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ATHENA Talks

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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.

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