The current director is Sheenam Jain and can be reached at projects@em-a.eu and for ESAA projects-related queries at projects-essa@em-a.eu. 

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This Unit focuses specifically on managing and maintaining the relationship between EMA and ESAA,, and between EMA and any other third parties that participate in joint projects. It provides guidance and support to EMA members to propose, develop, and successfully carry out the projects backed by the Association. The PSU works closely with project managers and team members to identify and resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during the project. It is also responsible for communicating with stakeholders and ensuring that project goals and objectives are aligned with the mission and visions of EMA. Overall, the PSU plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of projects by providing the necessary support and guidance to project teams.

 

The PSU has two other contact points, namely the Project Partner Coordinator and the Project Dissemination Coordinator.

 

The Project Partner Coordinator provides support for project timeline communication with partners, developing new project partnerships, and stakeholder/partner engagement. The coordinator is also responsible for communications with internal and external partners to develop relationships that increase the association’s reach and make new project partnerships.

 

The current project partner coordinators are Caroline Mainik and Rashi Maithul and can be reached at projectsupport@em-a.eu.

 

The Project Dissemination Coordinator provides support for project communication, dissemination, and stakeholder/partner engagement activities. The coordinator is also responsible for communicating projects at various stages and other PSU activities with the target audience to increase its reach and impact.

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The current project dissemination coordinator is Zhanna Fatalova, who can be reached at project_disseminator@em-a.eu. 

 

The unit has successfully obtained various EU-funded projects, mainly Erasmus+ Key Action 1 and Key Action 2. EMA acts as project coordinator or leads diverse work packages (WPs) related to network expertise, community/stakeholder mapping, communication and dissemination, etc.

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We would be glad to discuss further possibilities of collaboration in project proposals under the Erasmus+ programme.  ​

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Current PSU projects

 

GO-DIJIP Project 

The Go-DIJIP project is a Key Action 2 project led by Katharina F Heil, Cristina Martinez Tapia, and  Manasseh Anand. The project aims to develop a digitalized, innovative, collaborative and quality-oriented Higher Education, providing instruments to sustainably mainstream new forms of virtual teaching and learning, and can be reached at go-dijip@em-a.eu.  

 

Accept & Respect Project

The Accept & Respect project is a Key Action 1 project led by Manasseh Anand and Sheenam Jain and includes Katharina F Heil, Rashi Maithul, and Zhanna Fatalova. The project aims to empower youth and amplify the message of non-discrimination and equality, and can be reached at accept_respect@em-a.eu. 

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Upcoming PSU projects

 

Atlas for Self-Funding yout EMJMD

Caroline Manik leads this project and includes Rashi Maithul, Zhanna Fatalova, Gunay Aghalarti, Danish Zafar, and Antidius Raphael. The project aims to build a one-stop information pool about funding opportunities (scholarships from the government, host universities, student loans, etc) in different countries for self-funded EMJMD students. The team can be reached at projectsupport@em-a.eu.

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Past PSU Projects

 

EMA GENIE Project

Dejan Popovic and Manasseh Anand led the EMA GENIE project team, which included Brent Adams, Carolyn Lee, Sheenam Jain, Franziska Sonnet, Julia Ramsauer, Thiviya Nair, Alexander Tedeschi, Rashi Maithul, Mariia Polezhaeva, Rochamukti Rizcanofana. This project aimed to bring the community closer together by digitally mapping the members’ profiles.

 

Diversity & Inclusion Video Series

Diana Lizarazo led the Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Video Series project team and included Ana Alhoud, Ana Janjusevic, Hiba Mohammad, and Haifeng Yuan. This project aims to promote change for global impact by addressing important issues that affect our society. We want to empower Erasmus Mundus members by sharing their journey and experiences from their hometown to where they are today. We hope that these inspirational stories will foster an inclusive environment within EMA. Additionally, these insights will go on to promote social justice and reduce inequalities in youth around the world.

 

EMA SDG Data Series

Maria Syed led the SDG Data Series project team. The coronavirus pandemic widely disrupted the march towards the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. This project aimed to piece together the puzzle with the help of data by re-focusing on the most important goals for building a resilient and sustainable society.

 

Further details about the various projects done by EMA members can be found here.