It's hot because the weather is great, it's STEAMy because there are 46 participants from more than 10 countries, including Malta, taking part in the STEAM science communication summer school, led by the University of Malta, between the 13th and 22nd of July in Cleves Germany.

This transcultural project is a collaboration with CREATIONS – an EU funded project that creatively takes science into schools.

STEAM stands for an educational approach, that includes Arts into the classical STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The summer school gives an insight into the most important and up-to-date topics of science communication.

Participants have the opportunity to learn and discuss about applying dialogue techniques, organising events, using journalistic tools, managing social media, working with policy makers, speaking in public, and of course, uniting arts and sciences.

The diverse background of participants and speakers makes STEAM a powerful networking hub. They openly share their experiences and opinions, establish new cooperations, and develop their creativity and communication skills.

Many participants consider the STEAM Summer School a valuable opportunity to learn about professional science communication and possible career options, become more confident in their current jobs, and meet people with the same interests – an inspiring experience.

In addition to hands-on experiments and insightful lectures, participants take part in many social and public engagement events. Science and Cinema, Bright Club (science and comedy) and a field trip to the science museum NEMO in Amsterdam, make learning about science communication even more practical and inspiring. – Daria Dvorzhitskaia.

STEAM is a result of a collaboration between the University of Malta, European Union of Science Journalists' Associations, Haaga-Helia University, Rhine-Waal University, Science View, and University of Edinburgh.

The summer school is funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. This year, STEAM is hosted by Rhine-Waal University (Germany).

For more information, please visit the official STEAM website: www.steamsummerschool.eu

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