We are pleased to announce the upcoming, already the 5th STEM-CPD Summer School, an exceptional opportunity for university lecturers in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) who are committed to student-centered teaching, and who aim to promote continuous professional development (CPD) in teaching and learning at their home universities. The intensive summer school program enables a selected group of maximal 25 participants to develop professional development activities for lecturers at their respective universities and to enhance their university teaching competences with an international dimension, thereby improving the quality of STEM education at their institutions. This year the focus of the STEM-CPD Summer School will be on the challenges of the “Union of Skills” in STEM higher education (Erasmus+ strategy 2028–2034). The summer school is intended for academic teachers in STEM, with a special invitation to previous STEM-CPD Summer School participants, current CPD Ambassadors, and those who aspire to become CPD Ambassadors. Upon successful completion of the 5th STEM-CPD Summer School, all participants will get a certificate on the topic and new participants will be awarded the CPD Ambassador certificate and gain the opportunity to join the international CPD Ambassadors Community.

The 5th STEM-CPD Summer School will be organized in cooperation with the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain. Madrid, the capital of Spain, a cultural, historical and scientific center in Europe, provides a fascinating setting for understanding the intersection of history, science, and culture.

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Key Features

PARTICIPANTS: The Summer School is open to university lecturers in STEM disciplines or people who are involved in continuous professional development in teaching and learning (CPD) in higher STEM education.

GOALS & OUTCOMES: Participants will develop university teaching competences in international dimension, enabling them to implement professional development activities that elevate the quality of teaching and learning at their respective universities

PROGRAM & METHODS: The STEM-CPD Summer School spans 4.5 days and offers a range of inspiring interactive workshops, collaborative group sessions, and powerful discussions. The study program is based on active learning.

CERTIFICATION: Participants who successfully complete all parts of the Summer School will be awarded a CPD Ambassador Certificate, recognizing their dedication and achievements.

ORGANISATION: The STEM-CPD Summer Schools are organised by the European Chemistry Thematic Network Working Group Eurolecturer Academy in cooperation with the local organising university. The 5th STEM-CPD Summer School international scientific committee will select a maximum of 24 participants based on the strength of their applications.

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