Citizen Science Zurich

Report: Citizen Science Summer School

The fifth edition of our Citizen Science Schools at the University of Zurich consisted of a week full of new acquaintances and lively discussions amid beautiful summer weather. In a practice-oriented programme, 28 young researchers from 14 countries with diverse academic backgrounds learned skills and tools to successfully advance their own projects.
We take part in Scientifica

Citizen Science Zürich is participating in this year’s Science Festival Scientifica on the weekend of 29 and 30 August 2026. Together with the MyFlock and MAGIE projects, we’ll be demonstrating how AI is transforming and enriching collaborative research in Citizen Science. Come visit us at Booth A30 in the UZH Center!
Open House

We cordially invite you to our Open House on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Come and visit us, get to know exciting new Citizen Science projects and exchange ideas with the community.
Our latest newsletter is out!

Every two months we send out the most important news compactly packed in our newsletter. Available in English or German, it contains updates about our activities and services at Citizen Science Zurich as well as inputs and guest contributions from our community. Read what's new!
Welcome to Citizen Science Zurich

Citizen Science Zurich is a center at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Zurich and is supported by the Mercator Foundation Switzerland. We strive for an open, diverse and inclusive science, where research is done with the public and for the public. Therefore, we want to inspire and support people to engage in different forms of participatory research.

How can we help you?

Additional Information

Wondering about Citizen Science? Curious to see real world examples? Find inspiration and more information.

Are you looking for opportunities to participate in research projects? Browse through our various Citizen Science projects or get in touch with us.

Are you looking for ways to get involved in our community? Connect with us.

Do you want to improve your skills and knowledge in Citizen Science? Take a look at our trainings and workshops for students, researchers, practitioners and citizens.

Trainings

Do you want to collect or analyze digital data but lack the right tool to do so? Take a look at our tools to set up and run Citizen Science projects.

Digital Tools

Do you have a project idea and need support? Take a look at our different support services.

Upcoming events

Sat, 29.8.

10:00 Uhr

29.8.2026, 10:00: Scientifica: Gemeinsam Wissen schaffen mit Citizen Science! Und KI?

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Thu, 1.10.

16:00 Uhr

1.10.2026, 16:00: Open House Citizen Science Zürich

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Mon, 26.10.

09:15 Uhr

26.10.2026, 09:15: CAS Modul 1: Grundlagen von Citizen Science & Public Engagement

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Wed, 25.11.

09:00 Uhr

25.11.2026, 09:00: Workshop: Citizen science – harnessing the power of citizen-generated data

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Mon, 7.12.

09:15 Uhr

7.12.2026, 09:15: CAS Modul 2: Planung & Design von patizipativen Projekten

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Mon, 8.2.

09:15 Uhr

8.2.2027, 09:15: CAS Modul 3: Kommunikation & Community Management

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Mon, 5.4.

09:15 Uhr

5.4.2027, 09:15: CAS Modul 4: Durchführung & Qualitätssicherung

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Mon, 7.6.

09:15 Uhr

7.6.2027, 09:15: CAS Modul 5: Evaluation & Wirkung

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