Tourism

Mini-PhD Programme

First programme starting on October 5th

Our “Global Mini-PhD Programme” aims to enable underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students to grasp research and transferable skills through a short, high-impact research project. The first Tourism Mini-PhD programme is titled: Community-based Living Heritage and Tourism Marketing: Climate-Responsive Approach

The first research project for the Tourism Mini PhD programme will explore how climate-responsive heritage branding can enhance the preservation of community-based living heritage in cultural tourism settings. By examining the impact of climate change on cultural identity and heritage practices, the study aims to develop a sustainable cultural tourism framework that balances conservation with local engagement. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, the project will contribute to providing models and frameworks to strengthen community resilience and foster the authenticity-based tourism experiences. The outcomes will contribute to inclusive, climate-aware cultural tourism policy aligned with international heritage charters.

Why join our programme?

● Develop key research, transferable, and personal skills to improve your research outcomes and quality.

● Conduct an exciting original research project with a team of highly motivated researchers.

● Join our global network of research champions and build international collaborations.

●     Develop your collaborative research skills.

●  Work with leading academics to enhance your approach to research communication skills.

●   Present your work at the ReachSci Global Conference and the online programme conference.

Participants :

Local mentors

● Access dedicated support and collaborate with a team of experts to empower your students in developing advanced research skills and producing high-quality papers.

● Lead an original, exciting research project alongside a team of highly motivated researchers and emerging scholars.

● Join our global network of research champions to build meaningful international collaborations and expand your professional impact.

● Enhance your own collaborative research leadership skills while guiding students through the research process.

● Partner with leading academics to strengthen your approach to mentoring and communicating research effectively.

● Showcase your students’ work and your collaborative projects at the ReachSci Global Conference and the online programme conference.

Meet the Reseach Team

  • Prof. Maximiliano Korstanje

    Advisor
    Director of the Center for Research in Tourism and Hospitality, University of Palermo, Argentina

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  • Dr. Mohamed Amer

    Project Developer
    PhD in Heritage Management and Sustainable Cultural Tourism, Università degli Studi Roma Tre & ICOMOS International Cultural Tourism Committee Member

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  • Dr. Hilal Akdemir

    Research Assistant & Trainer
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, The faculty of economics, sustainable tourism, Universidade do Algarve

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  • Dr. Raffaella De Marco

    Trainer
    PhD in Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Pavia

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  • Dr. Sarasadat Makian

    Trainer
    PhD in Geography, Université Grenoble Alpes

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  • Dr. Samidha Pusalkar

    Trainer
    PhD in Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Politecnico di Milano

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  • Yassine Mountijie

    Project Manager & Trainer

    PhD Candidate in Tourism, University of Algarve

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  • Dr Nick Naumov

    Guest speaker
    Doctor of Philosophy, Human Geography, King’s College London

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  • Prof. Muki Haklay

    Guest Speaker
    Professor of Geographical Information Science at UCL

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Meet the Management Team

  • Azza Jedidi

    Programme Director
    MA in Management and Monitoring of Sustainable Tourism, University of Cagliari

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  • Fidaa Darwish

    Project Manager
    Master's degree in Management of tourist offices and tourist guides, Cultural heritage resources management, Damascus University

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  • Marwan Hamdoun

    Outreach Executive
    PhD Candidate in Geological Heritage Conservation | MSc in Protected Areas Management
    Member, IUCN–WCPA (Geoheritage & Protected Areas)

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  • Ghada Jeguirim

    Projet Manager
    MA in Hospitality and Tourism Product, University of Carthage

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Meet the Local Mentors

  • Prof. Eka Devidze

    International Black Sea University, Georgia

  • Dr. Mahmoud Abdulkader Alghafri

    Damascus University, Syria

  • Prof. John Thomas Mgonja

    Sokoine University, Tanzania

  • Prof. Cherifa Lakhoua

    University of Carthage, Tunisia

  • Prof. Kassegn Berhanu Melese

    Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia

  • Prof. Muhammad Shoeb-Ur-Rahman

    University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Prof. Rim Mosbeh

    University of Sousse, Tunisia

  • Prof. Manuel Ramón González Herrera

    Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, México

  • Prof. Mir Wali Shah

    CECOS University Peshawar

  • Prof. Azza Temessek

    University of Carthage