Who’s Behind the Conference?
Meet the Team
The minds organizing this conference are as diverse and passionate as the challenges they aim to solve! The event is spearheaded by the CIVIS Student Council—a dedicated team of student representatives across the CIVIS Alliance. Their motivation? To create space for students to lead real change through collaborative experiences that transcend borders. Here are the changemakers behind the scenes:
Katerina Schoina, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
My name is Katerina Schoina and I live in the beautiful city of Athens! I’m a PhD student in Folklore Studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and one of the two co-chairs of the CIVIS Student Council. This conference is especially important, because it brings us together to collaborate, exchange ideas and actively shape the future of Higher Education and promotes the CIVIS values, while having fun and making meaningful connections!
Panagiotis Karanikas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
My background is in Classics (BA, MA). Currently a PhD student in Latin Language and Literature. Along with Civis program since 2022 (Erasmus Civis Mobility to the University of Glasgow) and member of the student council since 2023. I am interested in learning foreign languages and networking with people from all over the world through travelling.
Pinelopi-Michaela Natsi, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
My name is Pinelopi-Michaela Natsi and I am a philosophy student at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. As a member of the CIVIS Student Council, I believe students play a vital role in shaping education. By working collaboratively within the CIVIS alliance, we strive to foster an inclusive and innovative academic environment for all.
Ana-Maria Belciu, University of Bucharest
My name is Ana-Maria Belciu, and I am a third-year Bachelor student in Sociology at the University of Bucharest. I have extensive experience in volunteering, particularly in educational programs, and have been actively involved in student representation since 2022. At the University of Bucharest, I began this journey in my first year, joining my faculty's student association and later becoming a member of the CIVIS Student Council. Currently, I serve as one of the co-chairs of the council for the academic year 2024-2025.
Vida Wåhlmark, Stockholm University
One of the masterminds behind Creathon loves to spend her free time outdoors! Being interested in Criminology and Intelligence analysis, I want to work in a government body, preferably in an international setting. My other hobbies are playing video games and spending quality time with friends, so please come say hi!
Dennis Siegel, University of Tübingen
As a Sports Science major I am interested in everything that has to do with movement, sport, and exercise. I did one BIP about ‘Physical Activity and Mental Health’, which was really interesting and matched my lectures. The intercultural exchange made the BIP even more fun and interesting, and I realized CIVIS can build new bridges for knowledge and has the opportunity to come up with new solutions.
Leon Fuss, University of Tübingen
I’m at the end of my Cognitive Science and Computer Science Bachelor and will start with a Master in Machine Learning in the summer. While this is all very technical I love singing, rowing and playing volleyball in my free time!
Heri Busquier Cerdán, University of Glasgow
Heri is the current Vice President (Education) at the Glasgow University Students Representative Council. In this role, he is the lead academic representative of the SRC and supports other academic representatives in their function. He is also a Physics with Astrophysics Graduate at the University.
