Ready, STEM, Go!

General description

If you intend to have the summer of your life - to travel, meet new people, improve yourself and, above all, to contribute to the education system, we have the perfect solution for you!

The BEST Symposium on Education in Lisbon is happening from the 1st to 12th of August, and there, you’ll have the opportunity to share your ideas and opinions on different topics in regard to higher education by participating in workshops, discussion groups and lectures from professors and experts in their respective fields. This year’s topics are:

Skills needed in STEM professions;

STEM Pedagogy Education;

Diversity in STEM Education.

Results and outcomes of the sessions will be presented in different conferences and published in papers dealing with higher education. If you'd like to contribute to the future of Europe and for your voice to be heard, this event is perfect for you. And all that in one of the most beautiful capitals of Europe, sunny Lisbon!

So what are you waiting for?

Information for applicants

Selection criteria:
Selection will be based on the applicant's answers to the application form. Evaluation criteria will be based on the interest in education and familiarity with the topic, level of English and interest in Lisbon and its Culture.

Practical arrangements

All of the following are covered by the event fee:

Lodging:
Student's dorm rooms
Meals:
Three meals per day with at least one of them being hot. All food costs will be covered by our LBG.
Transportation:
Walking, public transportation and university’s bus.