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DIEM Interreg NEXT MED Advancing access to inclusive and high-quality education across the MED through Cultural Heritage
Project funded by the 🇪🇺 under Interreg NEXT MED Programme.

📩 Check your inbox!The selection process for the DIEM International Training of Trainers Programme has now been complete...
21/09/2026

📩 Check your inbox!
The selection process for the DIEM International Training of Trainers Programme has now been completed, and all applicants have been informed of the outcome of their application.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who applied for their interest in DIEM and for the time and effort invested in the application process.
✅ Selected applicants will have until 24 September 2026 to confirm their participation in the programme.

🚀 The programme will officially kick off online on 29 September 2026.
Stay tuned for the next steps of the DIEM training journey!

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Interreg NEXT MED Programme

Sapienza Università di Roma
Fondazione MENO
Tarmeem Center
Instituto Universitario de Restauración del Patrimonio
Animed
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
جامعة النجاح الوطنية - An-Najah National University

Access to education is not the same for everyone.In rural areas or underserved communities—whether in parts of Palestine...
16/09/2026

Access to education is not the same for everyone.

In rural areas or underserved communities—whether in parts of Palestine, Tunisia, or Egypt—opportunities can be limited.
DIEM works to bring training closer to people, including those at risk of exclusion, ensuring that skills and opportunities are shared more equally across communities.

Because inclusion is not optional—it’s essential.

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Interreg NEXT MED Programme

Sapienza Università di Roma
Fondazione MENO
Tarmeem Center
Instituto Universitario de Restauración del Patrimonio
Animed
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
An-Najah National جامعة النجاح الوطنية - An-Najah National University

DIEM International Training of Trainers📢 Selection Process UpdateThank you to everyone who applied to join the DIEM Inte...
16/09/2026

DIEM International Training of Trainers
📢 Selection Process Update
Thank you to everyone who applied to join the DIEM International Training of Trainers Programme!

We received an unexpectedly high number of applications, reflecting the strong interest in the project and its objectives across the Mediterranean. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants.

To ensure a transparent, fair and consistent selection process, the DIEM consortium has published the Applicant Selection & Scoring Methodology, outlining the eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, scoring system and selection procedure.

Due to the high number of applications received, additional time is needed to complete the evaluation and ranking process with the necessary care and consistency.

📅 Successful applicants will be announced through the official project website by 21 September 2026. The DIEM International Training of Trainers Programme will kick off on 29 September 2026.

🔗 Read the full update and access the Applicant Selection & Scoring Methodology at the link in bio.

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Interreg NEXT MED Programme

Sapienza Università di Roma
Fondazione MENO
Tarmeem Center
Instituto Universitario de Restauración del Patrimonio
Animed
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
An-Najah National جامعة النجاح الوطنية - An-Najah National University

How can education better prepare the next generation of heritage professionals?This was the key question explored during...
09/09/2026

How can education better prepare the next generation of heritage professionals?
This was the key question explored during DIEM’s first stakeholder workshop in Palestine, where universities, public authorities and cultural organisations discussed how education and training can better respond to the needs of the cultural heritage sector.

Among the key insights that emerged:
👷 The sector needs more technical specialists and skilled professionals.
💻 Digital skills, project planning and practical conservation were identified among the most significant skills gaps.
🏛 Participants highlighted the importance of practical, on-the-job learning and short vocational courses to better connect education with professional practice.
🌍 Improving access to training also means addressing physical and digital barriers, making learning more inclusive and accessible.

These findings will contribute to the co-design of DIEM’s future learning activities, helping build more practical, inclusive and labour market-oriented training pathways across the Mediterranean.
Swipe through the carousel to discover the key insights from the workshop.

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Interreg NEXT MED Programme

Sapienza Università di Roma
Fondazione MENO
Tarmeem Center
Instituto Universitario de Restauración del Patrimonio
Animed
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
جامعة النجاح الوطنية - An-Najah National University

How can cultural heritage become a driver of sustainable development?This was one of the key questions explored during D...
01/09/2026

How can cultural heritage become a driver of sustainable development?

This was one of the key questions explored during DIEM’s first stakeholder workshop in Egypt, where heritage professionals, academics and policymakers came together to discuss the future of heritage education, governance and management.
The workshop highlighted a shared message: protecting cultural heritage requires more than conservation alone. It calls for stronger governance, updated education and training, new professional profiles, and greater collaboration across institutions and sectors.
Among the main insights that emerged:

🏛 Heritage should be recognised as a cultural, social and economic asset—not a burden.
🎓 Education and training need to become more interdisciplinary, practical and better connected to labour market needs.
💻 Future professionals should develop competencies in digital heritage, heritage management, adaptive reuse and long-term conservation planning.
🤝 Sustainable heritage management depends on stronger cooperation between public authorities, academia, the private sector and local communities.

These findings reflect the perspectives shared by workshop participants and will contribute to the co-design of DIEM’s future learning activities, supporting more innovative, inclusive and sustainable approaches to cultural heritage across the Mediterranean.
Swipe through the carousel to discover the key insights from the workshop.

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Interreg NEXT MED Programme

Sapienza Università di Roma
Fondazione MENO
Tarmeem Center
Instituto Universitario de Restauración del Patrimonio
Animed
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
جامعة النجاح الوطنية - An-Najah National University

08/08/2026

MEET THE CONSORTIUM | Ain Shams University

Ahmed Sami Abd Elrahman, Coordinator of the DIEM project at Ain Shams University, presents ASU’s participation in the consortium.
Through its participation, ASU helps connect university-based knowledge with training opportunities, supporting the exchange of experiences between institutions, professionals and communities in Egypt and across the Mediterranean.
DIEM becomes a space where education, heritage and collaboration meet to create new opportunities for learning, dialogue and shared growth.

🏛 Cultural Heritage 🎓 Learning Opportunities 🔗 Mediterranean Dialogue

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Interreg NEXT MED Programme

Sapienza Università di Roma
Fondazione MENO
Tarmeem Center
Instituto Universitario de Restauración del Patrimonio
Animed
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
جامعة النجاح الوطنية - An-Najah National University

What skills will shape the future of cultural heritage?This was the key question explored during DIEM’s first stakeholde...
01/08/2026

What skills will shape the future of cultural heritage?
This was the key question explored during DIEM’s first stakeholder workshop in Valencia, Spain, where representatives from universities, museums, public authorities, NGOs and the private sector came together to discuss the future of education and training in the heritage sector.

The workshop highlighted a shared message: while professionals entering the sector are generally well prepared, the challenges facing cultural heritage are evolving—and so are the skills needed to address them.

Among the main insights that emerged:
🛠 Practical and operational skills remain a top priority.
💻 Digital competencies, together with management and entrepreneurship skills, are becoming increasingly important.
🎓 Flexible and recognised learning pathways, including micro-credentials and vocational qualifications, are gaining relevance.
🌍 Training should be more accessible and inclusive, ensuring opportunities for women, young people, rural communities, migrants and other underrepresented groups.

These findings reflect the perspectives shared by workshop participants and will contribute to the co-design of DIEM’s future learning activities, helping build training pathways that are practical, collaborative and aligned with the needs of the cultural heritage sector across the Mediterranean.

Swipe through the carousel to discover the key insights from the workshop.

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Interreg NEXT MED Programme

Sapienza Università di Roma
Fondazione MENO
Tarmeem Center
Instituto Universitario de Restauración del Patrimonio
Animed
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
جامعة النجاح الوطنية - An-Najah National University

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!The DIEM Project is launching its International Training of Trainers Programme, designed ...
31/07/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
The DIEM Project is launching its International Training of Trainers Programme, designed for heritage site and museum managers, public institution representatives, university professors, researchers, and cultural heritage professionals.

The programme combines:
💻 40 hours of online training delivered in English by international experts
📝 Practical activities focused on the development of Management and Communication Plans for selected heritage pilot sites
🌍 An international workshop in Jordan for selected participants in early 2027

📅 Application deadline: 31 August 2026

Apply now and join an international learning and knowledge-exchange experience focused on Cultural Heritage, inclusion, and sustainable development across the Mediterranean.

Find out more and access the application form through the link in our stories.

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Interreg NEXT MED Programme

Sapienza Università di Roma
Fondazione MENO
Tarmeem Center
Instituto Universitario de Restauración del Patrimonio
Animed
Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University
جامعة النجاح الوطنية - An-Najah National University

28/07/2026

MEET THE CONSORTIUM | Animed SARL

Boutheina Gharbi, Managing Partner and co-founder of Animed SARL, presents the organization’s mission and its role within the DIEM project!

Based in Tunisia, Animed works in the fields of Cultural Heritage valorization, sustainable tourism and environment, connecting heritage preservation with cultural mediation, youth engagement and social innovation.

Within DIEM, Animed contributes to local implementation activities, stakeholder involvement and the testing of inclusive approaches to heritage-related education and training, helping ensure that project actions respond to local communities, needs and contexts.

🏛 Cultural Heritage 🎓 Inclusive Education 🔗 Community Engagement

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MEET THE CONSORTIUM | Animed SARLAnimed SARL is part of the DIEM project, coordinated by Boutheina GharbiAs a Tunisian o...
24/07/2026

MEET THE CONSORTIUM | Animed SARL

Animed SARL is part of the DIEM project, coordinated by Boutheina Gharbi

As a Tunisian organisation active in Cultural Heritage valorisation, cultural industries and community-based initiatives, Animed works at the intersection of heritage preservation, cultural mediation and social innovation, with a strong focus on youth engagement and inclusive cultural practices.

Within DIEM, Animed contributes operational and contextual expertise, supporting local implementation activities, stakeholder involvement and the testing of inclusive approaches to heritage-related education and training. Drawing on its experience in cultural programming, project implementation and cooperation initiatives, the organisation helps ensure that project activities respond effectively to local needs and communities.

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Interreg NEXT MED Programme

Facoltà di Architettura - Sapienza
Fondazione MeNO ETS
Tarmeem Center
IRP UPV
Animed
ainshams_univ
An-Najah National University

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Khledia

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