🌍 Earth Day 2025 | Invest in Our Planet 🌱   As we celebrate Earth Day 2025, we are reminded that meaningful change begins with knowledge, collaboration, and action. At the University of Thessaly, we are proud to be part of a global academic community that not only studies the challenges facing our planet, but actively works to address them. Our commitment to sustainability is deeply embedded in our research,

HAPPY EASTER !   Easter is a time of renewal and hope. During this year’s Easter, let’s renew our commitment for change and reform at all levels! Let’s envision a new world through positive transformation that will make us all resilient, inclusive, green and digital!  ΚΑΛΟ ΠΑΣΧΑ ! Media, News and Updates

      Professor Chrysi Laspidou, recently participated in the Dresden Nexus Conference 2025 (DNC2025), held from April 8 to 10. The event, hosted by the United Nations University UNU-FLORES, marked a celebration of 50 years of impact and brought together international experts to explore sustainability, resilience, and digitalization in the built environment. As a member of the Scientific Committee and a recognized High-Level Contributor, Professor Laspidou played a central

      The agrifood sector is currently experiencing a significant transformation characterized by a focus on innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Leading this movement is Professor Chrysi Laspidou, Vice-Rector of the University of Thessaly and head of One Planet Thessaly, which serves as the university’s Innovation and Technology Transfer Unit and Entrepreneurship Center. As a dedicated proponent of gender equality and sustainable development, Professor Laspidou is shaping the discourse regarding

    On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Chrysi Laspidou, the Vice-Rector of the University of Thessaly, participated as a guest on the TRT program “Central Greece Good Evening.” During the discussion, she provided an in-depth overview of her responsibilities within the institution, highlighting the University’s recent accomplishments and its strategic goals. The Role of the Vice-Rector Chrysi Laspidou offered valuable insights regarding her responsibilities as Vice-Rector, which encompass various facets

  Professor Chrysi Laspidou, the Vice-Rector for Innovation, Internationalization, Collaborations, and Digital Governance of the University of Thessaly, served as a prominent speaker at a recent two-day conference addressing water management issues, held at the Technical Chamber of Greece, Regional Office of Magnesia. Her insightful presentation centered on the State-region planning contract among the Region of Thessaly, the Municipality of Volos, and the University of Thessaly aimed at enhancing flood

      The Municipal Water and Sewerage Company of Larissa (DEYAL), in collaboration with the Association of Municipal Water and Sewerage Companies (EDEYA) and the Hellenic Network of Cities with Rivers, organized a conference to celebrate World Water Day and the centenary of DEYAL’s founding. The primary objective of this event was to address contemporary challenges in water resource management and to analyze the role of local government in

      The Internship and Career Office of the University of Thessaly, in collaboration with the Vice-Rector for Innovation, Internationalization, Collaborations, and Digital Governance, Professor Chrysi Laspidou, organized a “Career Day” on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Domotel Xenia hotel in Volos. This event provided a valuable opportunity for students and graduates to engage with the business community. In the context of the continually evolving requirements of the

      On the occasion of International Women’s Day, and in alignment with the University’s commitment to promoting gender equality and fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 5 (Gender Equality) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), University of Thessaly solicited responses from female professors of its academic community regarding the significance of empowering women within the institution. The question posed was: “Why is it important to empower women at the University

    On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the Association of Industries of Thessaly & Central Greece (AITCG) hosted an event entitled “Innovation in Central Greece – Connecting Universities & Businesses” at the GREEN LOFT event space in Lamia. This gathering brought together representatives from government, local authorities, the academic community, and the business community, providing a platform for the exchange of perspectives on the potential for innovation development in the