Heritage Game project’s third in-person meeting in Trnava

The Heritage Game Project’s third in-person meeting took place from January 28 to 30, 2025, at Trnava University in Trnava, Slovakia. The meeting brought together esteemed partners from Instituto Politécnico de Tomar (Portugal), D.A. Tsenov Academy of Economics (Bulgaria), University of South Bohemia České Budějovice (Czech Republic), Valahia University of Târgoviște (Romania), University of Trnava (Slovakia), Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University (Turkiye), and University of Camerino (Italy) to discuss progress, share insights, and collaborate on the project’s future directions. The event gathered project partners from seven European countries to discuss progress, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaboration.

The meeting began with an official opening on January 28, where representatives from Trnava University, the city’s administration, and project partners introduced the initiative. The first day featured plenary lectures on gamification in heritage work, best practices, and expert insights, culminating in a partners’ meeting and an evening networking dinner.

The following days included hands-on workshops on gamification methodologies and interactive tools for heritage learning led by experts in the field. Participants engaged in group discussions and a practical gamification initiative in Trnava, providing a real-world application of the project’s principles. On January 30, partners convened to review key work packages, addressing project management, best practices, methodology, implementation, and dissemination strategies. Each session was led by different partner institutions, contributing to a comprehensive evaluation of the project’s progress. The final day allowed participants to take part in a guided cultural tour of Trnava.

The project No. 2023-1-PT01-KA220-HED-000154261 “A gamification model for community-based heritage work” is implemented within the framework of the Erasmus+ programmе, in partnership between Polytechnic Institute of Tomar (Portugal), D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics (Bulgaria), Valahia University of Targoviste (Romania), University of South Bohemia České Budějovice (Czech Republic), University of Trnava (Slovakia), University of Camerino (Italy), and Adana Science and Technology University (Turkiye).
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The project No. 2023-1-PT01-KA220-HED-000154261 “A gamification model for community-based heritage work” is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them