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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
ATHENA at the Open University Day in Siegen
On June 13, the University of Siegen organized an Open University Day featuring a wide range of activities, including 46 booths and interactive stations, live music, special lectures, and food stands, offering visitors the opportunity to get to know the university and its offerings. The
IMPACT Track on Diversity and Inclusion – Intercultural Competencies for Inclusion and Diversity
We are very happy to announce the next IMPACT talk on diversity & inclusion. We welcome one of our IMPACTERs (and ATHENIAN- Athena European University) this Friday at 13:00 CET, Professor Tatjana Welzer from the University of Maribor.Tatjiana will share her experiences with us in
ATHENA Cluster Leaders meet at the University of Siegen
On June 10 and 11, ATHENA Cluster Leaders met for a strategic and organisational session at the INCYTE Research Center of the University of Siegen. ATHENA focuses its activities on four clusters: Digitalization for All, Sustainable Production, Health & Wellbeing, and Creative Industries. Representatives from
Visiting Professor Programme: Prof. Angeliki N. Menegaki (HMU) Visits UMCS
The Maria Curie-Skłodowska University had the pleasure of hosting prof. Angeliki N. Menegaki from Hellenic Mediterranean University in Greece within the Visiting Professor Programme implemented under the project “UMCS 4 ATHENA PLUS – Strengthening International Cooperation of UMCS in the ATHENA Consortium” (ATHENAWORKS). View the
IMPACT Track on Diversity and Inclusion – Includion, Diversity and Equity in European Universities
We have an exciting online talk coming up that you won’t want to miss! Join us on Thursday, June 12th at 13:00 CET for the IMPACT Track on Diversity and Inclusion, featuring Melih Ozkardes from the ENHANCE Alliance. Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity are not just
IMPACT Track on Diversity and Inclusion – AI Support for Inclusion
We are very happy to continue the sessions in inclusivity & diversity, with the 4th contribution this Friday, the 5th of June at 13:00 CET. The topic we will discuss is titled “AI support for inclusion.” Our speaker will be Dr. Elena Mizrahi, our EVE
ATHENA at the 13th Hellenic Mediterranean University International Week.
# of Partners: Nine of ten partners participated: Hellenic Mediterranean University, Instituto Polytechnico do Porto, University of Siegen, University of Maribor, University of Orleans, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, University of Vigo, and the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.” # of Staff from ATHENA:
