Education in Europe rema internationally, and often nationally fragmented activity. In science research, especially, this contrasts with a profession that is highly internationally mobile and that relies heavily on international interchange. Molecular biology, a discipline that is of recognised key importance for our future, is barely covered, even rudimentarily, at the level of practical experiments. Political will and new infrastructures are needed to ensure greater translation of science in the lab to science in the classroom, and to facilitate exchange of diverse educational materials and experience across Europe and the world. Without such international platforms it is hard to see how Europe can improve as a whole.