Goce Delcev University (UGD) has officially launched the physical mobility phase of the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) titled “Art and Choreography as a Tool for Social Transformation,” running from August 31 to September 4, 2026. Held under the umbrella of the ACE²-EU European Alliance, the initiative brings together nearly 17 students and academic mentors from across Europe to address labor rights and social issues through interdisciplinary art.
The programme, coordinated by UGD, unites participants from the host institution, Spain’s Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV), and the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC). Using testimonies and archival materials provided by the civil organization KUC Tekstil, the international student ensemble is developing performance pieces, visual art, and written work inspired by the lived experiences of textile workers.
Organizers emphasized the hands-on, collaborative nature of the program. Representatives from the host faculty noted that students from various alliance universities are actively engaging in intensive workshops leading up to a final public presentation scheduled for Friday, September 4. Visiting faculty and students from the Latvian Academy of Culture expressed strong enthusiasm for the opportunity to exchange ideas, build professional networks, and cross traditional artistic boundaries.
The initiative will culminate in a public performance-installation and exhibition at the Youth Cultural Center (MKC) in Skopje on Friday. The final event will allow the public to engage directly with worker rights narratives translated into contemporary movement and visual medium. Participating students will earn 3 ECTS credits upon completion, along with practical experience in community-based artistic activism.
