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Sparkling Science

Sparkling Science: New film reveals the hidden biodiversity of our waters

A new film from the Sparkling Science project ‘Aquirufa: Biodiversity and Ecology of Freshwater Bacteria’ on the topic of biodiversity shows the fascinating diversity of bacteria in our waters and their central role in a functioning ecosystem.

1 min read · 13. March 2026
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Sparkling Science Citizen Science

Practical teaching materials based on research findings

In addition to scientific publications, Sparkling Science projects regularly produce teaching materials that bring the latest research findings directly into the classroom. This provides teachers with practical tools for integrating scientific perspectives into their lessons in an understandable way.

2 min read · 06. March 2026
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Solidaritätskorps Erasmus+ European Programmes

Regelungen für Mobilitäten in betroffene Kriegsregionen in Nahost

Personen, die aufgrund einer noch bevorstehenden oder bereits angetretenen Reise Bedenken haben, sind nicht zum Antritt der Reise bzw. zur Fortführung des Aufenthaltes im Gastland bis zum vorgesehenen Ende der Mobilität oder des Freiwilligeneinsatzes verpflichtet.

1 min read · 03. March 2026
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Union of Skills Solidaritätskorps Erasmus+ ...

Save the date: Erasmus+ und ESK Fachtagung am 28. Mai 2026 in Wien

Im Mittelpunkt der Fachtagung 2026 steht die europäische Strategie Union of Skills.

1 min read · 26. February 2026
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Sparkling Science Citizen Science

‘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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Sparkling Science Citizen Science

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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Young Science School Public Science

Jetzt einreichen: Young‑Science‑Gütesiegel für Forschungspartnerschulen!

Bereits 80 Schulen erfüllten in den ersten sieben Ausschreibungen die Bewertungskriterien und wurden dafür mit dem Young-Science-Gütesiegel für Forschungspartnerschulen ausgezeichnet. Nun schreiben das BMFWF und der OeAD das Siegel erneut aus und laden ALLE Schulen in Österreich ein, noch bis 23. Februar ihre Forschungskooperationen und -aktivitäten vorzuweisen und einzureichen. Voraussichtlich im Juni werden die von einer Jury ausgewählten Forschungspartnerschulen 2026 im Zuge einer festlichen Verleihung mit einer Urkunde und einer Plakette für die Schulwand ausgezeichnet. Das Siegel wird für die Dauer von zwei Jahren verliehen.

1 min read · 15. 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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Sparkling Science Citizen Science

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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Sparkling Science Citizen Science

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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Sparkling Science Citizen Science

"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