As a member of the ACE²-EU European University Alliance, the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) is launching an Erasmus+ funded International Learning Programme in collaboration with partner universities from Lithuania, Portugal, Poland and Spain. The programme aims to examine current trends and future development scenarios in the creative and cultural industries.
From 26 to 30 May, 2025, the LAC will implement an international study programme (a blended intensive programme – BIP) titled “Current Trends and the Future of the Creative Industries,” bringing together students from different European countries. The online part of the study programme took place on 12 May via Zoom. The programme offers a balance of theory and practice, providing an interdisciplinary approach and fostering the skills necessary for working in a dynamic and rapidly changing sector.
“The Latvian Academy of Culture, together with its partners, offers this unique study week as a platform for students to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic development of the creative industries. By combining theory with practical experience, the programme will provide the knowledge and interdisciplinary skills needed to grasp the diverse development opportunities within the sector and identify its driving forces. Emphasizing the interplay between culture, technology, and entrepreneurship, we are shaping the next generation of creative leaders who will be capable of addressing future challenges,” emphasizes Ieva Zemīte, programme organiser and Head of the SPACE Centre.
The programme features lectures, workshops, and educational visits in collaboration with creative enterprises such as Locomotive Studio, Āgenskalns Market, Printful, NA Staging, and the creative space “Contakts.” Students will have the opportunity to participate in lectures about creative cities, co-creation, and gamification processes, as well as to develop research projects focused on future scenarios in the creative industries. The programme content will also be enhanced by the participation of professionals and companies from various sectors, such as information technology and computer services, film and television, video games, and social enterprises. These collaborations will offer students a unique opportunity to develop professional skills and establish new interdisciplinary partnerships.
The programme is closely linked to the activities of the Societal Partnerships and Cultural Engagement Centre (SPACE Centre), which is one of the main operational areas of the ACE2-EU alliance coordinated by LAC. The SPACE Centre aims to strengthen the connection between higher education and society by fostering a European identity and cultural sustainability.
For more information about the ACE2-EU alliance and planned activities, visit: https://ace-eu.ipsantarem.pt/.
The ACE2-EU project is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia.
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