STAFF AREA

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In this this digital environment, you will find a developing overview of the entire Intensive Programme in Udine as more information becomes available. Scroll down to find a Table of Contents with all currently available documents and information.

This year’s Euroculture Intensive Programme (edition 2025) delves into the multifaceted nature of borders —both tangible and intangible—and their impact on identity, culture, and society. It examines how boundaries define inclusion and exclusion, shape personal and collective identities, and influence social dynamics. The reader also explores the duality of borders as barriers and gateways, prompting discussions on separation, protection, discovery, and openness.

This Intensive Programme is positioned well in Udine, both for the city’s own rich history with borders and bordering,  but also because of its its proximity to the Borderless European Capital of Culture 2025. The neighboring cities of Nova Gorica and Gorizia, once divided by a border, have come together under the "GO! 2025" project to celebrate a borderless European culture. This collaboration emphasizes unity and shared heritage, transforming former checkpoints into cultural venues and hosting over 600 events, including music, dance, and art festivals. Their joint efforts symbolize the breaking down of barriers and the promotion of cross-cultural understanding