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Wissenschaftsbotschafter:innen auf Erfolgskurs: Rekordzahlen und begeisterte Lehrkräfte
Die Initiative Wissenschaftsbotschafter:innen erreichte 2025 neue Höchstwerte: Mehr Schulbesuche, mehr engagierte Forschende und begeisterte Lehrkräfte. Besonders geschätzt wird, wie Wissenschaft greifbar gemacht wird – ein Impuls, der Kinder und Jugendliche nachhaltig inspiriert.2 min read · 25. February 2026 -
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The Tulln Garden: On the trail of butterflies
The research project “Tracking Butterflies,” which is participating in the Citizen Science Award 2026, will be presented on May 3, 2026, at Garten Tulln.1 min read · 23. February 2026 -
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Discovering diversity: Citizen Science Award visits the Natural History Museum
On April 17, 2026, the research projects “Tree Quest” and “Climate Agents,” which are participating in the Citizen Science Award 2026, will be presented at “Discover Diversity” at the Natural History Museum in Vienna.1 min read · 23. February 2026 -
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Citizen Science Award at the Long Night of Research
On April 24, 2026, the OeAD will present two Citizen Science Award projects as part of the Long Night of Research. Visitors will gain insight into how participatory formats generate high-quality data, tap into new target groups, and strengthen social impact. The research competition offers visibility, networking, and structured support for the implementation of citizen science projects.1 min read · 23. February 2026 -
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Promotion of an innovative and green slope protection system
Landslides and slope failures pose an increasing threat to communities and infrastructure in the Nepal Himalaya – sustainable, green slope protection systems offer a promising way forward.3 min read · 17. February 2026 -
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Excellent science communication for societal challenges
The recently published policy brief “Excellent Science Communication for Urgent Societal Challenges #2” was developed as part of the EU project COALESCE. It examines how science communication can be strategically developed in the face of complex and urgent societal challenges.1 min read · 16. February 2026 -
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Citizen sensing as a catalyst for participatory risk governance
The book “Citizen Sensing for Risk Response” by Anna Berti Suman analyzes how citizen-driven data collection can contribute to managing societal risks. The focus is on the concept of citizen sensing: citizens independently collect environmental or health data to address information gaps and make risk perceptions visible.1 min read · 16. February 2026 -
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Networks for the future: Submit your STEM region now
STEM regions strengthen education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through close cooperation between schools, research institutions, and businesses.1 min read · 03. February 2026 -
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Rural Women's Right to Access to Land in North-West Ethiopia: Challenges and Limits
Why do legal land rights not translate into real access for rural women? A joint Ethiopian-Austrian research project combined field studies, legal review and stakeholder dialogue to uncover the barriers women face in North-West Ethiopia.3 min read · 29. January 2026 -
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Left behind? Opportunities and challenges for science communication in rural areas
An online panel discussion on May 6, 2026, will examine the urban-rural divide in science communication. Experts from the fields of practice and research will discuss and present examples of best practice.2 min read · 15. January 2026
