Professor at Paul Valéry University of
Montpellier 3
France
Professor in Communication Sciences at the University Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3
Associate Professor of English Language and Translation at the University of Salerno, Department of Political and Social Studies.
Vice President (Academic), at Gisma University of Applied Sciences.
Massimo Leone is Professor of Philosophy of Communication, Cultural Semiotics, and Visual Semiotics at the Department of Philosophy and Educational Sciences, University of Turin, Italy, part-time Professor of Semiotics in the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, University of Shanghai, China, associate member of Cambridge Digital Humanities, University of Cambridge, Director of the Institute for Religious Studies at the “Bruno Kessler Foundation”, Trento, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Caracas, Venezuela He has been visiting professor at several universities in the five continents. He has single-authored fifteen books, edited more than sixty collective volumes, and published more than six hundred articles in semiotics, religious studies, and visual studies. He is the winner of a 2018 ERC Consolidator Grant and of a 2022 ERC Proof of Concept Grant. He is editor-in-chief of Lexia, the Semiotic Journal of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Communication, University of Turin, Italy, co-editor-in-chief of Semiotica (De Gruyter), and co-editor of the book series “I Saggi di Lexia” (Rome: Aracne), “Semiotics of Religion” (Berlin and Boston: Walter de Gruyter), and “Advances in Face Studies” (London and New York: Routledge).
ORCID ID: orcid.org/0000-0002-8144-4337
Stefan Bratosin holds a PhD in information and
communication sciences from Charles de Gaulle University Lille 3, and he
currently is full professor of exceptional class 1 at Paul Valéry University
of Montpellier 3, France. He is Doctor Honoris Causa in Social Sciences and
Professor Honoris Causa of several foreign universities. Since 2008, without
interruption, he has held the PEDR-and the PES (Prime for research and
scientific activity) and he is PhD supervisor. Stefan BRATOSIN is currently
director of axis 1 of CORHIS (UR 7400), director of the journal ESSACHESS
(classified HCERES and indexed in international databases and President of
IARSIC. He is also co-director for the Master's degree Program in "Public
and Political Communication". More information about his research activity
here:
https://corhis.www.univ-montp3.fr/fr/annuaire_recherche/stefan-bratosin
Dr. Mihaela-Alexandra TUDOR is Full Professor in Communication Sciences at the University Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3 since 2010, and deputy director of the research centre CORHIS UR 7400 (Communication, Ressources Humaines et Intervention Sociale). She is also executive editor-in-chief of the academic journal Essachess – Journal for Communication Studies. She is also co-director for the Master's degree Program in "Public and Political Communication".She has authored books, book chapters, and articles on media industries, mediatization as a socio-cultural process, epistemology and sociology of communication. Her expertise lies in how to think critically about mediatization and its concrete manifestations in the context of the deep digitalization of society and culture. She supervises doctorate candidates in the above-mentioned areas. More information about her research activities here: https://corhis.www.univ-montp3.fr/fr/annuaire_recherche/mihaela-bratosin-tudor
Paola ATTOLINO is Associate Professor of English Language and Translation at the University of Salerno, Department of Political and Social Studies. Since 2000 she has taught at Political Science courses. She graduated from the same Faculty researching a thesis on the relationship between Rap Music and Politics. Her research interests focus on evaluation in language, sociolinguistics, argumentative discourse (especially political language and language of the press) and non-standard English. She has variously published on these topics. Her more recent research interests are on the role of English in CMC and e-learning. She has participated in numerous research projects dealing with the relationship among language, identity, ideology and culture. She gives specialised seminars and taught modules of ESP in various academic institutions. She has participated into numerous international conferences on English, sociolinguistics and intercultural relations. She is the Responsible for the Internationalization of the Department of Political and Social Studies and she has been a visiting professor at numerous European universities in the framework of the Erasmus Teaching Staff Mobility. She has taught Didactics of English as a Foreign Language at TFA and PAS courses. She is a member of AIA (Italian Association for the Study of English) and ESSE (European Society for the Study of English). She is a voice donor in English for the blind with the Oral Book International Centre. She is in charge of the Lyrics Page of www.stewartcopeland.net. She has collaborated with the online magazine of music and musicology www.musicaround.net.
Prof. Dr. Peter Konhäusner, Vice President (Academic), at Gisma University
of Applied Sciences. By profession, he is a consultant and managing partner
in a PR & marketing company in Berlin. Having been an entrepreneur for more
than 20 years, he now enjoys transferring practical experiences to students
through presenting interesting methods and theories. Dr. Konhäusner’s main
research topics include entrepreneurship and business administration,
marketing as well as digitisation.
Besides teaching, reviewing exams and supervising bachelor and master
theses, Dr. Konhäusner works as an independent consultant internationally.
Especially assisting start-ups and SMEs in growing more prominent, finding
the right marketing strategy and overcoming difficult times.
Being a managing partner in the PR & marketing agency BC Communication
enables Dr. Konhäusner to put his extensive expertise in a corporate context
to work, as the agency’s main topics include crowdfunding campaigns and
digitization of companies. The small team works together with many expert
freelancers who are hired on an on-demand basis.
Before teaching, the Gisma Vice Presendent finished his studies at the
Economics and Business Administration University in Vienna as well as at
Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, and ran a media publishing house for
over 15 years.
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi is the oldest higher education institution in Romania. Since 1860, the university has been carrying on a tradition of excellence and innovation in the fields of education and research. With over 23.000 students and 742 academic staff, the university enjoys high prestige at national and international level and cooperates with 403 universities world-wide. Alexandru Ioan Cuza University is a member of some of the most important university networks and associations: the Coimbra Group, EUA – European University Association, Utrecht Network, International Association of Universities, University Agency of Francophony and the Network of Francophone Universities (RUFAC). These partnerships offer us the opportunity to experience changes, to have student and teacher mobilities and joint academic, research and strategy programmes.
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University became the first student-centered university in Romania, once the Bologna Process was implemented. We believe in the power of individual choice and customized education. Thus, we became the first Romanian university to offer students the opportunity to choose both a major and a minor field of study, in a combination at their choice, that best suits their career goals.
Research at our university is top level. In 2008, for the third year in a row, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University was placed first in the national research ranking compiled on the basis of Shanghai criteria. Our teachers are involved in over 187 national and international research projects. Striving for excellence, the university takes unique initiatives to stimulate research quality, to encourage dynamic and creative education and to involve its best students in academic life.
is an educational and research structure that aims to produce, develop and disseminate valuable knowledge about the role of professional communication in the contemporary democratic society.
Communication is what makes humans capable of the most astounding achievements: it makes art and education possible, it makes business possible, it makes it possible for people to express or hide their true thoughts, to think of legal and moral standards, to make plans for collective action. The systematic study of communication has become more necessary today, when technological developments have turned the world we inhabit in a complex and interconnected space, whose components are intensely interacting.
Our educational and research priorities envisage the following directions:
The Institute for Advanced Religious Studies and Internetworking Communication (IARSIC) is an open research structure organised around scientific journal ESSACHESS founded and directed by Dr. Stefan BRATOSIN, full Professor at the Paul Valéry University of Montpellier.
IARSIC began as an international center of applied research studies of innovations in communication. IARSIC is currently focused on working with scholars and scientific research groups from all over the world in order to develop and promote researches in religion, symbolic communication, new media and Internet through interdisciplinary cooperation.
This research structure was established in 2011 when a network of over thirty researchers from different scientific disciplines decided to join together around a research institute in order to participate in programs, projects, and research contracts in sciences involved in areas of information and communication.
Currently IARSIC involves scientists from Brazil, Colombia, France, Lebanon, Madagascar, Moldova, Morocco, Romania, Russia, Spain, Tunisia, and the United States of America.
The purpose of IARSIC is to make possible international cooperation in the fields of religion, symbolic communication, new media and Internet so that scholars and researchers from all over the world can work together in order to elaborate, accomplish, and implement the best research projects and programs involving innovation on these topics.
The mission of IARSIC is to develop, implement, and promote innovation in religion, symbolic communication, and new media and Internet.
IARSIC is governed by its members in accordance with its by laws.
UNIVERSITÉ PAUL-VALÉRY MONTPELLIER 3, ITIC, Bât. BRED, Bureau 216, Route de Mende 34 199 Montpellier Cedex 5
Gisma University of Applied Sciences (German International Graduate
School of Management and Administration) is a private, state‑recognised
institution with campuses in Potsdam and Berlin, founded in 1999. Since
joining Global University Systems in 2013, highlights include its
AMBA‑accredited Global MBA and CIM‑accredited marketing programmes. The
biz-tech university of applied sciences hosts at the moment more than
2.000 students.
Academic offering & partnerships
Gisma delivers English‑taught bachelor's degrees in Computer Science,
Data Science & AI, Software Engineering, International Business, and
more, alongside master's programmes in Digital Transformation,
International Management, and its renowned Global MBA. Its hybrid
learning model supports in‑person and online students, enriched by
international academic partnerships (e.g., Kingston University London)
enabling double degrees.
Industry integration & facilities
Located on SAP's Think Campus in Potsdam and in central Berlin, Gisma
offers modern, tech‑rich learning environments and is also strongly
connected with partners like SAP. Its Career Centre helps students build
resumes, prepare for interviews, and secure internships—resulting in 88
% of students employed before graduation and 94 % within a year; 66 %
attain managerial roles early on.
Community & graduate outcomes
With a student body drawn from over 95 nationalities, Gisma fosters
global networking. Faculty hold industry experience with organisations
like Amazon, IBM, and Bosch. Graduates become employed by top companies
(e.g., Tesla, Amazon, Bosch), earning above average starting salaries.
The University of Salerno (UNISA) is a leading public
university in southern Italy, recognized for its dynamic academic
environment, innovative research, and strong international outlook. Its
main campus – covering around 100,000 square metres – is located in
Fisciano, just outside the historic city of Salerno, in an ideal
location near the Amalfi Coast and Naples.
With roots tracing back to the Schola Medica Salernitana – the
oldest medical school in the Western world – UNISA blends tradition and
innovation across a wide range of disciplines. It offers
state-of-the-art facilities in a vibrant and inclusive setting and
serves approximately 40,000 students through undergraduate,
postgraduate, and doctoral programmes aligned with European and global
standards.
UNISA is deeply committed to international cooperation, actively
participating in Erasmus+, bilateral agreements, and global research
partnerships. Its multidisciplinary departments, dedicated research
centres, and industry collaborations position it as a key player in
academic and scientific advancement. UNISA proudly welcomes scholars,
researchers, and students from around the world to collaborate, exchange
ideas, and shape the future of knowledge together.
Department of Political and Social Studies (DISPS)
The Department of Political and Social Studies (DISPS) is firmly
committed to internationalisation, offering students and faculty members
extensive opportunities for study, teaching, and research abroad through
global partnerships.
DISPS is defined by four guiding principles:
IDENTITY
DISPS brings together diverse yet interconnected disciplines, united by
shared values and a strong humanistic, social, and scientific
foundation. Its aim is to develop a cultural project rooted in academic
excellence.
KNOWLEDGE
Embracing a multidisciplinary approach, DISPS integrates six macro-areas
– Sociology, Political Science, Economics, History, Law, and Linguistics
– across its academic programmes, which include two undergraduate
degrees, two master's degrees, one PhD programme, and two professional
master's programmes.
RELATIONSHIPS & SYNERGIES
The department fosters robust collaborations – both nationally and
internationally – with institutions, companies, associations, and
research centres. These partnerships enrich the educational experience
and stimulate high-level research.
MISSION
DISPS is dedicated to delivering high-quality education, advancing
innovative research, and engaging in meaningful public outreach, with
the goal of shaping culturally aware and socially responsible
citizens.
CLAIM: "Research, Innovation, and Relational
Spaces"