ACE2-EU News
Representatives of the Latvian Academy of Culture Participate in a Conference on the Governance and Cooperation of European University Alliances in Gdańsk
14.05.2025
From 14 to 16 May 2025, the Medical University of Gdańsk will host an international conference bringing together representatives of the European University Alliance ACE²-EU. The aim of the event is to foster synergy between the activities of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) and the initiatives carried out within the ACE²-EU Alliance, while also strengthening cooperation and planning future joint projects.
The Latvian Academy of Culture, with Partners from the ACE2-EU European University Alliance, Launches an International Study Programme on Emerging Trends in the Creative Industries
14.05.2025
The Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC), as a member of the ACE2-EU European University Alliance, in collaboration with partner universities from Lithuania, Portugal, Poland, and Spain, is launching an Erasmus+ funded international study programme aimed at examining current trends and future development scenarios in the creative and cultural industries.
LAC Representatives Ilze Beimane and Signe Bahšteina Participate in the First Meeting of the European Values and Mobility Task Force in Kaunas
06.05.2025
On 5–6 May, the first meeting of the “European Values and Mobility Task Force” (WP6) within the ACE²-EU European University Alliance takes place at the Lithuanian College of Engineering (Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija) in Kaunas.
The LAC National Film School Launches International Cooperation with Universities in Spain and Portugal in the Field of Audiovisual Education
06.05.2025
From 5 to 8 May, lecturers from the National Film School of the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) – Dainis Juraga, Daiga Livčāne, and Andrejs Verhoustinskis – are visiting Francisco de Vitoria University (Universidad Francisco de Vitoria) in Madrid. The aim of the visit is to explore teaching methodologies in audiovisual study programmes and assess opportunities for inter-university cooperation, including academic staff mobility.
Latvian Academy of Culture Hosts First SPACE Centre Workshop on Social Impactors
16.04.2025
On 24 April at 16:00, the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) will host the first workshop organized by the SPACE Centre (Centre for Social Partnerships and Cultural Engagement) at Gara māja (Miera Street 58a). This workshop will focus on Social Impactors and is open to academic and administrative staff of LAC.
ACE²-EU Virtual Coffee: Pitch Sessions for Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration
02.04.2025
The European Universities Alliance ACE²-EU is pleased to invite researchers to participate in Virtual Coffee – Pitch Sessions, an initiative aimed at fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and cross-institutional collaboration. Join us for two dedicated online meetings on Wednesday, 2 April and 16 April at 15:00 EET, where researchers from across the alliance will present their work, exchange ideas, and explore potential research synergies.
Celebrating Cultural Diversity within the ACE²-EU European University Alliance
25.03.2025
From 22 to 24 October, 2025, the city of Ingolstadt, Germany, will host the inaugural Kaleidoscope Culture Festival at the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI). This annual event will bring together students from all ACE²-EU partner universities to celebrate multiculturality, promote intercultural dialogue, and explore the shared values that unite us across Europe.
Latvian Academy of Culture to Develop Joint International Short-Term Learning Opportunities with Universities from Alliance ACE²-EU
24.03.2025
On March 21, the networking event "ACEploration" of the European Universities Alliance ACE²-EU concluded at Constantin Brâncuși University in Romania. The event brought together representatives from nine alliance member universities, including faculty from the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC), with the goal of developing joint short-term learning opportunities for students across the alliance. Alongside the networking sessions, working group meetings focused on improving the alliance’s short-term learning offerings for both students and staff, designing quality assurance mechanisms, and enhancing the pedagogical capacity of academic staff across partner institutions.
From Discussions to Solutions: The First European Universities Alliance ACE²-EU Event “ACEploration” Launched in Romania
21.03.2025
The first European Universities Alliance ACE²-EU networking event, “ACEploration”, is taking place on March 20–21, 2025, at Constantin Brâncuși University (Universitatea „Constantin Brâncuși” din Târgu Jiu) in Romania. The event brings together representatives from nine alliance universities, fostering collaboration in education, research, innovation, and societal engagement, while strengthening international partnerships and developing joint academic initiatives.
Latvian Academy of Culture Representatives to Participate in the First ACE²-EU European Universities Alliance Networking Event in Romania
17.03.2025
From March 20 to 21, a delegation from the Latvian Academy of Culture will travel to Constantin Brâncuși University in Târgu Jiu, Romania, to take part in the first networking event of the ACE²-EU European Universities Alliance – ACEploration. The event aims to explore collaboration opportunities in education, research, innovation, and societal engagement.
European Universities Alliance ACE²-EU Launches the Idea Box and Invites Participation in Its Development
28.02.2025
The universities of the European Universities Alliance ACE²-EU invite students, academic and administrative staff, as well as collaboration partners to actively contribute to the development of the project by submitting their ideas to the "Idea Box."
LAC Representatives Meet ACE²-EU Partners in Austria to Strengthen Cooperation in Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
12.02.2025
From February 11 to 12, the European University Alliance ACE²-EU WP3 meeting took place in Villach, Austria. Hosted by the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS), representatives from all ACE²-EU Alliance countries participated in dynamic workshops to generate ideas and explore ways to enhance collaboration in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) was represented by Lolita Ozoliņa and Elizabete Palasiosa.
The international training programme "Skillset and Mindset for Intercultural Communication in Higher Education Setting " concludes
27.01.2025
On 24 January, at the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) was concluded an international training programme (BIP) " Skillset and Mindset for Intercultural Communication in Higher Education Setting ".
Alliance ACE2-EU partners of the Latvian Academy of Culture visit Printful to learn about intercultural communication
27.01.2025
On January 22, as part of the international learning programme (BIP) “Skillset and Mindset for Intercultural Communication in Higher Education Setting”, partners of the Latvian Academy of Culture from the European university alliance ACE2-EU visited the enterprise Printful.
LAC academic staff are invited to participate in the "ACE2EU ACEploration" event on March in Romania
23.01.2025
As part of the European University Alliance ACE2-EU, the "ACE2EU ACEploration" event is taking place from 9 to 12 March 2025 at University Constantin Brâncuși in Romania, with the aim of foster collaboration among institutions and identify joint development opportunities.
The First ACE2EU SPACE Centre In-Person Meeting: A Milestone for Collaboration and Growth
23.01.2025
From January 20th to 22nd, the SPACE Centre (Societal Partnerships and Cultural Engagement Centre) team gathered for its first in-person meeting at the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC). The event began with the official opening of the SPACE Centre on the first day, followed by an intensive workshop the next day, where participants focused on planning the Centre’s initiatives and activities for the coming years.
SPACE Centre – a new physical space created to foster collaboration and connection between universities and society, was officially opened
23.01.2025
On January 20th, the European University Alliance ACE2-EU Societal Partnerships and Cultural Engagement Centre – SPACE Centre, a new physical space created to foster collaboration and connection between universities and society, was officially opened.
LAC in cooperation with universities from Spain, Lithuania, Portugal, Poland and Austria launches international training program for intercultural communication
20.01.2025
From 20 to 24 January 2025, the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) will host an international training program (BIP) ‘Skillset and Mindset for Intercultural Communication in Higher Education Setting’. The Erasmus+ funded program is organised in cooperation with European University Alliance ACE2-EU partners from Spain, Lithuania, Portugal, Poland, Austria, Germany and focuses on effective intercultural communication in higher education settings.
LAC organises an international training program for effective intercultural communication in higher education setting
10.01.2025
From 20 to 24 January 2025, the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) will host an international training program (BIP) ‘Skillset and Mindset for Intercultural Communication in Higher Education Setting’. The Erasmus+ funded program is organised in cooperation with European University Alliance ACE2-EU partners from Spain, Lithuania, Portugal, Poland, Austria, Germany and focuses on effective intercultural communication in higher education settings.
The Latvian Academy of Culture, in Partnership with Eight European Universities, to Launch the Societal Partnerships and Cultural Engagement Centre
08.01.2025
On 20 January 2025 at 4:00 PM, the Societal Partnerships and Cultural Engagement Centre (SPACE Centre) will mark its official opening at the Latvian Academy of Culture’s “Gara māja” at Miera Street 58a, Riga. The event highlights a pivotal point in a four-year collaboration under the European university alliance ACE2-EU (Applied, Connected, Entrepreneurial and Engaged – European University), with LAC working together with eight European universities to address future challenges in higher education.
ACE2-EU Alliance Kick-Off event in Madrid: project participants develop action plans for the next phases of the project
18.12.2024
From 9 to 11 December, the Kick-Off event of the European University Alliance ACE2-EU took place at Francisco de Vitoria University in Madrid, bringing together representatives of the nine partner universities of the Alliance, which aims to create a cooperation platform for students, researchers and the public. The Kick-Off event was organised at the highest level, involving representatives from all partner universities and providing an opportunity to strengthen cooperation and represent the Alliance at an international level.
Latvian Academy of Culture participates in the kick-off event of the European University Alliance ACE2-EU in Spain
10.12.2024
From 9 to 11 December, the kick-off event of the European University Alliance ACE2-EU takes place at the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria in Madrid, Spain. The Latvian Academy of Culture is represented by the Rector Dāvis Sīmanis, the Vice-Rector of Studies Agnese Hermane, and representatives of the ACE2-EU Working Group Ilona Kunda, Ieva Zemite, Ilze Beimane, Signe Bahšteina and Aija Lūse. The event officially launches the cooperation of nine leading European universities through joint initiatives in research, international mobility and education.
A Meeting of the European Universities initiative took place at the Embassy of Portugal in Belgium
16.04.2024
On April 11 and 12, a meeting of the European Universities initiative ACE2-EU (Applied, Connected, Entrepreneurial and Engaged – European University) took place at the Embassy of Portugal in Belgium. Latvian Academy of Culture was represented by Agnese Hermane, Una Bluķe, and Ilze Beimane.