University of Athens Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Poznań University of Medical Sciences

The Rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Professor Gerasimos Siasos, and the Rector of the Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Professor Zbigniew Krasiński, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, further strengthening academic and scientific ties between the two universities.

Among those attending the signing ceremony were Marek Ruchała, Professor of Endocrinology at the Poznań University of Medical Sciences and Honorary Doctor of the University of Athens; Professor Sophia Papaioannou, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, International Relations and Extroversion; Professor Pagona Lagiou, Dean of the School of Health Sciences; Professor Nikolaos Arkadopoulos, Chair of the School of Medicine; and Georgios Mastorakos, Professor of Endocrinology at the School of Medicine.

The agreement forms part of the two institutions’ efforts to strengthen their international presence and networks, while providing a framework for joint initiatives in areas of mutual interest. The collaboration will focus in particular on medical education, scientific research, healthcare services and public health, with the Athens Medical School taking the lead on behalf of the University.

Key areas of cooperation include sharing knowledge and professional expertise through seminars, workshops, conferences and other educational initiatives, as well as bringing together specialists for academic, scientific, educational and advisory activities.

The agreement will also facilitate the mobility of students, staff and researchers, encouraging closer contact and the exchange of knowledge between the two academic communities.

The two universities will also explore opportunities to develop joint research projects and innovative initiatives – particularly in medicine and healthcare – as well as joint educational programmes.

The agreement will further strengthen the two universities’ international networks and create new opportunities for members of their academic communities to exchange knowledge and expertise.