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European Master EMINENT now open for application
The new Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme EMINENT (European Master on Embedded Intelligence Nanosystems Engineering) is now open for application. Four ATHENA universities, the University of Siegen, the Hellenic Mediterranean University, the University of Orléans, and VILNIUS TECH collaborate in this joint degree programme together with
Explore the ATHENA Research Book, Volume 2.0
The new edition of the ATHENA Research Book has been released in both digital and print formats in September! Since then, almost 600 people have already downloaded the ATHENA Research Book 2.0! Have you had the chance to get familiar? The ATHENA Research Book provides
Vilnius is named the European Green Capital of 2025
The winners of the European Green Cities 2025 Awards were announced in Tallinn, Estonia, where the jury recognised that Vilnius has successfully reduced emissions through various measures, such as increasing renewable energy sources and renovating heating infrastructure with the aim to become climate-neutral by 2030.
Online Lecture Series: Embedded Systems
Learn about Embedded Systems in our three-part Online Lecture Series “Embedded Systems”! Within the framework of the ATHENA Competence Cluster “Embedded Systems”, international lecturers from the University of Vigo, the University of Siegen, and VILNIUS TECH provide you with fascinating insights into specific subjects of
ATHENA has successfully finished the events of Erasmus Week!
Erasmus+ Days represent a celebratory occasion dedicated to honouring the European Union’s initiative designed to strengthen education, training, youth, and sports. This year, 9,635 events have been organised, and the ATHENA European Alliance stands as a contributor to this collective effort. The ATHENA Alliance, initiated
ATHENA Career Days 2023
November in ATHENA is all about your professional career. We provide you with a month full of opportunities to get ready for working life and boost your employability. A three-part series of online panel discussions gives you insights into the job markets of the ATHENA
ATHENA undergraduate students participating in research projects
Contemporary economy and business environment is becoming more and more sophisticated. In order to be competitive in the job market, university graduates need to have a wide range of skills. Therefore, introduction of research and development activities in undergraduate studies probably has never been so
The finale of VILNIUS TECH Sustainability School – students’ ideas for a more sustainable future
For two weeks, the VILNIUS TECH Sustainability School brought together numerous students from universities in Lithuania and across Europe to try and solve challenges related to ecology and sustainability. The finale of the Sustainability School showcased innovative ideas aimed at addressing pressing ecological issues affecting
ATHENA at the EAIE 2023 conference
Attending a conference on international mobility is an incredible experience that can offer a wealth of knowledge, networking opportunities, and inspiration to those who attend. Recently, our ATHENA International Relations Office team had the pleasure of attending the EAIE European Association for International Education conference
ATHENA Technology Forum – inspiring presentations and discussions
118 attendees are participating in the ATHENA Forum which is taking place at Sitia, Crete, 25-29th of September. The main topics of the forum inlcude: Nutrition – Dietetics, Health and Technologies Industry 4.0 Universities Networking “This event truly shows how technologies glue all the disciplines.
Forging partnerships and empowering innovation with ATHENA at ICP2DC7!
From September 18th to 22nd, 2023, the 7th International Conference on Physics ofTwo-Dimensional Crystals took place at the Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana, Albania, organized by the Mediterranean Institute of Fundamental Physics (MIFP). The conference explored a diverse array of topics, including 2D materials, electronics, metamaterials,
ATHENA blends with African universities
We are proud to announce our collaboration with partners from around the world on the ABC – Africa BlendEd Core project. The project is in collaboration with institutions such as the Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Hellenic Mediterranean University, University of Siegen, University of Nigeria, Federal University of
Students from ATHENA partner universities attend Sustainability Summer School in Vilnius
Reusing coffee grounds, relation between green spaces and expanding infrastructure, noise prevention in the city – these and other issues are discussed by the participants of Sustainability Summer School by VILNIUS TECH. The summer school is organized by VILNIUS TECH Sustainability Hub established in April,
The fourth elections of ATHENA Student Board to take place on September 30th
On September 30, the fourth elections for the representatives of ATHENA SB (Erasmus Student Network) are going to take place. During the election new President, Vice President, General Secretary, Public Relations Secretary, and Academic Secretary will be elected. The elected representatives are usually elected in
A COIL course led to a week in Crete
For one semester, two teachers from the University of Orléans (UO) and the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) collaborated on a COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) in Databases. For a few hours in the semester, both teachers alternated teaching both classes in a hybrid format: one
Annual meeting of ATHENA rectors is taking place in Siegen, Germany
The annual meeting of the Advanced Technology Higher Education Network Alliance (ATHENA) rectors is taking place at the University of Siegen, on 20-22nd of September, 2023, where the Executive Board and Steering Committee members discusse the future of ATHENA, the sustainability of the alliance activities, and the results achieved so far. The meeting brought together the rectors from all the member universities
1st ATHENA Technology Forum: join live
The first ATHENA Technology Forum will take place at Sitia, Crete at the 25th-29th of September. Sitia, a captivating jewel nestled on the northeastern coast of the enchanting Greek island of Crete, beckons travelers with its timeless allure and natural beauty! The main topics of the forum
ATHENA Sustainability Summer School by VILNIUS TECH welcomes participants from 8 countries
This week VILNIUS TECH Sustainability Hub launches its first kick-off initiative: Sustainability Summer School. The summer school is organized in the form of a blended intensive programme (BIP): an online session is held on 18-22nd of September, and on-site session on 25-29th of September. Sustainability
7th International Conference on Physics of Two-Dimensional Crystals
The Mediterranean Institute of Fundamental Physics (MIFP) organizes the 7th International Conference on Physics of Two-Dimensional Crystals (ICP2DC), which takes place in Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana, Albania from the 18th to the 22nd of September 2023. ICP2DC7, 2023 is a comprehensive event encompassing a wide
ATHENA Research Book, Volume 2 published
We are happy to announce that the ATHENA Research Book, Volume 2, is now published. The book is published in open access and available via: https://press.um.si/index.php/ump/catalog/book/812. The Book promotes ATHENA’s research and innovation capabilities and the strong cooperation potential of all contributing ATHENA partners. The
