ATHENA Talks
“ATHENA Talks” is a powerful platform where top-level scientists from all around the world share their insights and discoveries on various topics – from physics, semiconductors, biomaterials to policy making and internationalization. Here you can network with like-minded individuals, form meaningful connections, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
When? New topics & speakers are announced each week on ATHENA website & Facebook page. The timetable for the 2024-2025 season is now available here.
Who is it for? Students, young researchers, university staff, industry representatives – anyone interested in the topics discussed.
How to attend? Please register via the link provided below to receive the Zoom link.
What if you missed it? If you are not able to attend, don’t worry! Watch the previous Talks on replay once the recordings are published.
Want to attend as a speaker? If you think that your work field could be interesting to the listeners of “ATHENA Talks”, please contact Konstantinos Petridis, c.petridischania@gmail.com.
Rewatch previous ATHENA Talks or Register to upcoming ones:
From floods to droughts and vice versa
The last ATHENA Talk of Athena European University, for 2024 will take place tomorrow. Its title is ‘From floods to droughts and vice versa’. Our invited speaker will be Professor Ioannis Markonis from the University of Life Sciences in Prague, Czech Republic. We start at 1000 CET.
Using Social Robots as Instructional Tools in Higher Education
Join us for this week’s ATHENA Talk (Athena European University)!We’re excited to welcome Professor Gila Kurtz from the Holon Institute of Technology in Israel. She’ll be presenting: “Using Social Robots as Instructional Tools in Higher Education: The Research Voice.” Date: Friday, December 6th Time: 10:00
Sea of Change – The Role of Offshore Energy in Southern Europe’s Future
Sea of Change – The Role of Offshore Energy in Southern Europe’s Future Join us for an exciting online talk exploring how offshore energy can shape a sustainable and resilient future for Southern Europe! Learn about the latest advancements in offshore wind and wave
Super-Spectral-Resolution Raman Spectroscopy Using Angle-Tuning of a Fabry-Pérot Etalon
Upcoming ATHENA Talk (Athena European University) Super-Spectral-Resolution Raman Spectroscopy Using Angle-Tuning of a Fabry-Pérot Etalon Date: Friday, 22 November 2024 Time: 10:00 CET Speaker: Professor Yaakov Tischer, Bar Ilan University, Israel Location: Online (Zoom) Discover a groundbreaking approach to achieving super-spectral resolution in Raman spectroscopy!
Photocatalytic applications for disinfection purposes
Join us this Friday, November 15th, 2025, at 10:00 CET for a special ATHENA Talk! We are honored to welcome Professor Danae Venieri, Vice-Rector of the Technical University of Crete and a Chemical and Environmental Engineering faculty member. Professor Venieri’s talk, “Photocatalytic Applications for Disinfection
Precision Assembly of Moiré Heterostructures and Exploring Their Homogeneity
The ATHENA Talks 2025 series continues this Friday, November 8, 2024, featuring a seminar on Materials Science. We welcome Dr. George Kourmoulakis from Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, who will present on “Precision Assembly of Moiré Heterostructures and Exploring Their Homogeneity.“ The talk begins at 10:00 CET
Transforming Science Education with Generative AI: Frameworks, Biases, and Future Prospects
Join us for an insightful online talk on “Transforming Science Education with Generative AI: Frameworks, Biases, and Future Prospects”! Organised by the International Office of the Hellenic Mediterranean University, the ISEP Seminars in Teaching Pedagogies and ATHENA, this talk will feature Dr. Yael Feldman-Maggor from
Digital Badges: Bridging Extracurricular Activities and Competency-Based Learning in University Settings
Join us for an insightful online talk on “Digital Badges: Bridging Extracurricular Activities and Competency-Based Learning in University Settings“! Organised by the International Office of the Hellenic Mediterranean University and ATHENA, this talk will feature Dr. Ingrida Lescauskiene from Vilnius Tech as the invited speaker. Associate
3D-Printing meets Robotics
Date: Friday, 28th of June 2024 Time: 12:00 CET Speakers: Dr. Sandra Petersmann and Dr. Mathias Brandstotter from CUAS, Austria Event: 3D Printing meets Robotics Registration Link: https://forms.gle/tkzoJRgVe1tsNA8c8 In recent years, the intersection of 3D printing and robotics has revolutionized various industries, paving the way for
Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas and Power Systems
The ATHENA Alumni talks of the Athena European University continues! Elisabeth Wiegele from the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences & Michalis Georgiadis from the Hellenic Mediterranean University will discuss their professional path (in Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas and Power Systems, respectively) since their graduation: the opportunities exists, the
From Numbers to Empowerment
We’re thrilled to announce the next ATHENA Talk! Join us this Friday at 12:00 CET on Zoom as Professor Anita Kloss-Brandstatter from the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences discusses female engagement in STEM fields. She’ll explore the key factors driving diversity and inclusion in data
Colloidal Nanocrystals for Color-Converting and Electroluminescent LEDs
Within the framework of the ATHENA Talks of the Athena European University we invite you to follow the next colloquial talk: Title: Colloidal Nanocrystals for Color-Converting and Electroluminescent LEDsAbstract: Discover how colloidal nanocrystals, or artificial atoms, transform optoelectronics with their efficiency, spectral purity, and stability. This talk
The Legal and Ethical Dilemmas of Autonomous Driving
Join us for the next ATHENA Talk, (https://athenauni.eu/athena-talks/) where Kristjan Zahrastnik from the Faculty of Law at the University of Maribor will explore the legal and ethical dilemmas of autonomous driving. Fully autonomous vehicles have the potential to revolutionize our world by increasing traffic efficiency
Old and young carbon – a clock made in the universe
The ATHENA Talks of the Athena European University continue this Friday with a contribution from ETH Zurich. Dr. Irena Hajdas from the Ion Beam Physics Laboratory will discuss the topic of ‘Old and young carbon: a clock made in the universe’ with us. This
Business – academia resilience to tackle the Ukrainian War
The ATHENA/IMPACT Talks on peace and stability will continue this Thursday, May 23rd, at 1500 CET. We welcome Dr. Kateryna Boichenko from W2L, who will discuss ‘Business-Academia Resilience to Tackle the Ukrainian War.’ To join the talk, please register using the Registration Form link. Watch the replay below ↓ https://youtu.be/asWdnBWCrt0?si=aDeXnGwG4CRHoBL1
AI in Science and Research
Artificial Intelligence (AI) profoundly transforms science and research by enabling faster, more accurate analysis of complex data sets. AI techniques like machine learning and deep learning are applied across various fields, from genomics and neuroscience to climate science and physics, to uncover patterns and insights
Hierarchies Rivalry Theories
We welcome Professor Piotr Szreniawski from UMCS in Poland as our guest for this Friday’s ATHENA Talk. He will discuss “Hierarchies Rivalry Theories – Beginnings of a Theory in Social Sciences.” The presentation will commence at 12:00 CET via Zoom. To receive the registration link,
Game theory in practice
Join us for an enlightening session within the ATHENA Talks of the Athena European University with Professor Anna Tatarczak from UMCS, Poland. She will discuss the practical applications of game theory to enhance cooperative strategies in various contexts.Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply curious
Optical Vortices in Liquids of Light
On this Friday, the 12th of April, we are delighted to welcome an ATHENIAN, Professor Dr. Humberto Michinel, from the University of Vigo, Spain. In this talk, Prof. Humberto Michinel will review the properties of optical vortices in highly nonlinear optical materials. In these
Personalized Learning Boosting Intercultural Competence
Dear students, within the framework of workshops for students and the BIP in Soft & Digital Skills, Athena European University is organizing a workshop to enhance your Intercultural Competence tomorrow (Wednesday, April 3rd). Dr. Samia Zeid will deliver this workshop online and start at 1500 CET.