Intensive I Living Labs 2026

How AI is Influencing Our Cultural Heritage 

Curious to step behind the curtains of an iconic Austrian cultural organisation and contribute to its story? This September, join us at the E³UDRES² Intensive I Living Lab to explore how AI can fit into the world of opera and keep its tradition alive and relevant for the modern world. 

Working with students from other countries and disciplines, you will discover how AI can shape and preserve our cultural heritage — through the many processes that make world-class opera possible. You will tackle challenges that address new approaches in artistic work, audience engagement, and organisational efficiency. 

Guided by Design Thinking, you will collaborate with opera experts to create AI-driven solutions that contribute to an opera's long-term growth and adaptability. 

Deepen your understanding of AI in cultural contexts, strengthen your teamwork and problem‑solving skills, and help shape a future where technology and tradition go hand in hand. Join us in working with an Austrian opera house to rethink how cultural excellence is created, shared, and preserved. 

🗓️ Date

On-site event at USTP (St. Pölten, Austria) 
14-18 September 2026

Online collaboration phase
24 September - 15 October 2026 (2 mandatory team meetings)

📍 Location

USTP - University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten (Austria) + online

🙋‍♀️ Open for

Students from all E³UDRES² partner institutions

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Team Size

approx. 6 people per team

💬 Event Language

English

💰 Costs

Participation is free! Find more information concerning financial support and accomodation costs in our FAQ section.

🌟 ECTS

Students who complete the Intensive I Living Labs successfully can receive 3 ECTS.

All students have to verify whether the ECTS points will be recognised for their curriculum by their home university. For details, you can contact your local coordinator.

💥 Theme

Exploring how AI can support cultural heritage and innovation.

❤️ Why you should do it

Improve your collaboration and problem-solving skills, learn how to apply Design Thinking methods to create solutions to real challenges in media industries, and meet people from all over Europe!

A journey of discovery, learning, and innovation

During this Intensive I Living Lab, you will engage in hands-on tasks and projects focusing on how AI can shape and preserve our cultural heritage. Equip yourself with skills that are relevant today and empower you to create future-oriented jobs and innovations.

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for the E³UDRES² Intensive I Living Lab 2026

Extended deadline: Applications for the E³UDRES² Intensive I Living Lab are open until 12 May 2026, 15:00 (CEST).

⚠️ Note that for students of USTP, the Polytechnic University of Setúbal, UCLL University of Applied Sciences and Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, applications are already closed.

➝ Application for the Intensive I Living Lab

FAQ

In E³UDRES² Intensive I Living Labs, students from various backgrounds work together to develop solutions to real-world challenges, applying Design Thinking methods and their disciplinary knowledge. The teams will be guided by experienced coaches. 

This format combines on-site collaboration at USTP and an online phase afterwards, which includes 2 mandatory online sessions. 

All students from E³UDRES² partner universities can participate - no matter which study programme or background! Also, no prior knowledge is necessary. 

Note that applying for the event does not mean that you automatically will have a slot for participating. Your application will be reviewed by a representative from your home institution, and participants for the Intensive I Living Lab will be selected based on their applications. 

Attending the event is completely free. Nevertheless, travel, accommodation and additional expenses must be covered individually. Financial support is provided to participants depending on your home institution’s policies. Make sure to check with your local coordinator to know how much of your costs you can get covered. 

⚠️ Note that for students of the Polytechnic University of Setúbal, there will be no financial support available. 

All travel arrangements must be organized independently by the participants. 

You can reach out to us via office@eudres.eu for any questions.

Images (Header): Music notes in background © Md / Cultural illustrations © gurlinthetri - stock.adobe.com

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