Living Knowledge Network
Welcome to the website of the Living Knowledge Network – the formal international network of Science Shops and Community Based Research.
On the following pages we will provide you with information about the activities of the network, the importance and work of science shops for the exchange and joint generation of knowledge from society and science.
Please feel free to join the network.
News from the Network
LK11 Conference Agenda Live: Join Us in Gdańsk now in July
From 7–10 July 2026, we’ll be in Gdańsk, Poland, exploring Research and Solidarity together. Expect lively discussions, creative formats, and meaningful connections, where ideas and collaboration come alive. Have a look at the agenda and start getting excited!
Your Essential Guide to Gdańsk: Navigate, Explore & Enjoy the LK11 Conference
Planning your trip to Gdańsk for the LK11 conference (7–10 July 2026)?Our “Guide for Participants” is now online and full of practical tips to help you explore the city and venue with ease. Let Gdańsk inspire you while you focus on
Special Issue: Research and Solidarity – Submit by 31 August 2026
The Journal of the Knowledge Economy invites submissions for a “Special Issue on Research and Solidarity: Global, Regional, and Local Perspectives”. This issue focuses on how solidarity-driven research – grounded in inclusivity and social responsibility – can address today’s socio-economic and environmental
LK11 Conference
The 11th Living Knowledge Conference in Gdansk registration has been closed. Let’s meet in 8-10 July – to discuss, to network, to be inspried and to connect with the Living Knowledge communityfrom around the world.
Until end of January – the deadline for submission has been extended
Couldn’t hit “submit” in time? No worries — we’ve got you covered! The deadline for proposals for the 11th Living Knowledge Conference in Gdańsk has been extended once more — you now have until 31 January 2026 to send us
Call for proposal 11 LK Conference – Deadline extended
Good news — the deadline for submitting proposals for the 11th Living Knowledge Conference in Gdańsk has been extended! Under the theme “Research and Solidarity”, the conference invites everyone involved in community-driven, collaborative research to contribute their ideas and experiences.