Communication & Dissemination

The Dissemination and Communication work package is co-led by National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) Greece, and University of Sfax, Tunisia. The dissemination and communication strategy goes beyond simple communication and includes activities that will continue over the entire project life cycle.

The multiple tools and channels employed by WP5, - including but not limited to the Newsletter, Events, Website, Social Media and Podcast series - will help us facilitate meaningful exchange, cooperation and dissemination that exceeds geographical, language or sectoral barriers.

Mission

The ultimate goal is to achieve outreach to key audiences, policymakers, the academia and to the wider society through online, hybrid and in person events, and communication activities which aim to foster a dialogue between the academic world and the society in both Europe and Africa.

Within this framework, the Dissemination and Communication WP’s objectives are to:

  • Promote active cooperation among various partners involved across African and European member universities. 

  • Facilitate media exposure and ensure the visibility of the project actions, results and findings, raising awareness about its endeavors;

  • Disseminate extensively towards policy makers, entities and agencies at different levels the developments taking place within the project frameworks. 

  • Open a dialogue with the wider society about the term “polycrisis” that goes beyond the growing circle of academics, policymakers  and researchers affiliated with PolyCIVIS.

Vision

Our vision is to create and share a strong narrative about the network and its purpose both within the member universities and beyond. In close partnership with all WP’s we envision a long lasting internal and external communication strategy for PolyCIVIS. 

Values

  • Synergy The integration of tools which facilitate real-time interactions, information sharing, and open dialogue, ensures that each communication activity is the result of the network members sharing ideas, exchanging knowledge, and working together towards a common goal.  
  • Engagement Communication will overall help to achieve engagement and raise awareness about the network, as well as to build, manage and sustain mutually fruitful relationships internally as well as with key stakeholders and audiences, in both continents. 
  • Flexibility Flexibility and adaptability in communication are vital skills that allow us to adjust our communication plan to reflect the dynamic character of the PolyCIVIS. Our activities will be regularly evaluated  to demonstrate impact and continuously improve communication both internally and externally.
  • Coherence Communicating the complexities, uncertainties and challenges of the polycrisis requires coherence to put the audience's understanding and engagement at the heart of the entire strategic communication of the program.

PolyCIVIS News

Read our published newsletters and stay tuned as our podcast series is about to be launched!

PolyCIVIS Podcasts

In the PolyCIVIS podcast series, we engage with experts from diverse disciplines to explore the complexities of the polycrisis and its effects on research, policy, and education.

Listen to Episode 1 

"Climate change adaptation in West Africa: an interplay with the polycrisis?"

With Professor Ahmadou Aly Mbaye, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar

Listen to Episode 2 

 "Innovative pedagogies as an approach to the polycrisis."

With Assistant Professor Aspasia Dania, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

*for this podcast, we were very glad to have with us Katerina Schoina, Co-chair of the CIVIS Global Student Council and Doctoral Candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Listen to Episode 3

"Archaeological monuments, cultural heritage and climate change: liaisons of polycrisis?"

With Professor and Vice-Rector Sophia Papaioannou, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

 

These podcasts were recorded at the Media Studios of Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg with the support of CIVIS University Alliance.

Concept and Interviews: Professor Dimitris Gouscos, Communication and Dissemination WP Co-leader (NKUA)

CIVIS Global Student Council Representative: Katerina Schoina, Co-chair of the CIVIS Global Student Council and Doctoral Candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Audio Editing: Yves Coudron

Studio Technician and Recording: Simon Haigermoser (PLUS)

General Production: PolyCIVIS Communication and Dissemination WP

Special Thanks: María Isabel Soldevila Brea and Jeanne Sadzot from the CIVIS Communication Unit.