The Project
Agents of Change · Unhurried Horizons
Exploring the future of Slow Tourism through
education, research, innovation and European
collaboration.
Agents of Change connects six European higher
education institutions to develop knowledge,
learning opportunities and practical approaches
for a more sustainable tourism future.
European Funding
Funded by the European Union
Erasmus+ KA2 Cooperation Partnership
2024-1-FI01-KA220-HED-000250084
About the Project
Understanding and developing Slow Tourism
Agents of Change explores how tourism can become
slower, more sustainable and more connected to
local communities.
The project examines values and attitudes related
to sustainable tourism, develops educational
opportunities and creates innovative Slow Tourism
products together with regions, communities and
tourism actors.
Through research, international collaboration,
Learning Tours and online learning opportunities,
the project connects academic knowledge with
practical experiences across Europe.
Project Overview
Agents of Change at a glance
A European cooperation project connecting higher
education, tourism development and Slow Tourism
innovation.
Funded by the European Union through the
Erasmus+ programme.
2024-1-FI01-KA220-HED-000250084
Programme
Erasmus+ KA220-HED
Cooperation Partnership in Higher Education
supporting international collaboration and
knowledge exchange.
Duration
2024 – 2027
The project runs from September 2024 until
August 2027.
European Network
6 Partner Institutions
Universities from Finland, Germany, Lithuania,
Slovenia, Estonia and Spain collaborate within
one shared project.
Project Areas
Four perspectives, one shared vision
Agents of Change combines education, research,
innovation and regional collaboration to explore
the future of Slow Tourism.
Education
Learn
The project develops new educational formats
including a MOOC, Study Module, Learning Tour
and Open Educational Resources for higher
education.
Innovation
Innovate
Students, tourism actors and regional partners
work together to develop future Slow Tourism
ideas and practical approaches.
Regions
Places
Six European partner locations provide different
regional perspectives on tourism, communities and
sustainable development.
Knowledge
Research
Research activities investigate Slow Tourism,
values, impacts and approaches for sustainable
tourism development.
Project Results
What does Agents of Change create?
The project develops educational resources,
research outputs and practical approaches that
remain accessible beyond individual activities.
Education
Learning Opportunities
Agents of Change creates a 5 ECTS MOOC,
a 20 ECTS Study Module, a 10 ECTS Learning Tour
and Open Educational Resources.
Innovation
Slow Tourism Products
The project supports the development of new Slow
Tourism concepts and products together with
regions, communities and tourism actors.
Community
Online Knowledge Exchange
Digital learning materials and an online community
support sharing knowledge about Slow Tourism.
Our Approach
From research to practical change
Agents of Change connects academic knowledge with
regional experiences and practical tourism
development.
01 · Understand
Research Slow Tourism
The project examines values, attitudes and impacts
connected to sustainable tourism approaches.
02 · Develop
Create new perspectives
Educational formats and collaborative activities
translate knowledge into new ideas and approaches.
03 · Share
Build a European network
Universities, students and tourism actors exchange
knowledge across different European contexts.
Project Structure
Four Work Packages shaping the project
Agents of Change is organised into four connected
Work Packages that combine management, research,
innovation and educational development.
WP1 · Management
Project Management
The first Work Package ensures effective
coordination, communication and cooperation between
all project partners throughout the project period.
WP2 · Research
Values and Impact Assessment of Slow Tourism
This Work Package investigates values, attitudes
and impacts connected to Slow Tourism and
sustainable tourism development.
WP3 · Innovation
Developing Future Slow Tourism and its Products
This Work Package focuses on developing future
Slow Tourism concepts and products together with
regions, local communities and tourism actors.
WP4 · Education
Developing Online Learning Material and Community
This Work Package creates digital learning
materials, educational resources and a community
for exchanging knowledge about Slow Tourism.
European Consortium
Six institutions, one shared vision
Agents of Change brings together six higher
education institutions from different European
regions to develop Slow Tourism knowledge and
learning opportunities.
Finland · Vantaa
Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Laurea coordinates the project and contributes
expertise in higher education, innovation and
tourism development.
Germany · Kiel
HAW Kiel
The German partner contributes perspectives from
higher education, research and regional tourism.
Lithuania · Klaipėda
Klaipėda University
The Baltic partner contributes knowledge from
coastal regions, research and tourism contexts.
Slovenia · Ljubljana
University of Ljubljana
The Slovenian partner contributes academic
perspectives on tourism and regional development.
Estonia · Tallinn
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
TalTech contributes expertise from higher
education, technology and innovation.
Spain · Barcelona
CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy
CETT contributes expertise in tourism, hospitality,
gastronomy and international education.
European Cooperation
Learning across regions and cultures
The consortium connects different academic and
regional perspectives on the future of tourism.
By bringing together institutions from Northern,
Central, Eastern and Southern Europe, Agents of
Change explores how Slow Tourism can be understood
and developed in different contexts.
Partner Regions
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Vantaa, Finland
Laurea University of Applied Sciences -
Kiel, Germany
HAW Kiel -
Klaipėda, Lithuania
Klaipėda University -
Ljubljana, Slovenia
University of Ljubljana -
Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn University of Technology -
Barcelona, Spain
CETT Barcelona
Project Information
Agents of Change in numbers
Key information about the European cooperation
project and its implementation period.
Programme
Erasmus+
Agents of Change is funded as a KA220-HED
Cooperation Partnership in Higher Education.
Project Period
September 2024 – August 2027
The project runs for three years, combining
research, education and innovation activities.
Timeline
Three years of collaboration
The project develops step by step through research,
innovation and educational activities.
2024
Project Start
The consortium begins cooperation and establishes
the foundation for research, education and
innovation activities.
2025 – 2026
Development Phase
Partners develop research activities, educational
formats, learning materials and Slow Tourism
approaches.
2027
Results & Sharing
Project outputs, knowledge and learning resources
are shared with the wider community.
Explore Agents of Change
Discover the different project areas
The project connects research, education,
innovation and places through one shared vision.
01
Research
Discover studies, findings and knowledge about
Slow Tourism.
02
Learn
Explore MOOC, Study Module, Learning Tour and
educational resources.
03
Innovate
Discover workshops and collaborative Slow Tourism
development activities.
04
Places
Explore the six European partner locations and
their regional perspectives.
Agents of Change
Shaping the future of Slow Tourism together
Through European cooperation, research and
education, Agents of Change explores how tourism
can become more sustainable, meaningful and
connected to local communities.