UNITBV launches the InThrace project for community development through intangible heritage
Transilvania University of Brașov launches the European project InThrace: Civil Engagement, Integration, and Better Management of National Intangible Heritage - EU Context, Perspectives, and Active Citizenship, funded by the Erasmus+ KA220-HED program (project no. 2023-1-RO01-KA220-HED-000156121).
The project will run from December 31, 2023, to June 29, 2026.
The objectives of the InThrace project
- Developing academic skills for the conservation, interpretation, integration, and sustainable management of intangible cultural heritage, especially in urban and suburban environments.
- Stimulating civic engagement and raising awareness of national and European identity, as well as promoting common EU values and active citizenship.
- Involving local communities so that intangible heritage becomes an active part of urban and social life.
Partners
The project brings together partners from six European countries:
- Transilvania University of Brașov (coordinator)
- University of Warsaw, Poland
- University of West Attica, Greece
- University of Zagreb, Croatia
- University of Azores, Portugal
- Pax Rhodopica Foundation, Bulgaria
UNITBV's contribution
Transylvania University will contribute by:
- Research on intangible heritage, especially in urban and suburban areas.
- Designing and organizing training materials, workshops, and training activities for academics, students, and interested experts.
- Disseminating results nationally and Europeanly through publications, presentations, and other communication channels.
Expected impact
- Raising awareness of common European values and strengthening cultural identity.
- Improving the quality of life in local communities by integrating intangible heritage into urban and cultural planning.
- Training university specialists and practitioners capable of managing intangible heritage in a sustainable manner.
For details, materials, and opportunities to get involved, please visit the project website: www.inthrace.unitbv.ro
