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Entry Scholarships to The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College for students from Kosovo, 2014-15
For: Undergraduate (Bachelors) Postgraduate (Masters-full time) Executive MBA (part time) Research Degrees (full time PhD) The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Kosovo are offering sixty (60) scholarships to students from Kosovo for Bachelors, Masters (full time), MBA (part time) and Research Degrees (full PhD) studies (Admission year: 2014-2015). Under this initiative, CITY College aims at supporting tuition of exceptional students who wish to study at the International Faculty of the University of Sheffield, CITY College in Thessaloniki, Greece and pursue a globally recognized degree from the University of Sheffield. The studies will be offered at the campus of the University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College in Thessaloniki, Greece.
28/04/2014

Company visit to i4G for our Computer Science students
16/04/2014

The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College participated in the Education Fair in Skopje
between the 10-12 of April Wonderful presentation of the University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College and its booth at the Education Fair in Skopje which took place between the 10 - 12 April 2014. A considerable number of visitors took the chance to receive valuable information about our courses offered in Thessaloniki. Furthermore our representatives gave useful education and career advice to our prospective students in order to help them choose the best path which will lead them to fulfilling their dreams.
16/04/2014

Mr Chris Liassides delivered the seminar 'Understanding Consumers by studying Lifestyle' at the University of Bucharest
On the 8th of April the University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College and in cooperation with the Intact Foundation, Dan Voiculescu Foundation organized a successful "Open Master Class" with the title "Understanding Consumers by studying Lifestyle" by Mr Chris Liassides at the University of Bucharest. Mr Chris Liassides, Lecturer and Academic Director of Postgraduate Studies of the International Faculty presented issues such as the behaviour of buyers, their lifestyle, every day truths that affect the decision making and certain other facts which entrepreneurs and analysts should take into consideration in order to better understand consumers. Furthermore as we can see in the photos over 100 participants attended the two hour seminar. Finally after the seminar attendees received certificates of participation from TUoS International Faculty. Find out more about the seminar feedback in the Media (In Romanian) observator.tv www.fundatiadanvoiculescu.ro
15/04/2014

Mr Chris Liassides delivered the seminar 'Understanding Consumers by studying Lifestyle' at Hilton Hotel Bucharest
More than 200 participants from the Marketing and Business fields attended the seminar by Mr Chris Liassides, Lecturer and Academic Director of Postgraduate Studies of the International Faculty at the Hilton Hotel on the 8th of April! The successful seminar was followed by a second session which offered insightful information about differentiating ourselves in the marketplace, the advantage of being a graduate of the University of Sheffield with a degree in MA in Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations.
14/04/2014

Our Psychology graduates can register to the HCPC and officially receive the title of Practitioner Psychologist
The Health and Care Professions Council – HCPC is an official UK organization which acts as regulator and registers professionals who meet the standards for their education, professional skills, behaviour and health. Our Graduates of Bachelor in Psychology who continued their studies to Masters level and have been awarded our MSc in Counselling Psychology (along with adequate practical experience in a related field) or our MA in Counselling Psychology with Practicum, can apply for registration to the Health and Care Professions Council – HCPC through the International route. Applications to the HCPC are examined on an individual case, thus registration is not automatic but subject to the applicant meeting all the conditions set by the HCPC (i.e. training, health and character of the applicant). For more information about HCPC, the registration procedures and the conditions set by HCPC that correspond to your profile, please visit HCPC's official website. Example of HCPC Certificate For Greek psychology graduates only Our psychology graduates are now eligible to become licensed ‘Psychologists’ in Greece. Recognition of degrees.
14/04/2014

Annual MBA Study Week in Thessaloniki, 2014
More than 140 2nd Year Executive MBA students from across the South-East and Eastern Europe, attended the Annual Study Week in Thessaloniki, 4 - 12 April 2014. The study week is a unique opportunity for Executive MBA students from all locations where the Executive MBA is delivered, to meet at the main campus of the International Faculty in Thessaloniki. The study week includes a variety of activities, attendance to modules of the MBA programme, participation in a number of seminars and social events. Furthermore it strengthens the contacts among the students and the academia. MBA students get the opportunity to attend two Study Weeks during their studies, one in Thessaloniki, Greece and another week in Sheffield, UK. The executive MBA program run by The University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College is offered in Thessaloniki Greece, Belgrade Serbia and Bucharest Romania.
14/04/2014

Ms Laura Neagu, our BAED student embraces volunteerism!
Volunteering offers a unique opportunity to help the others by donating our time or our services for a good cause. What we get back is physical and mental rewards, professional experience, knowledge and the wonderful feeling of giving. We want to "make a difference" and we are happy to see our students following this path. Ms Laura Neagu is our student currently studying for a Bachelor in Business and is actively involved in several volunteering projects. Laura finds time to combine her busy academic schedule with volunteering activities. Lately she organized along with another volunteer, an event on behalf of the Romanian Consulate in Thessaloniki. The activity was part of a bigger project organized by the Municipality of Thessaloniki, called «La Grèce vous invite» (Greece invites you). Laura was also part of the promotion team of the contemporary Romanian film "Ana" which premiered last month. Laura is an excellent example of a student who is engaged in extra curriculum activities involving with volunteerism! Well done!
11/04/2014

MBA Alumnus Dr George Haralabus was the project leader of installing a CTBTO hydroacoustic station in Chile
Our MBA alumnus Dr. Georgios Haralabus who is the Project Manager in Hydroacoutics at CTBTO/IMS/ED (the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization) in Vienna was leading the project of installing a CTBTO hydroacoustic station in Chile, South America. To find out more about the successful installation of the CTBTO hydroacoustic station in Chile and the acoustic signals induced by the recent earthquake and registered at the station 1700 km away, please visit the following link: http://www.ctbto.org/press-centre/highlights/2014/welcome-back-ha03-robinson-crusoe-island/ The acoustic signal received at hydroacoustic station HA03 on Chile's Robinson Crusoe Island: We are proud of our Alumni who make a difference in the world! Congratulations Dr Haralabus.
10/04/2014

Mr Kehaghias delivered a lecture-seminar titled 'Strategic Negotiations for Managers' in Skopje
Mr Stelios Kehaghias, Senior Lecturer at the International Faculty and Mr Eleftherios Papadopoulos delivered last weekend from 4 to of 6 April, a powerful and insightful lecture titled "Strategic Negotiations for Managers" at the Hotel TCC Grand Plaza, Skopje. The unit was part of the Postgraduate Programmes offered in FYRO Macedonia. More specific is was part of the Strategic Marketing and Strategic Management tracks offered under the auspices of the Managers Academy in Skopje. The unit was addressed to students enrolled in the postgraduate programmes as well as to participants who applied to attend the unit as a seminar. Seminar overview
10/04/2014

Seminar on 'Leadership Skills Needed for a VUCA World'
In the frame of BAED Seminar Series with subject "Enhancing Employability Skills", the seminar titled: Leadership Skills Needed for a VUCA World (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) took place on April 8. Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Executive MBA students had the chance to attend this insightful seminar delivered by Mr Nikos Lampridis, founder of @dvisor Learning systems, Certified Trainer and Coach for Top Management Executives, and elaborate on leadership qualities and abilities.
09/04/2014

CITY College, International Faculty of The University of Sheffield supports the MOBIP Inverstment and Partnering Forum 2014
Press Release MOBIP Investment and Partnering Forum 2014 On the 27th & 28th May 2014, Thessaloniki will become a meeting point between SMEs, professional experts, corporate partners and venture capital investors, interested in knowledge-sharing on strategic information, market opportunities and new business trends in the Mobile & Mobility industry. Following the successful MOBIP Partnering and Investment event, held in 2012 attracting more than 30 high growth companies of the Mobile & Mobility sector from 15 European countries, and more than 40 Investors, the MOBIP event 2014 aims to become, once again, the meeting point of all market players. MOBIP Event 2014 shall attract more than 100 entrepreneurs and Venture capitalists from all over Europe. Several investors including ERA Kapital [IT], Balderton Capital [GB], Piraeus Equity Advisors [GR], GrowthPoint Technology Partners [US], Eleven Accelerator Venture Fund [BG] have already confirmed their attendance to the event. Between 25 and 30 Start-ups will be selected and they will have the opportunity to present their Business plans to Investors. Event Format The two-day event's agenda includes four sector-focused pitching sessions where entrepreneurs will have 8 minutes each to convince the expert jury about their business, technology and scalability. Every pitch will be followed by a 7-minute Q&A from the expert jury. Added to this will be four plenary discussion sessions where thought leaders and investors will share their views on latest trends, developments and market opportunities in the mobile and mobility services industry. EMMINVEST coaching track wrap-up will also be held during the MOBIP event. The focus will be on facilitating communication between investors and high-growth potential startups, exploiting the prospect of business-to-business cooperation and improving access to large mobile corporations, venture capitalists and industry players as sources of partnering and funding. Investment Readiness Academy An investment readiness academy will be held during the first half of 27 May where interested companies will have the opportunity to prepare for their pitches and meetings with investors. Experienced coaches will work together with the entrepreneurs to hone their selling propositions, fine-tune their business models and optimize their pitch deliveries. Interested to sign-up? Register at http://www.e-unlimted.com/MOBIP by 18 April. Participation is free-of-charge, but based on a selection process. Who should attend the event? MOBIP Event address to: Mobile sector Entrepreneurs, that are interested to fund raise, or networking Business Angels, who are looking for high potential companies Corporate Investors, looking for interesting Start ups within mobile sector Venture Capital, looking for high growth companies Policy makers, to investigate the needs of the sector New potential Entrepreneurs, who are interested to engage in Mobile sector About EMMINVEST & MOBIP EMMINVEST (http://www.emminvest.com), aims to facilitate investment into entrepreneurial SMEs, in order to allow them to build their mobile and mobility service concepts into sizeable, sustainable, and internationalized businesses. This will be achieved by providing information to SMEs on financing opportunities, developing coaching schemes for SMEs, raising awareness of investors on relevant opportunities in the market etc. EMMINVEST initiative is supported by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry, and financed under the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) which aims to encourage the competiveness of European enterprises. About MOBIP & the European Venture Contest (EVC) Being part of the 10th edition of the EVC (http://www.e-unlimited.com/EVC), a pan-European contest of venture events organized by Europe Unlimited, MOBIP is a sector focused semi-final giving its Award Winners (Top 25%) direct access to the grand finale, the European Venture Summit 2014 (EVS, http://www.e-unlimited.com/EVS). EVS is the continent's largest venture marketplace, uniting 100+ award winning tech companies from Europe Unlimited's yearly calendar and 100+ investors. For more information, contact: Anestis Karvounidis +30 2310 531000 karvounidis@atlantisresearch.gr Atlantis Consulting S.A. Supported by :
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