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Podcast

“Wissen macht Leute” - the Citizen Science Podcast by Österreich forschtSince March 2022, Österreich forscht has been producing a monthly radio programme for Radio Orange that revolves around the topic of Citizen Science: "Wissen macht Leute" (knowledge makes people). Each episode brings listeners closer to the topic through interviews with scientists, citizen scientists or decision-makers. Projects coming from a broad range of scientific disciplines and their relation to our society are...

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Dates

The dates listed here do not claim to be correct or complete. If you are aware of any dates that are not listed here, or if you discover an incorrect entry, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Conference calls Deadline Conference Call LocationCountry 14.02.2026 Conference...

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Learn about citizen science
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Learn about citizen science

Knowledge about citizen science can be acquired online as well as at various institutions in many different learning formats. In addition to universities, which present the basic methods of citizen science in various courses, there are also further education opportunities offered by associations or networks. Since such continuing education opportunities are developing very dynamically, please contact your institution directly or write to us if we should send you any offers.The Citizen...

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Citizen science worldwide

 Citizen Science in AustriaCitizen science has been carried out in many parts of the world for some time now and since the mid-2010s, citizen science initiatives have become increasingly connected on a national and international scale. Citizen Science has been practised in Austria for longer than the term Citizen Science has been used. In general, it can be assumed that many citizen science projects have been and are being carried out in Austria, but that they have been and sometimes...

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What is citizen science?

In very simplified terms, in citizen science, scientific projects are carried out with the assistance or completely by interested amateurs [lat. amator "lover"]. The Citizen Scientists formulate research questions, report observations, carry out measurements, evaluate data and/or write publications. Compliance with scientific criteria is a prerequisite. Projects are carried out in all areas of research, from the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences to the arts and cultural...

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News

  • ACSC 2026: public day

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    10. Feb 2026

    The public day at the 2026 Austrian Citizen Science Conference invites you to learn about citizen science. There is a varied programme offering something for all ages. You can find out more in the blog post on Österreich forscht. Take a look!

  • ÖCSK 2026: öffentlicher Tag

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    10. Feb 2026

    Der öffentliche Tag bei der Österreichischen Citizen Science Konferenz 2026 lädt euch dazu ein, Citizen Science kennenzulernen. Ein reichhaltiges Programm für alle Alterstufen bietet für alle etwas. Im Blogbeitrag auf Österreich forscht stellen wir dieses im Detail vor. Schaut vorbei!

  • New publication: cooperation on Österreich forscht

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    03. Feb 2026

    In February 2024, we asked the leaders of projects on Österreich forscht about their cooperation with other citizen science projects. The results, the reasons for and against cooperation, the levels at which cooperation has already taken place, and how cooperation between projects in the Citizen Science Network Austria can be strengthened have now been published in the renowned journal Public Understanding of Science, which is presented in the latest blog post on Österreich forscht. Take a look, it's worth it!

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