On 2 July 2025, STE(A)M Learning Ecologies participated in the STE(A)M ATLAS Conference in Brussels, a high-level event that brought together a diverse and dynamic community of educators, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of STE(A)M education in Europe.
This gathering marked the culmination of three years of collaborative work by three Horizon Europe-funded projects, Road-STEAMer, The SEER, and SENSE, working under the same funding call to build a more inclusive, interdisciplinary, and impactful approach to STE(A)M learning.
The event, co-organised with the support of the European Commission’s DG Research & Innovation (DG RTD) and DG Education and Culture (DG EAC), served as a platform for unveiling the three Roadmaps for STE(A)M Education, developed by the sister projects. Each roadmap aims to shape a new mission-oriented vision for education, complementing each other: one that is skills-focused, transdisciplinary, and inclusive—leveraging AI, digital technologies, and collaborative ecosystems to drive systemic innovation.
STE(A)M Learning Ecologies was present, showcasing key materials such as the SLEs Portfolio, international community flyers, and detailed information on its methodology and structural approach. This provided attendees with a clear insight into the project’s work and its contributions to the evolving landscape of STE(A)M education.
More than a policy showcase, the STE(A)M ATLAS event was a celebration of collaboration: a value central to both the process and the outcomes of the projects. As Roberta Monachello (Project Officer, European Research Executive Agency) noted, the joint organisation of the event was itself a testament to the power of working across projects and sectors to create shared visions and actionable strategies.
As the three Horizon Europe projects enter their final stages, the work presented at the STE(A)M ATLAS event lays critical foundations for future EU initiatives in education. Participants left the event energized and committed to sustaining and scaling these efforts through long-term partnerships, policy engagement, and continued innovation.
