Mary Psilou

Forum on Vocational Excellence 2025 in Kolding, Denmark“Together we design the future” Between 10 and 12 September 2025, the Forum on Vocational Excellence 2025 was held in Kolding, Denmark, bringing together leading Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs), educators, researchers, and professionals to exchange insights on skills development, innovation, and collaboration in vocational education. Representing the …

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On 16 September 2025, at the University of Cyprus in Nicosia, the first stakeholders’ workshop of the ERC Water Futures Limassol Multi-Actor Forum was jointly organised by the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), the KIOS Center of Excellence, the University of Cyprus, and the Limassol District Local Government Organization (EOAL). The workshop, titled …

ERC Water Futures Limassol Multi-Actor Forum “Water Management Challenges: Addressing Scarcity and Fair Pricing” Read More »

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated in the Pre-COP30 Conference at Alexandria University, organized by the International Dryland Development Commission (IDDC), the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, the Regional Action for Climate Change (RACC, STS Japan), and the African League of Young Masters (ALYM), and hosted by Alexandria University. This two-day dialogue convened leaders, experts, youth, and policymakers …

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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated in the International Workshop in Memory of Efthymios (Mike) Tsionas, held on 11–12 September 2025 at the Athens University of Economics & Business (AUEB), generously supported by the Bank of Greece. The workshop brought together colleagues and friends from around the world to recognize Mike’s contributions to econometrics and applied economics. …

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Building on AE4RIA’s role as the GEIDCO National Committee in Greece, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri traveled to Beijing,on 9 September 2025, to participate in high-level discussions on the global clean energy transition. She was accompanied by Dr. Ioannis Arampatzidis, a member of the AE4RIA team, who is currently working on energy modeling at the SDSN Global …

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri Strengthens Greece’s Role in Global Clean Energy Transition at Beijing GEI Conference Read More »

In the context of accelerating climate action and promoting sustainable development, the UN SDSN Global Climate Hub, supported by AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria, in collaboration with the UNFCCC Climate Innovation Hub, continues its efforts to implement Climate Neutrality and Resilience Pathways. As part of this ongoing initiative, the …

OMVS Systemic Innovation Workshop: Advancing Climate Neutrality and Resilience in the Senegal River Basin Read More »

On 8th September, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated virtually, in the UN Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) Annual Meeting in Beijing, representing the SDSN Global Climate Hub. The session convened leading experts from around the world to discuss low-carbon energy solutions and the transformation of the energy and transportation sectors. During the meeting, …

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri at the UN CEET Annual Meeting: Advancing Low-Carbon Energy Transitions Read More »

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri spoke at the launch of The World Bank’s report, Reboot Development: The Economics of a Livable Planet, hosted by the Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, on September 2nd. The event was introduced by Professor Sir Charles Godfray, Director of the Oxford Martin School, and moderated by Professor Jim Hall. Prof. Koundouri …

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri at the Launch of The World Bank’s Report: Reboot Development: The Economics of a Livable Planet Read More »

On August 26–29, 2025, Prof. Ruslana Rachel Palatnik, Senior Researcher at AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria, attended the XVIII EAAE Congress in Bonn, Germany, focused on Food System Transformation in Challenging Times. Prof. Palatnik contributed to the special session on Environmental Challenges in AgriFood Systems, which aimed to strengthen …

AE4RIA at XVIII EAAE Congress 2025: Advancing Research on Sustainable AgriFood Systems Read More »

AE4RIA – the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria – participated in the 64th ERSA Conference, held in Athens from 26–29 August 2025. This year’s congress, themed “Regional Science in Turbulent Times: In Search of a Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Future”, brought together leading researchers and policymakers from across the globe. On …

AE4RIA Showcases Research on Green Transition and Smart Specialization at ERSA 2025 in Athens Read More »

On 11-13 August 2025, Senior Researcher Fivos Papadimitriou of AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria – delivered an online presentation representing Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri. His presentation, titled “AI Regulation, the AGI Challenge and the Road to ASI” at the III Latin American WAAS Meeting “Democracy, Artificial Intelligence and Global …

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