Chrysi Laspidou represented the University of Thessaly at the France–Greece Academic Cooperation Day in Paris, taking part in discussions on research mobility, internationalisation and new opportunities for academic collaboration.
On 1 October 2026, the France–Greece Academic Cooperation Day, hosted by Campus France in Paris, brought together representatives of Greek and French higher education institutions, research organisations and public bodies to discuss the future of academic cooperation between the two countries.
The event focused on strengthening collaboration in higher education and research, with discussions covering student mobility, joint study programmes, research mobility, doctoral cooperation and the role of European University Alliances in internationalisation.
Chrysi Laspidou, Vice-Rector of Research, Innovation, Digital Governance and Lifelong Learning at the University of Thessaly, participated in the round table “Fostering innovation through research mobility”, alongside representatives of French and Greek universities and Campus France.
The discussion focused on joint PhD arrangements, research mobility and doctoral programmes, as well as opportunities to strengthen research collaboration and the international attractiveness of universities.
The programme also presented the 2026–2030 Action Plan for France–Greece cooperation in higher education and scientific research, outlining priorities and opportunities for closer institutional and research partnerships.
For the University of Thessaly, international cooperation is an important part of strengthening research and innovation. Mobility programmes, joint research and connections with international academic communities create new opportunities for researchers and students while opening the way to longer-term institutional partnerships.
Connecting with French universities
The programme continued the following day with a visit to Université Paris-Saclay, where Chrysi Laspidou was hosted by Divya Madhavan, Director of International Relations.
The visit offered an opportunity to learn more about the university’s research and international ecosystem and to exchange views on international partnerships and collaboration. The university’s campus in the south of Paris is home to a major concentration of research, education and innovation activities.
The visit was followed by a reception hosted by the Greek Ambassador to France, bringing together representatives of the Greek and French academic and institutional communities.
