Non-Degree / Dates: 14 – 18 June 2026
The application deadline for the course is 28 February 2026.
Designed primarily for doctoral researchers and early career researchers, this Summer School course provides a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment where participants can present their ongoing research projects, receive constructive peer and expert feedback, and engage in meaningful interdisciplinary dialogue. The programme aims to strengthen research and analytical skills while fostering international academic collaboration across disciplines and countries.
Over the course of five days, participants will explore contemporary European perspectives on STEAM and Home Economics education, drawing on recent findings from the SHAREE project. A distinctive feature of the Summer School is its hands-on engagement with the Science Kitchen activity, offering an innovative space to examine how theoretical approaches and practical applications can be meaningfully integrated. Through workshops, seminars and round-table discussions, participants will critically reflect on current trends, challenges and future opportunities in education for the 21st century.
A central component of the programme is the academic writing workshop, where participants will work on a draft article, an extended abstract or a research concept. Guided by experienced scholars, the workshop focuses on structure, argumentation, publishing strategies, or peer review, supporting participants in developing research outputs suitable for academic publication.
Why this course?
Teacher(s)
- Prof Päivi Palojoki, University of Helsinki, Finland
- Senior Lecturer, PhD Janni Haapaniemi, University of Helsinki, Finland
- Helen Maguire, Atlantic Technological University
- Anna Callaghan, Atlantic Technological University
- Helen Arov, Tallinn Univrsity
- Elyna Heinmäe, Tallinn University
Timetable
TBA
Participants
Up to 15 participants.
Early-career researchers (PhD students and postdoctoral researchers) in education, and in Home Economics or STEAM fields.
(PhD students as applicants are prioritised, enabling both Home Economics and STEAM researchers to participate)
Credit points
Upon full participation and completion of course work students will be awarded 5 ECTS points and a certificate of completion.
Course fee
No participation fee. Doctoral students may apply for a SHAREE grant for the travel and accommodation expenses up to 1200 EUR per participant.
This course has been developed under the SHAREE project, which is funded by the European Union.
Contact
For questions related to the course content and grants, please contact Jaana Taar at jaana.taar@tlu.ee
For questions related to the application and accommodation, please contact us at tss@tlu.ee



