14 news found

• 

  © OeAD

  Sparkling Science Citizen Science

  3rd Call for Proposals of “Sparkling Science 2.0” starts on 1 September 2026

  “Sparkling Science 2.0” is entering its next round! The 3rd call for proposals will open on 1 September 2026.

  2 min read · 15. July 2026

• 

  © Skyability/Philipp Knopf

  Sparkling Science

  Sparkling-Science-Projekt zeigt: Hitzestress in Schulen nimmt zu

  Erste Auswertungen verdeutlichen, dass hohe Temperaturen nicht nur das Wohlbefinden, sondern auch die Konzentrations- und Leistungsfähigkeit im Unterricht beeinträchtigen.

  1 min read · 03. June 2026

• 

  © Sandra Wieser

  Sparkling Science Citizen Science Science communication

  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

• 

  © Freepik/wirestock

  Sparkling Science Citizen Science Science communication

  Follow-up: Panel Discussion “Left Behind?”

  During the online panel discussion “Left Behind? Opportunities and Challenges in Science Communication in Rural Areas” on May 6, 2026, experts from the fields of science, education, and culture discussed how research can be made visible and accessible outside of urban centers. The discussion focused on how to better reach people in rural regions and actively involve them in scientific processes.

  2 min read · 11. May 2026

• 

  © Thomas Suchanek

  Sparkling Science

  Radio feature on the “Micro-Tramper” project

  A recently broadcast radio feature sheds light on the hidden variety of microorganisms found in fridges. The report focuses on the Sparkling Science project “Micro-Tramper”, in which school pupils worked alongside scientists to search for traces of bacteria, fungi and other microbial communities.

  2 min read · 08. May 2026

• 

  © Injoest

  Sparkling Science Sparkling Science

  Review: Spotlight “How can citizen science enrich history lessons in schools?”

  On 26 March 2026, three ongoing Sparkling Science projects “Digital GameBase/D Learning”, “The Memory of the Classroom” and “Young People with Refugee Experience” took centre stage and discussed the topic “How can citizen science enrich history lessons in schools?”.

  2 min read · 31. March 2026

• 

  © Aurelia Wolf

  Sparkling Science

  Sparkling Science project nominated for Sustainability Award

  The Sparkling Science project “Klagenfurt goes climate-neutral”, which has been running at the University of Klagenfurt since autumn 2024, has been nominated for the Sustainability Award presented by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research (BMFWF) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection, Regions and Water Management (BMLUK). A total of 133 projects were submitted, twelve of which made it to the shortlist.

  2 min read · 20. March 2026

• 

  © Unsplash/Dariia Lemesheva

  Sparkling Science

  Citizen science and multilingualism: shaping democracy in schools with young people

  In an conversation with Rudolphina, the University of Vienna's science magazine, project manager Hannes Schweiger and sociologist Katja Mayer discuss the Sparkling-Science project “SAG'S MULTI – Self-empowerment through Multilingualism” and how it can transform schools into places of shared knowledge production.

  1 min read · 12. February 2026

• 

  © Unsplash/Jason Leung

  Sparkling Science Citizen Science

  Congratulations to Hans Karl Peterlini, new Dean at the University of Klagenfurt!

  The OeAD congratulates Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hans Karl Peterlini, also leader of two Sparkling Science projects, on his new position as Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Education at the University of Klagenfurt, which he assumed at the beginning of 2026.

  1 min read · 28. January 2026

• 

  © Christian Sukdolak

  Sparkling Science Sparkling Science Citizen Science

  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

• 

  © Gustavo Rezende/Pixabay

  Sparkling Science Sparkling Science Citizen Science

  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

• 

  © Freepik/frimufilms

  Sparkling Science Citizen Science

  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