BioTrainValue at the SOFTEN International Conference

16 OCTOBER 2025 · WROCŁAW, POLAND

Representatives of the BioTrainValue project attended the SOFTEN International Conference, “Green Soft Skills in Action: Shaping the Future of STEM Education”, held on 16 October 2025 at the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences in Poland.

The conference marked the culmination of the SOFTEN project, bringing together researchers, STEM educators, students, policymakers and representatives of the green economy to discuss the role of green soft skills in education and the development of a sustainable European workforce. The programme included keynote presentations, discussions and networking opportunities focused on green skills, innovative approaches to STEM education and the transition towards a greener economy.

The BioTrainValue team was represented by Julia Osmańska, Szymon Szufa and Piotr Piersa. Nikolaos Logos, from the Bioeconomy and Biosystems Economics Laboratory at the Technical University of Crete, Greece, also attended while undertaking his secondment at Lodz University of Technology. Participation in the conference provided an opportunity to exchange experiences with representatives of other European projects and academic institutions, strengthen research connections and explore the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing sustainability challenges. The event highlighted how collaboration between education, research and industry can contribute to developing the skills needed for a more sustainable future.

Learn more about the SOFTEN project: Discover the project’s work on green soft skills, STEM education and preparing future professionals for a more sustainable green economy: https://greensoftskills.eu