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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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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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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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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
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Television science report shows research on Austria's minnows

A recent television science report shows how the Sparkling Science project ‘Biodiversity of Phoxinus minnows’ uses participatory research to explore biodiversity together with citizen scientists.

2 min read · 07. November 2025
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Students explore hybrid learning formats

In the Sparkling Science project ‘Hybrid Learning Spaces @ School’, scientists and pupils are working together to develop hybrid teaching and learning scenarios for the classroom.

1 min read · 26. September 2025
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"u3Green" inspires at the city festival and university action day in Salzburg

Two special events took place in Salzburg before the summer, at which the Sparkling Science project ‘u3green’ presented itself and presented the results of the project together with students.

1 min read · 11. July 2025
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"Meaningfully active": Working together for more accessibility in sport

A recent newspaper article offers engaging insights into the "Meaningfully Active" project, in which students and researchers collaborate on inclusive sports technologies for people with visual impairments.

1 min read · 13. June 2025
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The project of the week: Researching family differently with children (MiKA)

The #ProjectoftheWeek series presents newly funded citizen science projects from the ‘Sparkling Science 2.0’ research funding programme every week.

1 min read · 07. March 2025