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OeAD at the Long Night of Research

As part of the Long Night of Research on April 24, 2026, the OeAD presented two projects from the Citizen Science Awards. Visitors gained insight into how participatory formats generate high-quality data, reach new target groups, and enhance social impact.

1 min read · 27. April 2026
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Adult Education: OeAD Center for Citizen Science at the EPALE and Erasmus+ Conference

The OeAD Center for Citizen Science was a guest at this year’s EPALE and Erasmus+ Conference on April 22, 2026, at the Urania in Vienna.

1 min read · 27. April 2026
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Follow-up: Two Citizen Science Award projects at “Discovering Diversity” at the NHM

The “Tree-Quest” and “Climate Agents” projects address issues related to climate change in very different ways and presented their work to an interested audience at the NHM on April 17.

2 min read · 22. April 2026
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OeAD Attends the “biblio aktiv” Trade Fair

As part of the “biblio aktiv” initiative, the OeAD provided information to interested librarians about opportunities for science outreach in libraries.

1 min read · 14. April 2026
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Biodiversity Bingo – Fun Elements Combined with Scientific Methods

To promote biodiversity research and education, the “Switzerland Researches” initiative has adapted “Biodiversity Bingo”—a participatory format that combines playful approaches with scientific methods. The goal is to raise awareness of systematic biodiversity observation, particularly among non-academic audiences, while also creating accessible avenues for data collection.

1 min read · 02. April 2026
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The new Citizen Science & Science Communication Newsletter is here

Spring brings plenty of fresh ideas for anyone interested in citizen science and science communication.

1 min read · 27. March 2026
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Trust Under Pressure: Training on the Impact of Generative AI on Science Communication

On March 18, an online training session by the OeAD Center for Citizen Science took place, in which two experts outlined how AI slop and deepfakes are transforming the virtual space.

2 min read · 23. March 2026
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Workshop: Participating in Research for the Citizen Science Award in Libraries

On April 9, 2026, the OeAD, in cooperation with the Carinthian Library Association, is hosting a workshop for librarians in Klagenfurt.

1 min read · 17. March 2026
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Toolkit for science communication

How can research findings be communicated in an understandable way? How should researchers respond to misinformation or critical questions? A new online service aims to support scientists in such communication situations.

1 min read · 05. March 2026
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Evaluation consulting for effective science communication

The Impact Unit offers a free evaluation consulting service for science communication professionals. The aim is to further develop projects in an impact-oriented manner and to implement evaluation in a practical way.

1 min read · 03. March 2026
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Science communication

Neue Studie: Hohe Erwartungen an Wissenschaft in polarisierten Debatten

Eine neue Publikation untersucht, welche Rolle Wissenschaft und Wissenschaftskommunikation im Kontext einer Polarisierung der öffentlichen Debatte spielen sollen – und wo ihre Grenzen liegen.

1 min read · 02. March 2026
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The new Citizen Science & Science Communication Newsletter is here

1 min read · 26. February 2026