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Interview with the University of Athens Rector Professor Gerasimos Siasos at alfavita.gr: Work, Vision and Priorities

Interview with the University of Athens Rector Professor Gerasimos Siasos at alfavita.gr: Work, Vision and Priorities

https://www.alfavita.gr/ekpaideysi/562161_i-megali-synenteyxi-toy-prytani-toy-ekpa-gerasimoy-siasoy-sto-alfavita-ergo-orama The Rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and President of the Hellenic Universities Rectors’ Conference, Professor of Cardiology Gerasimos Siasos, welcomed alfavita.gr to the University’s historic Main Building at the Propylaea. There, he spoke to journalist Nikos Lourdas for the publication’s Vidcast series. The wide-ranging interview touches on his own journey […]

University of Athens Takes on the Presidency of the Hellenic Universities Rectors’ Conference as It Marks Its 190th Anniversary – Statement by Rector Professor Gerasimos Siasos

University of Athens Takes on the Presidency of the Hellenic Universities Rectors’ Conference as It Marks Its 190th Anniversary – Statement by Rector Professor Gerasimos Siasos

The new academic year begins with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens at a particularly significant moment in its long history, as it marks 190 years of uninterrupted teaching and scholarship. The University’s 190th anniversary is a landmark in the history of modern Greece and a major milestone for the country’s first university – […]

Important News

Professor Gerasimos Siasos Writes for iEidiseis on the University’s 190th Anniversary

Professor Gerasimos Siasos Writes for iEidiseis on the University’s 190th Anniversary

*Gerasimos Siasos is the Rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Director of the 3rd Department of Cardiology at the Athens General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases ‘Sotiria’ A public university’s contribution extends far beyond its lecture theatres and research laboratories. Its value lies not only in the knowledge it generates, but also […]

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Ranks 61st Globally and 15th in Europe, Topping All Greek and Cypriot Universities in the AD Scientific Index World Top Universities Ranking 2026

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Ranks 61st Globally and 15th in Europe, Topping All Greek and Cypriot Universities in the AD Scientific Index World Top Universities Ranking 2026

The latest results of the AD Scientific Index World Top Universities Ranking confirm the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as one of the world’s top 100 universities for research performance, marking another significant international distinction for the institution. Over the past five years, the University has risen by 22 places, reaching 61st globally among […]

Announcements
University of Athens and General Secretariat of Communication and Media Join Forces to Promote Reliable Information and Democratic Resilience

University of Athens and General Secretariat of Communication and Media Join Forces to Promote Reliable Information and Democratic Resilience

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the General Secretariat of Communication and Media, which operates under the Head of Government, have signed a memorandum of understanding to translate academic research into practical initiatives that promote reliable information, critical thinking and democratic resilience. The memorandum was signed by Professor Gerasimos Siasos, Rector of the […]

NKUA Leads a New European COST Action on Sustainable Aerogels: SUSTAiROGELs

NKUA Leads a New European COST Action on Sustainable Aerogels: SUSTAiROGELs

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is leading a new European research networking initiative, COST Action CA25170 – SUSTAiROGELs (European Network for Sustainable Aerogels in Advanced Circular and AI-Enabled Applications), chaired by Professor Patrina Paraskevopoulou of the Department of Chemistry, NKUA, Greece, and with Professor Carlos A. García González of the University of […]

University of Athens Welcomes Delegation from the University of Prešov

University of Athens Welcomes Delegation from the University of Prešov

On Wednesday, 14 October 2026, Professor Sophia Papaioannou, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, International Relations and Extroversion, welcomed an official delegation from the University of Prešov in Slovakia. The delegation comprised Mária Kardis, Vice-Rector for International Relations; Mária Nováková, Bursar; Helena Galdunová, Chair of the Academic Senate; and Kamil Kardis, academic coordinator of the postgraduate programme […]

Slovenian Ambassador Visits the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Slovenian Ambassador Visits the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

The Ambassador of Slovenia to Greece, Aleš Marčič, visited the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he met with Professor Sophia Papaioannou, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, International Relations and Extroversion.  The meeting opened with a presentation of the University of Athens, outlining its profile and academic activities. Discussions focused on opportunities for academic cooperation […]

University of Athens and Boston University Deepen Strategic Academic Ties, with Joint Academic Programmes and International Collaboration at the Forefront

University of Athens and Boston University Deepen Strategic Academic Ties, with Joint Academic Programmes and International Collaboration at the Forefront

The strategic academic partnership between the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Boston University is now taking shape, following a meeting of the senior leadership teams and delegations of the two institutions on 2 November 2026. Boston University was represented by Michele Schiele, Senior Vice-President for Advancement; Katerina Katopis-Lykiardopulo, Chair of the International Advisory […]

Learning Styles Don’t Improve Learning: Experimental Study in Primary School Pupils Debunks One of Education’s Most Widespread Myths

Learning Styles Don’t Improve Learning: Experimental Study in Primary School Pupils Debunks One of Education’s Most Widespread Myths

A new study by Greek researchers, published in the Journal of Educational Psychology of the American Psychological Association (APA), challenges with experimental evidence one of the most deeply rooted beliefs in education: that tailoring instruction to each pupil’s “learning style” —visual, auditory or kinesthetic— improves learning. The study was conducted by Dr Marietta Papadatou-Pastou (Department […]

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
Emeritus Professor George Stergiou of the NKUA chaired the Congress of the International Society of Hypertension – New Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines and an AI-Powered Tool

Emeritus Professor George Stergiou of the NKUA chaired the Congress of the International Society of Hypertension – New Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines and an AI-Powered Tool

Emeritus Professor of Medicine–Hypertension George Stergiou, from the Hypertension Centre STRIDE-7, Third Department of Medicine of the NKUA at “Sotiria” Hospital, President of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) for 2024–2026, chaired the 2026 ISH Congress in Dubai, 22–25 October 2026, with 2,200 participants from 83 countries. Two major international ISH initiatives were presented at […]

NKUA Professor Dimitris N. Chryssochoou was honoured with a Commendation of Distinguished Lifetime Scholarly Contribution to the Study of the Polity by the Association of Guardians of Mongolian History

NKUA Professor Dimitris N. Chryssochoou was honoured with a Commendation of Distinguished Lifetime Scholarly Contribution to the Study of the Polity by the Association of Guardians of Mongolian History

Dimitris N. Chryssochoou, Professor of Theory and Institutions of European Integration in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, was honoured with a Commendation of Distinguished Lifetime Scholarly Contribution to the Study of the Polity by the Association of Guardians of Mongolian History (7.7.26). Brief CV […]

NKUA Professor Dimitris N. Chryssochoou was honoured with four Commendations and a Praise for his distinguished scholarly contribution

NKUA Professor Dimitris N. Chryssochoou was honoured with four Commendations and a Praise for his distinguished scholarly contribution

Dimitris N. Chryssochoou, Professor of Theory and Institutions of European Integration in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, was honoured with the following distinctions: Commendation for Outstanding Contribution to International Studies, Visvaniti Foundation, New Delhi, India (15.6.26); Praise for Outstanding Scholarship in European Studies, Early […]

Meyer-Struckmann-Preis 2026 goes to Chrysostomos Mantzavinos

Meyer-Struckmann-Preis 2026 goes to Chrysostomos Mantzavinos

The Meyer-Struckmann-Preis of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, awarded in 2026 for research on the topic of Institutional Resilience, will this year be presented to Chrysostomos Mantzavinos. The Meyer-Struckmann Prize Since 2006, the Meyer-Struckmann Foundation has awarded its annual prize for research in the humanities and social sciences. The […]

Decoration of NKUA Professor Dimitris N. Chryssochoou with the “Golden Star of Friendship” Medal by the Peace and Friendship Organization of Mongolia

Decoration of NKUA Professor Dimitris N. Chryssochoou with the “Golden Star of Friendship” Medal by the Peace and Friendship Organization of Mongolia

Dimitris N. Chryssochoou, Professor of Theory and Institutions of European Integration in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, was honoured with the “Golden Star of Friendship” Medal by the Peace and Friendship Organization of Mongolia (3.8.26).   The site of the Peace and Friendship Organization […]

Honorary Degree Ceremonies
Jacques Jouanna, Emeritus Professor of Sorbonne University and ordinary member of the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres of the Institut de France Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the Department of Philology

Jacques Jouanna, Emeritus Professor of Sorbonne University and ordinary member of the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres of the Institut de France Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the Department of Philology

Jacques Jouanna, Emeritus Professor of Sorbonne University and ordinary member of the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres of the Institut de France, has been awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the Department of Philology, School of Philosophy. The award ceremony was held on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, in the University’s Great Hall. Proceedings […]

Fred R Hirsch, Ning Zhao Chair in Lung Cancer and Professor of Medicine and Pathology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the School of Medicine

Fred R Hirsch, Ning Zhao Chair in Lung Cancer and Professor of Medicine and Pathology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the School of Medicine

Fred R Hirsch, Ning Zhao Chair in Lung Cancer and Professor of Medicine and Pathology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, has been awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the School of Medicine of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The award ceremony was held on […]

Professor of Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine Allan Douglas Kirk Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the School of Medicine

Professor of Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine Allan Douglas Kirk Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the School of Medicine

Professor of Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine Allan Douglas Kirk has been awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the School of Medicine of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The award ceremony was held on Friday, 16 October 2026, in the University’s Great Hall. Proceedings opened with welcoming remarks by […]

Member of the French Academy of Sciences and Emeritus Professor of Mathematics Jean-Michel Bismut Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the Department of Mathematics

Member of the French Academy of Sciences and Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the Mathematical Institute of Orsay, Université Paris-Saclay, France, Jean-Michel Bismut, has been awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the Department of Mathematics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The award ceremony was held on Thursday, 24 September 2026, […]

Professor of Endocrinology at Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland, Marek Ruchała, Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the School of Medicine

Professor of Endocrinology at Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland, Marek Ruchała, Receives the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa from the School of Medicine

Marek Ruchała, Professor of Endocrinology at Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poland, has been awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the School of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The award ceremony was held on Friday, 25 September 2026, in the University’s Great Hall. Proceedings opened with welcoming remarks by […]

University of Athens

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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