How Digitization Showcases the Cultural Heritage of Cities

Session Description

The EC2U network is characterized by the fact that the universities are firmly connected to "their" cities. All partner cities in turn look back on a rich history. Cultural heritage is often closely linked to university development. The cities are the attractive background of the EC2U network and are working to provide the best conditions for students and researchers. Digitization is breaking new ground to preserve the city's cultural heritage and make it accessible to the public. The cooperation with the universities is often very close and fruitful. Current projects of the cities will be presented in the session, not least a joint European funding application at Interreg Europe.

Speakers

• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Timo Mappes
  Director, Stiftung Deutsches Optisches Museum
  „Digitization and Optics“
• J. Prof. Dr. Sander Münster
  Professor for Digital Humanities, University of Jena, Humanities Department
  „Digital cityscape reconstruction“
• Maria Spitti
  Europe Office Coordinator, Municipality of Pavia
  „Introduction to the Interreg Europe application on the subject of "digitisation of cultural heritage"“
• Roberto Tilocca
  Member of City Council, President of the Culture and International Relations Commission of City Council, Municipality of Pavia
  „The cooperation between associated EC2U partner Municipalities“
• Kelly Treussart
  Coordinator of European and International Projects, Grand Poitiers Urban Community, International Relations Office
  „The "Challenge" initiative"

Session Moderation

• Matthias Bettenhäuser
  City of Jena, Head of Office of the Lord Mayor
• Joana Gouveia Loureiro
  Head of Office of Institutional and International Affairs, Municipality of Coimbra, International Office