Public engagement

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 14:30-15:30, Open Science Café with Andrea de Bortoli and Giulia Caldoni

Program Agenda

14:30 – 14:40 Connection opens and welcome remarks by Giulia Caldoni
14:40 - 15:00 Presentation by Andrea de Bortoli
15:00 – 15:30 Q&A and discussion

Summary

Public Engagement represents an innovative culture and approach that shapes and inspires the actions of universities and research institutions. It translates into strategies and activities aimed at involving all parts of society in dynamic interactions and active participation. This involvement is based on an open, multi-directional dialogue to value the knowledge of every participant and expand the social impact of these actions, while promoting understanding, collaboration, and the co-creation of shared value. Starting from the evolution of this approach, we will share how it is currently changing the strategies and organisational models of research institutions.

Speakers

Giulia Caldoni (moderator): Data Steward at the University of Bologna. A biologist with a PhD in Oncology, Haematology, and Pathology, she has a background in cellular and molecular biology research. Today, she supports researchers in the medical and scientific fields with FAIR data management and the promotion of Open Science. She is part of the coordination group for the Italian Community of Data Stewards (CIDS) and contributes to Task Group 7 "Networking and Knowledge Exchange" of the Research Data Alliance (RDA) Interest Group "Professionalising Data Stewardship".

Andrea de Bortoli (speaker): Head of the Knowledge Valorisation, Impact, and Public Engagement Office within the Research, Innovation, and Internationalisation Division at the University of Turin, and General Secretary of the APEnet Association. For over 20 years, he has been involved in planning, organising, and evaluating university public engagement initiatives, science education, and citizen science. He also works on innovative tools for measuring research impact and knowledge valorisation, monitoring and analysing research data, and providing training on public engagement, research impact, and knowledge sharing.

Target audience:
This webinar is created for the Italian community and is aimed at researchers, research support staff, technicians, and technologists interested in learning more about Open Science and FAIR principles.

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