Month: November 2023

On Wednesday, November 29th, Professor Phoebe Koundouri participated the Scientific Advisory Board meeting at Springer Nature headquarters in Berlin. The participants covered interesting topics in this meeting, including, whether it is a recap of the working groups over the summer, feedback on the state of the OA transition, understanding licensing challenges in a world with …

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On the 28th and 29th of November took place at the transformative workshop “CATALYST CoVes and impact on socioeconomic development”, in Graz, Austria, providing participants with a unique opportunity to delve into the realm of thriving. Moderated by the distinguished Prof. Wayne Visser, the workshop showcased a vision where innovation becomes the driving force behind …

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On Monday, November 20th, Professor Koundouri participated the National Greece Info Day at the National Library of Greece (Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center). The conference focused on the contribution and contribution of Science – Technology – Innovation (STI) on the way to national adaptation and management of the effects of Climate Change. It aimed to …

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On Monday, November 20th, Professor Koundouri participated in the the Seventh Sustainability Summit for Southeast Europe and the Mediterranean Economist Impact Events for Greece, Cyprus, Malta and southeast Europe. This sustainability summit focused on the of need for urgent co-ordinated action at a global scale, in the direction compliance of the sustainability agenda despite geopolitical …

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On Thursday, November 14th, Professor Koundouri participated in the CASSANDRA 2023 CONFERENCE, which focused on scientific, technological, and socio-political responses to the impacts of climate change on migration, health, conflict, and gender inequality in Africa and the Mediterranean. The panel titled “The Seven Pillars of Sustainability” focused on introducing seven concepts capable of generating, implementing, …

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From November 13th to 15th 2023 Professor Koundouri as elected Member of Board of WAAS hosted and participated the Strategic Planning Meeting of World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) board members in Greece, at the emblematic building of Academy of Athens. The three-day meeting was fruitful and highly productive, focused on key objectives, including …

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The EXCEED Project had a successful two-day kickoff meeting on November 9-10. It brought together partners, key stakeholders, experts, and contributors in vocational excellence.  The inaugural session, graced by esteemed figures including Prof. Massimiliano Mazzanti, Director of the Department of Economy and Management, Delegate of the Rector, University of Ferrara, Anna Barbieri, Team Leader for …

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On November 9th, Professor Koundouri delivered the keynote address during the 5th Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform meeting, which the European Commission manages jointly with the Committee of the Regions to foster the implementation of the Zero Pollution Action Plan for Air, Water and Soil,  focused on Green and Digital Skills part of the Unit of the …

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On November 8th, Professor Koundouri had the honor of delivering the closing keynote at this year’s BLUE PLANET conference. Her presentation focused on the European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant, the most prestigious funding of the EU Research Funding project, “Water Futures,” which is dedicated to designing the next generation of urban drinking water systems …

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