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The Role of Higher Education and Cultural Organisations in Promoting Intercultural Dialogue

In: Impact and Legacy of the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) Program

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  • Ana-Maria Dascălu-Romițan

    (Politehnica University Timișoara, Faculty of Communication Sciences
    Romanian-German Cultural Society of Timișoara)

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In 2023 Timișoara was European Capital of Culture, a title that highlighted the city’s multicultural identity. Institutions such as the Politehnica University of Timișoara, the Romanian-German Cultural Society of Timișoara, and the German Cultural Center have been constantly involved to the city’s cultural evolution. This article examines the cultural initiatives of these institutions after 2023 and their ongoing contributions to maintaining the city’s vibrant cultural landscape. Through interdisciplinary events, educational collaborations, and cross-cultural exchanges, these institutions are committed to preserving and expanding the city’s cultural development. Politehnica University has played a key role in fostering a dialogue between education and culture, while the Romanian-German Cultural Society and the German Cultural Center have continued to strengthen cultural ties between Romania and Germany. The collaborative efforts of these institutions aim to solidify Timișoara’s position as a dynamic multicultural hub within the European cultural sphere, ensuring its legacy as European Capital of Culture. This article highlights their ongoing efforts to promote cultural exchange, and contribute to the city’s cultural and educational development, reinforcing the city’s commitment to multiculturalism and cross-cultural dialogue.

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  • Ana-Maria Dascălu-Romițan, 2026. "The Role of Higher Education and Cultural Organisations in Promoting Intercultural Dialogue," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Marco Valeri & Adina Palea & László Imre Komlósi (ed.), Impact and Legacy of the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) Program, pages 285-299, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-032-12205-6_18
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-12205-6_18
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