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ATHENA Talks: Exploring Plant Resilience, Biodiversity, and Sustainability
Friday, 30 October 2026 | 10:00–11:00 CET | Online The ATHENA European University Alliance, under the coordination of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) and its International Relations Office, continues the ATHENA Talks series, bringing together researchers, academics, and students to exchange scientific knowledge and foster
Study Visit to the University of Vigo as Part of the ATHENAWORKS Project
From 5 to 9 October 2026, a delegation from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) took part in a study visit to the University of Vigo (Universidade de Vigo) in Spain. The visit was carried out as part of the project “UMCS 4 ATHENA PLUS – Strengthening
ATHENA Talks | Sustainable Production: Learning to Live with Salinity in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta
Friday, 23 October 2026 | 10:00 CET | Online The ATHENA European University is pleased to announce an upcoming ATHENA Talk within the Sustainable Production Cluster, featuring Dr. Dang Kieu Nhan, Principal Researcher at the Mekong Institute, Can Tho University, Vietnam. From Controlling to Living
ATHENA Celebrates a New Presidency and 720 Years of the University of Orléans
The University of Orléans hosted ATHENA representatives on 8–9 October to mark the handover of the Alliance’s presidency and celebrate the university’s 720th anniversary. The ATHENA European University Alliance has entered a new chapter with the official handover of its presidency from Eric Blond, President
1st graduation of the European Master on Embedded Intelligence Nanosystems Engineering
On 25th of September, we held the 1st graduation of the European Master on Embedded Intelligence Nanosystems Engineering at Athena European University, which was organized by the International Relations Office-Hellenic Mediterranean University and took place at theHellenic Mediterranean University. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc6vpD7QjHc&t=1s
Graduation days of EMINENT
On 25 September 2026, the Hellenic Mediterranean University hosted the first graduation ceremony of the EMINENT Erasmus Mundus Joint Master. The event marked the successful completion of the program’s first cycle, celebrating graduates who studied across leading European partner universities and developed expertise in nanosystems
Shaping the Future of Research in Europe: ATHENA gathers in Orléans
On 8 and 9 October, the University of Orléans will host several key moments for the ATHENA European University, including the handover of the Alliance’s presidency from the University of Orléans to the University of Siegen. The handover on Thursday 8 October will mark the
ATHENA Talks 2026 – 2027
ATHENA Talks are back! Since 2020, the ATHENA European University Talks have brought together researchers, academics, students, and professionals from different countries and disciplines to share science, exchange ideas, and build new connections. Our new series starts in November 2026, with a talk every second
Blended Intensive Program (BIP) in Entrepreneurship & Technology Transfer Principles
Introduction The Blended Intensive Programme in Entrepreneurship & Technology Transfer, coordinated by Hellenic Mediterranean University (Crete, Greece), guides students from idea to venture. Combining online sessions with a hands-on week in Crete, it covers customer discovery, technology transfer, IP, and pitching, earning 3 ECTS.Open to
ATHENA at EAIE 2026: European Universities, the Joint European Degree and the future of European cooperation
Members of the ATHENA European University Alliance participated in the EAIE Conference and Exhibition last week, representing their respective universities and engaging with colleagues from across the European higher education community. The conference provided an opportunity to follow some of the key developments currently shaping
14th International Week
31st of May –4th of June 2027 | Chania, Crete The 14th International Week will bring together representatives of higher education institutions to exchange knowledge, share good practices and strengthen international cooperation. This year’s programme will focus on five key areas of international higher education:
EMINENT — Graduation Day (25 September 2026)
Graduation Day: Celebrating the First EMINENT Graduates We are proud to announce the first graduation ceremony of the EMINENT program (European Master on Embedded Intelligence Nanosystems Engineering), taking place on 25th of September 2026 at the Hellenic Mediterranean University. This milestone marks the completion of
EMINENT Welcome Day (24 September 2026)
Welcome Day: EMINENT Greets Its 3rd Cohort We are delighted to invite you to the Welcome Day of the EMINENT program (European Master on Embedded Intelligence Nanosystems Engineering), taking place on 24th of September 2026 at the Hellenic Mediterranean University. This year, we welcome our
2nd International Week for Academic Libraries
The 2nd International Week for Academic Libraries will be held from September 21 to September 25, 2026 at the Central Library of the Hellenic Mediterranean University, located in the city of Heraklion in Greece. ATHENA partners from the Hellenic Mediterranean University and Vilnius Tech will
EMINENT Summer School 2026
With the end of the summer semester, it is once again time for the annual Summer School of the EMINENT programme. This year, the students of the second cohort came together at the INCYTE Research Centre on 27 July to participate in four days of
ATHENA Selected for the European Degree Label Initiative
We are proud to announce that ATHENA European University has been selected under the European Degree Label call. This achievement marks an important milestone in our shared mission to shape the future of European higher education through deeper cooperation, innovation, and excellence. The European Degree
International Mentoring Programme for Students within the ATHENAWORKS Project
The recruitment for the International Mentoring Programme implemented within the ATHENAWORKS project is now open! The programme is addressed to students of all ATHENA partner universities who would like to strengthen their research competences, develop academic writing skills, and gain valuable experience in international academic
Vilnius Tech Doctoral School
Vilnius Tech, together with the ATHENA European University alliance, Hellenic Mediterranean University, and the University of Vigo, proudly presents the 4th Vilnius Tech Doctoral School Summer School, taking place 7–11 July 2026 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Over five dynamic days, doctoral researchers from across Europe will
