Vilnius University

Vilnius University Methodical STEAM Education Centre (Vilniaus universiteto Metodinis STEAM ugdymo centras) is Lithuania’s largest hub for multidisciplinary STEAM education. As part of the national STEAM Center Network, it serves as a dynamic bridge between research, education, and industry. As a department of one of Central and Eastern Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities, the Centre builds on Vilnius University’s robust research infrastructure. Eight cutting-edge laboratories empower students aged 13–19 to engage in hands-on scientific exploration, creative problem-solving, and innovation.

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Our core activities include:

• Hands-on formal and non-formal STEAM education for schoolchildren;

• Professional STEAM training for teachers;

• Development of innovative educational resources and methodologies;

• Research-driven evaluation of STEAM learning effectiveness.

Through strong collaboration with over 100 educational institutions, businesses, and the public sector, the Centre actively promotes inclusive, future-oriented STEAM education — fostering digital literacy, computational thinking, gender balance, and creativity. By aligning with national and European priorities, the Vilnius University Methodical STEAM Education Centre plays a vital role in advancing high-quality, inclusive education and shaping the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.

At Vilnius University Methodological STEAM Education Centre, our passionate team drives the future of STEAM education through innovative methodologies and hands-on learning.

About the Head of Our Centre: Dr. Paulius Lukas Tamošiūnas

Dr. Paulius Lukas Tamošiūnas is a biochemist, science education expert, and the Head of the Vilnius University Methodical STEAM Education Centre. With a PhD in Biochemistry and a strong research background in yeast biotechnology and molecular virology, he brings together academic excellence and practical leadership. Dr. Tamošiūnas also represents Lithuania in International Science Olympiads and contributes to building a sustainable STEAM education ecosystem through strategic partnerships and policy work.

Our Centre is finalizing the setup of a diverse range of laboratories, which will be ready to welcome students later this year. These include spaces for

– all designed to spark curiosity and hands-on discovery.

Vilnius University Methodical STEAM Education Centre is part of the national STEAM education network, which consists of 7 regional and 3 methodical centres: