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Invitation for Academic Staff to Apply for the “ACEploration” Event in Germany

The Latvian Academy of Culture invites its academic staff to apply for participation in the ninth international networking and co-creation event, ACEploration, which will take place at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt in Germany on 1–2 July 2026. This will be the ninth and final meeting in the “ACEploration” event series, bringing together academic staff from partner universities within the European University Alliance ACE²-EU to network and collaboratively develop micro-credential programmes.

Call for Applications: 3rd International Doctoral Summer School

Doctoral students from the organizing institutions – the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC), the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) and the Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Krakow as well as partner institutions are invited to apply for the International Doctoral Summer School, which will take place from August 17 to 21 at Jaunmokas Palace (Jaunmoku pils, Tumes pagasts, Tukuma novads, LV-3139) and preparation and introduction lecture held online on August 4. The School will cover topics related to artistic research in the fields of music, film, performing arts, and interdisciplinary approach. The application deadline is May 29, 2026.

First ACE²-EU Knowledge Creation Workshop on Gender Equity held at the Latvian Academy of Culture

Following intensive collaboration and international exchange, the first ACE²-EU Knowledge Creation Team Workshop on Gender Equity (KCTW) has been successfully completed at the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC). The programme was dedicated to advancing gender equity. Held from April 27 to 29, the programme brought together students, academic staff, and external partners from nine ACE²-EU partner universities. Throughout the workshop, participants collaboratively analyzed current challenges, shared experiences, and developed proposals for future collaboration in advancing gender equity.

Lecturers of the Department of Cultural Sociology and Management Participate in Microlearning Programmes in Portugal

From 20 to 24 April 2026, lecturers of the Department of Cultural Sociology and Management at Latvian Academy of Culture – Associate Professor Ieva Zemīte and Lecturer Aija Lūse – participated in microlearning programmes organised by Santarém Polytechnic University. The programmes focused on communication in the wine sector, storytelling and interactive solutions, as well as the development of local communities and future opportunities for reshaping labour markets. The activities took place within the framework of the ACE2-EU Alliance.