Projects
The Institute for Research and European Studies (IRES) undertakes a wide range of projects that advance research, cooperation, and knowledge exchange across political, legal, economic, and social fields. Through these initiatives, IRES contributes to informed dialogue, capacity building, and the broader understanding of contemporary issues.
Selected Projects
Erasmus+ KA2 (2017) – Architecture et Patrimoine Culturel
(Project No. 2017-1-FR01-KA219-037522_2)
This project explored architecture and cultural heritage as key expressions of European identity and diversity. Students and teachers examined how traditional and contemporary architecture reflects local cultures, values, and history. Through joint research, exhibitions, digital storytelling, study visits, and artistic workshops, the project promoted heritage preservation, sustainable cultural tourism, and experiential learning while strengthening intercultural dialogue and European citizenship.
Erasmus+ KA1 (2018) – Projet de Formation de Personnel Enseignant
(Project No. 2018-1-MK01-KA101-046909)
This mobility project focused on enhancing teachers’ professional competencies through international training, structured courses, and job-shadowing. Emphasis was placed on innovative teaching methods, digital tools, inclusive education, and student-centered learning. The project modernized educational practices, strengthened intercultural awareness, and reinforced the European dimension of teacher training.
Erasmus+ KA2 (2019) – Musique et Patrimoine Culturel
(Project No. 2019-1-RO01-KA101-062432)
Using music as a bridge to cultural heritage, this partnership promoted intercultural cooperation and creative expression among European schools. Through student exchanges, joint performances, workshops, and digital archives of traditional music, the project highlighted Europe’s intangible cultural heritage and integrated arts education into formal curricula.
Erasmus+ KA210 (2021) – Culture of Remembrance: “Us and Them, Before Us” (Project No. 2021-2-RS01-KA210-SCH-000048426)
This small-scale partnership addressed historical memory, reconciliation, and European values through interdisciplinary education. Students and teachers engaged in workshops, debates, and artistic exhibitions exploring shared and contested histories. The project fostered critical thinking, empathy, tolerance, and cross-border cooperation, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion in Southeast Europe.