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EcoStories: Citizen science for environmental education and social participation

How can citizen science help to strengthen environmental education and social participation? The Erasmus+ project ‘EcoStories’ is developing innovative approaches to integrate citizen science into school lessons, thereby promoting scientific skills, environmental awareness and social inclusion in equal measure.

1 min read · 20. July 2026
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ÖCSK 2027: Call for academic papers

Submissions for the Austrian Citizen Science Conference (ÖCSK) 2027 are now open. Researchers, citizen scientists and practitioners are invited to submit papers presenting current developments, research findings, methods and practical examples from the field of citizen science.

1 min read · 16. July 2026
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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
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More than just outreach: science communication as a social responsibility

An online panel discussion on 3 November 2026 will explore how science communication can facilitate social participation. Experts from both the field and the research community will discuss the topic and present examples of best practice.

2 min read · 14. July 2026
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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 at the Vienna University of Economics and Business: Citizen Science in Higher Education

As part of the EGOS Local HUB workshop at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, Petra Siegele (OeAD Head of Public Science) and Claudia Fahrenwald (University of Education Upper Austria) gave a presentation on “Citizen Science in Teacher Education” on July 8, 2026.

1 min read · 08. 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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New podcast episodes on participation and responsibility in citizen science

The European Citizen Science (ECS) Podcast Hub is expanding its content with two new episodes that address fundamental questions about citizen science.

1 min read · 06. July 2026
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CitSci Sort invites you to contribute to the Citizen Science map

How many scientific publications are there on citizen science, and what topics shape the field?

2 min read · 06. July 2026
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Citizen Science and Schools: updated resource collection now online

The “Citizen Science and Schools” resource collection has been updated and now offers an even more targeted support for teachers and researchers. Thanks to a new structure and content, both target groups can find materials relevant to their work more quickly.

1 min read · 29. June 2026
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Butterfly Researchers from Schwertberg at the Citizen Science Award

Through their participation in the Citizen Science Award, children and teenagers at the Schwertberg Library are making a valuable contribution to biodiversity research.

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