Joana Almeida

Joana Almeida is an Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick, specializing in intercultural communication and international education. She co-teaches modules on the MSc Intercultural Communication for Business and Professions, including 'Understanding Culture,' 'Culture, Identity and Adaptation,' and leads 'Intercultural Competence and Assessment.' Her research focuses on international student mobility, intercultural competence, and migrant populations, employing mixed-methods approaches. She has held academic roles across the USA, Portugal, Spain, and the UK over 17 years. Key funders include the British Council, Erasmus+, and the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology.

Education: PhD in Education from the University of Aveiro (2015), Erasmus studies at the University of Southampton, and visiting scholar at the School for International Training (USA). Research emphasizes interdisciplinary integration of sociology, social psychology, and higher education studies.

Publications span 2009–2025, addressing topics like pandemic impacts on student mobility, intercultural communication frameworks, and policy evaluations for internationalization at home. Her work bridges conceptual and practical dimensions of cultural adaptation, often proposing innovative educational interventions.

Grants and partnerships include projects with Interreg Europe and the Swedish International Development Agency. Teaching and research reflect her personal experience as an exchange student, driving her focus on enhancing intercultural learning outcomes for international students.