2. Organisational forms
The basic requirements for a Science Shop are a demand for research, supply of research capacity, staff to mediate and link both, and last but not least a roof over your head.
Read moreThe basic requirements for a Science Shop are a demand for research, supply of research capacity, staff to mediate and link both, and last but not least a roof over your head.
Read moreRequests usually don’t match one on one with research proposals. It is important to have a good “articulation phase”, in which you try to map the real issue for your client, and identify context and possible stakeholders. Also check what information your partner has or can make available.
Read moreScience Shops work in general for those that would otherwise not have access to scientific research. These are in general grassroots organisations and NGOs.
Read moreScience Shops define themselves as a ‘unit that provides independent, participatory research support in response to concerns experienced by civil society‘. For the most part, these units belong to universities, though some are organised as separate NGOs or non-for-profit companies. Science Shops combine research (and teaching where applicable) with service to society.
Read moreGlobal Partner Australia SydneyShopfront SydneyUniversity of Technology, SydneyT. +61 (0)2.95142900Pauline O’Loughlin: Pauline.OLoughlin@uts.edu.aushopfront@uts.edu.auwww.shopfront.uts.edu.au Canada Guelph, ONThe Research ShopCommunity Engaged Scholarship Institute
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