Science on Stage Festival 2026
Science on Stage is Europe’s largest LUMA teaching event for teachers at all levels. The aim of the international fair is to share ideas, learn new things and meet international colleagues. The next festival will take place from 28 to 31 May 2026 in Klaipėda, Lithuania. From Finland, four projects designed and implemented by teachers themselves will be selected to take part in the event. The application period is 1.3.–31.10.2025.
Projects can be self-made teaching materials, project work with learners or good teaching practice, such as cooperation with a municipality. Perhaps your school or nursery is already doing something that could help you apply?
Teachers who work in Finland at all levels from early childhood education, primary schools, secondary schools, vocational training and higher education are welcome to apply. Teacher students can also apply. As we can only select four projects to the Finnish delegation, we will organise a similar smaller event in Finland in 2026 in connection with the national LUMA Days. All applicants for the Lithuanian event will be able to attend our 2026, if they wish, and present their project there. Read more about the call in Finnish or Swedish. You can fill out the application also in English.
Joint Projects
Besides the regular national STEM teacher delegations, there are several additional places at the European Science on Stage festivals for teachers offering internationally developed projects – the so-called ‘Joint Projects’. Read more about the joint projects and application procedures here. The application deadline for the Joint Projects is 14 September 2025.
STEM Jobs for the Future – How to bring STEM Jobs into the Classroom
Many students struggle to see the real-world value of STEM skills and how they connect to future careers in sustainability, AI, big data, and beyond. While career days and company visits exist, regular and meaningful career orientation is often missing in STEM education.
This is where our “STEM Jobs for the Future” project, organised by Science on Stage Germany, makes a difference!
Take part as a teacher
We invite 23 passionate science teachers from all school forms (primary and secondary school) to participate and collaborate in this exciting project over a period of approximately 1,5 years. Participants will work in teams, exchange best practices, and create innovative digital teaching resources to integrate career orientation in STEM classes.
The expected outcome includes digital teaching materials on career orientation in STEM classes, featuring interactive elements such as project-based learning modules, escape games, podcasts, quizzes, apps, and more. Additionally, background information for teachers, teaching units for download, and worksheets for students may be developed.
Please note that attendance at two in-person meetings is mandatory:
- 07-09 November 2025 in Berlin (Friday 15:30 – Sunday 12:00)
- A second meeting in June 2026 (exact dates to be announced)
All travel, accommodation and food costs will be covered.
Participate if you:
- are able to collaborate with other teachers,
- are open to new ideas,
- have the ability to communicate in English.
