AL-QASEMI ACADEMY ASSOCIATION

Their core work

Al-Qasemi Academy is an Arab-Israeli college of education based in Baqa Al-Gharbiyye, Israel, focused on teacher training and educational outreach. Within H2020, their contribution has been exclusively in public science engagement — they serve as a local partner in the European Researchers' Night (ERNI) events across Israel, helping bring science communication activities to diverse communities. Their role centers on organizing and hosting outreach events that make research accessible to the general public, particularly within Arab communities in Israel.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Their involvement has been remarkably consistent rather than evolving — all three projects are successive editions of the same European Researchers' Night initiative in Israel. Early keywords emphasize broad themes like "research, education, dissemination," while later projects reference specific partners (Madatech — the Israel National Museum of Science) and established event branding (IRN, ERNI). This suggests a deepening of their role within an established national consortium rather than a shift in focus.

They are a steady, recurring participant in Israel's Researchers' Night consortium — expect continued involvement in MSCA science outreach calls rather than expansion into new research domains.

How they like to work

Al-Qasemi always joins as a participant, never as coordinator — they are a supporting partner in nationally organized consortia. With 13 unique partners but collaboration recorded in only 1 country (Israel), they operate within a stable domestic network centered around Madatech and other Israeli institutions. They are a loyal, returning member of the same consortium across multiple funding cycles.

Their network of 13 partners is entirely Israel-based, forming part of the national consortium that delivers European Researchers' Night events. Key co-participants include Madatech (Israel National Museum of Science) and other Israeli educational institutions.

What sets them apart

As an Arab-Israeli college of education, Al-Qasemi brings access to Arab communities in Israel that most research institutions cannot easily reach. For consortium builders seeking inclusive science engagement in the Middle East or targeting underrepresented populations, they offer a genuine community connection. Their value is in audience reach and cultural bridging, not in research capacity.

Highlights from their portfolio

• ERNI2018
  Their largest funded project (EUR 19,137), representing the peak of their involvement in Israel's Researchers' Night activities.
• ERNI2020
  Most recent project, delivered during COVID-19 period, demonstrating adaptability in public engagement under challenging conditions.