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EUC Science Shop Information Day - 31 May 2012
The European University Cyprus Science Shop provides participatory research support to civil society organizations, translating their concerns into scientific research projects. Established in 2011, it is the first science shop in Cyprus and is part of a larger international network. The projects enable students and researchers to address real-life problems while fulfilling the university's role in contributing to societal issues.
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EUC Science Shop Information Day - 31 May 2012
- 1. European University Cyprus Science Shop Informa7on Day, 31st May 2012 Nicosia 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 1
- 2. “Science Shop” What is a Science Shop!? 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 2
- 3. What is a Science Shop? A unit that provides independent, par7cipatory research support in response to concerns experienced by civil society 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 3
- 4. What is a Science Shop? Science Shops use the term “science” in its broadest sense, incorpora7ng social and human sciences, as well as natural, physical, engineering and technical sciences 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 4
- 5. Science Shop History First Science Shop was founded in Netherlands – 70s Today, Science Shops exist all over Europe 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 5
- 6. How it works? 1. Ques7ons from civil society organiza7ons are rephrased to scien7fic research projects 2. Students, under supervision of a professor then perform the research, or a researcher does it 3. The research will lead to a report, which is made to be of use to the client 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 6
- 7. Example Groningen Netherlands Wind Turbines – Noise at night 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 7
- 8. Everybody Wins! • CSOs get answers on their problems, without budgetary constraints • Students “get their hands dirty” by applying scien7fic knowledge and contribu7ng on Research by challenging real problems • Academics are able to address real-‐life problems & they realize the socioeconomic impact of their research work • University fulfills its role of contribu7ng to solving society’s problems • University u7lizes findings to update its Study Programs and Research Strategies 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 8
- 9. European University Cyprus Science Shop 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 9
- 10. EUC Science Shop • First Science Shop in Cyprus! • Operates since 2011 at EUC • 5 Projects so far, one completed! 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 10
- 11. EUC Science Shop 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 11
- 12. EUC Science Shop • Member of “Living Knowledge” Interna7onal Science Shop Network • Funded by “PERARES” FP7 Project 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 12
- 13. Implemen7ng a Research Project with EUC Science Shop 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 13
- 14. Research Project Process 1. Applica7on 2. Review of Applica7on 3. Project Proposal 4. Project Implementa7on 5. Project Deliverable 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 14
- 15. Applica7on • Apply by sending the Applica7on Form to EUC Science Shop – Post, email, online form (soon available) • Applica7on Form available at hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy/ apply/ 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 15
- 16. Review of Applica7on • A research commiCee will inves7gate whether the applica7on received can be translated into a Research Ques7on • If so, inves7gates if there are any interested Researchers to assign the Project 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 16
- 17. Project Proposal • Nego7a7on over a Project Proposal – Science Shop – Project Team – Client • Topics to be agreed: – Research Ques7on – Research Methodology – Time Plan – Final Deliverables etc. 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 17
- 18. Project Implementa7on • Project Team works for the implementa7on of the Project • In compliance to the pre-‐agreed Project Proposal 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 18
- 19. Project Deliverable • The Project Findings are being delivered to the Client in the form of product – Report, and/or any other agreed deliverable. • Post Project opera7ons may follow – Publica7ons – Events etc. 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 19
- 20. Accepted Research Projects • Research must be achievable • Methodology must be clear • Research must be ethical • Clear access to par7cipants • Organiza7on willing to support students • Science Shop’s and Student’s contribu7on should be acknowledged. 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 20
- 21. Who is eligible to apply? 1. Civil Society Organiza7ons – CSOs 2. Communi7es 3. Companies 4. Individuals 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 21
- 22. Contact Informa7on Website: hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy Email: scienceshop@euc.ac.cy Tel.: 22713239 -‐ 96460816 Post: Science Shop European University Cyprus School of Business 6, Diogenous Str. Engomi P.O. Box: 22006 1516 Nicosia-‐Cyprus 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 22
- 23. Ques7ons & Answers! 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 23
- 24. European University Cyprus Science Shop Informa7on Day, 31 May 2012 Nicosia The work leading to these results has received funding from the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-‐2013) under grant agreement n° 244264 (the PERARES project) 5/31/12 EUC Science Shop -‐ hCp://scienceshop.euc.ac.cy 24