News & Events

Charity Christmas Party 2014 by our students

On the 17th December 2014, CITY’s Marketing Club (CMC) spread Christmas spirit organised for the fourth consecutive year a charity Christmas party at the “Via Sofou” café, a party that in a way has become a tradition at the International Faculty’s main campus in Thessaloniki. The event aimed at collecting money for the Down Syndrome Organization of Thessaloniki, in an effort to put a smile on children’s faces and assure that they will feel the Christmas cheer. The party entailed numerous interesting and exciting activities for all guests. A lottery was organised specifically in order to raise money for the charity, offering special prizes to guests. Students, lecturers and administration staff all had great fun and exchanged Christmas wishes. We hope that this effort will continue in the years to come, highlighting that CMC apart from its business-oriented projects is also willing to organise and support charity events.

18/12/2014

The International Faculty participates in EBAF 2014 in Istanbul

Professor Panayiotis Ketikidis and Mr Andreas Baresel-Bofinger represented the International Faculty of the University of Sheffield, CITY College, and the South-East European Research Centre (SEERC) at the European Business Angels Investment Forum (EBAF) in Istanbul on 15-16 December, 2014. The European Business Angels Investment Forum brought together highly experienced international Business Angels, public and corporate early stage market players collaborating in the effort to ease the access to finance for SMEs and entrepreneurs. The Forum emphasized the important role that Business Angels increasingly play in bridging the financing gap for innovative start-ups in Europe. EBAF 2014 featured a wide array of speeches and panel discussions with distinguished international participants as well as thematic workshops. The International Faculty and its research centre, SEERC, presented the outcomes of the study ‘Needs for Policy Support Among Start-Ups and Investors in SEE’ recently conducted in the framework of the EU co-funded project ‘Venture Initiative in the Balkan Europe’ (VIBE). EBAF was organized by the Turkish Business Angel Association TBAA in partnership with the European Business Angel Network (EBAN), the Forbes l Para Conferences and the Istanbul Stock Exchange. Baybars Altuntas, President of TBAA, giving a speech at EBAF Parallel to EBAF 2014 the SEE Investment Forum took place where 11 start-ups from various countries (including ‘Onatros’ from Greece and ‘Medi-Cloud’ from Cyrpus) were given the opportunity to pitch their ventures in front of a highly distinguished international jury of Business Angels. The SEE Investment Forum was organized by the interregional acceleration and investment platform ‘SuperFounders’ which is supported by the International Faculty and SEERC. Andreas Baresel-Bofinger presenting at EBAF 2014 Prof. Panayiotis H. Ketikidis and Andreas Baresel-Bofinger at the EBAF 2014 More information about the event can be found here.

17/12/2014

Guest Lecture 'Goodvidio - A year in the life of a tech startup' by Mr Kourtesis

17/12/2014

Announcing the winner of SEERC’s Facebook Photo Contest!

And the iPad goes to… Nastasija Stosic! This is the winning photo that, with the caption ‘Smile and change the world’, earned Nastasija an iPad through the Facebook photo contest run by our research centre, SEERC on the occasion of the celebration of its 10th anniversary. Nastasija, 1st level student at the BA (Hons) in Business Studies at the International Faculty won the contest with flying colours as she managed to collect 281 votes, nearly double the votes of the runner-up photo that took the second place with 169 votes. Themed ‘SEE the World and Make it Better’ and addressed to all University of Sheffield students across the globe, SEERC’s Facebook contest run for three whole weeks and attracted 26 submissions of lovely photos conveying a positive meaning for a better world. The contest was a success overall as it reached approximately 20.000 views while many users voted, liked, shared and commented on participating photos. Mr. Nikos Zaharis, Director of SEERC congratulated Nastasija gave her her prize. He also took the opportunity to discuss with her the winning photo as well as her views on her studies at the International Faculty and her career aspirations after graduation. “I am really happy people liked my photo and of course I am happy for winning the iPad! The photo was taken in Belgrade on top of a building two years ago on a day that I was having real fun with my best friend. Actually she took that photo of me and I have nice memories from that day. I thought the photo was suitable for the contest as it has bright colours, balloons – that I adore – and a big smile. I chose the caption ‘Smile, can change the world’ because I believe that sometimes that’s all that it takes to change the world: a warm smile!, said Nastasija. The contest took place on the occasion of the celebrations of SEERC’s 10th anniversary. Throughout 2014 our research centre, SEERC, celebrates a decade of continuous presence and research activity in the South East European region.

17/12/2014

Talk on 'Psychotherapy and Counselling' by Mr Sepetis

Mr. Evangelos Sepetis, Psychologist and Psychodynamic Therapist, presented the second lecture of this year’s ‘Psychology for all’, entitled ‘Counselling or Psychotherapy: Participants’ characteristics and motives throughout the process. The event took place on Wednesday, 10 December 2014 at our main campus in Thessaloniki. Mr. Sepetis discussed the common aim of both counselling and psychotherapy: to make people feel better. He explained that both approaches are addressed to people who want to welcome changes in their lives and experience self-exploration. In his presentation, Mr. Sepetis underpinned that both psychotherapy and counselling are based on participants’ motivation and capabilities and are an invaluable investment for a balanced life through deep self-awareness. Mr. Sepetis’ presentation was well-attended while many watched the event through the live web stream. The series will continue in January 2015 with new interesting psychology topics. Stay tuned! Watch Mr. Sepetis’ presentation: Watch previous ‘Psychology for all’ events’

16/12/2014

Seminar on ‘Writing your Dissertation’ by Dr Kapoulas in Bucharest

15/12/2014

Cookie Time

12/12/2014

Guest Lecture on Today's Executive by Mr Koupanis

12/12/2014

Guest Lecture on PR Plans by Ms Moraitou

12/12/2014

Our Students Union (CSU) joins event against drunk driving

Our Students Union (CSU) Board sent out a strong message against car accidents caused by driving under the influence of alcohol - especially during the period of Christmas holidays. Our students volunteered in a big event organised for the cause, on 13 December 2014. Watch the "Are you Drunk? Choose.." video created by CSU.   Are you Drunk? Choose.. A video created by CSU for RadioTaxi Macedonia, in corporation with Dimitris Iordanopoulos and Loukia Kyriakidou. Actors: Our students, Nikos Mantsios and Vachos Xantinidis

12/12/2014

Marketing Club Students Decorate Christmas Tree

And.... it's up! Students of the Marketing Club spread the Christmas cheer by decorating the Christmas tree at Leontos Sofou building at our main campus in Thessaloniki. Students from the International Faculty joined the Marketing Club members and put up on the tree bright ornaments, twinkling lights! It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around our campus!

12/12/2014

Sunrise Christmas Project

What is Sunrise Christmas Project? Sunrise movement is once again helping children in need. This year we decided to raise donations for SOS children's villages. Celebrate the season of giving by helping children. Any donation is greatly appreciated! How can you help? We need the following goods for children: Non-perishable food (e.g. spaghetti, tinned, fish, etc.) Hygiene items Toys Clothes When and where can you donate? You can visit us on any working day 15 - 18 December 2014 Monday to Wednesday: 12:00 - 17:00 (5th floor open area) Thursday: 11:00 - 13:00 (5th floor open area) Monday to Wednesday: 17:00 - 19:00 (CSU office) View the poster  

12/12/2014