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  Between glaciers and ice: polar researcher Birgit Sattler in a television interview

  In a television interview, ecologist and microbiologist Birgit Sattler provides insights into her research work in the polar regions and shows why knowledge about ice is crucial for dealing with climate change.

  2 min read · 19. December 2025

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  Citizen Science Science communication

  The Citizen Science Award Projects 2026

  The seven research projects that can be researched as part of the Citizen Science Awards 2026 have been finalized.

  1 min read · 18. December 2025

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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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  Citizen Science Science communication

  The new Citizen Science & Science Communication Newsletter is here

  On December 18, the latest information on citizen science and science communication was sent out.

  1 min read · 18. December 2025

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  Training series on AI in science communication continues

  Following three successful modules in 2025, the OeAD Centre for Citizen Science will once again offer training courses starting in March 2026.

  2 min read · 17. December 2025

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  Citizen Science

  New release: Compass Open Data in Citizen Science

  The publication presents key insights and terminology related to open data in a clear and accessible way.

  2 min read · 10. December 2025

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  What type of citizen scientist am I? A self-test on individual participation in research

  Nature lover, guardian angel, or bookworm? Take a quiz from Scivil to find out what type of citizen scientist you are and which projects suit your profile!

  1 min read · 09. December 2025

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  Science engagement skills – continuing education for researchers

  The ScienceCenter Network continues to offer the free training series “Science Communication Compact” for researchers of all disciplines and career levels as part of the “Science Engagement Competencies” project.

  1 min read · 09. December 2025

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  Science Communication Forum 2025: Focus on digital transformation

  On December 3 and 4, 2025, the German-speaking science communication community gathered at the Liederhalle Stuttgart for the 18th Science Communication Forum.

  1 min read · 05. December 2025

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  Citizen Science and Schools: Salzburg Students gain insight

  On 2 December, as part of a course at the University of Salzburg, a session on the topic of citizen science and schools took place.

  1 min read · 05. December 2025

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  International workshop on citizen science in education

  On 1 December, the OeAD Centre for Citizen Science organised an online event as part of the European project RIECS-Concept.

  2 min read · 04. December 2025

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  New Book Contribution: Integrating Citizen Science into Higher Education Teaching

  A publication featuring contributions from various disciplines has now emerged from the higher-education didactics podcast “LectureCast.”

  1 min read · 03. December 2025