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Here you can find everything about Citizen Science in Austria. In the future, it should be just as normal to work in a citizen science project as to be a member of an association, e. g. the voluntary fire brigade or a music ensemble. We want people to see science no longer as an elite programme, but as a process that affects all our lives, a process which is an important part of society and is worth understanding. However, the fun and enjoyment of research should not be neglected. We do not understand citizen science as an infotainment concept, but as a collaborative process through which new insights can be gained.
Biodiverciti
- plants
- animals
- land use
What role can you play in the biodiversity and climate crisis - in the familiar surroundings of your own garden? Citizen scientists implement biodiversity-enhancing measures in their garden, observe animals and plants and are analyzed how their attitudes and behaviors change. What are the aims of the project? BIODIVERCITI pursues…
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The City Nature Challenge (CNC for short) is an annual ‘bioblitz’ that takes place in spring and is held simultaneously in various cities and regions around the world. The next City Nature Challenge will take place from 25-28 April 2025. You can find all the information about this year's CNC…
City Nature Challenges in Austria
- plants
- fungi
- animals
Every observation counts! The City Nature Challenge (short: CNC) is an annual nature competition between regions that takes place in spring (usually at the end of April, beginning of May) and is held simultaneously in various cities and regions worldwide. On four consecutive days, people around the world document the…
On 7 May at 2 pm, the third lecture of the summer semester 2025 of our Citizen Science Seminar will take place at BOKU University (in German). This one is about the project ‘Beweisstück Unterhose’. We are very pleased to have Franz Bender from Agroscope as a guest in the…
You run or participate in a citizen science project? This project could also be listed on Österreich forscht. There are no costs involved. The professional or institutional background of a project is not important. The only requirement is a project description in German, and it must be possible to participate…
Ural owl
- animals
Ural owl resettlement The resettlement of the Ural owl is led by a team of researchers headed by ornithologist Richard Zink at the Austrian Ornithological Centre at "Vetmeduni" Vienna. The goal is the "Come Back" of the big owl into the forests of Austria. A new occurrence in the alps…
How do octopuses use the artificial octopus dens near the Croatian island of Krk, and what can be studied with them? These are the questions that the new Octopus Den Initiative project aims to answer. You can find out all the details about this exciting project on the project preview…
The Austrian Citizen Science Conference is the main event of the year for the citizen science community in Austria and beyond. Since 2015 the conference has been organized on an annual basis, each year by a different host institution in close collaboration with Österreich forscht. By collaborating with local host…
Hero
- health
- media
DESIGNING AN INFORMATION TOOL FOR CARDIAC REHABILITATION Background Previous research has shown that after an acute cardiac event, such as a heart attack, patients can feel uninformed about the follow-up care and cardiac rehabilitation. Digital technologies have the potential to make health-related information available at any time and in a…
Octopus Den Initiative
- animals
- water
How do octopuses use the artificial octopus dens near the Croatian island of Krk, and what can be studied with them? Film or photograph them during your next dive or snorkeling trip to contribute to octopus research! What are the aims of the project? The project investigates whether and to…
The new project BIOM-Garten invites people of all ages to look out for amphibians and reptiles in their gardens and report their observations. This will help to fill gaps in existing monitoring and implement better conservation measures for these endangered animals. Check it out and join the research!
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