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For social economy organisations, a clear understanding of the different ways communities can be involved in research, and who holds power in that process, is essential. Without this understanding, research risks becoming tokenistic, rather than a tool to support social change and improve services.  A useful framework for understanding levels of participation is Sherry Arnstein's Ladder of Citizen Participation (1969). This ladder illustrates participation as a spectrum, rang

Citizen engagement is reshaping the way research and innovation are conceived across Europe. More and more, projects recognise that meaningful dialogue with citizens is not an accessory but the starting point for building knowledge that is relevant, applicable and socially grounded. At the centre of this shift are social economy organisations, whose daily work with communities positions them as natural connectors between people’s lived realities and the research processes tha

Partnerships between Social Economy Organisations (SEOs) and researchers can form a powerful alliance. Yet, there are many misconceptions about it. In this blog, let’s try to bust the top 5 myths about this collaboration:  Myth 1: "SEOs lack research capacity"  The Assumption:  Research is the exclusive domain of academics with PhDs and with dedicated labs. SEOs, with their focus on community activities, are seen as lacking the time, skills, or infrastructure to contribute m

At the heart of the RISE project is a belief in the power of collaboration to create more socially impactful research. One key concept...

The collaboration between academic research institutions and Social Economy Organisations (SEOs) in Citizen Science * (CS) projects...

Engaged Research can seem daunting. It requires a lot of time and staff effort and if resources are strained – which is the case for many...

Are you research ready? For many Social Economy Organisations (SEOs), this question can be a stumbling block when it comes to engaging in...

Social economy organisations (SEOs) are a unique category of entities that combine commercial strategies with the objective of generating...

As part of the RISE project’s mission to foster inclusive and impactful research practices, a series of workshops were recently held...