Themes MULTIPLIERS

Science is one of the pillars of modern society, and as such, is deeply interwoven with global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. In schools, however, it is often presented to students in an abstract way, lacking practical context. To make science tangible and ‘cool’ (again), the MULTIPLIERS Horizon 2020 project will establish novel Open Science Communities (OSCs), expanding opportunities for science learning in collaboration with schools, universities, informal learning providers, museums, local associations, industry, civil society, policymakers and media across six European countries.

Initially, OSCs will be set up in Cyprus, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. These communities will develop science projects with real-life challenges as starting points to be implemented in schools. Students will interact with a broad spectrum of science experts, jointly working on science-based solutions for societal and environmental issues. Via open community events and activities, they will then share their findings and experiences with their families and communities, acting as science multipliers.

Air pollution

Considering how to improve cities’ air quality in cities by collecting and analysing data.

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Biodiversity and ecosystem services

Studying different ecosystem services and their value for human health and societal well-being.

Biodiversity and ecosystem services
Vaccination

Vaccination

Looking deeper into the examples of several vaccination programmes and discussing benefits and consequences.

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Anti-microbial resistance

Anti-microbial resistance

Learning how we can we better deal with bacteria resistant to antibiotics.

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Forest use vs. forest protection

Forest use vs. forest protection

Exploring the different economic, ecological, cultural and social perspectives on forests.

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Clean water and sanitation

Clean water and sanitation

Engaging schools and communities to increase their scientific understanding of water management and sustainability

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