Geert Marrin is the initiator and coordinator of the strategic partnership SPACE. He is a policy advisor within the international office of Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerpen and has a multidisciplinary study and professional background in journalism, communication, political policy work, social work and teacher training. At Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerpen he provides advice and support in the field of internationalization of curricula, international and interdisciplinary project work and development cooperation.