Month: October 2025

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated as a panel member at the ERC Starting Grant Mentoring Event, organised by the Young Academy of Europe (YAE) and the Academia Europaea Barcelona Knowledge HUB. As an ERC grantee and Ambassador for the European Research Council (ERC), Prof. Koundouri supports initiatives that foster research excellence, mentorship, and the visibility of …

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During the Science and Technology in Society Forum 2025 in Kyoto, Japan, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri spoke at the Biodiversity Session, which focused on the urgent need to address the accelerating loss of biodiversity and the challenges of translating scientific evidence into effective policy and action. In her intervention, Prof. Koundouri approached biodiversity from an integrated …

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At the 22nd Annual Science and Technology in Society Forum (STS Forum 2025), held from October 5–7, 2025, in Kyoto, Japan, more than 1,500 global leaders from over 80 countries, regions, and international organizations convened to explore how science and technology can provide solutions to today’s most pressing global challenges. Since its establishment in 2004, …

Professor Phoebe Koundouri at the 22nd Annual Science and Technology in Society Forum (STS Forum 2025), Kyoto, Japan Read More »

On October 5, in Kyoto, Japan, the 2025 Science, Technology and Society Forum was held together with the Regional Action on Climate Change Symposium, where Prof. Phoebe Koundouri served on the International Advisory Committee. Since 2009, RACC has advanced local climate action through knowledge networks connecting science and policy. Last year’s symposium focused on oceans, …

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri at the 2025 Science, Technology and Society Forum and Regional Action on Climate Change Symposium in Kyoto Read More »

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated in the 2025 Thessaloniki Sustainability Summit, on 2 & 3 October, organized under the theme “10 Years of the Paris Agreement” by SDSN Black Sea, with the support of the Department of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), and the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS). During the WAAS …

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On September 23–24, 2025, the Horizon Europe project FoodCoP convened its partners from across Europe at the RDI Hub for two highly productive days of exchange. The meeting focused on advancing the project’s mission by sharing progress updates, strengthening collaboration, and exploring innovative pathways for sustainable transformation through the circular bioeconomy. A particular highlight was …

Consortium Meeting of the Horizon Europe Project FoodCoP: Advancing Collaboration and Innovation in the Circular Bioeconomy Read More »

Garry Jacobs, President and CEO of the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS), visited Athens, on 2 October 2025, for discussions on ongoing collaborations, future initiatives, and the shared vision for addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. A key highlight of the visit was the discussion on the establishment of WAAS-Europe, the European branch …

Garry Jacobs Visits Athens: Advancing WAAS-Europe and Strengthening Global Collaboration Read More »

On 26 September 2025, the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) hosted, for the twelfth consecutive year, the “Researchers’ Night,” a European initiative aimed at bringing science closer to society. The event featured representation from ReSEES, the Research Laboratory at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), and the AE4RIA network, both directed by …

AE4RIA and ReSEES Participate in the 12th Annual Researchers’ Night at NTUA Showcasing Scientific Innovation and Climate Resilience Projects Read More »