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  Citizen Science Science communication

  ERA Symposium in Vienna – Further development of the European Research Area

  On 17 November, the Austrian ERA Symposium 2025 took place in Vienna, bringing together key players from science, research and innovation as well as high-ranking representatives of the European Commission.

  1 min read · 17. November 2025

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  Citizen Science

  New Publication: Citizen Science Contributions to Biology and Environmental Education

  A new anthology examines the exciting and increasingly important role of citizen science in biology and environmental education.

  1 min read · 17. November 2025

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  Sparkling Science Citizen Science

  Television science report shows research on Austria's minnows

  A recent television science report shows how the Sparkling Science project ‘Biodiversity of Phoxinus minnows’ uses participatory research to explore biodiversity together with citizen scientists.

  2 min read · 07. November 2025

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  Citizen Science

  Knowledge of the Many – Award for outstanding citizen science publications

  With the research award ‘Knowledge of the Many – Research Award for Citizen Science’, the German citizen science platform ‘mit:forschen!’ will once again honour three projects in 2025 that have made significant contributions to science through participatory research approaches and the active involvement of citizens.

  1 min read · 06. November 2025

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  Citizen Science Science communication

  The new Citizen Science & Science Communication Newsletter is here!

  1 min read · 03. November 2025

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  Young Science Citizen Science Science communication

  Wissenschaftsbotschafterin wird Österreicherin des Jahres! Wir gratulieren herzlichst!

  Gletscherforscherin Birgitt Sattler wird zur Österreicherin des Jahres in der Kategorie Klimainitiative gewählt.

  2 min read · 27. October 2025

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  RIECS Citizen Science

  Young people contribute ideas for the European Citizen Science infrastructure

  As part of the OeAD Young Science Congress in Linz, a co-creative workshop took place.

  2 min read · 27. October 2025

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  Young Science Citizen Science Press release

  Young Science Congress 2025: Citizen scientists and creative young researchers received awards

  The BMFWF and the OeAD awarded the best school projects, the most committed participants in the Citizen Science Award and the finalists of the Young Science Inspiration Award with prizes.

  24. October 2025

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  Sparkling Science Citizen Science

  Citizen science strengthens STEM education: a look back at Sparkling Science Spotlight

  The first Sparkling Science Spotlight in autumn 2025 took place on 8 October from 12 noon to 1 p.m. and was held under the motto ‘Citizen science strengthens STEM education.’

  1 min read · 22. October 2025

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  TinkerLib: New collection of methods from EU project published

  The EU project TinkerLib brings together the world of books and the world of science communication. A guide to inclusive practice has now been published.

  1 min read · 17. October 2025

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  Inclusion and participation: overcoming barriers with citizen science

  The 20th Sparkling Science Spotlight on December 15 will focus on the topics of inclusion and participation. The event counts as continuing education for teachers.

  1 min read · 17. October 2025

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  RIECS Citizen Science

  Focus on participatory research: The OIS zam: Forum 2025

  This year's OIS zam: Forum took place on 9 and 10 October 2025 at the ÖBB Innovation Factory in Vienna. The format is organised by the OIS Centre of the Ludwig Boltzmann Society.

  1 min read · 15. October 2025