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Citizen Science

OeAD presents at the ECS Academy Network

The ECS Academy is a European network for courses and training on the topic of citizen science.

1 min read · 09. September 2025
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Citizen Science Science communication Public Science

Impetus for the future. How education and democracy initiatives are bringing about lasting change in

A panel discussion on November 18, 2025, will highlight the opportunities, challenges, and limitations of measures to promote democracy and education. Experts from the fields of practice and research will share their experiences and findings. The event counts as continuing education for teachers.

2 min read · 09. September 2025
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Citizen Science

Citizen Science at the Ars Electronica Festival

The Ars Electronica Festival takes place from September 3 to 7 at several locations in Linz. On September 4 and 6, Citizen Science topics are in the spotlight.

2 min read · 05. September 2025
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Citizen Science

New Online Course: Bringing Citizen Science into the Classroom

A new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on citizen science has been launched for teachers who want to actively involve their students in research projects.

2 min read · 02. September 2025
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Citizen Science Science communication

The new Citizen Science Newsletter is here

On August 28, the latest information on citizen science and science communication was sent out.

1 min read · 27. August 2025
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RIECS Citizen Science

RIECS-Concept launches into the workshop season

With the arrival of autumn, the EU project RIECS-Concept is entering the crucial phase for participatory formats on the topic of “Citizen Science Research Infrastructure.” The OeAD Center for Citizen Science is carrying out several activities with citizen scientists and representatives from the education sector.

2 min read · 27. August 2025
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Citizen Science

Survey on training opportunities for libraries in the field of citizen science

An international survey is currently underway, aimed at authors and organizers of training activities such as webinars, courses, or workshops that provide continuing education for librarians in the field of citizen science.

1 min read · 25. August 2025
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Citizen Science

Survey on trust in citizen science projects

Researchers at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) are currently conducting an online survey on trust in citizen science and are calling for participation.

1 min read · 21. August 2025
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Citizen Science School Public Science

PH-Fortbildung: Kinder und Jugendliche forschen mit

Am 20. November 2025 zeigt eine Online-Fortbildung, wie Lehrpersonen Citizen Science im Unterricht einsetzen können. Vorgestellt werden aktuelle Projekte, Kooperationen mit Forschungseinrichtungen und praxisnahe Beispiele für verschiedene Schulstufen und Fächer.

2 min read · 21. August 2025
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Citizen Science

New publication: Knowledge production in a humanities citizen science project

An article dealing with the dynamics of knowledge production in citizen science projects has been published in the journal Citizen Science: Theory and Practice.

1 min read · 19. August 2025
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Sparkling Science Citizen Science

New spotlights: starting in fall 2025, with teachers for the first time

The Spotlights series will continue from Ocotber 2025! For the first time, researchers and teachers will present their Sparkling Science projects together.

1 min read · 11. August 2025
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Citizen Science Public Science

Wasserfrösche beobachten, die auf Seerosenblättern chillen

Die Forscher/innen von "AmphiBiom" berichten über den erfolgreichen Mitforsch-Zeitraum im Rahmen des Citizen Science Awards.

1 min read · 06. August 2025