B.A.(International Hellenic University, Greece),B.Hums.(Hellenic Open University, Greece),M.Ed.(University of the Aegean, Greece),Ph.D.(University of the Aegean, Greece)
Dr. Zoi Arvanitidou is currently a lecturer in the Department of Gender and Sexualities at the University of Malta, where her teaching and research foreground the intersections of gender, embodiment, culture, and education. Her academic trajectory, shaped by her doctoral research on folklore, gender, and fashion at the University of the Aegean, has consistently explored the sociocultural dimensions of gender identity and representation. At the University of Malta, she has been extensively involved in projects fostering inclusion and intercultural dialogue with marginalised communities, particularly through initiatives such as DREAMM (Develop and Realise Empowering Actions for Mentoring Migrants), Living Together, and I Belong. These roles have centred on migrant integration, gender-sensitive pedagogy, and the empowerment of vulnerable groups, reinforcing her expertise in intercultural education and applied gender studies. Her contribution to international academic discourse is reflected in numerous peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations that examine gender, fashion, folklore, and identity across diverse contexts. Alongside her university roles, Dr. Arvanitidou has contributed to several UN Volunteer projects, where she applied a gender-sensitive lens to initiatives tackling issues such as sustainable development, digital governance, and the protection of girls at risk of FGM in Tanzania. Her work at the University of the Aegean further strengthened her research and teaching profile, as she co-developed gender-focused curricula, delivered courses on gender and culture, and worked on ethnographic and feminist research projects. With a prolific publication record spanning gender and fashion, cultural identities, and feminist methodologies, she bridges theory with practice, academic research with community engagement. Her international collaborations, policy-oriented projects, and scholarly outputs position her as a committed academic whose work advances gender equality, intercultural inclusion, and the empowerment of marginalised communities.
