The University of Thessaly and the esteemed Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., USA, have formalized a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration represents the inaugural academic partnership between a prominent American university and a Greek academic institution. It entails a cooperative initiative between the Department of Special Education within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Thessaly and the Thrive Center for Children, Families, and

The Strategic Planning Unit of the University of Thessaly organized two distinct interactive events. The first event took place on November 29 in Larissa, followed by a second event on December 9 in Volos. These events, coordinated by Ms. Lamprini Karageorgou in collaboration with the University’s Rectory Authorities, were successfully concluded. The Vice-Rector, Professor Chrysi Laspidou, contributed to the event by delivering an insightful presentation on the Action Plan concerning

Professor Chrysi Laspidou, in her role as Vice-Rector for Innovation, Internationalization, Collaborations, and Digital Governance at the University of Thessaly, as well as the Head of One Planet Thessaly, represented the University at the inaugural conference of the National Network of Technology Transfer Offices (METEX). The conference was held from December 6 to 7 in Heraklion, Crete, where the University of Thessaly was a participating member. The conference was organized

Professor Chrysi Lapsidou, who holds the position of Vice-Rector for Innovation, Internationalization, Collaborations, and Digital Governance at the University of Thessaly, also serves as the Work Package Leader for the Enhance project. She attended and actively participated in the Kick-Off Meeting, where she contributed her insights regarding the presentation. She expressed her enthusiasm for participating in the Enhance project, where she will lead a Work Package. The project proposes an

In a notable advancement for the promotion of children’s rights in Greece, the University of Thessaly and UNICEF have formalized their collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation, which establishes the Center for Children’s Rights. This center will be located within the university’s facilities in Volos. UNICEF intends to create analogous centers for children’s rights in each of the 13 regions of Greece and across the nation’s 23

      A workshop was conducted as part of Arsinoe‘s Case Study focusing on the Athens Metropolitan Area. Experts, stakeholders, and innovators convened to evaluate and investigate the tools and outcomes associated with the Athenian Case Study. Professor Chrysi Lapsidou, who serves as the Vice-Rector of Innovation, Internationalization, Collaborations, and Digital Governance at the University of Thessaly, in addition to her role as Coordinator for Arsinoe project, attended and

Professor Chrysi Laspidou, the Vice-Rector of Innovation, Internationalization, Collaborations and Digital Governance welcomed the Ambassador of Denmark in Greece, Per Fabricius Andersen, at the Univesrity of Thessaly, along with Charambos Billinis, the Rector of University of Thessaly and Professor Georgios Stamoulis, a member of the Board of Directors of the University of Thessaly. The Ambassador was accompanied by George Gerovasilis, the Consul General of Denmark in Volos. The primary focus

Professor Chrysi Laspidou, the Vice-Rector for Innovation, Internationalization, Collaborations, and Digital Governance at the University of Thessaly, delivered a presentation on the notable internationalization initiatives undertaken by the institution during the conference titled “The Internationalization of Greek Universities, in the Continuous Committee of Educational Affairs of the Hellenic Parliament. In her address, Ms. Laspidou highlighted that the University of Thessaly ranks as the third largest university in Greece. She noted

“Promoting collaborations between the university and national authorities is the only way to bridge the science-policy gap and to implement sustainable solutions that promote growth and resilience.” On Friday, November 15, 2024, Professor Chrysi Lapsidou, the Vice-Rector of Innovation, Internationalization, Collaborations and Digital Governance of the University of Thessaly, convened with the Minister of Development, Takis Theodorikakos, at the GAIOPOLIS Campus in Larissa during the Minister’s visit to Thessaly, along

‘Internationalization is my favorite part of my Vice Rector portfolio! I greatly enjoyed hosting colleagues from the well-respected University BUPT in China and we promised to continue our already collaboration!!’ A high-level delegation from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, led by Vice President Jianhua Zhang, visited Volos on November 5 and 6. This visit was organized by Professor Chrysi Laspidou, the Vice Rector for Innovation, Internationalization, Partnerships, and Digital