Team section
Partner Organisations
University of Warsaw (UW)
The Faculty of Journalism, Information and Book Studies at the University of Warsaw (FJIBS UW) is the first and only academic institution in Poland whose research and teaching focus on three key areas shaping contemporary communication: media studies, information science, and bibliology. It was established through the merger of two highly regarded institutes—the Institute of Journalism and the Institute of Information Science and Bibliological Studies—both recognized among the top in their fields nationwide. Combining strong scholarly traditions with a forward-looking approach, the Faculty responds to the dynamic changes in media and information environments, integrating academic excellence with innovation and digital transformation.
Contact:
Anna Jupowicz-Ginalska: a.ginalska@uw.edu.p
Anna Jupowicz-Ginalska
Coordinator of Beyond Borders Consortium and the University of Warsaw team
Katarzyna Iwanicka
Team Member of the University of Warsaw
Malwina Żuchniewicz
Team Member of the University of Warsaw
Universidad de Malaga (UMA)
The University of Málaga (UMA) is a public university in Spain, founded in 1972 and celebrated for its remarkable growth and expansion over the past five decades. With over 6,300 teachers and around 36,800 students at both graduate and postgraduate levels, UMA has become one of Spain’s leading young universities, recognised for academic quality, research, and societal impact. It is a Campus of Global International Excellence, prioritising internationalisation through extensive partnerships with universities, institutions, and companies worldwide. UMA welcomes thousands of international exchange students annually and offers tailored support via its International Hub to foster intercultural integration. The university welcomes more than 1,900 incoming exchange students annually and sends over 1,000 outgoing students abroad through programmes like Erasmus+, ISEP, and PIMA.
Contact:
Lin Pettersson, pettersson@uma.es
Lin Pettersson
WP4 leader and Project Management
Rosa Muñoz Luna
Project Management
Juan Ramírez Arlandi
Project Management
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
Is the largest university in Greece, having been founded in 1925. The university comprises eleven (11) Faculties and forty-one (41) Schools, offering high-level academic programs across all cycles of study, as well as postdoctoral research. Its academic community includes 90,000 students, along with faculty members, researchers and administrative staff, forming a vibrant, active and pluralistic community within the city of Thessaloniki, with which it is inextricably linked. Aimed at academic excellence, it actively contributes to the international academic community by promoting science, the arts, society and humanity.
Contact:
Maria Fragkou, MA, beyondborders_unescochair@auth.gr, unescochair_edu@auth.gr
Dr Anastasia Kesidou
Project and WP3 Leader
Dr Anna-Maria Konsta
Quality Committee
Dr Foteini Kalogerogianni
Project Management
Maria Fragkou, MA/ LLM
Administrative Associate, Dissemination
Despoina Klavanidou
Professor of Civil Law at the School of Law, AUTh
BackSlash (BS)
Backslash is a non-profit organisation based in Valencia, Spain, founded in 2014. We focus on youth empowerment, social inclusion, human rights education, and sustainable development. Backslash works extensively in Erasmus+ projects, particularly in youth participation, intercultural dialogue, digital transformation, and inclusive methodologies. Through training programmes, research activities, and capacity-building initiatives, Backslash supports young people, youth professionals, and institutions in developing inclusive and innovative approaches. We actively collaborate with European networks, universities, and civil society actors to promote democratic values, diversity awareness, and meaningful youth engagement at local and international levels.
Contact:
Cristina Martínez, cristina@backslash.es
Cristina Martínez
project coordinator
Gilberto Martínez
Director
Montse Llinares
Project Management
María Cruz
Project Management
2811
2811 is a global platform for social and ecological change, operating in Chile, Colombia, Germany, and the United States. The organisation specializes in youth entrepreneurship, climate innovation, and capacity-building, adopting an intersectional approach with a focus on migration, climate justice, and gender equity.
Contact:
Waldo Soto, waldo@2811global.com
Waldo Soto
Project Manager
Remy Rupp
Project Manager
Gabriela Carrasco
Project Manager