SPACE Centre Towards Building Common Ground on Social Impactors
On April 24, the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) hosted the first Social Impactors workshop, organized by the Societal Partnerships and Cultural Engagement Centre (SPACE Centre) within the European University Alliance ACE2-EU.
During the workshop, LAC colleagues engaged in discussions on four key social impact topics: inclusion and multiculturalism, social well-being, respect and dignity, and gender equality. The aim was to foster a shared understanding and find solutions to societal challenges within the academy and broader national and European contexts.
Participants combined theoretical perspectives with practical approaches to strengthen an inclusive, respectful, and human-centred environment within the academy and society as a whole.
It was agreed that, in the context of the academy, particularly important development areas include cultural diversity, well-being, and the strengthening of interpersonal relationships, all of which are closely linked to the promotion of dignity and respect. In these areas, especially regarding gender equality, it is essential to involve students, fostering their understanding and active participation.
This workshop represents a significant step toward establishing a foundation for Social Impactors within the framework of the ACE2-EU.
Social Impactors are one of the core directions of SPACE Centre activities. It serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, involving experts from the alliance’s nine universities, as well as external partners (such as businesses, municipalities, research centres, and others). A variety of additional activities will be organised to further promote social impact.
For more information about the ACE2-EU alliance and planned activities, visit: https://ace-eu.ipsantarem.pt/
The project is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project 101177596.
