The preservation and revitalization of cultural heritage is crucial in maintaining a connection to our history, fostering a sense of identity, and stimulating creativity and innovation in urban environments. The ROCK (Regeneration and Optimization of Cultural Heritage in Creative and Knowledge Cities) project is a groundbreaking initiative that aims to address this need, harnessing cutting-edge
The Creative Communities First project has had a profound impact on the communities it has engaged with, demonstrating the transformative potential of creative industries. Some key areas of impact include: Job Creation and Economic Growth: By supporting the development of creative enterprises, the CCF project has helped to create new job opportunities and stimulate
Despite EU and Member State policy efforts to support young people in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, young people were also hardest hit by job loss during the COVID-19 crisis. Overrepresented in the sectors most impacted by pandemic restrictions and more likely to work on temporary contracts or part time, 12% of 18-
Jakarta. The famous quote of Indonesia’s founding father Soekarno on youth's power was repeatedly heard on the first day of the Y20 Summit, which saw participation from many youth delegates from across the globe. Opening speeches were making references to Soekarno's "give me 1,000 elders, I will undoubtedly rip Semeru from its root. Give me 10
Born from a collective of young artists and professionals of culture, co_atto presents itself as an interdisciplinary and heterogeneous reality that will develop its projects in the 18m showcases of the suburban space. co_atto project brings street art and photography in the subway of the city of Milan to share with the passengers an
SEEK Urban Arts Festival was established in 2019. Drawing on the rich heritage of the town – historically, culturally, geographically and mythologically, the vision of the festival was to help people reconnect with some of our unique moments in history and at the same time enjoy the very visual aspect of the outdoor art gallery
The Dark Hedges in Armoy in County Antrim draw crowds of tourists every day It is estimated to have brought £251m into the economy since production began in 2010, according to the region’s film agency NI Screen. Over the same period, the organisation gave £15.95m in production funding to the hit fantasy drama series. But
Esch sketch … Luxembourg’s second largest town is full of wonderful street art. Photograph: Chris Vandermerghel From Penge to Sardinia, exuberant street art makes neighbourhoods more vibrant and casts light on local history and culture – or just gives you a laugh Winning trip: Artistic highs, Esch, Luxembourg The European Capital of Culture 2022 Esch-sur-Alzette (or
Ever heard of Parkour? It is one of the most popular urban sports! Parkour is a discipline that represents the natural approach and the return to the origins. It is identified as the art of movement, the ability to move from one point to another in the most efficient way possible (efficiency is measured in
Sean Branagan, director of the Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship and an adjunct faculty member in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications will hope to answer the burning question, “What’s next in the digital media entrepreneurship space? Branagan was awarded the prestigious grant to teach a digital media entrepreneurship course at cutting-edge Tallinn University. He’ll work with
