Promotionskandidat:innen Ioannis Stylianidis
Ioannis Stylianidis completed his PhD project in June 2026, entitled The Representation of Jews in the Greek Press: Towards a Transcultural Perspective of History, Politics, and Memory, at the Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg and Heidelberg University as a member of the Heidelberg Graduate School for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HGGS). His research focuses on the critical analysis of contemporary antisemitism and Jewish otherness in Greece, Europe, and beyond. Specifically, Ioannis’s work examines the representation of Jewish narratives and their media discourse within three main contexts: contemporary Greek and European political history, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the study of populism and nationalism in post-conflict societies. Ioannis has presented his work at numerous international academic workshops and conferences, particularly in the fields of History, Cultural Studies, International Studies and Geopolitics, Interfaith Dialogue, and Peacebuilding. Additionally, he has served as an organizer and partner for various fellowships, conferences, and educational and civil-society projects within and beyond his area of expertise. Building on this professional experience, he completed the 4EU+ University Diploma in Entrepreneurial and Project Management at Sorbonne University-CELSA, focusing on Global Leadership, Communication Strategies, Organizational Planning, Innovation, and Sustainability.
Ioannis is also a contributor to CrossLines. CrossLines (part of EPNA — European Perspectives on the New Antisemitism, run by Dialogue Perspectives) is a project aimed at supporting European journalists in reporting on antisemitism. The Resource Hub page is its central repository for this purpose, offering specialized reporting guidelines, best-practice case studies, and a cross-border network of experts to help media professionals deliver nuanced, ethical coverage that strengthens solidarity and counters harmful narratives across Europe. CrossLines' central goal is to support more informed, precise and responsible reporting on antisemitism and Jewish life, while strengthening the ability of Jewish communities and practitioners to engage with media professionals in ways that are confident, secure and constructive. It also aims to understand the long-term needs of both fields and help ensure engagement can be sustained beyond the initial project period.
