Guests: 🎙️ João Montão – Rector, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém (IPSantarém) 🎙️ Daniel Grosman – Vice-Rector, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI)
The ninth episode of the ACE²-EU Podcast focuses on two major highlights of the Alliance’s activities this year: the Annual Congress and the first Kaleidoscope Culture Festival. Through their discussion, João Montão and Daniel Grosman explore the essence of the ACE²-EU Alliance, reflecting on its role in connecting education, art, and culture across Europe and its impact on international collaboration within higher education.
The ACE²-EU Alliance represents a strong and innovative network that promotes collaboration, creativity, and connection among European universities. It stands for a shared vision of education that values openness, cultural diversity, and the transformative power of creativity.
The ACE²-EU Annual Congress provided a dynamic platform for dialogue among university leaders, academics, students, and cultural representatives. This year’s edition emphasized cooperation, inclusion, and the exchange of ideas that strengthen the European dimension of education. The Congress contributed significantly to consolidating the ACE²-EU community, encouraging new perspectives on collaboration and innovation within the alliance.
The first edition of the Kaleidoscope Culture Festival celebrated artistic expression, cultural diversity, and youth creativity. The event featured art exhibitions, performances, and workshops that highlighted the power of culture to connect people and inspire new forms of collaboration among students and institutions. Through its vibrant atmosphere and creative energy, the Festival reinforced the role of art and culture as essential elements of European identity and education.
The podcast also explored ways to involve students and local communities more actively in communicating and promoting the project’s achievements. Encouraging youth engagement and community participation remains a key objective for the alliance as it seeks to increase visibility and impact across partner regions. Looking ahead, ACE²-EU aims to enhance cross-campus cooperation, foster creative mobility, and strengthen transdisciplinary initiatives that reflect the innovative spirit of the alliance.
The episode concludes with a strong message of collaboration and inspiration, encouraging new participants to join the ACE²-EU network and experience Europe through education, art, and culture. The ACE²-EU Alliance continues to build bridges between institutions and individuals, shaping a more creative, inclusive, and connected European future.
