Kick off meeting in Cyprus
The kick-off meeting for the STEM Sports Education project in Cyprus was both productive and constructive. Project partners from Belgium, Spain, Italy, and Cyprus contributed their expertise to clarify objectives and establish concrete project guidelines. The enthusiasm of participating teachers, academics, and STEM and sports experts reaffirmed the strength of this initiative and its potential for meaningful impact. On January 13–14, 2025, delegations from each partner organization gathered in Nicosia, Cyprus, hosted by Inquirium, to officially launch the project.
About STEM Sports Education!
This innovative project bridges the gap between STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and sports, creating engaging learning experiences for secondary school students. A key focus is on encouraging more girls to explore STEM fields by integrating hands-on, sports-related activities into the learning process.
Key highlights from the Kick-off Meeting
The meeting focused on:
- Introducing project partners and defining roles.
- Discussing objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
- Developing a pedagogical framework for STEM Sports Education.
- Planning an interactive learning toolkit with engaging activities.
- Designing a comprehensive training program for educators.
- Establishing dissemination and communication strategies to maximize impact.
Next steps
With a strong consortium and a clear vision, this project is set to make STEM education more accessible and engaging through sports. Further updates will follow as development progresses.
Consortium partners
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) – Belgium
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) – Spain
- Inquirium – Cyprus
- ASD Sport Compass – Italy
- GO Atheneum Etterbeek – Belgium
- Institut Ins Bitàcola – Spain
- Gymnasio Latsion – Cyprus