Event: Exploring Citizen Science: University of Malta and Malta Chamber of Scientists Networking Event
Date: Wednesday 13 September 2023
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
Venue: University of Malta- Campus Hub - CHBO 316
The University of Malta and the Malta Chamber of Scientists are thrilled to extend an invitation to volunteers, staff, students, and lecturers to a networking event on Citizen Science Initiatives in Malta.
Citizen science offers a unique bridge between academia and the wider community, fostering collaboration and innovation. This networking event aims to unite those interested in Citizen Science activities for knowledge sharing and networking.
Highlights:
- Gain insights from experts driving Citizen Science
- Explore community engagement's role in research
- Collaborate with organisations and individuals shaping Maltese Citizen Science
Co-organised by the University of Malta and the Malta Chamber of Scientists, this event celebrates curiosity and community involvement. Individuals and organisations involved in Citizen Science are encouraged to share their experiences and insights. Those interested in sharing their Citizen Science experiences are requested to inform the event organisers for a chance to secure a 10-minute presentation slot, followed by a 5-minute Q&A.
This event is hosted by Simone Cutajar, Citizen Science Ambassador for Malta.
Join us on September 13 from 09:00 to 13:00 to explore the future of Citizen Science in Malta.
For more information and to express interest in presenting, contact:
Register to the event on the page.
- 09:00: Welcome and Introduction
- 09:15: Fair with Air – Citizen Science and Air Quality (Environmental Resource Authority)
Speaker: Nadine Mercieca
- 09:30: Wild for Orchids (Biodiversity and Ecology Research Group, UM)
Speaker: Simone Cutajar
- 09:45: Searching for Aliens - A Bioblitz (Biodiversity and Ecology Research Group, UM)
Speaker:
- 10:00: Did you feel an Earthquake? (Seismic Monitoring and Research Group, UM)
Speaker: Matthew Agius
- 10:15: Coffee Break
- 10:30: Locating Arthropods for an Ecological study of Small Islands, PALEOSIM (Biodiversity and Ecology Research Group, UM)
Speaker: (online)
- 10:45: Spot the Alien / Alien Fish / Jellyfish, ANDROMEDA (Oceanography Malta Research Group, UM)
Speakers: Johann Galdies,
- 11:00: Malta Pollinator Monitoring Scheme, MPOMS (Environmental Resource Authority)
Speaker: Sarah Anne Abela
- 11:15: From Observers to Leaders: Fostering Sustainability in Citizen Science Initiatives (MPOMS, Environmental Resource Authority)
Speakers: Martina Mifsud, Matthew Calleja
- 11:30: Coffee Break
- 12:00: Open discussion in World Cafe Format (15 min per topic)
Moderators: Arthur Lamoliere, Matthew Agius, Simone Cutajar
- 12:45: Final Conclusions
