CCSIF: Empowering innovation through community partnerships

What is the Collective Imagination Practice Community (CIPC)? The CIPC — funded by Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and Arising Quo (arisingquo.com) - began as part of Cassie Robinson’s 'Imagination Infrastructuring' at JRF in 2022. Stewarded by Huddlecraft and Canopy - A Social Imagination Project, the community is a global, diverse network of 1000+ people, exploring alternative futures and shaping systems that prioritise joy, hope, and freedom to dream. The CIPC is founded on the belief that relationality is central to systems change. We are deeply interconnected with other humans, plants, animals, and the more-than-human world, and our ways of learning and being must reflect that. An ecosystem mindset of learning and collaborating is key to generating the waves of transition needed to tackle today’s polycrisis. Growing the capacity to imagine is like flexing a muscle. Our community is focused on expanding these practices, so more people can experiment, learn, and grow this skill in diverse contexts — what we call "growing the field” of collective imagination. Over the past three years, we’ve been: 💸 Micro-funding collective imagination projects via our Practice Fund 🕸️ Creating shared spaces for learning and application, such as Huddles and Seed Swaps 📚 Facilitating collective sense-making, using our Medium blog and the Seed Library to harvest and curate learning and reflections Our Seed Library contains a growing number of collective imagination practices and projects, gathered by CIPC practitioners. Explore, be inspired and apply the practices to your context: https://shorturl.at/b8Tmn 

What really keeps societies safe - technology, or trust? In our newest edition of ESHCC PhD Stories, we meet Dr Massimo Fattori, PhD, whose PhD research uncovers the hidden partnerships behind public safety. Rather than focusing only on police forces or technology, Massimo looked at the full ecosystem working to protect society, from governments and tech companies to NGOs, universities and citizens. His findings highlight something striking: 💡 The real foundation of public safety isn’t advanced software or data systems - it’s trust. Through interviews, fieldwork in Portugal and Italy, and careful analysis of how safety technologies are marketed and adopted, Massimo found that public–private partnerships shape how we define “safety” in ways most of us never see. And yet, behind every tool and every decision, are human relationships that determine whether communities feel secure - or not. As Massimo says: “Technology may support safety, but trust sustains it. Without trust, no system works.” After defending his PhD at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Massimo is now applying these insights in practice, working as a partnership manager in technology and digitalisation, ensuring collaboration and human connection stay at the centre of innovation. Curious to read his full story? Explore the interview via ESHCC PhD Stories, link in comments. #ESHCC #PhDStories #ErasmusUniversity #PublicSafety #Trust #Technology #Digitalisation #ResearchImpact #PhDLife #SecurityStudies

At the second #CoRDI Conference, held in August this year at RWTH Aachen University, the Base4NFDI - Basic Services for the NFDI international panel brought inspiring voices from ELIXIR-UK, RDA, Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC), and GÉANT to share how we can make research infrastructures strong, sustainable, and people-driven. Here’s what stood out: Nurture your community – Sustainability starts with trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. Invest in people – Skilled, motivated teams are the real engines of lasting change. Focus on impact – Build services that truly make a difference and meet real needs. Keep your ideals—and your business sense – Combine open science values with clear, measurable impact. As Base4NFDI grows, so does our collective opportunity: to shape infrastructures that not only serve today’s researchers but empower tomorrow’s discoveries. See the paper summarising main themes and discussions here (https://lnkd.in/gWM2aDG3) #OpenScience #ResearchInfrastructure #Collaboration #NFDI #Sustainability #DataStewardship

Fonds de recherche du Québec is hosting a panel at #CSPC2025! Arguably since the pandemic, science advice ecosystems have seen rapid development globally. With evolving challenges to the institutions of science and democracy, these ecosystems are also under more pressure to adapt and respond to their new reality. Leveraging INGSA’s international network of expertise, this panel (Rémi Quirion, Wee Hoe Tan, Soledad Quiroz Valenzuela, Markus J. Prutsch, Marie-Christine Therrien) proposes to explore contemporary issues of science advice ecosystems across regions of the world. The heads of International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA)’s regional chapters will discuss the changes they’ve seen in approaches to science advice in their regions, and what might lie ahead in evolving geo-political, socio-technical and climate-disrupted contexts. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyS-BQ3b Register: https://lnkd.in/eb3Xz9N4 #CdnSci #CdnInnovation

As we move into fall, there’s so much happening across our community: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 – Our Standards Committee has released valuable new tools and guidance on topics like ethical data linking, texting for research, estimating “e,” and a new Online Response Rate Calculator. These resources help strengthen the rigor and integrity of our work. 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 – Now’s the perfect time to renew or join AAPOR! Membership means connection, collaboration, and contributing to the future of public opinion and survey research. 𝗔𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗥 𝟴𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 – The Call for Papers is open for “An LA Love Story of Data, Innovation, and the Quest for Truth.” We can’t wait to see your submissions and celebrate our community’s creativity and insights in Los Angeles. "I’m so proud to be part of this community and excited for all we’ll accomplish together in the months ahead." - Jordan Peugh, AAPOR President Read Jordan's full letter: https://buff.ly/BskCxNk #AAPOR #SurveyResearch #PublicOpinion #AAPORConference

Over the week with Yusuf Hassan Wada on the ongoing #B4HYIF2025 with Equicare Strategies, we kicked off our deep dive into Policy Research! 🚀 Here’s the big picture: ✅ Policy Research is Problem-Solving: It's not just academic, it's a practical tool used to diagnose public issues, evaluate existing policies, and create evidence-based solutions that improve lives. ✅ It's a Bridge Between Evidence & Action: The core goal is to provide decision-makers with the data and insights they need to design, implement, and fund effective policies. ✅ The Cycle is Key: From identifying a problem and setting the agenda to evaluating impact, policy research is a structured cycle that ensures thoroughness and relevance. Excited to build on this foundation! Next up: Framing the right research questions. 💡 #Budget4HealthCampaign #EquicareStrategies

Big news from EdPros Digital! We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between EdPros Digital and the Center for Research Libraries (CRL). This collaboration will empower CRL’s global network of university, college, and research libraries to advance digital accessibility across their collections and services. Through this partnership, EdPros Digital will provide: 💠 Scalable accessible media and document remediation services 💠 Strategic digital accessibility support and consultation 💠 Guidance to help CRL members meet new Title II regulatory requirements Together, EdPros Digital and CRL are building a more inclusive digital ecosystem for Resrarch Libraries; one that ensures all scholars, students, and community members can access the world’s knowledge. We are honored to work alongside CRL and its member institutions as they lead the way in accessibility innovation.

Beyond the Expected: Using Outcome Harvesting to Deepen MSC In Monitoring & Evaluation, the Most Significant Change technique helps us capture powerful stories of transformation — often told from the perspective of those directly affected. But what about the changes we didn’t plan for? That’s where Outcome Harvesting comes in. By identifying and verifying outcomes after they occur, this approach allows us to uncover unintended, emergent, and even surprising shifts that MSC stories might hint at but not fully explain. Together, MSC and Outcome Harvesting offer a dynamic way to explore both the human experience of change and the broader ripple effects that follow. One captures the narrative, the other traces the impact. If you're looking to surface hidden outcomes and enrich your learning process, this pairing is worth exploring. #MonitoringAndEvaluation #MSC #OutcomeHarvesting #ImpactEvaluation #EmergentChange #LearningAndAccountability

Beyond the Expected: Using Outcome Harvesting to Deepen MSC In Monitoring & Evaluation, the Most Significant Change technique helps us capture powerful stories of transformation — often told from the perspective of those directly affected. But what about the changes we didn’t plan for? That’s where Outcome Harvesting comes in. By identifying and verifying outcomes after they occur, this approach allows us to uncover unintended, emergent, and even surprising shifts that MSC stories might hint at but not fully explain. Together, MSC and Outcome Harvesting offer a dynamic way to explore both the human experience of change and the broader ripple effects that follow. One captures the narrative, the other traces the impact. If you're looking to surface hidden outcomes and enrich your learning process, this pairing is worth exploring. #MonitoringAndEvaluation #MSC #OutcomeHarvesting #ImpactEvaluation #EmergentChange #LearningAndAccountability

🌀Nature loss is accelerating - and business has a decisive role to play. Today, the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) launches the Step Up for Nature initiative: a new way for companies to demonstrate credible progress on nature action. By acting with science-based methods, companies can reduce risk, unlock innovation, and protect the natural foundations of their success. To participate in the initiative, companies indicate: 🔢 their next step toward science-based targets for nature, and  📅 the timeline on which they aim to submit it for independent validation through the Accountability Accelerator 💡Credible action can start with a focused scope: SBTN’s accelerated pathways help companies get started with flexible entry points, helping more companies step up for nature sooner. ⭐ As the independent validation host for science-based targets for nature, the Accountability Accelerator is pleased to offer the first 25 companies to submit a milestone for validation through the Step Up for Nature initiative a 50% reduction in validation service fees. This is possible with the support of our consulting partners EBP and Etifor | Valuing Nature. By stepping up for nature through SBTN’s science-based approach, companies show how ambition becomes measurable progress – building collective momentum and resilience for nature and business alike. Learn more and take the next step: https://lnkd.in/gB9knnCz #StepUpforNature #SBTN #ScienceBasedTargets #ForNature