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The 2009 conference is hosted by The Science Shop, Queen's University Belfast
The Science Shop Summer School
The Science Shop Summer School is an intensive programme that focuses on the concept of science shops and community-based research in general. Science Shop basics are presented as well as some examples of Science Shop models.
Experienced Science Shop staff will discuss operational options and good practice, but also barriers to running a Science Shop. Local contexts are very important factors for the success of a science shop, therefore participants will be encouraged to contribute to the discussion. Clear links will be made to European Commission Science and Society policy and to other activities to improve citizens’ access to, and participation in, research.
Target group
The Summer School is targeted at people who are interested in setting up a science shop or starting community-based research projects. This may include academics, scientists, science communicators, community leaders, NGO representatives, graduate and PhD students.
Programme
Thursday 27th August 2009, Queens University Belfast
Canada Room and Council Chamber
10.00 |
Welcome
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10.15 |
General introduction of the science shop model, history, organisational structures, the mediation process, working with students in the curriculum and project examples
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11.30 |
Non-university based science shops – The Bonn example |
11.50 |
Working with CSOs and Students at Wageningen University by Gerard Straver, Science Shop Wageningen, Netherlands |
12.10 |
Doing a research-needs survey among CSOs Ils de Bal , Science Shops Belgium |
12.30 |
Lunch (Canada Room) |
14.00 |
Building Effective Community-University Research Partnerships Maeve Lydon, Maureen Duncan, Rupert Downing Office of Community Based Research, University of Victoria, Canada |
15.00 |
The Development of the Science Shop in Shanghai, China Han Xiaoyan et al., Science Shop Shanghai, China |
15.20
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Starting a science shop; questions & answers Examples from previous projects & using the on-line Toolbox |
15.40 |
Small group sessions on topics to be chosen by participants: We will cater to your individual needs to know more (either in-depth on topics discussed previously, or on topics not yet discussed). We will think along with you to transfer and adapt science shop-like work to your own regional context. Possible topics can be (but are not limited to):
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16.30 |
End of the formal part of the Summer School, but informal conversation can continue… |
18.30 |
Conference Opening Ceremony & Drinks Reception (The Great Hall) |
In 2006, the Living Knowledge Network organised a three-day Summer School on Science Shops, in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Thirty-five participants from all over the globe participated and spent 2 days in a classroom and 1 day visiting two science shops on-site. Some of them actually did “try at home” what they learned, which e.g. led to the first science shop in China (Shanghai) opening its doors a few months later. We are happy to have representatives from Shanghai in Belfast this year!
In 2007, we decided to do a mini-version of this Summer School, and combine it with the 3rd Living Knowledge Conference. During one day, about 80 participants shared the basics on doing research with civil society through science shops. We will repeat this crash-course now in 2009 in Belfast.
The Summer School will be held prior to the Living Knowledge Conference. The aim of the meeting is to supply all participants with some basic background on the work of science shops and similar organisations. Of course, all participants will bring in their own expertise and knowledge that we all can share.
During the day, experienced science shop co-ordinators will tell you about their work. Some of these speakers are actively involved in training and mentoring of new science shops in various countries and can brainstorm with you on adapting the generic model to your own local context.
Obviously, time will be too short to discuss every aspect, meaning and impact of science shops and similar organisations, during this one day meeting. However, the subsequent 4th Living Knowledge Conference offers exactly that opportunity.
We hope you will all enjoy the full three days in Belfast!
Norbert Steinhaus
Henk Mulder
For questions on the content of the Summer School: h.a.j.mulder@rug.nl
For practical / organisational questions: livingknowledge2009@qub.ac.uk