How do you teach students not just how a stream works and what lives in it, but also how to pass that knowledge on themselves one day? That was the focus of our recent course, “Hydrobiology for Environmental Educators.” It… Read More »From Microscope to Streambank: A Water Ecology Course for Future Environmental Educators
On May 20, 2026, the children’s picture book NA ZOOWAS! by Melanie Laibl and Linda Schwalbe was selected for the collection of the Austrian Children’s and Young Adult Book Award. We are delighted about this recognition! At the same time,… Read More »Award for NA ZOOWAS! and New Educational Materials for Science Education
This spring, our science education team at the WasserCluster Lunz had the opportunity to present our work at two very different events: the Long Night of Research 2026 and the EGU General Assembly 2026. Both provided valuable platforms to engage… Read More »Bringing Science to Life: From Lunz to Petzenkirchen and Vienna
On April 14, 2026, WasserCluster Lunz participated in the KLUG Day at BG/BRG Hollabrunn with its science communication project “BrainFood.” The aim of the day is to introduce students to topics such as climate, environment, and health from different perspectives,… Read More »BrainFood Workshops at the KLUG Day at BG/BRG Hollabrunn
As part of the Talente regional project Environmental Research 2.0, we provide schools with insights into the world of research to foster scientific literacy, critical thinking, and engagement with environmental issues. The aim is to give students hands-on experience with… Read More »Sparking Curiosity, Experiencing Research: Science Workshops in the “Environmental Research 2.0” Project
Podcasts are a powerful medium for making science, education, and social issues engaging and accessible to a broad audience. They create space for dialogue, background knowledge, and reflection — making them an ideal way to highlight INSE’s work and contemporary… Read More »Podcasts 🎙️ Talking About INSE and Science Education
A new and exciting example of science education in action is now available online — and it features our team member Laura! The European Geosciences Union (EGU) Teacher-Scientist Pairing Scheme brings teachers and researchers together to co-create engaging lesson content… Read More »Teachers & Scientists Team Up: Check Out This Video Lesson and Teaching Materials 🎥✏️
“Dive into Science” – The Learning App for Teens With our new Science App, teenagers can explore how scientific thinking really works—playfully and hands-on. Starting from five real-world research questions, the app guides learners step by step through the entire… Read More »The Science App Is Here!
The Restore for Life Education Platform (https://edu4life-wetlands.vercel.app/) is an interactive digital learning environment developed within the Restore4Life Horizon Europe project. It aims to make wetland ecosystems and their ecological value accessible, engaging, and relevant for a wide range of learners.… Read More »The Restore for Life Education Platform – Education Meets Ecosystem Stewardship
As the year comes to a close, we would like to thank everyone who has accompanied, supported, and shared INSE over the past years. The materials, games, and projects we have developed together show how much can be achieved when… Read More »INSE Wishes You a Merry Christmas and a Year Full of Discoveries