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Citizen Science

How citizen science networks can be designed to be sustainable

National citizen science networks play a key role in raising the profile of projects, connecting stakeholders and strengthening participatory research. A new report by the ECSA Citizen Science Networks Working Group highlights the experiences of established and emerging networks from various countries.

1 min read · 19. June 2026
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New handbook provides a comprehensive overview of citizen science

The open-access handbook *Citizen Science – Researching Together!* is a comprehensive German-language publication that brings together the latest developments, methods and practical examples of citizen science in the German-speaking world.

1 min read · 19. June 2026
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Schwertberg Library is conducting research with a youth group as part of the Citizen Science Award

The Schwertberg Library demonstrates how local organisations can successfully introduce young people to research: a group of young people from the library is currently taking part in the Citizen Science Award 2026 and contributing to the research project ‘Tracking Butterflies’.

1 min read · 16. June 2026
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Let's talk: Global perspectives on participatory research

How is collaborative research organised, funded and embedded within scientific systems around the world? Through the international supporting programme SPOTLIGHTS, the TD-Lab – Laboratory for Transdisciplinary Research at the Berlin University Alliance – is placing this question at the heart of PartWiss 26, Germany’s largest conference on participation in science (2–4 September 2026, Berlin).

1 min read · 16. June 2026
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A look back: The Citizen Science Award with ‘Forest Groove’ at the NHM

As part of the ‘Discovering Diversity’ series of events, museum visitors had the opportunity to engage actively with forest research and bioacoustics on 12 June.

2 min read · 12. June 2026
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Citizen Science in Policy and Practice: Insights from the ECS Publication

The book Beyond Participation: Citizen Science, Policy Impact and Economic Value, developed within the framework of the European Citizen Science (ECS) project, examines the role of citizen science in policy, society, and the economy

2 min read · 12. June 2026
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OeAD at the BVÖ conference: embedding citizen science across the board

On 2 and 3 June 2026, the OeAD attended the conference of the Austrian Library Association at the Kardinal König Haus in Vienna. Under the theme ‘The Library for Everyone’, the event brought together librarians from across Austria to discuss the current challenges and future prospects facing the public library sector.

1 min read · 10. June 2026
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Document butterflies through July 31 and win prizes!

The “Schmetterlingen auf der Spur”-Citizen Science Award project is still looking for dedicated citizen scientists who would like to contribute to the research.

1 min read · 10. June 2026
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Libraries as bridges between academia and society

Libraries are increasingly taking on an active role in bridging the gap between research and the public. As an article recently published in bibliotheksnachrichten explains, they are evolving from traditional venues for media lending into ‘third places’ that facilitate exchange, learning and social participation. In doing so, they create favourable conditions for citizen science and other participatory research approaches.

1 min read · 09. June 2026
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Evidence from civil society: Survey on the use of citizen science data in Europe

How can citizen science and data collected by members of the public be integrated more effectively into environmental policy, monitoring, and compliance and enforcement processes? This is the question being addressed by the European research initiative ENFORCE. As part of the project, an online survey has been launched, aimed at stakeholders from the fields of research, public administration, civil society and other relevant sectors.

1 min read · 08. June 2026
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Listening to the forest while collecting data for research

Teenagers and seniors participating in the “Grandma/Grandpa Project” are collaborating across generations as part of the Citizen Science Award for “Forest Groove,” researching the bioacoustics of the forest.

2 min read · 28. May 2026
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Gemeinsam lernen, gemeinsam forschen: "MatheConnect" feierte Abschluss

Mit einer feierlichen Abschlussveranstaltung an der Universität Klagenfurt endete am 27. Mai 2026 das Sparkling-Science-Projekt „MatheConnect“, das gemeinsam mit Schülerinnen und Schülern des BG/BRG Villach St. Martin umgesetzt wurde.

1 min read · 28. May 2026