


IRMO researcher participated in the International Labour Process Conference (ILPC) held in Santiago de Chile
As part of her research stay at Alberto Hurtado University in Santiago de Chile, Dr. Jaka Primorac participated in the 43rd International Labour Process Conference (ILPC) held at the Faculty of Economics of Alberto Hurtado University. The topic of this year’s...
Participation in the Cultural Mobility Forum 2025
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Conference Report: The European Union’s Digital Decade Policy – Regulation, Development, and Social Impact
Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO), a public forum titled “The European Union’s Digital Decade Policy: Regulation, Development, and Social Impact” was held on April 29, at the House of Europe. The event focused on analysing the comprehensive...
What role does data play in 21st-century development?
Though ubiquitous, the metaphor of data as the new oil of capitalism conceals the complex developmental logic underpinning contemporary digital economies. Digital transformation is increasingly framed as a developmental imperative, with states adopting industrial...
IRMO scientist participated in the programme of the international scientific conference “Cultural Development and the Future of Cultural Policy”
Dr. Ana Žuvela participated in the programme of the international scientific conference “Cultural Development and the Future of Cultural Policy” held on 15th and 16th April 2025, in Kotor. The conference was organized by the University...
Lectures at the ENCATC Academy on Sustainability in Cultural Management and Cultural Policy
Dr. Dea Vidović, senior assistant and collaborator on the CULTMED project, delivered lectures on funders’ approaches to sustainability, as well as on wellbeing and sustainable transformation in the cultural and creative sector. The 13th edition of the ENCATC Academy...
Workshops Held for the Cultural Development Program of the City of Rijeka
As part of the participatory process for drafting the “Cultural Development Program of the City of Rijeka 2025 – 2029,” the second and third workshops were held on April 8 and 9, 2025, at the Children’s House in Rijeka. These workshops focused on defining...
New CresCine Report “Uncommon Venues for Exhibition & Distribution of European Film” Published
Project CresCine has just released its latest report, “Uncommon Venues for Exhibition & Distribution of European Film”, offering a compelling look into the future of cinema beyond traditional multiplexes. This research, authored by Anyla Dautaj, Heritiana...
Dr. Dea Vidović Delivered Guest Lecture at the Sibelius Academy
During the spring semester, as part of the master’s program in Arts Management, Society, and Creative Entrepreneurship at the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki, Dr. Vidović led the course Sustainable Cultural Leadership. In March 2025, she...
IRMO researcher at the international conference CASB 2025 “Creative industries in the tourism and hospitality sector: Challenges and perspectives” in Belgrade
Dr. Daniela Angelina Jelinčić participated in the international conference CASB 2025, Creative Industries in the Sector of Tourism and Hospitality: Challenges and Perspectives, held in Belgrade from 28-29 March 2025. The conference was organized by the Academy of...
The European Union’s Digital Decade Policy: Regulation, Development, and Societal Impact
On Tuesday, 29 April 2025, a public discussion titled The European Union’s Digital Decade Policy: Regulation, Development, and Social Impact will take place at the House of Europe (Augusta Cesarca 4, Zagreb). The event is organised by the Centre for the Sociology of...
Dr. Aleksandra Uzelac and Barbara Lovrinić Higgins Co-Authored Article in the Journal Heritage
Dr. Aleksandra Uzelac and Barbara Lovrinić Higgins, researchers at the Department of Culture and Communication at IRMO, have published an article “From Data to Impact: Assessing the Value of Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age.” The article was published in the...
Published Report: State of European Film Vol. 1
The first volume of the report, “State of European Film,” has been published as a part of the Horizon Europe project CresCine. The report provides detailed insight into key industry trends, policy recommendations, and analyses from experts at leading European...
First Workshop for the Cultural Development Program of the City of Rijeka
As part of the participatory process of developing the “Cultural Development Program of the City of Rijeka 2025–2029,” the first in a series of workshops was held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Children’s House in Rijeka. The workshop was led by a team from the...
How to Shape the Future of European Film Distribution? The New CresCine Bulletin Brings Key Insights from the Latest Report
With the conclusion of Berlinale and its integral part, the European Film Market (EFM), it has become evident that European film distribution is at a turning point. While streaming platforms have disrupted traditional models, cinemas have proven to be more resilient...
A public debate on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)
A public debate on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) was organised by the Centre for Media Sociology and Digital Society (CEMEDI) of the Institute for Development and International Relations to create a participatory and inclusive exchange of knowledge on the...
Second Workshop for the Culturel Development Plan of Split-Dalmatia County for the period 2025 – 2030
The Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) continues its activities on the preparaton of the Culture Development Plan of Split-Dalmatia County for the period 2025–2030. As part of this process, the IRMO team, led by Dr. Daniela Angelina Jelinčić,...
Article “The global/local and omnivore/univore nexus: class divisions and cultural tastes in contemporary Croatia”
Authors: Željka Tonković, Krešimir Krolo, Karin Doolan and Jaka Primorac Publisher: Taylor & Francis Year: 2025 Print ISSN: 0954-8963 Online ISSN: 1469-3690 ABSTRACT Research on Bourdieu’s “homology” thesis and Peterson’s “omnivore” hypothesis, as well as research...