The EU-funded TEMI project aims to transform science and mathematics education across Europe by giving teachers new skills to engage with their students, exciting new resources and extended support. The goal is to help ignite young people’s interest in science as a viable career; a vital step if Europe is to address a worrying skills gap. According to an EU report, Europe is facing a shortage of 820 000 ICT professionals by 2020.

This will have serious consequences not only for the competitiveness of individual companies but also for the EU’s economy as a whole. Europe needs a workforce skilled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) if it is find solutions to modern challenges such as climate change and an ageing population. Furthermore, STEM skills are an increasingly important part of basic literacy in today’s knowledge economy.

‘Inquiry labs’ aim to inspire Europe’s next generation of scientists
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