The European Students’ Association for Cultural Heritage (ESACH) together with Hispania Nostra and Europa Nostra are hosting the “Youth Heritage Days 2025” taking place from 26 to 30 March, 2025 in Albarracín, Teruel, Spain. The event is organised under the framework of the EU-funded European Heritage Hub pilot project that aims to connect heritage stakeholders and initiatives across Europe to support the transition towards a more sustainable digital and inclusive society. The five-day event explores the triple transformation (green, digital, and social) through the lens of young people. It invites students and young professionals to discuss cultural heritage’s role in these transformations, particularly in addressing depopulation.
This year’s theme, “Depopulation, Youth, and Cultural Heritage” will invite participants to engage in five roundtable discussions in order to collectively address challenges, discuss opportunities to overcome or mitigate these and propose solutions. In addition to the triple transformation, the important starting point in the debates will be the current rural policies and their link to cultural heritage. The goal is to highlight how heritage preservation aligns with rural development strategies and efforts against depopulation.
Additionally, the event will feature presentations and discussions on the implementation of the Position Paper published by ESACH in the fall of 2023 (see the Position Paper here). The 15-minute presentations will summarise key conclusions of different events that ESACH members were invited to organize in their communities, labelled as Spin-Off Events, showcasing good practices across Europe.
Finally, young participants will take part in a hands-on workshop where they will be presented with an existing challenge in Teruel province. By understanding the local context, they will collaboratively develop and propose solutions by the end of the conference in a dedicated session.
However, due to a limited number of places, applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your spot, please confirm your registration by completing the form below and sharing your flight details with us.
Applicants interested in the scholarship opportunity must submit their Curriculum Vitae and a Motivation Letter along with their registration to be considered.
A total of 10 scholarships are available. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- ✅ Are ESACH members
- ✅ Are 35 years old or younger or are currently enrolled on a PhD programme
- ✅ Reside in a Creative Europe Member Country
We look forward to welcoming you to Albarracín! 🌍🏛️
*The five-day conference period includes both arrival on the 26th of March and departure on the 30th of March. We recommend flying to Valencia, as it is the closest major airport to Albarracín. In addition, there will be an option of organised transfer provided from and back to Valencia, subject to a small fee.
