Knowledge exchange activities as part of the DigiPatch project are carried out in cooperation with the Copernicus Science Center
ABOUT THE COPERNICUS SICENCE CENTER
Learning is propelled by curiosity, by our need for cognition. It constantly motivates us to develop our knowledge and gain new experiences. In Copernicus, we utilize both curiosity and the need for learning about the world. We create exhibits and educational programmes that engage people of all ages, personal circumstances, and levels of professional careers.
We also provide a space for cooperation between researchers, educators, scientists, engineers, and experts working on the social engagement of science. In Copernicus, we have been using work methods and experiences from different sectors to create our educational sets, solutions, and exhibits.
The objective of CSC’s work undertaken under the KE component of the DigiPatch project is to develop innovative KE solutions that address the mechanisms involved in the functioning and isolation of narrow social groups on the Internet, and efforts to make their members more open to contacts, relationships, and cooperation with others.
The CSC, along with societal stakeholders in the project – educators involved in formal and informal education (museums, NGOs, cultural institutions, think tanks) – will join forces in the process of developing the DigiPatch research and harnessing the findings by means of.
Knowledge Map
An international team of DigiPatch stakeholders was established at the Copernicus Science Centre, comprising educators and researchers from informal education institutions in Poland, Germany, Sweden, and Spain, along with designated members of the DigiPatch research team. The team regularly engaged with DigiPatch researchers, discussing and evaluating the scope, methods, and usefulness of the conducted research. Their collaborative efforts resulted in a knowledge map specifically designed to match stakeholder needs, which is available on the DigiPatch project’s homepage.
LivingLab
We developed an interactive research procedures for our Living Lab space. This exhibits, equipped with appropriate software is engagng our visitors in the DigiPatch research process, gathering data. The collected data will be used in research publications, while visitors learn about the objectives and social significance of the DigiPatch project.
As part of the research initiative conducted within our LivingLab methodology, we invited The Parque de las Ciencias, Granada, Spain to collaborate. In 2025, they implemented the developed procedures adapted to the Spanish context.
Learn more about our partner, The Parque de las Ciencias.
Intervention workshop
The Copernicus Science Centre will hold an international workshop to prototype KE solutions addressing the isolation of narrow social groups on the Internet and promoting openness to contacts and cooperation. The workshop will include representatives from societal stakeholders, including educators, artists, researchers, and social activists from various countries. They will develop prototypes of educational solutions to incorporate research outcomes into educational and social initiatives.
Knowledge Dissemination
DigiPatch knowledge-exchange solutions were actively disseminated and promoted through participation in numerous international and national conferences. These events provided opportunities for showcasing DigiPatch’s outcomes, exchanging experiences with broader professional communities, and reinforcing cooperation with stakeholders across Europe and within Poland. The presentations significantly increased the visibility and recognition of the project’s impact on informal education and facilitated the establishment of wider professional networks in the European education sector.