Università della Calabria, Italy

UNICAL (University of Calabria), located in Southern Italy, is a medium-sized university with a strong focus on science and technology across 14 departments, including Humanities, Economics, Engineering and Pharmacy. With over 30,000 students and 900+ scientists, UNICAL is active in international research and student mobility, supporting innovative research on social issues such as human trafficking, gender violence and cyberbullying.

The DiCES department and the Centre of Women’s Studies focus on research related to online behaviours and gender violence.

Key personnel include:

▪ Anna Lisa Palermiti, expert in Developmental and Educational Psychology, focusing on peer relationships and cyberbullying;

▪ Rocco Servidio, associate Professor in Social Psychology, studying the impact of communication technologies and radicalization;

▪ Angela Costabile, professor in Developmental Psychology, specializing in bullying and ICT risks;

▪ Maria Giuseppina Bartolo, researcher on peer relations and cyberbullying, with a focus on teacher training;

▪ Giovanna Vingelli, assistant Professor in Sociology, focusing on gender equality and gender-based violence,

▪ Valeria Fionda, associate Professor in Computer Science, specializing in AI and social networks.

UNICAL’s expertise in psychology, gender studies and technology make it a valuable partner in projects tackling social issues and digital solutions.

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