Citizen Science Workshops with Local Alliances

In June 2025, the University of Oslo organised three Citizen Science Workshops in collaboration with Local Alliances. These workshops aimed to gather testing feedback on the Citizen Science App and promote its usage among Citizens of Oslo.

Two of the workshops took place at the University of Oslo itself, while the third was hosted at a Volunteer Centre conveniently located near one of the streams in Oslo, making it accessible for participants. The workshops attracted a diverse group of participants, spanning all age groups from teenagers to older citizens, illustrating a strong community interest in citizen science initiatives.

Throughout the sessions, attendees were enthusiastic about testing the app, actively providing valuable feedback on its usability. Their insights were instrumental in identifying areas for improvement, particularly in enhancing the app’s usability to better meet the needs of various user demographics.

With the feedback gathered during these workshops, the next step is to implement the suggested usability improvements and further encourage citizens to utilise the app.

Author(s): Silje Havrevold Henni, University of Oslo