Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Aggeloudis met with Nikos Papaioannou, the Secretary General of Higher Education, to discuss a framework for collaboration between the municipality and the Ministry of Education. The aim is to enhance partnerships with local academic institutions and promote…
The Greek Ministry of Education has declared the current school year as the ‘Year of the School’, emphasizing initiatives to improve educational processes. Notable changes are expected in higher education starting in 2025, including the establishment of private universities. In…
The municipality of South Kynouria is set to honor students who have gained admission to higher education institutions. The ceremony will take place on December 27, 2024, at the Cultural Factory in Leonidio. This initiative recognizes the academic achievements of…
On Friday, December 20, 2024, a warm event at the Educational Foundation of the Thessalian Union of Journalists celebrated three female students who successfully entered communication and media studies at EKPA and journalism at AUTH following the nationwide examinations. The…
The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports has announced the publication of the ministerial decision outlining the Minimum Admission Scores (E.B.E.) for various academic institutions for the 2025 nationwide exams. This includes scores for specific subjects, music courses,…
Parcoursup introduces several new features for the 2025 admission cycle, aimed at increasing transparency and decreasing candidate anxiety. Key updates include a ‘identity card’ for each program listing essential details, a tool for assessing admission chances based on academic performance,…
The Rectors’ Assembly of Greek Universities is currently taking place at a hotel in Mystra, Laconia, with the proceedings concluding on December 13, 2024. The University of Peloponnese is hosting this 107th assembly, which is attended by representatives from local…
The meeting between Athina Michaeillidou, the Minister of Education, Sports and Youth of Cyprus, and Charalampos Feidas, the Rector of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), focused on enhancing cooperation in education and research between institutions in Greece and Cyprus. They…
The number of female professors in the Netherlands rose slightly to 28.7% this year, but the goal of achieving 30% by next year is unlikely to be met. A report indicates that while overall percentages of female academics are increasing,…
As Donald Trump gears up for his presidency, he targets America’s elite universities, labeling them too liberal and promising to eradicate diversity programs. With Linda McMahon as his education secretary nominee, he plans to impose strict standards aligned with ‘American…
In a plea for attention to the budget crisis, Dean Lewis of the University of Bordeaux has announced plans for reduced enrollment at certain universities by 2025. He criticizes new government financial policies that place additional payroll burdens on universities…
During his visit to the University of Western Macedonia, Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis praised the institution as a vital player in Greece’s higher education landscape. He emphasized the university’s efforts in international programs and pledged further government support to increase…
