In a unique educational initiative, the CLEO project has brought together 43 students from the consortium partner countries for a transnational course on memory and commemoration in Europe. This course, offered in the fall of 2024, unites participants from diverse backgrounds to critically explore how Europe remembers its past, focusing on the ways in which different nations commemorate historical events.
The course is offered as a collaborative effort by universities involved in the CLEO project across Europe. Through a combination of virtual lectures and group discussions, students examine a range of topics—from the memorialisation of wartime events to the public debates around statues and historical sites. With Europe’s complex history of conflicts and alliances, the course provides a unique forum for cross-cultural exchange, encouraging students to share their personal perspectives and national viewpoints on sensitive topics.
The course culminates in a series of collaborative presentations, where students will propose creative ways to commemorate shared European experiences, using both physical and digital platforms. Their projects are designed to spark reflection on memory in the modern world.
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