Institute for Community Studies Peer research Posted on: 13 January 2023
Transforming tomorrow
Dr Steve Scott, Public Engagement Lead at UK Research and Innovation, describes his organisation’s journey in supporting citizen science and participatory research, as part of their ongoing work to enable diverse groups to participate with, and collaborate in, the research and innovation process.
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