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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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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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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
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Sparkling Science projects present themselves at “Innovation Forum 2025”

On June 23, 2025, the “Innovation Forum 2025” took place at the Institute of Sport and Exercise Science. The results of current Sparkling Science projects were presented there.

2 min read · 01. July 2025
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Rückblick: This is (not) Rocket Science

Im Rahmen des “Living Planet Symposiums” der European Space Agency veranstaltete das Sparkling-Science-Projekt “This is (not) Rocket Science!” am 25. Juni 2025 seine Abschlusspräsentation im Austria Center Wien.

1 min read · 27. June 2025
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Review: This is (not) Rocket Science

As part of the European Space Agency's “Living Planet Symposium”, the Sparkling Science project “This is (not) Rocket Science!” held its final presentation on June 25, 2025 at the Austria Center Vienna.

1 min read · 27. June 2025
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"Ages of Ice": Filming with PLASTIC.ALPS on the Glacier

Scientists from the Sparkling Science project “PLASTIC.ALPS” accompanied young people to film on the Hintertux Glacier.

1 min read · 23. June 2025