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Six CReach Orbit with Contributions from the University of Athens Aerospace Department

SIX CREACH ORBIT WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS AEROSPACE DEPARTMENT

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Six nanosatellites were successfully deployed into orbit aboard a SpaceX launch on 3 May 2026 at 10:26 a.m., with contributions from the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

The ‘Hellenic Space Dawn’ mission, led by EMTECH SPACE, includes two of the nanosatellites and focuses…

University of Athens Delegation Visits New York and Boston to Showcase Academic Programmes and Advance International Partnerships

UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS DELEGATION VISITS NEW YORK AND BOSTON TO SHOWCASE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AND ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

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A delegation from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens visited New York and Boston to present the full range of the institution’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including provision at its branch in Cyprus. Particular emphasis was placed on academic programmes delivered in English.

During the visit, they met with…

University of Athens Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Boston University – Rector Gerasimos Siasos Meets President Melissa Gilliam in Boston

UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS STRENGTHENS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH BOSTON UNIVERSITY – RECTOR GERASIMOS SIASOS MEETS PRESIDENT MELISSA GILLIAM IN BOSTON

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A delegation from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens visited Boston University, where they met with senior leadership to further strengthen ties between the two institutions. The discussions reaffirmed a shared commitment to expanding academic and research collaboration in key strategic areas.

The visit followed President Mel…

Emeritus Professor Clyde Williams, OBE, Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa of the School of Physical Education and Sport Science

EMERITUS PROFESSOR CLYDE WILLIAMS, OBE, RECEIVES THE TITLE OF DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA OF THE SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT SCIENCE

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Emeritus Professor Clyde Williams, OBE, of Loughborough University (United Kingdom) has been awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the School of Physical Education and Sport Science of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

The award ceremony was held on Thursday, 23 April 2026, in the University’s Great Hall.

Proceeding…

Athens Medical School Leadership Re-elected with Strong Mandate

ATHENS MEDICAL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP RE-ELECTED WITH STRONG MANDATE

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Professor of Surgery Nikos Arkadopoulos and Professor of Cardiology Kostas Tsioufis have been re-elected as Chair and Vice-Chair of the School of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, securing over 95% of the vote in an election with a turnout of 94.1%, reflecting exceptionally high participation.

The vote, cast by…

Award of the Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur to Law School of Athens Professor Maria Gavouneli

AWARD OF THE CHEVALIER DE LA LÉGION D’HONNEUR TO LAW SCHOOL OF ATHENS PROFESSOR MARIA GAVOUNELI

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Professor Maria Gavouneli, Professor of International Law at the Faculty of Law and Deputy Director of the Athens Center for Public International Law (Athens PIL), has been honoured by the French Republic.

The insignia of the Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur were bestowed upon Professor Maria Gavouneli and Mr Margaritis Schinas, Minister of…

Invitation to the event “From Ancient Wisdom to Future Innovation: The Role of the University of Athens”, at Panathenea 2026

INVITATION TO THE EVENT “FROM ANCIENT WISDOM TO FUTURE INNOVATION: THE ROLE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS”, AT PANATHENEA 2026

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The Archimedes Technology Transfer and Innovation Unit of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens invite you to the event titled “From Ancient Wisdom to Future Innovation: The Role of the University of Athens”, organized as part of the Panathenea 2026 festival.

The event will take place on Thursday, May 28 2026, from 17:00 to…

Medical Students at the Cyprus Branch Undertake First Phase of Pre-hospital Emergency Management Training

MEDICAL STUDENTS AT THE CYPRUS BRANCH UNDERTAKE FIRST PHASE OF PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TRAINING

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On 22 April 2026, as part of the module ‘Disaster Medicine and Humanitarian Aid in the 21st Century and the EU’, first-year medical students at the Cyprus Branch of the University of Athens undertook the first phase of pre-hospital emergency management training, delivered in collaboration with the Ambulance Directorate of the State Health…

Gerasimos Siasos Highlights Landmark Cardiovascular Prevention Programme at the Delphi Economic Forum

GERASIMOS SIASOS HIGHLIGHTS LANDMARK CARDIOVASCULAR PREVENTION PROGRAMME AT THE DELPHI ECONOMIC FORUM

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Speaking at the Delphi Economic Forum, the Rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Professor Gerasimos Siasos, drew attention to the cardiovascular component of the PROLAMVANO initiative—the largest prevention programme of its kind in Greece. Designed by the University of Athens and implemented by the State, the…

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