A resource and platform for sustainable development.
The world faces major challenges where ecological, social and economic perspectives affect each other. People need to be able to orient themselves and act in a complex world where conflicts between different values arise. Knowledge in science, technology and mathematics, so-called STEM competence, as well as the ability to translate their knowledge into action, are prerequisites for both individual development and participation in a complex and technology-driven world. Skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and the ability to develop sustainable solutions are becoming increasingly important to responsibly shape the future.
STEM is an acronym for the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. We define STEM as the competencies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics that are needed in today's developed society. People build STEM knowledge from childhood and throughout their lives.
We work broadly in three areas to fulfill our mission:
The national science centre of Sweden
We are convinced that a public arena like Universeum is needed - a place where citizens, academia, industry and the public sector can meet to discuss issues that are important for the development of society. Where questions and thoughts about the world and science can move freely. Where sustainable ideas are born, fueled and honored.
Universeum is the National Science Centre of Sweden and one of the ten most visited experiences in Sweden. Every year we meet over half a million people on and off site. We do this with a strong anchoring in the Korsvägen Foundation and our four founders, and in broad cooperation with society.
- Korsvägen Foundation
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Universeum opened on June 8, 2001. Then as now, we are a non-profit limited company owned by Korsvägen Foundation (Stiftelsen Korsvägen). Behind the foundation are the four founders.
- Founders
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Universeum was founded by Chalmers, the University of Gothenburg, the Gothenburg Region and the West Swedish Chamber of Commerce. We are as proud as we are grateful of our close collaboration with the founders.
- Donors
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In order to develop our business and create new experiences, we depend on the support and commitment of the outside world. Together with our donors, we create investments that contribute to increased innovation power, strengthened competence supply and action competence for Agenda 2030.
- Collaboration partners and cooperation actors
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As a collaborator with Universeum, you become a part of our development and an investment in the future. We leverage each other's expertise and strengths, ensuring that both organizations derive mutual benefits from the partnership.
Our Mission.
Universeum is a public arena for lifelong learning where children and adults explore the world through science and technology. We create experiences that strengthen creativity and innovativeness, increase knowledge and activate critical thinking. With science as a foundation and an engaging pedagogy, we challenge people to enrich their lives and act for a sustainable world.
