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Citizen science and multilingualism: shaping democracy in schools with young people

In an conversation with Rudolphina, the University of Vienna's science magazine, project manager Hannes Schweiger and sociologist Katja Mayer discuss the Sparkling-Science project “SAG'S MULTI – Self-empowerment through Multilingualism” and how it can transform schools into places of shared knowledge production.

1 min read · 12. February 2026
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Sparkling Science Citizen Science

Congratulations to Hans Karl Peterlini, new Dean at the University of Klagenfurt!

The OeAD congratulates Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hans Karl Peterlini, also leader of two Sparkling Science projects, on his new position as Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Education at the University of Klagenfurt, which he assumed at the beginning of 2026.

1 min read · 28. January 2026
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Review: Spotlight with "The generational-friendly City", "Meaningfully Active" & "Transform2gether"

On 15 December, three ongoing Sparkling Science projects were presented in the spotlight on the topic of ‘inclusion and participation’.

2 min read · 18. December 2025
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Jetzt einreichen: Young‑Science‑Gütesiegel für Forschungspartnerschulen!

Bereits 80 Schulen erfüllten in den ersten sieben Ausschreibungen die Bewertungskriterien und wurden dafür mit dem Young-Science-Gütesiegel für Forschungspartnerschulen ausgezeichnet. Nun schreiben das BMFWF und der OeAD das Siegel erneut aus und laden ALLE Schulen in Österreich ein, noch bis 23. Februar ihre Forschungskooperationen und -aktivitäten vorzuweisen und einzureichen. Voraussichtlich im Juni werden die von einer Jury ausgewählten Forschungspartnerschulen 2026 im Zuge einer festlichen Verleihung mit einer Urkunde und einer Plakette für die Schulwand ausgezeichnet. Das Siegel wird für die Dauer von zwei Jahren verliehen.

1 min read · 15. December 2025
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Publication of the evaluation of ‘Sparkling Science 2.0’

The evaluation of the "Sparkling Science 2.0" research funding programme was recently published. The report highlights the programme's progress to date and evaluates the goals achieved. It also contains clear, evidence-based recommendations for the continuation of the programme, which brings schools, science and society together.

2 min read · 18. November 2025
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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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Talking together about cultures of care at the end of life: Conclusion of the SoKuL project

On September 30, 2025, the closing event of the research project “SoKuL – Talking about cultures of care at the end of life” took place.

1 min read · 03. October 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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Sparkling Science Citizen Science

Minister Holzleitner visits “The generational-friendly City”

Eva-Maria Holzleitner, Federal Minister for Women, Science and Research, visited the FH Wiener Neustadt. The topic was also the Sparkling-Science-project “The generational-friendly City”.

2 min read · 08. July 2025
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How schools become climate fit

The Sparkling Science project “Climate Ready Schools” aims to identify ‘hotspots’ in schools and develop ways to increase “climate resilience”.

1 min read · 07. July 2025
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Nationale eTwinning-Qualitätssiegel 2025

Auszeichnung für virtuelle Zusammenarbeit mit Partnerschulen in Europa: 23 nationale eTwinning-Qualitätssiegel verliehen

2 min read · 02. July 2025
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Campus International 2025: Wie Auslandsaufenthalte Karrierewege prägen – Jetzt mitwirken!

Studierende und Hochschulen sind eingeladen, Teil einer europaweiten Studie zu werden.

1 min read · 01. July 2025