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People, Places, Partnerships: The Legacy of ECoC Programme for Politehnica University Timișoara

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

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  • Mariana Cernicova-Buca

    (Politehnica University Timisoara, Department of Communication and Foreign Languages)

  • Adina Palea

    (Politehnica University Timisoara, Department of Communication and Foreign Languages)

Abstract

The core idea of the project that won Timișoara the title of Capital of Culture was about empowering people, about valorizing places and connections with the final purpose of bringing change for the better in the city, through culture. TM 2023 became an opportunity for those seeking to be part of the change occasioned by the unfolding of the Capital of Culture Program. However, true change can be observed only in the legacy of the program, by assessing how behavior has been influenced, which issues have raised awareness and gained support, what places have been transformed or repurposed and by assessing whether long-lasting partnerships have been instilled. One of the more dynamic institutions, part of the city life for over 100 years is the Politehnica University Timișoara, an active member of the ECoC family, and the scene for a variety of projects and events throughout 2023. Using qualitative research methods like participatory observation and individual interviews this paper analyses five of the most important projects run by the university or within the university as part of the ECoC effort: UPT Creative Campus, Spotlight Heritage, Bright CityScapes, MV Sci-Art, Parallel City and their legacy for the people, places and partnerships of Politehnica University Timișoara. Results show that significant changes in the university structure and modus operandi received momentum due to involvement in the ECoC programme and that a shift in the mindset of many students and professors in this technical education institution can be detected, due to the numerous occasions to prove that when science/technology and art meet new paths of societal development are fostered.

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  • Mariana Cernicova-Buca & Adina Palea, 2026. "People, Places, Partnerships: The Legacy of ECoC Programme for Politehnica University Timișoara," 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 79-93, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-032-12205-6_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-12205-6_5
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