The Final STEAMigPOWER Conference is now available online.

 If you were not able to attend the live session, you can now watch the full recording here.

We invite you to share it with colleagues and networks who may be interested in promoting inclusion and empowerment through STEAM education.

The Proceedings Book of our conference is now available for download here.

STEAM and other modern educational approaches for vulnerable groups of students
Date: 6 October 2025
Location: Research Dissemination Center (KEDEA), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

About the Conference

The Final Conference of the Erasmus+ STEAMigPOWER project brings together educators, researchers, and stakeholders to share best practices in STEAM education, digital tools, and inclusion strategies for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. This international event will showcase project results and host thematic sessions, panels, and networking opportunities.

Info on STEAMigPOWER project: https://steamigpower.eng.uminho.pt/

Call for Submissions

We invite two types of contributions:
Full Papers (8 pages)
Extended Abstracts (2 pages, 2-column format)

Templates can be downloaded here.

Important Dates:
– Submission Deadline: 20-07-2025
– Notification of Acceptance: 01-09-2025
– Camera-Ready Version: 20-09-2025

Submit your full paper or extended abstract using the following link: https://forms.gle/KRbNNV5ysfygbeq28

Please find the final programme of our conference here (all hours are in EEST – Athens time).

If you want to join the conference online, please enter in the following link: https://authgr.zoom.us/j/94124848167?pwd=GdsTgbUiS4JFZGd3sC0CBo5aZDoamI.1 

 

TimeActivity 
8:30 – 9:00Registration
9:00 9:30

Presentation of the STEAMigPOWER project

Sofia Barbosa Pereira, University of Minho, Project Coordinator

9:30 – 10:15

Panel discussion session 1: Educating vulnerable students – The STEAMigPOWER example

Moderation: Fundació Solidaritat Universitat Barcelona

Round table discussion with one representative of each project partner, discussing on theexperience from providing the courses to students

10:15 – 11h00 

Paper presentations – session 1

Moderation: Università degli Studi di Perugia

  1. Lombardi, A., Barbosa Pereira, S., Dalosi, A., Erdur-Baker, O, Faginas-Lago, N., Kontos, Y., Mancini, L., Jerez, C., Rosi, M., Theodossiou, N., Tzialla, E., STEAMigPOWER: Empowering Migrants Through Inclusive STEAM Education Introduction: Education as a Lifeline in the Migration Crisis, all partner institutions.
  2. Zachos, D., Intercultural education for social justice as a tool to combat conspiracy theories and fake news, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
  3. Almeida, B., Araujo, E., Vasconcelos, R., Towards Inclusive Higher Education in Practice: Exploring Perspectives and Insights from UMinho Case Study, University of Minho, Portugal (online)
  4. Correia, F, Delerue-Matos, A., Ribeiro, R., ‘Us and the others’: the problem of social integration of refugees, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal (online)
11:00-11:30Coffee break
11:30 – 12:30

Paper presentations – session 2

Moderation: Middle East Technical University

  1. Triantafyllidis, A. Tsapoutzoglou, M. Takis, A., Kostarella, I., Georgiadou, I., Tolia, K., Mantasasvili, K., Zygouri, Th., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki actions on support of Scholars at risk during the Inspireurope MSCA projects (2019-2025), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
  2. Ugurlu, B. P., The role of art in the STEAM approach and its impact on professional development, Cappadocia University, Türkiye (online)
  3. Temircan Z., A Project-Based Learning Approach and Psychosocial Outcomes among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged University Students in Cappadocia University, Cappadocia University, Türkiye (online)

12:30 – 13:30

Panel discussion session 2: Educating vulnerable students – Field experience

Moderation: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Round table discussion with participants of organizations involved in educating vulnerable groups of students:

  • Georgios Nikolaidis, Principal of Intercultural High School (Lyceum) of Eastern Thessaloniki
  • Smaragdi Kokoromyti, Mathematics Teacher at Intercultural High School (Lyceum) of Eastern Thessaloniki
  • Dimitris Zachos, Professor of Pedagogy – Intercultural Education, Faculty of Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
  • Alexandros Triantafyllidis, professor, Department of Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Inspireurope prohect: Supporting Researchers at Risk

13:30 – 14:00

Closing Remarks

Sofia Barbosa Pereira, University of Minho, Project Coordinator

Nicolaos P. Theodossiou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Host Coordinator

Venue & Travel

KEDEA – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Address: Aristotle University Research Dissemination Center (KEDEA), Tritis Septemvriou, University Campus,  Thessaloniki GR-54636
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oj2GoUQqB693KtHv5
More information (brochure in English): https://kedea.rc.auth.gr/documents/kedea_brochure_en.pdf

Explore Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is a vibrant city known for its rich history, lively waterfront, and delicious cuisine.

Must-visit:
– White Tower
– Ano Poli (Old Town)
– Rotonda and Roman Agora

Local Tips:
– Try bougatsa and local seafood
– Use taxis or public transport apps for navigation
– Travellers can now also use the new Thessaloniki metro/subway system for convenient transportation around the city.

Organizers
– Hosted by: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
– In collaboration with: STEAMigPOWER Consortium
– Contact: steamigpower.auth@gmail.com

Registration Registration and submissions are FREE.

Registration to the conference is available here: https://forms.gle/vXmbP8m4XGD1x2vB7