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First ACE2-EU "Train-the-Trainer" Programme Held at the Polytechnic University of Santarém

From 6 to 8 July, the first Train-the-Trainer programme organised by the SPACE Centre took place at the Polytechnic University of Santarém (Instituto Politécnico de Santarém, IPS). The training forms part of the implementation of the Changemaker Ambassador Programme, which is designed for students and staff across the ACE2-EU Alliance. The programme aims to strengthen changemaking competencies throughout the Alliance and provide participants with knowledge of innovative approaches to addressing societal challenges.

Final ACE²-EU ACEploration Networking Event Concludes

On 1–2 July, the final ACEploration networking event for academic staff of the ACE²-EU European University Alliance took place at the Technical University of Ingolstadt in Ingolstadt, Germany. Representatives of the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) participated alongside academic staff and experts from all nine ACE²-EU partner universities. The event marked the conclusion of the nine-mission ACEploration series, bringing together participants to co-create new international study initiatives, establish partnerships, and develop innovative solutions for higher education.

Digital Culture in Latvia: What Do We Consume Online and Why Do We Still Choose In-Person Cultural Experiences?

The Latvian Academy of Culture Institute of Arts and Cultural Studies has published the research report “Digital Cultural Participation in Latvia”, which examines how digital technologies shape cultural consumption in Latvia, how residents engage with digital cultural content, and how digital participation relates to in-person cultural experiences. The report is available on the Latvian Academy of Culture website: https://ej.uz/digitalculturalparticipationinlatvia.