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Citizen Science Award 2027: Call for entries starts on September 28!

Currently active Austrian citizen science projects are invited to apply to participate in the Citizen Science Award 2027.

2 min read · 09. July 2026
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OeAD Attends the bifep Conference: Democracy. Science. Adult Education.

On July 6 and 7, 2026, the OeAD participated in a conference organized by the Federal Institute for Adult Education (bifep) in St. Wolfgang at the invitation of the BMFWF. Petra Siegele, Head of the Public Science Division, led a presentation and workshop on the topic “Experiencing Science: New Approaches for Adults.”

1 min read · 08. July 2026
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The OeAD at the Departmental Research Day

On June 29, 2026, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection, Regions, and Water Management held its Departmental Research Day, to which the OeAD was also invited.

1 min read · 29. June 2026
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The new newsletter on science communication and citizen science is here

Fresh ideas for everyone who wants to help shape science together: The latest issue of the OeAD Center for Citizen Science newsletter offers a concise overview of the latest news in science communication and citizen science.

1 min read · 29. June 2026
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Event report: Using AI responsibly in science communication

On 10 June, the training module “Using AI responsibly: (new) quality standards for science communication,” organized by the OeAD Centre for Citizen Science, took place.

2 min read · 16. June 2026
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Schwertberg Library is conducting research with a youth group as part of the Citizen Science Award

The Schwertberg Library demonstrates how local organisations can successfully introduce young people to research: a group of young people from the library is currently taking part in the Citizen Science Award 2026 and contributing to the research project ‘Tracking Butterflies’.

1 min read · 16. June 2026
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A look back: The Citizen Science Award with ‘Forest Groove’ at the NHM

As part of the ‘Discovering Diversity’ series of events, museum visitors had the opportunity to engage actively with forest research and bioacoustics on 12 June.

2 min read · 12. June 2026
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OeAD at the BVÖ conference: embedding citizen science across the board

On 2 and 3 June 2026, the OeAD attended the conference of the Austrian Library Association at the Kardinal König Haus in Vienna. Under the theme ‘The Library for Everyone’, the event brought together librarians from across Austria to discuss the current challenges and future prospects facing the public library sector.

1 min read · 10. June 2026
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Citizen Science Science communication

Document butterflies through July 31 and win prizes!

The “Schmetterlingen auf der Spur”-Citizen Science Award project is still looking for dedicated citizen scientists who would like to contribute to the research.

1 min read · 10. June 2026
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Libraries as bridges between academia and society

Libraries are increasingly taking on an active role in bridging the gap between research and the public. As an article recently published in bibliotheksnachrichten explains, they are evolving from traditional venues for media lending into ‘third places’ that facilitate exchange, learning and social participation. In doing so, they create favourable conditions for citizen science and other participatory research approaches.

1 min read · 09. June 2026
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Embarking on a research journey together: the conclusion of “MatheConnect” in Klagenfurt

On 27 May 2026, the closing event of the Sparkling Science project ‘MatheConnect’ took place in Klagenfurt. In attendance were the research team, pupils, parents and teachers from the BG/BRG Villach St. Martin – including the headteacher and the project teacher.

1 min read · 28. May 2026
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Just released: the newsletter on citizen science and science communication

It’s a lovely May: the sun is shining, we’re drawn outdoors, and everywhere people are observing, discovering, and experimenting. It’s the perfect time for fresh ideas from citizen science and science communication!

1 min read · 28. May 2026