On 12 June, we focused the session on the exciting topic of networking and European Cooperation Project making. European Cooperation Projects are a great opportunity to expand your capacities and your network, while also contributing to the wider cultural heritage sector if Europe.
We heard from NEMO member organisations; Media Integration and Communication Center and Muses Ltd Consulting and Management in Culture and Tourism, who each shared recent projects with the network.
Paolo Mazzanti, researcher at Media Integration and Communication Center (MICC) and project and training activities manager at the Competence Center NEMECH - New Media for Cultural Heritage was joined by Marco Bertini, Associate Professor in Computer Science at the University of Florence, Italy and Director of MICC. Together they presented the insights and results of the ReInHerit project, led by MICC at the University of Florence. As part of this project, MICC has created an innovative Toolkit using Computer Vision (CV) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. This Horizon 2020 initiative is dedicated to improving communication, collaboration and exchange of innovations within museums and cultural heritage sites. MICC representatives explored take-aways of the project, discussing the motivations behind the development of the toolkit and the strategies employed to realise these applications, as well as their experience and of participating in a cooperation project. The results are now available as a resource, not only to learn about integrating digital tools, but also the ethics and approaches to them.
Iva Klarić Vujović, Projects and Business Director of Muze / Muses, with Julia Janowska, head of the Education Department at the Józef Piłsudski Museum in Sulejówek, Poland presented their development and the results of a recent ERASMUS+ Mobility Project. Iva Klarić Vujović, the leading educator of the courses, and Julia Janowska, the head of the museum's education department, provided valuable insights into the hands-on methodology that has transformed the museum's approach to presenting and interpreting its treasured heritage values. The focus of the mobility project extended beyond individual skill development, aiming for a holistic enhancement of knowledge and experiences. Additionally, the initiative prioritised the establishment of significant networks and partnerships, thereby contributing substantially to the progress of heritage interpretation and the promotion of European values. The substantial results of the project complimented the journey of its development, which was shared in good humour, celebrating the exciting potential to contribute to future projects in Europe.
Following the presentations, lively discussions centred around the challenges and experience gained from the two projects. Following the presentations and spontaneous announcements from attending members, the meeting closed with a final reminder and invitation to meet in person at the upcoming NEMO European Museum Conference: Can we talk? Museums facing polarisation.
Stay tuned for an invitation to the next Members’ Meetup! Are you a NEMO member and would you like to present something to the NEMO network at the next Members’ Meetup? Get in touch with us at office@ne-mo.org
Every NEMO member is welcome to join, there will be time for casual exchange, a bit of fun, and learning from and with your fellow European museum professionals. We will also save time for spontaneous announcements of upcoming projects and exhibitions, or as a space to pose questions to your network. See you next time!
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