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OeAD at the Vienna University of Economics and Business: Citizen Science in Higher Education

As part of the EGOS Local HUB workshop at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, Petra Siegele (OeAD Head of Public Science) and Claudia Fahrenwald (University of Education Upper Austria) gave a presentation on “Citizen Science in Teacher Education” on July 8, 2026.

1 min read · 08. July 2026
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OeAD Attends the bifep Conference: Democracy. Science. Adult Education.

On July 6 and 7, 2026, the OeAD participated in a conference organized by the Federal Institute for Adult Education (bifep) in St. Wolfgang at the invitation of the BMFWF. Petra Siegele, Head of the Public Science Division, led a presentation and workshop on the topic “Experiencing Science: New Approaches for Adults.”

1 min read · 08. July 2026
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New podcast episodes on participation and responsibility in citizen science

The European Citizen Science (ECS) Podcast Hub is expanding its content with two new episodes that address fundamental questions about citizen science.

1 min read · 06. July 2026
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CitSci Sort invites you to contribute to the Citizen Science map

How many scientific publications are there on citizen science, and what topics shape the field?

2 min read · 06. July 2026
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Citizen Science and Schools: updated resource collection now online

The “Citizen Science and Schools” resource collection has been updated and now offers an even more targeted support for teachers and researchers. Thanks to a new structure and content, both target groups can find materials relevant to their work more quickly.

1 min read · 29. June 2026
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Butterfly Researchers from Schwertberg at the Citizen Science Award

Through their participation in the Citizen Science Award, children and teenagers at the Schwertberg Library are making a valuable contribution to biodiversity research.

1 min read · 29. June 2026
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The new newsletter on science communication and citizen science is here

Fresh ideas for everyone who wants to help shape science together: The latest issue of the OeAD Center for Citizen Science newsletter offers a concise overview of the latest news in science communication and citizen science.

1 min read · 29. June 2026
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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