic Stakeholder Involvement
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  • Tue, 3.3.
    09:00 Uhr
    3.3.2026, 09:00: ECSA2026 conference: Oulu
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  • Thu, 19.3.
    12:15 Uhr
    19.3.2026, 12:15: Seed Grant Call 2026: Infoevent Deutsch
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  • Thu, 26.3.
    09:15 Uhr
    26.3.2026, 09:15: CAS Modul 4: Durchführung & Qualitätssicherung
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  • Mon, 13.4.
    12:15 Uhr
    13.4.2026, 12:15: Methoden am Montag: Storywall
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  • Thu, 4.6.
    09:15 Uhr
    4.6.2026, 09:15: CAS Modul 5: Evaluation & Wirkung
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  • Sun, 7.6.
    09:00 Uhr
    7.6.2026, 09:00: Citizen Science Summer School - Co-Creating Knowledge: Transforming Research Through Citizen Science
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Past trainings and events

Over the last few years, we have tried out different exchange formats and organized various discussion series, lectures, and training sessions on a wide range of topics. While some of these formats are no longer available, you can find a comprehensive list of these past events on the dedicated subpage titled "Past trainings and events".

Access our subpage Past trainings and events

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Contact

Do you have questions regarding the courses? Or are you looking for customized training for your organization or project? Reach out to us and tell us what you need!

Contact Melanie Brand melanie.brand@uzh.ch

What is Citizen Science?

Citizen Science refers to the involvement of members of the general public ("citizens") in the scientific research process. It is a form of public participation that works across many disciplines and that comes with different flavors and names, including community based research, crowd-sourced data collection, civic science, and more.