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Sparkling Science Citizen Science Science communication

Follow-up: Panel Discussion “Left Behind?”

During the online panel discussion “Left Behind? Opportunities and Challenges in Science Communication in Rural Areas” on May 6, 2026, experts from the fields of science, education, and culture discussed how research can be made visible and accessible outside of urban centers. The discussion focused on how to better reach people in rural regions and actively involve them in scientific processes.

2 min read · 11. May 2026
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Citizen Science

Citizens Considered: New Perspectives on Participatory Research

In its blog post “Citizens Considered,” the University of Zurich demonstrates how participatory research can open up new perspectives for science and society.

1 min read · 07. May 2026
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Citizen Science School

Hohe Beteiligung beim Projekt "Tree-Quest": Bereits mehr als 10.000 Messungen!

Die teilnehmenden Schulklassen lieferten den Forschenden im ersten Monat des Forschungswettbewerbs "Citizen Science Award" eine große Menge an Daten und unterstreichen dadurch das große Potential von Citizen Science im Bildungsbereich.

1 min read · 07. May 2026
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Citizen Science School

High participation in the “Tree-Quest” project: Already more than 10,000 measurements!

During the first month of the “Citizen Science Award” research competition, the participating school classes provided the researchers with a large amount of data, thereby highlighting the great potential of citizen science in education.

1 min read · 07. May 2026
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Citizen Science Science communication

Just released: the new newsletter on citizen science and science communication

The sun is shining, the parks smell of spring, and everywhere there is a buzz of activity, fluttering, and growth: In spring, ideas also blossom for everyone interested in citizen science and science communication.

1 min read · 29. April 2026
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Young Science Citizen Science Science communication

Young-Science-Team des OeAD mit Präsentationen und Infoständen im Einsatz

Die Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter waren in den letzten Tagen verstärkt unterwegs, um die unterschiedlichen Angebote persönlich vorzustellen und mit Lehrpersonen, Vertreterinnen und Vertretern von Bildungseinrichtungen, Stakeholdern aber auch mit forschungsbegeisterten Einzelpersonen und Familien in Dialog zu treten.

1 min read · 28. April 2026
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RIECS Citizen Science

School workshop: shaping the future of citizen science

On April 27, a group of students from BG/BRG Erlgasse in Vienna developed ideas on how citizen science can be improved in the future.

2 min read · 28. April 2026
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Citizen Science School

Erste Erfolge beim Citizen-Science-Award-Projekt "Schmetterlingen auf der Spur"!

Seit 1. April dokumentieren engagierte Citizen Scientists das Vorkommen von Tagfaltern und haben bereits vier besonders seltene Arten entdeckt.

1 min read · 28. April 2026
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Citizen Science Science communication

OeAD at the Long Night of Research

As part of the Long Night of Research on April 24, 2026, the OeAD presented two projects from the Citizen Science Awards. Visitors gained insight into how participatory formats generate high-quality data, reach new target groups, and enhance social impact.

1 min read · 27. April 2026
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Citizen Science Science communication

Adult Education: OeAD Center for Citizen Science at the EPALE and Erasmus+ Conference

The OeAD Center for Citizen Science was a guest at this year’s EPALE and Erasmus+ Conference on April 22, 2026, at the Urania in Vienna.

1 min read · 27. April 2026
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Citizen Science

First successes in the Citizen Science Award project “Schmetterlingen auf der Spur”!

Since April 1, dedicated citizen scientists have been documenting the presence of butterflies and have already discovered four particularly rare species.

1 min read · 24. April 2026
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Citizen Science Science communication

Follow-up: Two Citizen Science Award projects at “Discovering Diversity” at the NHM

The “Tree-Quest” and “Climate Agents” projects address issues related to climate change in very different ways and presented their work to an interested audience at the NHM on April 17.

2 min read · 22. April 2026