Science Shop Toolbox

The development of innovative practice in Science Shops is now supported through a customised training toolbox and appropriate partnering and exchange (mentoring) among members of Living Knowledge. All members of Living Knowledge can participate in activities (e.g. workshops, conferences) and make use of the results and materials developed during former project activities such as TRAMS. This service will empower new Science Shops in developing professional standards and enable existing science shops to refine and improve their practice through updated professional know-how. The European added value will come from exchange of good practices across different countries, incorporating the experiences and needs of new and potential European partners.

The Toolbox offers:

FAQ

In addition you can find an overview of Frequently Asked Questions and indicative answers in the section 'FAQ'. 
The FAQ are clusters along thematic the lines:

Training Programmes

The database brings together relevant documentation on Science Shop procedures, processes and guidelines like:

  • Community based research methods
  • Science Shop administration
  • Public Awareness
  • Preparing a Science Shop project
  • Carrying out a Science Shop Project
  • Writing / publication of a science shop project

By following the link to the Training programmes database you can download a MS Access database (1.5 MB) with all relevant information.

E-Modules

Based on the Training Programmes and the FAQ two E-modules have been developed.
The first module "Getting started" deals with organisational structures how to get started with a Science Shop. The second module "How to organise a community-based research project" deals with many relevant aspects to initiate and conduct a community-based research project.

Get started with the E-modules

There is also a CD-rom avaible with the E-modules. For Information contact TIMCED InterMediu Ploiesti

Scenario Workshop Toolkit

The Scenario Workshop Toolkit has been specifically developed to give insights into a workshop method, which supports and facilitates active participation of people from across society and across different interest groups. The setting of a Scenario Workshop offers the participants a direct opportunity for exchanging and discussing their points of view, doubts, suggestions and wishes regarding a particular topic or problem with experts and decision-makers. Furthermore it is a tool for promoting dialogue, furthering involvement and managing constructive discussions between various groups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Scenario Workshop Toolkit (pdf, 1.3 MB) focuses on a mentoring process to support the development of new Science Shop initiatives and the sharing of expertise on Science Shop procedures and processes.   

Science Shop Summer Schools
In the TRAMS project two different versions of a Science Shop Summer School have been developed to learn more about the Science Shop basics and examples, a full programme of 4 days and a condensed programme of 1 day.

Database of organisations

If you are searching for a community-based research organisation you can check the  'Living Knowledge database'. There you can find an overview of community-based research organisations like Science Shops. You can select on organisation, theme and country.You can also add your organisation to this database.