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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.
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Language is one of the most important means of human communication, an essential part of our culture and it can also fulfill an identity-forming function. At the same time, it is constantly changing with the society that uses it. There are words that were used a century ago, but that…
In the latest episode of our podcast 'Wissen macht Leute', the last episode of 2024 was released yesterday. Sturm und Wissendrang: Citizen Science at Buch Wien reports from Austria's largest book fair, which for the first time featured a science lounge with lots of citizen science. Listen in!
“Wissen macht Leute” - the Citizen Science Podcast by Österreich forscht Since 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…
Show me your mouse, cat!
- animals
Your cat - our researcher Attention cat owners in Vorarlberg! Under the motto "Show me your mouse, cat!", we are collecting dead mice and other small mammals that your cat brings to your home. From June to November 2024, you can hand in these "gifts" from your cat to us…
Restore4Life
- plants
- animals
- land use
- water
What can we do to protect our wetlands and floodplains in Europe? What does the water management need to implement measure for the benefit of both the environment and the human society? The Horizon Europe project Restore4Life aims at offering an online system that supports the restoration of wetlands in Europe. One…
Stories of Post-extractive F*utures
- history
- culture
- land use
- politics
- gender
- living together
The shrinking town of Eisenerz lies at the foot of the Erzberg mountain, Austria’s largest and best-known site of extraction of iron ore. The post-industrial town is experiencing a rural exodus, which concerns women in particular. The spatial practices of mining areas have been under-researched using inclusive methods. Mining is…
We are very pleased to welcome the Vienna University of Economics and Business as a new partner in the Citizen Science Network Austria. Vienna University of Economics and Business is a public university in Vienna and one of the largest universities in Europe in the field of economics. The university…
The Vienna University of Economics and Business is a public research university in Vienna, and it one of the largest universities in Europe in the field of Economics and Business. The university is triple accredited (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA), and it strongly embraces – in addition to excellent research and teaching –…
Missed the last Citizen Science Seminar presentation on the AmphiBiom project? Then check out the corresponding blog post! You can find this and many other lecture recordings in the Österreich forscht blog. Have a look and get informed.
Healthy Minds
- health
- gender
- living together
Mental Health around Childbirth This project focuses on the mental health of parents around childbirth, aiming to detect issues early and provide better support. The goal is to promote the emotional well-being of parents and infants and improve access to support services in Tyrol. What are the aims of the…
Pub forscht, our beloved citizen science pub quiz series, is back! On January 15, 2025, we will be quiz with you again in the heart of Vienna. Want to know more? Check out the blog post and register your team! Join us!
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