Multi-Heritage – The Master Redefining Preservation

Valahia University of Targoviste (VUT, Romania) and six partners from the KreativEU European Universities Alliance – kreativeu.org:

• Polytechnic University of Tomar (IPT, Portugal)
• D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics (TAE, Bulgaria)
• University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB, Czechia)
• University of Camerino (UNICAM, Italy)
• Trnava University (TUT, Slovakia)
• Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University (ATU, Turkey)

have been awarded a €60,000 grant under the Erasmus Mundus Design Measures programme (project no. 101180427 signed on 11.10.2024). The funding supports the development of a Master Programme entitled “Heritage – multidisciplinary approach for better preservation.”

This application, submitted in February 2024, ranked among the top in the competition, achieving a score of 92 out of 100.

An Innovative Master Programme

The “Heritage – multidisciplinary approach for better preservation” program will leverage the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary strengths of the KreativEU alliance to create a globally competitive educational initiative. It aims to address contemporary heritage preservation challenges through innovative methodologies while fostering cultural diversity, environmental conservation, and digital heritage technologies.

Expected Outcomes and Milestones

Within the 15 months, the consortium will design and accredit the curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational standards and quality assurance protocols. Expected outcomes include:

1. Joint student admission requirements and application, selection, monitoring, examination, and evaluation procedures.
2. Joint program design and integrated teaching/training activities.
3. Common services offered to students, including language courses and visa support.
4. A joint promotion and awareness-raising strategy.
5. Joint administrative and financial management by the consortium.
6. A joint degree policy.
7. Drafting of a joint partnership agreement involving at least three higher education institutions from three different countries, with at least two from program countries.
8. Drafting of a joint student agreement.
9. Adherence to the Standards for Quality Assurance of Joint Programs in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

Meetings and Timeline

The first online kick-off meeting was held on 22 November 2024 on Zoom to discuss the timeline, budget, and expected outcomes. Regular online meetings will continue regularly. Upcoming in-person meetings include:

• Sinaia, Romania, 13-14 February 2025
• Tomar, Portugal, 12-13 May 2025
• České Budějovice, Czechia, 13-14 November 2025

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