The Citizen Science Scan 2025 has been launched! In this second edition, Scivil maps the Belgian citizen science landscape using data from no fewer than 242 projects. Explore all the trends, figures, and recommendations on citizen science in Belgium in 2025: download the Citizen Science Scan 2025 or request a free printed copy.

Curious about what Scivil achieved over the past year? In the Annual Report 2025, we compiled our key results, projects, and collaborations. You’ll get not only a look back at 2025 but also a preview of our plans for the rest of 2026.

Did you know that plane trees store particulate matter in their bark? With the Plane Tree Check project (University of Antwerp, UCLouvain, and Scivil), you can contribute to research on air quality yourself. Collect a piece of bark, submit it, and help researchers map particulate matter across Belgium. Participation is open until the end of April.

On Monday 28 September 2026, Scivil will once again host the Citizen Science Network Day, this time at Aeropolis, near Schaerbeek station. Together with partners Beweging.net and VUB, we will bring together citizen science initiators from Flanders and beyond for engaging keynotes, workshops, and panel discussions. Registration opens in May, when the full programme will be announced. Save the date and keep an eye on our website!

The Curious Public initiative develops accessible technology to provide insight into our living environment, starting with sound and sound perception. Through a short survey, they are collecting citizens’ experiences of sound and noise disturbance. Share your experience by completing the survey.

The European VISAVIS project uses citizen science to help detect and counter online disinformation. With Mediawijs as the Belgian partner and Scivil on the advisory board, the project also targets the general public through a campaign offering practical tips to recognise misleading images.

The online course 'Strategic Communication for Participatory Science Practitioners' by the American Association for Participatory Science helps participants approach communication in a more strategic and effective way. Over five weeks, they learn how to define target audiences and communicate results clearly. The course starts on 17 April and combines online lessons with live sessions.

Op 20 April 2026, the INCREASE event on citizen science and agrobiodiversity will take place in Brussels. Researchers, policymakers and practitioners will come together to discuss the role of participatory research in shaping sustainable European policy.

From 19 to 21 April 2027, the Citizen Science 4 Health Conference 2027 will take place in Odense, Denmark. The conference focuses on citizen involvement and participatory methods in health research. The programme and call for abstracts will be announced at a later stage.

Curious about what Citizen Science NL achieved over the past year? Their Annual Report 2025 offers a behind-the-scenes look at CS-NL, including key figures, community highlights, event reports, and more.

Each month, Scivil interviews someone about their experience with citizen science. This month, we spoke with Sarah Van den Bosch, PhD researcher at the University of Antwerp, who, together with Dr Sarah Ahannach, is working on the Rufaidaproject to map the impact of fasting on the vaginal and gut microbiome.

The ECS Academy and PATTERN are organising information sessions on the new Citizen Science Competency Framework.

Strategic Communication for Participatory Science Practitioners is a five-week online course developed by the American organisation AAPS – American Association for Participatory Science, taking place between 17 April and 22 May.

On 21 April 2026, Scivil invites anyone who wants to help shape the future of citizen science in Flanders. This workshop will be in Dutch only.

On 13 May 2026, RVO-Society will conclude its anniversary year celebrating its 25th anniversary with Innovation for Tomorrow, an inspiring event centred on innovation, connection and forward-looking thinking. This event will be in Dutch only.

The European Science Engagement Conference 2026 will take place in Luxembourg from 19 to 21 May 2026, under the theme “In Other Words and Other Worlds”.

The 2026 Conference for Advancing the Participatory Sciences will take place online from 26 to 29 May 2026.

On 3 June, Scivil is once again organising the workshop ‘Getting started with citizen science’ for anyone who wants to get started with their own project idea. This workshop will be in Dutch only.

From 7 to 12 June 2026, the University of Zurich is organising the fifth edition of the Citizen Science Summer School.

The 11th edition of the Living Knowledge Conference will take place in Gdańsk, Poland, from 7 to 10 July 2026. The theme is research and solidarity.

On 28 September 2026, Scivil’s next Citizen Science Networking Day will take place. The event will be held at Aeropolis in Brussels, near Schaerbeek station. This year, Scivil is organising the Networking Day in collaboration with Beweging.net and VUB.

The PCST Berlin Symposium 2026, “Building Knowledge Together: Citizen Science, Communication, and Trust”, will take place on 5 and 6 October 2026.

The Citizen Science 4 Health Conference 2027 will take place from 19 to 21 April 2027 in Odense, Denmark.