A particular focus was on the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, which welcomed a total of 16 classes with over 220 students from all over Austria on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
At 20 specialized stations, the young people gained exciting insights into current research and innovative projects in the areas of grassland management, animal husbandry, biodiversity, animal welfare, climate protection, climate change adaptation, food quality, organic farming, and digitalization. The aim was to convey scientific topics in a practical way and to inspire young people to pursue research and innovation in a sustainable way.
Participating schools included, among others, the HBLAs Elmberg, St. Florian, Pitzelstätten, Ursprung and the vocational school Altmünster.
The students were able to experience scientific questions firsthand, learn about modern methods, and understand research findings in a practical context. The direct exchange with experts and active participation at the stations generated great interest and high motivation.
The Science Week initiative once again underlines the special role of higher agricultural schools as educational and research locations and impressively demonstrates how successful science communication can be in practice.
The HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein therefore draws an extremely positive conclusion: The Science Week 2026 was a great success and a strong signal for the promotion of young scientists in Austria.
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