Borderless Science Hub

Our Mission

Borderless Science Hub is dedicated to creating a space where students and researchers can explore science beyond the classroom. We organize events that support your academic growth, and connect you with peers who share passion for science. Our events are open, informal, and built around what our community actually needs.

The community is founded on a simple belief: that good science grows best in open, collaborative environments. We exist to lower the barriers between students and research — making scientific thinking, community, and skills accessible to anyone willing to engage.

Our events, discussions, and resources are open to all. No gatekeeping, no prerequisites, no hierarchy. We encourage peer-to-peer exchange across disciplines, year groups, and institutions.

We celebrate questions as much as answers. Every discussion starts with genuine curiosity, not performance. We actively build a space where students and researchers from any background — field of study, institution, or country — feel they belong.

Stay Connected

Borderless Science Hub is built on community — and community only works if we stay in touch.

Join our Slack channel and follow us on social media for event announcements, science resources, and updates:

• Zulip Space

• LinkedIn 

• Instagram 

Join the community to be the first to hear about upcoming events, workshops, and opportunities: → Sign up here

We send updates only when there's something worth sharing — no spam, just science.

Meet the Team

Borderless Science Hub is run by a small, passionate team of researchers and students from the University of Tirana.

Core Organizers

Eliana Ibrahimi — Coordinator — Associate Professor in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics - Department of Biology, University of Tirana. 

Albana Gjocaj — Partnerships & Outreach Officer — Career Advice Office — FNS, University of Tirana. 

Open position — Events Lead 

Open position— Community Manager

Klea Halili — Social Media & Communications Officer— BSc Student in Biotechnology at University of Tirana. 

Open position — Coordinator Assistant 

Open position — Graphic Designer / Visual Communication 

Student Ambassador(s) 

Esa Ndreca, MSc student in Molecular Biology, University of Tirana.

Ana Menkshi, MSc student in Data Science and AI, University of Tirana

Elvis Peshku, BSc student in Biology, University of Tirana

Fatjona Murrani, MSc student in Data Science and AI, University of Tirana

Rajana Xheka, BSc student in Biology, University of Tirana

Open positions available

Want to get involved in organizing? Reach out — we're always looking for motivated people to help shape the Hub.