https://parcos-project.eu Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:02:05 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.10 https://parcos-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Monogram-Blue-transparant-100x100.png https://parcos-project.eu 32 32 Telling Data Stories Through Minecraft – The case of air pollution https://parcos-project.eu/2023/02/telling-data-stories-through-minecraft-air-pollution/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:48:38 +0000 https://parcos-project.eu/?p=812 In this case study by Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC), young people had the chance to explore the data behind air pollution levels in their local neighbourhoods through Minecraft.

Grounded in their Bristol Approach, KWMC addresses complex issues in a people- and community-centred way by involving those with firsthand experiences in finding solutions. Although young people are affected by these complex problems, such as poor air quality, as well, it is not always evident to include them in the problem-solving process.… Read more

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]]> Graduate Summer School on Science Communication in Venice https://parcos-project.eu/2022/12/graduate-summer-school-on-science-communication-in-venice/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:33:10 +0000 https://parcos-project.eu/?p=795 Challenges and Opportunities in Science Communication

The KU Leuven ParCos team and various Mintlab colleagues participated in the international and interdisciplinary VIU (Venice International University) graduate summer school on September 12-16, 2022, in San Servolo Venice.  This year’s summer school was about science communication and its global challenges and opportunities in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) era.… Read more

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]]> Data Explorer https://parcos-project.eu/2022/11/data-explorer/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:14:45 +0000 https://parcos-project.eu/?p=672 The Data Explorer is an online tool for science communication and citizen science developed by our ParCos researcher, Natasha Tylosky, during her research at LUT University. The idea behind the data explorer is to provide a platform that encourages users to connect different datasets between various fields.

The opening screen of The Data Explorer

Project Overview

Scientific data is not always accessible to a wide public.… Read more

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]]> Student assignment on creating data stories with different levels of participation https://parcos-project.eu/2022/06/student-assignment-on-creating-data-stories-with-different-levels-of-participation/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:45:00 +0000 https://parcos-project.eu/?p=589 From September 2021 till January 2022, 17 students of Media and Information Design (LUCA School of Arts, campus Brussels, Belgium) created a wide range of participatory data stories on the topic of climate change. These third year Bachelor students were already trained at designing data visualisations, from creating non-fictional stories to shaping interaction design. For this assignment, they were asked to bring their design skills together.… Read more

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]]> Exchanging inspiration for participatory science communication with students and media professionals at VRT https://parcos-project.eu/2022/05/exchanging-inspiration-for-participatory-science-communication-with-students-and-media-professionals-at-vrt/ Tue, 24 May 2022 10:13:00 +0000 https://parcos-project.eu/?p=508 As part of the ParCos project VRT organised an inspiration session for young creatives and experienced media makers to think about new participatory ways of communicating science. On the 9th of May, 18 students of Media and Information Design from LUCA School of Arts visited the news department of VRT, the Flemish public broadcaster for a workshop with 6 creative media professionals.… Read more

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]]> Exploring public displays to bring scientific information to a broader audience https://parcos-project.eu/2022/03/exploring-public-displays-to-bring-scientific-information-to-a-broader-audience/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:50:18 +0000 https://parcos-project.eu/?p=451 As part of the citizen science project AstroSounds, VRT worked together with students of LUCA School of Arts to create short, animated videos for public displays that deliver the scientific story in an engaging way to a broader audience. The videos were shown on public screens in the library Tweebronnen in Leuven and accompanied the physical installation of citizen science project AstroSounds.… Read more

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]]> Data storytelling and data drama https://parcos-project.eu/2022/02/data-storytelling-and-data-drama/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:21:47 +0000 https://parcos-project.eu/?p=443 Introduction into data storytelling and data drama by Anne Pässilä, Lasse Kantola, and Theatrum Olga. Videography and production by Veijo Ruotanen.

Data storytelling and data drama

Find out more about art-based methods at https://parcos-project.eu/guidebook-on-the-use-of-arts-based-methods/… Read more

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]]> Engaging citizens to become ‘star listeners’ https://parcos-project.eu/2022/01/engaging-citizens-to-become-star-listeners/ https://parcos-project.eu/2022/01/engaging-citizens-to-become-star-listeners/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:18:30 +0000 https://parcos-project.eu/?p=432 The Flemish citizen science project AstroSounds launches a call to Flemish citizens to listen to stars. In this way, citizens can help scientific research. As of January 11, 2022, visitors can discover AstroSounds (in Dutch) via a physical installation in the Tweebronnen Library in Leuven, as part of the KNAL! City Festival. Linked to the installation is a Belgian case study within the ParCos project, that aims to research how vertical video content on public screens can inform and engage people with science stories.… Read more

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]]> https://parcos-project.eu/2022/01/engaging-citizens-to-become-star-listeners/feed/ 1 Factory Takeover: engaging families in sustainability through creativity https://parcos-project.eu/2021/12/factory-takeover-engaging-families-in-sustainability-through-creativity/ https://parcos-project.eu/2021/12/factory-takeover-engaging-families-in-sustainability-through-creativity/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:38:11 +0000 https://parcos-project.eu/?p=421 As part of the UK case study, KWMC has been working with families in South Bristol to explore participatory science communication. On the 28th of October, KWMC held The Factory Takeover, which brought together 6 families (7 adults and 15 children) during the half-term holidays to explore sustainability through hands-on making, exploration and play.… Read more

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]]> https://parcos-project.eu/2021/12/factory-takeover-engaging-families-in-sustainability-through-creativity/feed/ 1 Science communication for everyone, by everyone https://parcos-project.eu/2021/12/science-communication-for-everyone-by-everyone/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:14:43 +0000 https://parcos-project.eu/?p=409

As the Flemish public broadcaster, VRT aims to inform, inspire, and connect all Flemish citizens. In today’s everchanging media landscape, emerging technologies define new circumstances for getting your message across. This brings with it significant challenges when the story you want to tell is not a straightforward one. To collect some insights and best practices, we asked vlogger Jacotte Brokken to interview colleagues at VRT about their approach for communicating science stories. … Read more

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