ACE²-EU

Applied, Connected, Entrepreneurial and Engaged – European University

ACE²-EU ACECast – Episode no. 8

Host:

  • Camila Heller (ACE²-EU Community Manager at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI).

Guests:

  • Prof. Ieva Zemīte (Head of the Space Center at the Latvian Academy of Culture).
  • Janine Lang (Head of Entrepreneurship Academy).

 

Main Theme: Why the ACE²-EU community needs a Kaleidoscope Festival?

In this episode of ACECast, host Camila Heller dives into the upcoming Kaleidoscope Festival, a cultural initiative within the ACE²-EU Alliance. Together with guests Prof. Ieva Zemīte and Janine Lang, they explore how this festival celebrates cultural diversity, fosters student creativity, and strengthens cross-border collaboration among nine European universities. Our guests share insights on the origins of the festival, the challenges and joys of co-creating across countries, and what participants can expect from the rich program of workshops, performances, exhibitions, and cultural showcases.

Key Topics:

  • What the Kaleidoscope Festival is and why it matters.
  • How students shape the program and create impact.
  • The role of culture in building a European university community.
  • Highlights of the 2025 edition at THI in Ingolstadt.