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Call for Applications – Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Transversal and critical digital skills in the era of generative technologies for inclusion, upskilling and reskilling” at UnivAQ, Autumn 2025

16/05/2025

Within the framework of the European University Alliance EULiST “European Universities Linking Society and Technology”, the University of L’Aquila (UnivAQ), in cooperation with the EULiST partners Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT), Leibniz University Hannover (LUH), National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and other non-EULiST universities, is organizing an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) focused on developing transversal and critical digital skills in the era of generative technologies for inclusion, upskilling and reskilling.

Deadline: June 01, 2025

Why Join this BIP?

Earn 4 ECTS credits, awarded by the coordinating institution, UnivAQ
Build future-proof skills: Strengthen your critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities in the era of AI and generative technologies.
Go beyond technical know-how: Learn to use AI tools ethically, responsibly, and with awareness of their real-world impact.
Boost your employability: Upskill or reskill for a rapidly evolving job market that values human insight alongside digital fluency.

Who Can Apply?

The programme is open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students in the fields of:
Education Sciences, Communication, Languages, and Information Sciences.

Minimum English level required: B2.

Programme Schedule:

In presence @University of L’Aquila, Department of Human Sciences I:

9 September 2025 | 10:00–16:00
10 September 2025 | 10:00–16:00
11 September 2025 | 10:00–16:00
12 September 2025
13 September 2025 | 10:00–16:00

Online session:

4 November 2025 | 14:00–17:00

Apply by June 01, 2025, by submitting the “BIP Expression of Interest Application Form” and all the required documents (Certificate of English language proficiency – highest level you have attained, a CV and a motivation letter) to the Secretariat of your School (School Erasmus+ coordinators).

Students’ selection is managed by the sending institutions.

More information regarding the program is available here.

For further details, please contact:

UnivAQ Erasmus+ Office – Laura Guardiani: guardiani@univaq.it
BIP Manager – Dr Martina Manna: manna@univaq.it
BIP Academic Coordinator – Prof. Maka Eradze: eradze@univaq.it

MiMEC NTUA Event – Μητέρα και Καριέρα: Ιστορίες Μητρότητας και Δύναμης, 13 Μαΐου 2025

12/05/2025

MiMEC Talks | Connect. Learn. Grow.

Μπορούν η καριέρα και η μητρότητα να συνυπάρξουν; Πώς είναι να μεγαλώνεις παιδιά και στόχους μαζί;

Η MiMEC, φοιτητική ομάδα που δραστηριοποιείται στο ΕΜΠ με σκοπό την ενδυνάμωση φοιτητών και νέων αποφοίτων μέσα από δράσεις επαγγελματικής και προσωπικής εξέλιξης, εγκαινιάζει τη νέα της σειρά δράσεων με τίτλο “MiMEC Talks”, ξεκινώντας με μια εκδήλωση αφιερωμένη στη Γιορτή της Μητέρας.

Σε μια ανοιχτή συζήτηση, γυναίκες που ισορροπούν καθημερινά ανάμεσα στον επαγγελματικό τους ρόλο και τον ρόλο της μητέρας, θα μοιραστούν προσωπικές ιστορίες, σκέψεις και εμπειρίες.

Ημερομηνία: Τρίτη 13 Μαΐου
Ώρα: 17:00 – 18:30
Τοποθεσία: Online
Είσοδος: Ελεύθερη

Αν αναζητάτε έμπνευση και αυθεντικές φωνές για ένα θέμα με βάθος και σημασία, σας περιμένουμε!

Δηλώστε συμμετοχή εδώ.

Info Event on international studies and exchange opportunities at HKUST – Thursday 15 May 2025

12/05/2025

Την Πέμπτη 15 Μαΐου 2025 θα επισκεφθεί το ΕΜΠ μεγάλη αντιπροσωπεία του Πανεπιστημίου Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) και θα πραγματοποιηθεί ενημερωτική εκδήλωση που απευθύνεται στους φοιτητές του ΕΜΠ.

Το Πανεπιστήμιο HKUST είναι ένα διακεκριμένο πανεπιστήμιο σύμφωνα με τις διεθνείς κατατάξεις (#1 in Hong Kong, #12 στην Κίνα, #47 παγκοσμίως), και ένα από τα κορυφαία νέα πανεπιστήμια στον κόσμο, έχοντας τις ρίζες του στο επίκεντρο της παγκόσμιας τεχνολογικής ανάπτυξης (Hong Kong), αλλά και στέρεη διασύνδεση και υψηλό αντίκτυπο στην ηπειρωτική χώρα, ενώ έχει υπογράψει πρόσφατα στρατηγική συμφωνία συνεργασίας με το ΕΜΠ.

Στην εκδήλωση θα παρουσιαστούν ευκαιρίες κινητικότητας και μεταπτυχιακών και διδακτορικών σπουδών τόσο στο HKUST, όσο και στο International Campus του HKUST(Guangzhou), που προσφέρονται στους κόμβους τεχνολογίας του, όπως το Function Hub (Προηγμένα Υλικά, Περιβάλλον, Μικροηλεκτρονική Τεχνολογία), το Information Hub (Τεχνητή Νοημοσύνη, Επιστήμη Δεδομένων) και το Society Hub (Κλιματική Αλλαγή, Καινοτομία και Επιχειρηματικότητα). Ακολούθως θα υπάρχει δυνατότητα να συζητήσουν οι ενδιαφερόμενοι φοιτητές με τα μέλη της αντιπροσωπείας.

Η εκδήλωση θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Πέμπτη 15 Μαΐου 2025 από τις 12:00 έως τις 14:00 στην Αίθουσα Εκδηλώσεων του κτηρίου Διοίκησης στην Πολυτεχνειούπολη Ζωγράφου.

Περισσότερες πληροφορίες για συμφωνίες ανταλλαγής ερευνητών και φοιτητών με πανεπιστήμια του εξωτερικού στο Τμήμα Διεθνών Σχέσεων και ΕΕ του ΕΜΠ, κα Αντωνία Λαμπροπούλου (labrop@mail.ntua.gr).

Info Event Agenda

Chemecon NTUA Event: ChemExpo 2025 – Catalyzing Digital Evolution

05/05/2025

Το 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 είναι γεγονός!

Η φετινή μεγάλη δράση του @Chemecon έρχεται να φωτίσει τον ψηφιακό μετασχηματισμό στη Χημική Μηχανική, αναδεικνύοντας τις τεχνολογικές εξελίξεις που διαμορφώνουν το μέλλον του κλάδου.

Οι κεντρικοί θεματικοί άξονες περιλαμβάνουν:
✔️ Τον ρόλο της ψηφιοποίησης στη σύγχρονη βιομηχανία,
✔️ Την τεχνητή νοημοσύνη και την καινοτομία, και
✔️ Την αυτοματοποίηση και την ανάλυση δεδομένων.

Στο 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 θα έχεις την ευκαιρία να ανακαλύψεις πώς η τεχνολογία αλλάζει τον ρόλο του Χημικού Μηχανικού και όχι μόνο, να ενημερωθείς για τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις της ψηφιοποίησης και να δικτυωθείς με εταιρείες που πρωτοπορούν στον χώρο.

𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞:
📅 Παρασκευή, 9 Μαΐου 2025
📍 Wyndham Grand Athens

Μείνε συντονισμέν@ για να μάθεις τι θα περιέχει το 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Μάθε περισσότερες πληροφορίες για την εκδήλωση εδώ:

https://chemexpo2025.chemdays.gr/wordpress/

Κλείσε τώρα το εισιτήριο σου εδώ: https://conferience.com/eventPage/ChemExpo2025

TEDxNTUA 2025 – SYNELIXIS

28/04/2025

TEDxNTUA 2025 | SYNELIXIS

A TEDx experience that will shape you.

TEDxNTUA 2025 is here.

Celebrating 10 years of presence, it returns stronger than ever to honor a decade full of Ideas that Change Everything and are Worth Spreading on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at the Athens Conservatoire, with the theme [SYNELIXIS].

This anniversary event features inspiring talks, unique musical and dance performances, interactive workshops, and parallel happenings waiting to be explored.

The program includes outstanding personalities from Greece and abroad, covering a wide range of topics such as science, technology, art, society, journalism, personal stories, and much more.

If you want to be part of this unique experience, follow TEDxNTUA on social media, visit this year’s official website, or book your ticket here.

Central theme of this year’s event: SYNELIXIS

Or in other words, convolution.

The word “Synelixis” (Greek: Συνέλιξη) originates from mathematics and describes the transformation that one function imposes on another as it passes through it. In a broader philosophical sense, it represents dynamic interaction — the kind that gives birth to the new and evolves the old.

This year’s theme centers on the impact of interaction — whether it’s between ideas, experiences, people, or even fleeting moments. TEDxNTUA 2025 invites you to reflect: What shapes us? How do we transform through our interactions? What is born when two worlds converge?

“Converge. Connect. Evolve.”

10 Years of TEDxNTUA

Since 2015, TEDxNTUA has brought forward countless impactful ideas and personalities, cultivating a community driven by meaningful dialogue and innovation. This year’s event marks a decade of inspiration, while also setting the tone for what’s to come.

TEDxNTUA 2025 will once again take place at the Athens Conservatoire, a historic venue known for its distinctive architecture and aesthetics — perfectly complementing the spirit of the event. Designed by the renowned architect and former NTUA professor Ioannis Despotopoulos in Bauhaus style, the building harmoniously merges the past with the present — just like this year’s theme.

We invite you to experience the one-of-a-kind atmosphere of TEDxNTUA up close, as we celebrate its 10-year anniversary. A day full of ideas, images, encounters, and emotions that will stay with you long after.

More info about us:

To find out more about the event and the TEDxNTUA team, visit our official website or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok for exclusive and interactive content.

#TEDxNTUA #TEDxNTUA2025 #SYNELIXIS #10YearsOfTEDxNTUA #event #ConvergeConnectEvolve

Joint Statement of the European University Alliance EULiST – European University on the Situation at Harvard University

25/04/2025

As representatives of the Governing Board of the European University Alliance EULiST – European University, we express our concern regarding the current developments surrounding Harvard University. We stand in full support of Harvard’s governance in its efforts to defend the independence of academia and academic freedom in the face of political pressure linked to financial restrictions imposed by the federal government of the United States.

Universities, whether public or private, are essential bearers of democratic values, manifested above all in free thought, open inquiry, and autonomous governance. Critical dialogue and diversity of opinion are natural and necessary principles of academic life. We therefore view political interference in academia — including through economic constraints — as a violation of these foundational principles.

International cooperation is an essential functional principle of the university environment. Therefore, with this statement, we express our solidarity with the governance of Harvard University and its entire academic community in rejecting proposals whose adoption would violate the principles on which universities have historically been built.

On behalf of EULiST – European Universities and by decision of the Alliance Board, composed of the rectors and presidents of ten European universities, the Chair of the Management Board, and the Chair of the Student Board – LUH Hannover, TUW Vienna, STU Bratislava, BUT Brno, URJC Madrid, NTUA Athens, UnivAQ Aquila, IMT Paris, JU Jönköpping, LUT Lappeenranta-Lahti.

Ladislav Janíček, President

EULiST General Assembly 2025 at UnivAQ in L’ Aquila

14/04/2025

The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) was successfully represented at the annual EULiST General Assembly 2025 hosted by the University of L’ Aquila (UnivAQ) from March 31 to April 2, 2025, in the historic “Luigi Zordan” Congress Centre at the monastery of St. Basil, in the heart of L’ Aquila, Italy.

The event welcomed over 150 participants from the 10 partner universities. Academic leaders, including rectors, presidents, and vice-rectors, as well as professors, researchers, administrative staff, students, and other representatives from EULiST partner universities convened for this annual gathering to reflect on achievements to date and to define the next strategic steps.

The Greek delegation from National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) was led by Prof. Emmanouel (Manos) Varvarigos, as Vice Rector for Research, Innovation and Outreach and Rector’s representative at the EULiST Governing Board; and Prof. Athanasios Zisis, as Vice Rector of Academic Affairs and Lifelong Education and co-chair of the EULiST Management Board. The event was also attended by the two scientific coordinators of EULiST at NTUA, Prof. Emer. Katerina Adam and Prof. Sotirios Karellas, Leader of EULiST WP4 “Research and Innovation”; the EULiST local coordinator Antonia Lampropoulou; Prof. Efi Dimopoulou, Leader of Task Group 2.1 “Digital Campus Infrastructure”; Prof. Ioanna Roussaki, co-leader of Task Group 3.3 “Artificial Intelligence Tools”; Prof. Angelos Markopoulos, Task Group 4.1 “Joint Research and Innovation Strategy” member; Ass. Prof. Georgios Chatzistelios, Task Group 3.4 “Life-Long Learning Practices” member; and two students, Konstantina – Maria Giannakopoulou, and Georgia Tritsini, as EULiST Student Board members.

The main topics discussed during the three-day General Assembly included:

Strategies for student and staff mobility in EULiST
Sustainable EULiST Campuses
STEM Education for Competitiveness
EULiST Digital Campus
EULiST Internship Platform
Internal and external communication in EULiST
Managing the European University Alliances – EU Challenges
European Degree and Label
EULiST Quality Assurance System
Upcoming events: EULiST Global Conference and Student Conference

Throughout the Assembly, a series of parallel meetings took place, including sessions of the Governing Board, Management Board, Student Board, Coordination Office, and the Project Steering Committee. On the final day, several parallel WP/TG meetings were also held. In particular, WP2, WP3, WP4, TG1.3, and TG1.4 met to assess the current progress of their respective activities and to collaboratively outline the roadmap for the upcoming months.

One of the most significant moments of the event was the inauguration of the 2024/25 academic year at the University of L’Aquila (UnivAQ). This occasion served as a meaningful gathering of Italian universities, represented by guest rectors, alongside delegates from all EULiST partner institutions— underscoring the shared commitment of the EULiST member universities to fostering a strong and interconnected academic community.

Furthermore, the General Assembly hosted the first session in a new series of webinars dedicated to the professional development of academic staff, an initiative promoted within the EULiST Alliance. Coordinated by Task Group 3.2 “Innovative Teaching and Learning Methodologies”, the series aims to provide academic staff with innovative tools and advanced strategies to enhance teaching and learning. The inaugural webinar, titled “Challenge-based Learning: An Active Pedagogy in Higher Education,” was led by Prof. Claudia Migliaccio of the Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT), Paris.

The EULiST General Assembly 2025 marked another important milestone in the Alliance’s journey, reinforcing the collective efforts of its member universities toward shaping an inclusive, innovative, and future-oriented European Higher Education Area.

EULiST Task Group 2.1 “Digital Campus Infrastructure” Meeting at NTUA

07/04/2025

The most recent meeting of EULiST Task Group 2.1 took place from March 26th to 28th, 2025 at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). Task 2.1 is focused on the development of EULiST Digital Campus platform, an integrated digital environment designed to support teaching and learning, research, and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. Key components currently under development include the Joint Course Catalogue, the Stakeholders’ Database, the Internship Platform, and a suite of additional digital services aiming at enhancing collaboration and connectivity across the EULiST alliance.

Researchers, professors, technical and administrative staff from all member universities came together for the meeting, to advance the development of the EULiST Digital Campus. A key priority was the launch of the Joint Course Catalogue accessible online by the end of October 2025. The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format, enabling both in person and remote participation.

During the meeting, WP2 leader, Stefan Sandahl from Jönköping University (JU), gave a brief overview of the status of WP2, while Prof. Efi Dimopoulou from NTUA, Task 2.1 Leader, outlined the progress made on the Digital Campus. Prof. Nikolaos Mitrou from NTUA presented the architecture of the Digital Campus, and Ioannis Pispidikis, also from NTUA, demonstrated the respective dashboard under development.

In addition, Zbyněk Křivka from Brno University of Technology (BUT), co-leader of TG2.1, also contributed to the discussion on the system architecture, along with the representatives of TG2.1 from the other universities. Representatives from other WPs and tasks joined the meeting to provide functional requirements for the Digital Campus. Gergely Rakoczi from Technical University of Vienna (TUW) presented students’ needs and expectations for the Digital Campus and discussed the prospect of testing the Digital Campus in collaboration with Marwan Al Azar from Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT), who will co-organize the next EULiST Student Conference.

The meeting opened with a welcome address by Prof. Pavlos Georgilakis, Associate Dean of the NTUA School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Prof. Emer. Katerina Adam, EULiST Scientific Coordinator, and Prof. Efi Dimopoulou, Task 2.1 Leader.

At the end, partners strategized their next steps to achieve Task 2.1 goals and planned their contribution for the upcoming Student Conference in Douai. They also had the opportunity to visit the Acropolis Museum and delve into the rich history of Ancient Greece.

The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) was represented by Prof. Efi Dimopoulou, leader of Task Group 2.1, along with numerous Task Group members, including Prof. Nikolaos Mitrou, Prof. Emer. Efstathios Sykas, and Konstantina Sakka from the ECE Department, Researcher Ioannis Pispidikis, as well as IT expert Ioannis Tzigounakis. Furthermore, the meeting was attended by Prof. Emer. Katerina Adam, EULiST Scientific Coordinator; Prof. Ioanna Roussaki, co-leader of Task Group 3.3 “Artificial Intelligence Tools”; Prof. Maria Menegaki, representing Task Group 3.2 “Innovative Teaching and Learning Methodologies”; Prof. Irene Koronaki, and Prof. Eleni Alexandrou, representing Task Group 2.4 “Sustainable Campus Initiative”; local coordinator Antonia Lampropoulou, representing Task Group 5.2 “Innovation Hubs and Joint Living Labs in EULiST Regions”; Eleftheria Skordalaki, representing the Erasmus Task Force; developers Ioannis Mitrou and Vasilis Xiros, and PhD student Konstantina – Maria Giannakopoulou.

The Waltz of Pioneers: EULiST Spin-Off Pitch Competition

02/04/2025

The event will take place on 12th May 2025, from 10:00 to 13:00, during ViennaUP 2025, the international startup and innovation festival held annually in Vienna, Austria. One startup from each university of the EULiST network is going to pitch.

Join the rhythm of innovation at “The Waltz of Pioneers”, a unique contribution of TU Wien to the ViennaUP 2025, to see how Europe’s university-born spin-offs are transforming research into impactful solutions. This Pitch Competition brings together spin-offs from 10 leading European universities, a testament to the European academic alliance linking society and technology (EULiST).

Much like a waltz, where harmony is key, this competition highlights the interplay between spin-offs and their respective university programs supporting them. Come and witness spin-off pitches showcasing the latest innovations, explore Austrian and European initiatives for entrepreneurs, and connect with investors, industry leaders, and fellow innovators.

Register here. There is a limited number of tickets available. Secure your spot today and join us for an unforgettable event that celebrates innovation and collaboration across Europe!

For additional information, please visit the event page on ViennaUP website.

Key To The Future: Unlock your career potential with BEST Athens

02/04/2025

Το νέο εταιρικό event του BEST Athens, το Key To The Future, έρχεται από 29 Μαρτίου έως 10 Απριλίου και σίγουρα δεν θες να το χάσεις! Θα περιλαμβάνει πολλές δράσεις με στόχο την διασύνδεση των φοιτητών με την αγορά εργασίας.

Είσαι φοιτητής θετικών επιστημών; Ενδιαφέρεσαι να δικτυωθείς με κορυφαίους επαγγελματίες πολλών κλάδων; Θες να μιλήσεις με εκπροσώπους εταιρειών, να ρωτήσεις για τις προοπτικές της σχολής σου και να αφήσεις το βιογραφικό σου; Τότε το Key To The Future είναι μια μοναδική ευκαιρία για εσένα!

Συγκεκριμένα, θα πραγματοποιηθούν επισκέψεις σε χώρους εταιρειών, workshops, σεμινάρια και ένα Job Fair στις 2 Απριλίου στην Αίθουσα Πολυμέσων της Βιβλιοθήκης στην Πολυτεχνειούπολη. Σε αυτό θα παρευρεθούν εκπρόσωποι των συνεργατών μας με stands και θα μπορείς να αφήσεις το βιογραφικά σου, να δικτυωθείς, να ενημερωθείς για πρακτικές ή για θέσεις εργασίας. Επιπλέον, θα υπάρχουν λαχειοφόροι και διαγωνισμοί με πλούσια δώρα!

Οι φόρμες έχουν επισήμως ανοίξει! Μπορείς να τις βρεις εδώ και να δηλώσεις σε όσες εταιρείες θες να επισκεφτείς! Επιπλέον, εκεί θα βρεις και την φόρμα ενδιαφέροντος του Job Fair, την οποία μπορείς να συμπληρώσεις για να εξασφαλίσεις την θέση σου στον χώρο των παρουσιάσεων, οι οποίες είναι περιορισμένες! Όσοι τις παρακολουθήσουν, θα μπουν σε κλήρωση για δώρο αξίας!

Link to apply: https://linktr.ee/KTTF

Για ό,τι απορία έχεις και για οτιδήποτε χρειαστείς μην διστάσεις να μας στείλεις στα social media του BEST Athens.

Facebook: BEST Athens

Instagram: @best_athens

LinkedIn: BEST Athens

Tik Tok: best_athens

Spotify: BEST Talks

Ελπίζουμε να σε δούμε εκεί!