Across Malta, schools are buzzing with curiosity and creativity as students get hands-on with science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). From interactive experiments and robotics displays to career talks and innovative research showcases, recent events have highlighted the power of STEAM outreach in sparking young minds. These initiatives, led by passionate educators and University of Malta academics, are making science more accessible, exciting, and relevant than ever before.
The St Michael’s School annual celebration, ‘Fidi u Xjenza’ (Faith and Science), which featured a variety of activities, including scientific experiments, robotics demonstrations, interviews with scientists, a forensic escape room, and information sessions on beekeeping and reptiles, also included an educational forum discussing scientific themes. A UM Science Stand was on exhibition throughout the whole evening.
Chiswick House School recently hosted featuring Dr Anthony Galea and fellow colleagues, inspiring students with real-world insights into exciting STEAM professions.
Prof. Pierluigi Mollicone from the Department of Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Prof. Pierre Schembri Wismayer from the Department of Anatomy within the Faculty of Medicine & Surgery were recently invited to deliver a talk at Sacred Heart School about their project MaltaHip during the school's Primary STEM Challenge.
The organised by the Ministry of Education, Sport, Youth, Research & Innovation helped foster scientific curiosity through an engaging programme delivered by individuals working in the STEAM industry.
These dynamic school-based initiatives are doing more than just teaching science—they’re cultivating curiosity, inspiring ambition, and building bridges between education and real-world innovation. By bringing experts into classrooms and creating hands-on learning opportunities, schools are helping to shape a generation of thinkers, problem-solvers, and future STEAM leaders. As the momentum for STEAM outreach continues to grow, so too does the potential to ignite lifelong passions and transform futures.
