Received Sylff fellowship in 2025
Academic supervisor : Prof. Federico Batini
Current affiliation : Research fellow (Istitute of Political Education "Pedro Arrupe"); Doctor of research (University of Palermo)
Alessio Castiglione holds a PhD in Health Promotion and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Palermo (SPPEFF department) and the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (CIEB). He completed a Master's in Medical Humanities with honors from Suor Orsola Benincasa University and a professional Master's in Social Empowerment from ES-Empowerment Sociale, both achieving the highest distinction. Alessio has presented extensively at international conferences and published numerous scientific papers, particularly in the fields of educational technology, medical humanities, community psychology, sociology, and education. Notably, his research "Edu-social Algorithm" on educational and social algorithmic methodologies has earned international recognition, including awards at the "Lovie Awards" and "Giornata della Divulgazione della Scienza". Alessio is also a research fellow of the SYLFF program at the "Istituto di Formazione Politica Pedro Arrupe" for the academic year 2025-2026.
Academic Achievements, Social Engagement Initiatives
Alessio Castiglione is the founder and president of the Newbookclub community lab APS, an innovative social promotion association that employs his original methodology, "Scrittura di Comunità" (Community Writing). This method uses narrative tools such as writing, reading, and empathetic listening to foster community belonging, inclusion, and intergenerational dialogue among diverse participants. Alessio organizes numerous community writing workshops specifically targeting children and adolescents in high-risk neighborhoods of Palermo, aiming to promote narrative practices and social inclusion. His commitment to social impact includes collaborations with Save the Children, Ashoka Changemaker, and the National Youth Agency, aimed at combating generational prejudice, social isolation, and talent dispersion through educational and narrative interventions. In 2016, Alessio represented Italian youth at Save The Children's global meeting in New York. Additionally, he is an accomplished author of coming-of-age novels and children's stories. Alessio's extensive experience spans numerous projects, workshops, and trainings with various educational and social organizations in Italy and internationally.
