Educating the Cultural Mediator in Europe ESΙ CM Conference 2014
Resource: DAISSy Research Group
This video presents insights from the International Conference “Enhancing the Skills and Identity of a Cultural Mediator in a Multicultural Europe” (ESI-CM 2014), held at the Hellenic Open University in Patras, Greece.
The keynote lecture by Bruno Ciancio explores the evolving role of the cultural mediator in contemporary Europe. It reflects on how mediation practices are shaped by multicultural realities and highlights the importance of developing both professional skills and a strong, reflective identity within this field.
Drawing from the SONETOR project, the video also touches on innovative approaches to training cultural mediators, including the use of social networking tools and collaborative learning environments.
This resource is particularly relevant for educators, cultural professionals, and facilitators working in diverse social contexts, offering both conceptual grounding and practical perspectives on cultural mediation today.
MeWell Talks Episode #1 | Working with Dementia in Cultural Mediation with Nina Mayer
In this short video, cultural mediator Nina Mayer shares her approach to working with people living with dementia through multisensory cultural mediation.
The session demonstrates how simple yet thoughtful methods—such as starting with everyday objects, engaging multiple senses, and creating a calm, respectful atmosphere—can open meaningful opportunities for participation, expression, and connection.
Cultural Mediation in Question: Cristina da Milano on Practice and Precarity
Resource: MuseumMediatorsEU
This video features an interview recorded during the Lisbon Meeting in November 2012 as part of the Museum Mediators Europe project. Conducted by external evaluator Joaquim Jorge, the conversation with Cristina da Milano offers a critical reflection on the professional realities of museum educators and cultural mediators.
