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A collaborative digital platform offers new ways to experience Europe’s cultural destinations
The scale and scope of what Europe’s museums, palaces and historic towns offer can leave visitors feeling overwhelmed. The EU-funded CULTURATI project used collaborative digital technologies to bring local insights, games and bespoke guides to key attractions. Supporting both visitors and curators, this approach can boost resilience in the sector and improve access to Europe’s cultural heritage.
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Mapping political trust shows Europeans’ faith in democracy is unevenly spread
It’s often said that trust in politicians, politics and the legitimacy of institutions is broken, but does the evidence support this? The EU-funded ActEU project mapped Europeans’ political attitudes, behaviour and feelings of representation to uncover a complex picture of political engagement. These insights are helping to build and maintain trust between citizens and policymakers.
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‘Level telling fields’ shift the conversation around European migration
Migration has become an increasingly polarised topic in European politics, and is often the subject of debate. The EU-funded OPPORTUNITIES project pioneered collaborative storytelling techniques that aimed to bring the voices of migrants themselves into the conversation. This creative approach based on empathy and mutual respect could ultimately inform more sustainable integration policies.
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Uncovering the root causes of migration
Europe needs effective and coherent policies to manage migration. The EU-funded MIGNEX project investigated the links between economic development and Europe-bound migration, through surveys in countries of origin. The research will help Europe better understand and respond to this ongoing and complex phenomenon.
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Reimagining performing arts through AI and virtual reality
Across Europe, theatre and dance play a vital role in shaping cultural identity. Yet many performances remain fleeting experiences, difficult to see, preserve or analyse. The EU-funded PREMIERE project applied cutting-edge AI, virtual reality and 3D technologies to the performing arts at all stages of development, from creation and production to archiving, reinterpretation and audience engagement.
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Examining how digital technologies reshape society and culture
From smartphones to AI avatars, digital technologies are changing how many Europeans live, work and socialise. To better understand these shifts, the EU-funded CHANSE project launched a transnational call for projects focused on social and cultural dynamics in the digital age. The results are 26 projects shedding light on shifts in democracy, society, religion, media, education and more.
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Greater cultural inclusivity is key to social progress in Europe
European cultural activities and institutions can help drive social progress – but only with the right enabling policies, according to the EU-funded INVENT project. Thanks to one of the biggest-ever European culture studies, researchers can now offer recommendations for including culture within broader policy areas, such as education, social welfare and well-being.
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Closing the gender gap in research institutions
European research institutions have long struggled with gender inequalities. The EU-funded MINDtheGEPs project identified hidden gender biases within institutional policies and practices, and used organisational data to guide practical measures through gender equality plans.
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Breaking the cycle of early school leaving
Over 3 million young people in the EU lack a full secondary education, reducing their prospects of employment and financial security. The EU-funded SCIREARLY project turned decades of education research into tools and policy guidance, empowering schools to tackle early school leaving and underachievement across Europe.
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The hidden patterns that shape children’s social understanding
Even very young infants pay close attention to social interactions around them – who gives, who shares and how these interactions play out. Experimental research by the EU-funded PARTNERS project has revealed that children build their understanding of social relationships in a very different way to adults, prompting a major rethink of social cognition.

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