Alongside the main symposium, ESA will host the 5th edition of the LPS School Lab – an educational initiative tailored to students and teachers. Taking place at the same venue, this dedicated programme offers teachers and students (ages six and above) an immersive experience through hands-on workshops, expert-led lectures, and interactive activities. Designed to make Earth observation and space sciences accessible and engaging, the School Lab brings learning to life in a dynamic and inspiring way.
A dedicated school programme has been a key feature of past symposiums, with successful editions in Prague (2016), Edinburgh (2013), Milan (2019), and Bonn (2022). These events have provided students across Europe with a unique opportunity to explore real-world applications of science and technology, sparking their curiosity and deepening their understanding of our planet.
During LPS 2025, the school programme will primarily welcome students from Austria and neighbouring regions, offering an interactive and immersive learning experience. Most of the activities will be held in German, but selected sessions – including workshops, science shows and expert talks – will be in English, allowing non-German speakers to also fully participate.
Leading experts in space science, technology, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education will introduce students to remote sensing technologies and innovative techniques for studying Earth’s atmosphere, geosphere, anthroposphere, biosphere and hydrosphere. Through hands-on demonstrations and real-world case studies, students will gain insights into how satellite data are used to monitor the planet, address environmental challenges, and contribute to global sustainability efforts. The students are encouraged to view Earth as a complex, interconnected system, and explore how Earth observation helps us to understand and respond to pressing global issues such as climate change, natural disasters and ecosystem monitoring.
The school programme goes beyond delivering STEM knowledge – it is designed to develop critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills. Aligned with the primary and secondary school curricula, the programme serves as an enriching supplement to traditional STEM education, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications in science and technology.
The final programme, schedule, and registration details are currently being finalised, and will be announced soon.
Schools, teachers and students interested in participating are encouraged to confirm their interest.