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Diversity, equity and inclusion

Meet the Una Europa Diversity Council

Una Europa's Diversity Council has been established as a permanent entity dedicated to supporting Una Europa in its mission to embed diversity in every aspect of its collaborative efforts. The Diversity Council plays both a consultative and operational role, ensuring that diversity and inclusion are integral to all levels of decision-making and activities within Una Europa.

The Council is composed of 17 professionals from both academic and administrative fields, representing the diverse perspectives and expertise of Una Europa's 11 universities. The primary goal of the Diversity Council is to promote equity and social justice for all, with a special focus on minoritised groups. The Diversity Council is working towards creating a diverse and supportive environment that upholds the values of Una Europa.

The current members


  • Anna-Leena Riitaoja, Chair of the Diversity Council, Helsingin yliopisto/Helsingfors universitet
  • Karoliina Jylhä-Kuusela, Secretary of the Diversity Council, Helsingin yliopisto/Helsingfors universitet
  • Ameera Masoud, Helsingin yliopisto/Helsingfors universitet
  • Anita Orkiszewska, Freie Universität Berlin
  • Rebecca Mak, Freie Universität Berlin
  • Cristina Demaria, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
  • Francesco Cattani, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
  • Aoife Ahern, University College Dublin/An Coláiste Ollscoile Baile Átha Cliath
  • Marcellina Fogarty, University College Dublin/An Coláiste Ollscoile Baile Átha Cliath
  • Caroline Wallace, University of Edinburgh
  • Fiona McClement, University of Edinburgh
  • Catherine Botoko, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
  • Michał Powszedniak, Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie
  • Judith Jansen, Universiteit Leiden
  • Heidi Mertens, KU Leuven
  • Ishimwe Marie-Aimée Ntawukulityayo, KU Leuven
  • Maria José Barahona, Universidad Completense de Madrid
  • Esther Mercado García, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
  • Tanja Neve-Seyfarth, Universität Zürich

Contact information

Contact the Diversity Council