The portfolio of international projects at the Ludovika University of Public Service is expanding with a new element. In collaboration with partner institutions from Latvia, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Ukraine, the LUPS has won the support of the European Union for a project focused on the theme of the 20 years of membership experience of Central and Eastern European EU member states. With Koller Boglárka, the Vice-Rector for International affairs of LUPS, leading and directing the project on behalf of our university, it will be implemented within an eight-member international consortium led by the University of Latvia. The overall budget of the project is approximately 600,000 EUR, of which the university can utilise 51,000 EUR for the realisation of specific project elements in 2024.
The project focuses on European remembrance and mutual understanding of diverse European cultures. Its objective is to reflect on the historical turning points and regime changes in 20th-century Europe, emphasising their ongoing significance for today's Europe. The project promotes the presentation of Europe's cultural heritage and cultural diversity, as well as commemorates the 20th anniversary of the EU accession of 8 Central and Eastern European states.
The project titled "Twenty Years of Cultural Enrichment in Reunified Europe – CAMINO" will celebrate mutual understanding, shared culture, and diversity in 2024, the year of implementation. It will involve the realisation of educational, artistic, and cultural programs that bring Europe closer to its citizens, especially the youth.
Beyond its academic commitments, LUPS will organise, among other activities, a photo contest for students in eight countries, with the opening ceremony taking place at the European Parliament. In May, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of EU accession, a poster exhibition and ceremony will be held in Europe. The project also includes the organisation of a festive telebridge and flash mob across all partner countries, including Budapest. The most significant commitment of the project is the production of a documentary film about the diversity of national and cultural identities within the EU. The documentary will feature witnesses of EU accession and students born around 2004, symbolising their participation in a shared Europe from birth. The premiere of the documentary is expected to take place in Budapest.
Text: International Office