INTERFACED

Scuole senza permesso. When you don’t need permission to help those in need Scuole Senza Permesso is a grassroots, non-political network of free Italian language schools for migrants in Milan and its hinterland, founded in spring 2005 by volunteer groups that explicitly ident...

You don’t need permission to make a difference.

Scuole Senza Permesso helps 7,000+ migrant learners in Milan through free language schools run by 700+ volunteers. Solidarity in action, especially during COVID-19.

Full story: www.interfaced.eu/scuole-senza...

This week, our project kicked off the year with its first consortium meeting of 2026, bringing partners together to reflect on progress and align on the next steps.

A productive and forward-looking discussion that sets the direction for the months ahead. 🚀

Trust in Europe: Why scientists inspire confidence while politicians struggle Over the last decade, European democracies and beyond have faced a series of shocks, including the electoral rise of illiberal political parties and the COVID-19 pandemic. These developments may have ...

📊 Why do Europeans trust scientists more than politicians? 🤔

This pattern highlights the lasting impact of crises like COVID‑19 on how citizens view expertise and democratic institutions.

✍️ www.interfaced.eu/trust-in-eur...

As @feligsantos.bsky.social points out in this El País article, even “secondary figures” can shape opinion and politics behind the scenes.

INTERFACED examines how civic participation and grassroots action can build resilient democratic spaces amid polarisation.

📖 www.interfaced.eu/behind-the-h...

Babeș-Bolyai University Presentation at the West University of Timișoara.

On Nov 7, Toma Burean, project partner from Babeș-Bolyai University, spoke at West University of Timișoara, presenting the INTERFACED project.

Discussions explored gender gaps in political participation, cross-country research, and strategies to counter radical & populist discourse among students.

Our latest blog post, by our project partners at Dublin City University, offers a revealing look at political participation in Tunisia.

🔗 Read the full blogpost: buff.ly/hrV9pL1

We’re looking for original, engaging fictional stories that explore the challenges, hopes, and realities of people navigating a changing social and political landscape.

💶 Honorarium: €300
📅 Deadline: 30 November

🔗 Learn more and apply: buff.ly/U9Dt5GN

If you are a freelance journalist that is passionate about creative fictional stories that tackle social issues, community, and civic engagement, then we would love you to share your original work with us.

🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/zW8cOSb

Last week, the Annual Conference of the Hungarian Sociological Association took place at the HUN-REN Centre for Social Sciences, Budapest.

During the event, INTERFACED and ProTest Horizon projects held a joint roundtable.

Read more about it here: buff.ly/jULLPhP

Are you a freelance community journalist focusing on modern political life? We're seeking journalists to explore how people handle mistrust, disconnection, and shifting civic norms.

🔗 Apply by 30 October: buff.ly/jcvFLX4

🤝 Journalism as an act of connecting the disconnected!

We’re seeking journalists who excel at community reporting and capturing political life at the grassroots level.

🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/jcvFLX4

✒️ 📖 We're looking for unique fiction that reflects the truths, challenges, & aspirations of people in our fast-evolving social and political landscape. Your tale could be featured on Witness, Edgeryders' sci-fi worldbuilding project.

Learn more: buff.ly/gJt1ICt

📣 Attention journalists!

Do you focus on community journalism that explores political life amid mistrust and change? We seek collaborators for authentic stories told by those who experienced them. Learn more: buff.ly/gldUha4

Meet @ecas-europe.bsky.social – an international, Brussels-based non-profit organisation empowering citizens to exercise their EU rights and help build a more inclusive and resilient European Union.

🔍 Learn more about their work: buff.ly/Ko3yMdx

This month, researchers from our project partner HUN-REN Centre for Social Sciences showcased their work at major international conferences, highlighting INTERFACED’s ongoing engagement.

Read more about their contributions here: buff.ly/DPZJ7Jv

Earlier this week, INTERFACED partners convened to discuss the latest project developments, with a particular focus on Work Package 1's progress updates. The meeting also included planning for upcoming deliverable deadlines.

Learn more about the project: buff.ly/xpRdsg1

Meet @edgeryders.bsky.social‬ – a community-driven, not-for-profit research institute at the heart of social innovation.

🔍 Learn more about their work: www.interfaced.eu/partners/edg...
📺 Watch the video on YouTube: youtu.be/9dWQEsaB8l8

The INTERFACED logo features curved lines symbolizing converging sound waves, representing diverse voices in a shared space. These waves meet at the “i,” highlighting a commitment to clear, transparent information. The shape forms a butterfly, symbolizing freedom of expression.

During Pride Oradea 2025, Toma Burean from Babeș-Bolyai University in Romania led the "Interfacing through Manifestos" workshop. This aimed to empower LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to communicate grievances to authorities via manifestos. Learn more: buff.ly/0k03j0b

Only a day left to apply for the Università degli Studi di Parma PhD programmes starting in the 2025–2026 academic year, commencing on 1 November 2025.

Apply by 24 July 2025 and pursue advanced research at the heart of Parma: buff.ly/HAf49Pb

Introducing The University of Parma, an INTERFACED project partner focusing on the relation between legacy and protest movements.

Learn more about the University of Parma's role and contributions to the INTERFACED project here: buff.ly/S09fhuM

🔍 En tiempos de desconfianza democrática, comprender cómo participa la ciudadanía es clave.

La @uc3m.es se une al proyecto europeo INTERFACED @interfaced-eu.bsky.social para analizar la evolución de la participación política desde la pandemia.

🔗 www.interfaced.eu

🎓 Thinking about a PhD? The University of Parma is now accepting applications for the 2025/26 academic year!

⏳ Deadline: 24 July 2025 at 13:00 CEST
🎓 Courses start: 1 November 2025

🔗 Find out more & apply here: www.unipr.it/en/i-dottora...

📣 Tomorrow, our colleague Marta Silva from @ecas-europe.bsky.social will speak at the “Interfaces for Democratic Participation” research training course at @goetheuni.bsky.social.

She'll cover:
🔹 Why comms matter
🔹 Outreach basics
🔹 EU requirements
🔹 Digital & reporting tips

#INTERFACED #EUComms

🎓 New Research Training Course at @goetheuni.bsky.social offered to Master's students in Political Science & Comparative Democracy!

📌 Highlights:
🗓️ May 13 – Session with @danmercea.bsky.social & Felipe G. Santos

Read more: www.interfaced.eu/research-tra...

@edgeryders.bsky.social

We are looking for Community Engagement Ambassadors for the #INTERFACED project. Please see the call 👇 for more details and contact info, apply or help us spread the word!

🇭🇺 Exciting progress from Budapest!

In April, the #INTERFACED project team gathered in person. This was an inspiring milestone as we reviewed our progress, refined our concepts, and outlined the next steps.

📖 Dive into the highlights: www.interfaced.eu/project-meet...

YouTube video by INTERFACED Meet the INTERFACED Consortium: City St George’s, University of London

👥 Meet the #INTERFACED Consortium!
Get to know our project coordinator: City, University of London 🇬🇧

As the lead institution, City oversees the coordination, management, and monitoring of all #INTERFACED activities.

🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBP9...

Fellowship call for INTERFACED Project Are you passionate about citizen participation and political engagement? Are you established in citizen participation (on or offline), and are able to reach out to everyone in your community? Do you h...

We’re looking for Community Outreach & Engagement Ambassadors to join the INTERFACED Project and help bridge the gap between academic research and the public.
📩 Apply now and be part of a bold effort to reimagine public engagement!
🔗 Learn more: edgeryders.eu/t/fellowship...
@edgeryders.bsky.social