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University of Athens Opens New Building for the School of Economics and Political Sciences – A Landmark Facility for Teaching and Research

University of Athens Opens New Building for the School of Economics and Political Sciences – A Landmark Facility for Teaching and Research

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens has officially opened a new facility for its School of Economics and Political Sciences. Located in the heart of the city, the building provides a modern academic environment designed to meet the needs of contemporary university teaching and research. In attendance at the opening were Professor Gerasimos Siasos, […]

University of Athens Presents Annual Faculty Awards for 2024-2025

University of Athens Presents Annual Faculty Awards for 2024-2025

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens held its now firmly established and highly symbolic Annual Faculty Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, at 18:00, in the filled-to-capacity Great Hall of the University’s Main Building. The awards recognized achievement across three categories: Outstanding Contribution to the University and Society, Outstanding Teaching, and Excellence in […]

University of Athens Marks Launch of Its Cyprus Branch at Landmark Ceremony

University of Athens Marks Launch of Its Cyprus Branch at Landmark Ceremony

The official ceremony marking the launch of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens’ Cyprus Branch was held today, 17 February 2026, in the Great Hall of the University’s main building, opening a significant new chapter in the Institution’s long and distinguished history. Among those in attendance were the President of the Hellenic Republic, Constantine […]

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Athens and Belgrade Medical Schools Sign a Memorandum of Understanding in the Presence of Serbia’s Prime Minister, Djuro Macut, and Rector, Gerasimos Siasos

Athens and Belgrade Medical Schools Sign a Memorandum of Understanding in the Presence of Serbia’s Prime Minister, Djuro Macut, and Rector, Gerasimos Siasos

The School of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Belgrade signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, in a ceremony attended by Serbia’s Prime Minister, Djuro Macut, and the Rector of the University of Athens, Gerasimos Siasos. Professor Macut, […]

Times Higher Education World University Rankings: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Climbs 100 Places to Lead in Greece and Cyprus

Times Higher Education World University Rankings: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Climbs 100 Places to Lead in Greece and Cyprus

Times Higher Education has just released the 2025-2026 edition of its World University Rankings (THE WUR). Alongside QS and ARWU (also known as the Shanghai Ranking), experts recognize THE WUR as one of the three most respected and influential global university rankings. This year’s list features over 2,191 institutions from 115 countries, including twenty from […]

University of Athens School of Medicine: Free Obesity Programme Now Available at Clinical Departments through the State ‘Prolamvano’ Initiative

University of Athens School of Medicine: Free Obesity Programme Now Available at Clinical Departments through the State ‘Prolamvano’ Initiative

Obesity is one of the most significant modifiable risk factors for cardiometabolic and cardiovascular disease. The ‘Prolamvano’ programme is a structured public health initiative overseen by the Greek Ministry of Health, clearly showing that prevention works when there is coordinated planning and support from the State and healthcare professionals. Through a unified referral and record-keeping […]

Announcements
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Leads European Initiative to Tackle Health Misinformation through CIVIS Open Lab

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Leads European Initiative to Tackle Health Misinformation through CIVIS Open Lab

Health misinformation is widely recognised as one of the most pressing challenges of the digital age. Within the framework of CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens leads the CIVIS Open Lab ‘Combating Health Misinformation’, an interdisciplinary initiative examining how misleading health information spreads—and how it can be effectively […]

DIGITRANS Student Training School on Digital Energy Technologies

DIGITRANS Student Training School on Digital Energy Technologies

From 2 to 6 March 2026, the Department of Digital Industry Technologies of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens successfully hosted the DIGITRANS Student Training School, organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ DIGITRANS project. The five-day training event was delivered online via the Webex platform and brought together students from several partner universities […]

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Communication Hub Expands Its Global Impact

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Communication Hub Expands Its Global Impact

New analytics reveal that the Communication Hub of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (https://hub.uoa.gr) is reaching an increasingly broad international audience, further strengthening its role as the University’s central digital platform for sharing news, research, and institutional developments. Strong growth in users Between 1 September 2024 and 17 February 2026, the platform recorded: […]

Athens Law Professor Elina Moustaira Participates in International Congress on Comparative and Constitutional Law ‘Cuba CON-PARA’

Athens Law Professor Elina Moustaira Participates in International Congress on Comparative and Constitutional Law ‘Cuba CON-PARA’

From 3 to 6 February 2026, Havana, Cuba, hosted the International Congress on Comparative and Constitutional Law ‘Cuba CON-PARA’ (https://cubaconpara.com/es/). Organised by the Faculty of Law of the University of Havana, Cuba CON-PARA took place at the historic Hotel Nacional, with the support of prominent academic associations from across Europe and Latin America. The event was […]

University of Athens Participates in the Scientific Activities of the European Association for Sports Dentistry

University of Athens Participates in the Scientific Activities of the European Association for Sports Dentistry

Christos Rachiotis, Professor of Operative Dentistry at the University of Athens, actively contributes to the European Association for Sports Dentistry (EA4SD), where he serves as a member and has been elected Chair of the Scientific and Education Committee. The Committee’s primary goal is to advance scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice in sports dentistry, while also […]

Scholarly Edition of the New Testament Features University of Athens Professor Christos Karakolis as Co-editor

Scholarly Edition of the New Testament Features University of Athens Professor Christos Karakolis as Co-editor

In late 2025, the United Bible Societies published the sixth revised edition of the Greek New Testament (UBS Greek New Testament, see https://www.die-bibel.de/scholarly-bible-editions/greek-new-testament-gnt/the-sixth-edition-of-the-greek-new-testament-ubs6). Professor Christos Karakolis of the Department of Theology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens serves as co-editor, alongside Professors Hugh Houghton and David Parker of the University of Birmingham, Holger Strutwolf of the University […]

Announcements

Υale University – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens: President Maurie McInnis and former President Peter Salovey of Yale University at the University of Athens

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens had the privilege of welcoming Professor Maurie McInnis, President of Yale University, along with Peter Salovey, internationally renowned Professor of Psychology and former President of Yale, for a historic meeting that further strengthened the academic ties between the two leading Institutions of Higher Education. That was the first […]

Distinctions
University of Athens Professor Gerassimos D. Pagratis Achieves International Distinction

University of Athens Professor Gerassimos D. Pagratis Achieves International Distinction

Professor Gerassimos D. Pagratis of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Department of Italian Language and Literature) has been elected Visiting Professor at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) in Paris, following a decision by the institution’s Academic Assembly. During his stay, he will be based at the Centre de recherches historiques […]

Professor Sissy Hatzichristou of the Department of Psychology Receives Prestigious International Award

Professor Sissy Hatzichristou of the Department of Psychology Receives Prestigious International Award

Professor Chryse (Sissy) Hatzichristou of the Department of Psychology was recently honoured with the Judith Kaufman Award for Outstanding Training Contribution to School Psychology, recognising her exceptional commitment to scholarship, teaching, service, and leadership in the field at both national and international levels. Notably, this is the first time the award has been presented to a […]

Geology and Geoenvironment Department Secures Top Positions in Global Rankings

Geology and Geoenvironment Department Secures Top Positions in Global Rankings

The Department of Geology and Geoenvironment at the University of Athens has reached a significant national milestone, with three of its faculty members ranked among the Best Earth Science Scientists in Greece, securing fifth, eighth, and eleventh places, respectively. Professor Filippos Vallianatos (5th place) distinguished himself for his research in Geophysics, Physics of the Earth’s Interior, Earthquake […]

Professor Patrina Paraskevopoulou, Fulbright Visiting Scholar 2025–2026 at The University of Memphis, TN, USA

Professor Patrina Paraskevopoulou, Fulbright Visiting Scholar 2025–2026 at The University of Memphis, TN, USA

Professor Patrina Paraskevopoulou, Department of Chemistry NKUA, has been selected as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar for the academic year 2025–2026. Fulbright is the flagship international educational and cultural exchange program of the United States of America in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide. Fulbright Greece provides scholarships to Greek and U.S. citizens, serves as […]

Honorary Degree Ceremonies
Film Director Fotos Lambrinos Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa

Film Director Fotos Lambrinos Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa

Film director Fotos Lambrinos was awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the Department of Digital Arts and Cinema of the School of Economics and Political Sciences at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The award ceremony was held on Friday, 19 December 2025, in the University’s Great Hall. Proceedings opened with welcoming remarks by […]

Timothy M. Pawlik, Professor of Surgical Oncology and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the Ohio State University, Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa of the School of Medicine

Timothy M. Pawlik, Professor of Surgical Oncology and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the Ohio State University, Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa of the School of Medicine

Timothy M. Pawlik, Professor of Surgical Oncology and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the Ohio State University, Columbus, USA, was awarded the title of doctor honoris causa of the School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at 18:00, at the Propylaea building […]

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The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, which was inaugurated on May 3, 1837, was initially housed in a renovated Ottoman building on the northeastern side of the Acropolis. This building has since been restored and now functions as the University Museum. Originally named the "Othonian University," after Otto, the first king of Greece, it consisted of four academic departments and 52 students. As the first university of the newly established Greek state, as well as of the broader Balkan and Mediterranean region, it assumed an important socio-historical role, which was pivotal in the development of specific forms of knowledge and culture within the country.

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