Spatial Dimensions of Heritage | Creative Research Capacities 2026

The end of January 2026 was marked by the international conference Spatial Dimensions of Heritage | Creative Research Capacities 2026, which took place in Tal linn and was organised by the Estonian Academy of Arts within the Transform4Europe network. The event brought together researchers and creators from heritage studies, architecture, art, design, and digital humanities, with a strong focus on digital technologies and creative research approaches. Zrinka Mileusnić(University of Primorska, Faculty of Humanities) presented the paper “Playing the Green Past: Archaeological Parks in Minecraft Education”, showcasing Minecraft Education as a tool for interpreting heritage and natural values through gamification. The conference enabled knowledge exchange, networking, and discussion on future directions of heritage research using digital and creative methods.