Open Science Hub-Portugal: Toward Community Development, Innovation, and Well-Being Through Open Schooling

Open Science Hub (OSHub) is an international network, with several European partners, aimed at creating collaborative learning spaces based on Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) principles; supporting communities that traditionally do not engage with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) due to social, economic or geographical barriers to make science-informed decisions and tackling locally relevant STEAM-related challenges. OSHub-Portugal has been working closely with the local school community in the co-development of educational strategies grounded on RRI and Open Schooling principles. This innovative participatory approach promotes the development of student-led projects based on community needs and fosters collaboration with stakeholders, transforming schools into agents of community well-being, innovation and development.