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  Citizen Science

  The OeAD at the Austrian Citizen Science Conference in Leoben

  From 24 to 26 February, the Montanuniversität Leoben will become a citizen science centre with a scientific programme and a public day.

  2 min read · 22. January 2026

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  Citizen Science

  Opening up science, attracting young talent: Support & networking for research projects

  The Citizen Science Award is entering its next round: the participating research projects have been selected. In order to provide targeted support for these projects in involving their target groups, the OeAD Center for Citizen Science is organizing several accompanying events over the coming months. These events offer the projects the opportunity to present their citizen science activities to potential education partners and other relevant stakeholders and to initiate new collaborations.

  2 min read · 21. January 2026

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  RIECS Citizen Science

  Review: a co-creative workshop with citizen scientists

  Am 14. Januar organisierte das OeAD-Zentrum für Citizen Science einen Online-Workshop für Citizen Scientists im Zuge des EU-Projekts RIECS-Concept.

  2 min read · 20. January 2026

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  Network meeting for citizen science contact persons

  The first network meeting for citizen science contact persons this year will take place on April 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

  1 min read · 20. January 2026

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  ‘TRA:WELL’ in the children's and youth journal ‘Frontiers for Young Minds’

  The Sparkling Science project ‘TRA:WELL’ recently published its research findings on exercise and well-being in the scientific journal ‘Frontiers for Young Minds’. The journal is aimed at young readers and actively involves children and young people in the review of scientific articles.

  2 min read · 16. January 2026

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  Science communication

  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

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  Citizen Science

  Citizen Science Summer School

  The Citizen Science School at the University of Zurich is offering an intensive week of in-depth study in participatory research from June 7 to 12, 2026.

  1 min read · 14. January 2026

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  Citizen Science Science communication

  A brief overview of science communication

  Swiss Research has published a communication guide for citizen science. It offers a quick and practical insight into five important formats of science communication, each with five practical key messages and five helpful resources.

  1 min read · 13. January 2026

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  Science communication

  When facts are not enough: Science with social impact

  Why do scientific facts often fail to reach the public? “Science with Impact” shows why trust, context, and dialogue are crucial for effective science communication—and how research can develop social relevance.

  1 min read · 13. January 2026

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  Citizen Science

  The growing role of citizen science in official statistics

  The journal Nature Communications Sustainability recently published an article entitled ‘Why citizen science is now essential for official statistics’.

  2 min read · 12. January 2026

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  Science communication

  Science communication at the vegetable market

  The ScienceCenter Network has published a new practical guide on communicating science in marketplaces.

  1 min read · 09. January 2026

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  Public Science

  Wissenschaftsbarometer Österreich 2025: drei Viertel der Bevölkerung vertrauen der Forschung

  Das ÖAW-Wissenschaftsbarometer, das seit 2022 jährlich erhoben wird, wirkt wie ein Stimmungsbild der Gesellschaft gegenüber Forschung und Wissenschaft. Der letzte Bericht zeigt eine breite Zustimmung zur Forschung und verzeichnet eine leichte Steigerung des Vertrauens zum Vorjahr.

  1 min read · 08. January 2026