The role of teaching and research staff
"La teva idea és ciència!" is a creative competition promoted by the UPC, in collaboration with the iSocial Foundation and AGAUR, which aims to apply scientific and technological knowledge to the resolution of real social challenges. This project seeks to create spaces for collaboration between teaching and research staff (PDI), students, professionals and users of social services, with the aim of promoting initiatives that improve the quality of life of vulnerable groups through innovation.
¿Why researchers should be involved?
As teaching and research staff, you have the opportunity to put your expertise at the service of projects with a high social impact. In addition, you will be able to work with other colleagues and students from different disciplines to generate innovative solutions to specific problems. This edition focuses on the needs of people with intellectual disabilities, a group that requires adapted technological solutions to improve their autonomy and quality of life.
¿How it contributes to your academic career?
Participating in this competition is not only an opportunity to contribute to society, but it will also strengthen your academic and research career. Working on interdisciplinary projects with social impact can open up new lines of research and collaborations, while at the same time you will gain recognition through the presentation of the best ideas at the "La teva idea és ciència!".
The training will be recongised by the UPC's Institut de Ciències de l'Educació.
Free citizen science training.
Training in citizen science is key for teaching and research staff because it allows a closer connection to be established between the scientific community and society. Through the free training offered by participating in the competition, the PDI can learn new ways of integrating citizens into the research process, encouraging greater participation, transparency and dissemination of scientific knowledge. It also opens up new opportunities and funding, as organisations increasingly value social participation in research. Collaboration with citizens enriches research with new perspectives and data, and contributes to a more democratic and inclusive science, in which citizens feel involved and committed to the results.
Are you up for it?
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