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Citizen Science

New Online Course: Bringing Citizen Science into the Classroom

A new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on citizen science has been launched for teachers who want to actively involve their students in research projects.

2 min read · 02. September 2025
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Citizen Science Science communication

The new Citizen Science Newsletter is here

On August 28, the latest information on citizen science and science communication was sent out.

1 min read · 27. August 2025
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RIECS Citizen Science

RIECS-Concept launches into the workshop season

With the arrival of autumn, the EU project RIECS-Concept is entering the crucial phase for participatory formats on the topic of “Citizen Science Research Infrastructure.” The OeAD Center for Citizen Science is carrying out several activities with citizen scientists and representatives from the education sector.

2 min read · 27. August 2025
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Citizen Science

Survey on training opportunities for libraries in the field of citizen science

An international survey is currently underway, aimed at authors and organizers of training activities such as webinars, courses, or workshops that provide continuing education for librarians in the field of citizen science.

1 min read · 25. August 2025
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Citizen Science

Survey on trust in citizen science projects

Researchers at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) are currently conducting an online survey on trust in citizen science and are calling for participation.

1 min read · 21. August 2025
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Citizen Science School Public Science

PH-Fortbildung: Kinder und Jugendliche forschen mit

Am 20. November 2025 zeigt eine Online-Fortbildung, wie Lehrpersonen Citizen Science im Unterricht einsetzen können. Vorgestellt werden aktuelle Projekte, Kooperationen mit Forschungseinrichtungen und praxisnahe Beispiele für verschiedene Schulstufen und Fächer.

2 min read · 21. August 2025
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Citizen Science

New publication: Knowledge production in a humanities citizen science project

An article dealing with the dynamics of knowledge production in citizen science projects has been published in the journal Citizen Science: Theory and Practice.

1 min read · 19. August 2025
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Sparkling Science Citizen Science

New spotlights: starting in fall 2025, with teachers for the first time

The Spotlights series will continue from Ocotber 2025! For the first time, researchers and teachers will present their Sparkling Science projects together.

1 min read · 11. August 2025
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Citizen Science Public Science

Wasserfrösche beobachten, die auf Seerosenblättern chillen

Die Forscher/innen von "AmphiBiom" berichten über den erfolgreichen Mitforsch-Zeitraum im Rahmen des Citizen Science Awards.

1 min read · 06. August 2025
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Citizen Science

“Society's laboratories.” The role of libraries in participatory research

Libraries are more than just repositories of knowledge—they offer space for independent research and social engagement. In this interview, Stefan Wiederkehr discusses how citizen science is becoming possible in these institutions and what opportunities this presents for researchers and interested parties.

1 min read · 05. August 2025
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Citizen Science Science communication

Bringing science into schools: Publication on citizen science enablers

A new paper describes four different work processes and has compiled ten tips to support the work of multipliers and project coordinators.

1 min read · 04. August 2025
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Citizen Science

International citizen science project: cat videos for research

All cat owners can easily support the project.

1 min read · 30. July 2025