On 31 August, the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) launched the ACE²-EU European University Alliance microlearning programme “Urban Future Public Space LAB: Art, Design and Technology for People”. Running until 4 September, the programme brings participants together in an interdisciplinary creative lab to explore the urban environment and develop ideas for light-based artworks in public space. The programme is organised in cooperation with the “Staro Rīga” festival – Riga’s popular annual light festival, during which buildings, squares, parks and other urban spaces are transformed through light art installations. Over five days, students from nine partner universities, guided by international mentors, will combine perspectives from art, design and technology, working in teams from urban exploration and initial concepts through to prototypes and concrete implementation plans. The programme brings together 47 students from all nine ACE²-EU partner universities.
