On March 24, 2025, the STEAM Center hosted the third multiplication event with the theme “STEAM Skills for Social Growth”, dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of good practices in the development of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) skills in higher education. The event brought together academic staff, researchers, students and representatives from the socio-economic environment interested in educational innovation and the social impact of interdisciplinary education.
The main goal of the meeting was to highlight how STEAM approaches can contribute to the development of transversal skills, such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and empathy, essential for the integration of young people in ever-changing societies. Through networking sessions, participants explored examples of good practice from university programs that integrate STEAM principles into academic curricula.
A central point of the event was the presentation of the results of pilot projects, which demonstrated the efficiency of the STEAM approach in developing civic and social engagement skills. Strategies for strengthening partnerships between universities, local communities and the economic environment were also discussed to create contexts of applied learning with real social impact.
The event highlighted the essential role of STEAM centers as innovative educational hubs, capable of connecting science with the needs of society. The common conclusion was that promoting STEAM education is a strategic direction for the sustainable and equitable development of higher education.
The multiplication event was organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ project “Skills4future – Developing and improving the STEAM skills of students and teachers for curriculum innovation and sustainable development of higher education institutions and local businesses”.
