The IP-CHART – Innovative Pathways for Cultural Heritage and Tourism Development in Iraqi Kurdistan project was officially launched on 3 June 2026. Due to the geopolitical situation, the kick-off meeting was held online, bringing together representatives of all partner institutions.

Co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education programme, IP-CHART will run for 36 months, from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029. The project aims to promote sustainable tourism and strengthen the protection, study, and enhancement of the cultural and natural heritage of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Through new courses and curricula, dedicated laboratories and research centres, internships, and interdisciplinary training, IP-CHART will support the modernisation and internationalisation of higher education while improving students’ professional skills and employability.

The project is coordinated by Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna and implemented in partnership with UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union, Brandenburg University of Technology, University of Sulaimani, University of Garmian, and Koya University.

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