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SEERC PhD Candidate participates in Global Workshop in New Delhi, India
Our alumnus and currently PhD student and research associate at our research centre, SEERC, Mr Adrian Solomon travelled to New Delhi, India on 8-9th August 2013 together with another colleague from the university, Dr Andrea Genovese, in order to attend a workshop on Next Generation Sustainable Freight Transportation in the framework of the NEX-GIFT project, in which the University of Sheffield is the lead partner. The NEX-GIFT project is closely related with the aims of Mr Solomon’s PhD thesis. For this reason, Dr Alok Choudhary and Prof. Panayiotis Ketikidis, the main PhD supervisor of Mr Solomon from SEERC, suggested that he took part in this global project where he would have the opportunity to become exposed to international, high quality best practices from the freight transportation field and he would get the opportunity to visit other academic institutions and network with experts and peers from this sector. The team prepared and delivered a presentation about the status of green freight transportation in the UK as compared to USA and India. Additionally, the team had to engage the workshop participants in interactive discussions and collect the emerged best practices. Furthermore, during the networking sessions, Mr Adrian Solomon discussed the topic of his PhD “Knowledge Based Simulation Framework for Resilient Green Supply Chain - Freight Transportation in South Eastern Europe” and highly stressed the importance of his research for the progress of the South East European region as well as the importance of the efforts of TUOS International Faculty and SEERC for the same purpose. The participants were highly impressed by the collaboration between the University of Sheffield and its International Faculty, CITY College and SEERC and admired the internationalisation efforts, as well as the remarkable opportunities provided to early stage PhD students. Mr. Solomon’s participation in this workshop was fully supported by the University of Sheffield through the NEX-GIFT project and so will be his participation in two forthcoming workshops in Sheffield-UK and Philadelphia-USA. Adrian commented on his experience in New Delhi: “Being offered the opportunity to participate to such an international event, even from the first year of my PhD, was more than just an exceptional educational opportunity which SEERC and the University of Sheffield offered me. It was a ground-breaking experience which significantly helped my PhD research by providing me further knowledge in my field and by exposing me to global practitioners from the logistics field, as well as from academia and policy making. I am highly thankful to my PhD supervisors for offering me this opportunity and for enabling all the mechanisms for me to take the best out of it, since acting local by thinking global may be one of the key success factors of nowadays research, industry and government issues. To this end, SEERC, the International Faculty, CITY College, and the University of Sheffield have always excelled in offering me a great deal of support even during my undergraduate studies (through early engagement in funded research opportunities, funded conferences, etc) and this is why my belief that pursuing a PhD at SEERC would help me take the best out of this excellent environment has already been confirmed through this project. I am really looking forward to participating on the next two workshops where I will be able to present the progress of my PhD”.
27/08/2013
2013 European Entrepreneurship Summer School at the International Faculty
Exploring Entrepreneurship at the Heart of the European Economy 19-23 August 2013, Thessaloniki, Greece Entitled “Exploring Entrepreneurship at the Heart of the European Economy” the European Entrepreneurship Summer School took place with great success at the University of Sheffield International Faculty. CITY College, 19-23 August 2013. All participants of the 2013 edition of the European Entrepreneurship Summer School were warmly welcomed on at our main campus in Thessaloniki, Greece. Prof. Alexander Chepurenko, Higher School of Economics The Summer School delegates comprised 38 students from seven European universities representing 13 different nationalities, ten presenters from five universities, amongst them Professor Aard Groen, University of Twente and Prof. Alexander Chepurenko, Higher School of Economics (HSE) and five coordinators from each partner institution. Also, a successful entrepreneur Mr. Christos Papanikolaou, Owner and CEO of OPTO Hellas addressed as keynote speaker the students at a formal dinner which took place on Thursday, 22 August. The European Entrepreneurship Summer School is a collaboration between the Higher School of Economics (Russia), University of Twente (Holland), University of Sheffield (UK) and CITY College-International Faculty of the University of Sheffield (Greece). The programme is taught in English and is addressed to at bachelor and master students from partner and non-partner universities. The Summer School included a variety of lectures by experts and practitioners, discussions, and workshops, as well as a number of cultural and social activities in Thessaloniki. Students had the opportunity to develop an understanding and discuss topics related to Entrepreneurship & Public Policy, High Growth Entrepreneurship, Lifestyle Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship and the Crisis, among others. The programme is designed to promote students’ active participation in all the discussions and practical exercises. Participating students worked in groups with members from a range of other countries, subject areas and expertise. Representatives from the University of Sheffield, UK included Dr. Tim Vorley and Dr. Nick Williams, Lecturers in Entrepreneurship, Management School, University of Sheffield, UK and Ms. Maria Barluenga Enterprise Learning Development Officer at the University of Sheffield Enterprise (USE). Dr. Lambros Lazuras, Lecturer at the Faculty’s Psychology Department Representing TUOS International Faculty Prof. Panayiotis Ketikidis, Vice Principal of the International Faculty, Dr. Dimitrios Nikolaidis, Head of the Business Administration and Economics Department of the International Faculty, Mr. Nikos Zaharis, Director of the Faculty’s research centre, SEERC, Dr. Lambros Lazuras Lecturer at the Faculty’s Psychology Department and Mr Andreas Bofinger, Researcher, held presentations on their field of expertise during the Summer School. Visit at the Domaine Gerovassiliou During their visit in Thessaloniki participants visited Domaine Gerovasiliou, one of the most famous wineries of Greece and had the chance to get a flavour of the Greek wine culture. Group presentation by students The Summer School concluded with a group presentation at the end of week. Photo gallery from the 2013 European Entrepreneurship Summer School
21/08/2013
New Undergraduate Programmes in Computer Science
Keeping up with the latest trends, our Computer Science Department introduces two new programmes recently added to its undergraduate portfolio: The BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Internet Computing) and the BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Business Informatics). Computer Science is an exciting, challenging and dynamic discipline. These two innovative programmes give students the opportunity to acquire - starting from an undergraduate level- specialized knowledge and skills of the most advanced theories and techniques currently under consideration. The programmes will be offered at our main campus in Thessaloniki, Greece. More information about the programmes Admissions period now open! Contact our Admissions Office for more information about the tuition fees and scholarship opportunities for academic year 2013-14
15/07/2013
New Postgraduate Programme in Digital Marketing and Social Media
Keeping up with the latest trends in marketing field, our Business Administration & Economics Department (BAED) introduces a new postgraduate programme recently added to its postgraduate portfolio: the MA in Digital Marketing and Social Media.
15/07/2013
Congratulations to Ms. Dialechti Fotopoulou
Congratulations to Ms Dialechti Fotopoulou, PhD student at our research centre, SEERC, for successfully defending her PhD entitled ‘The Impact of Foreign Higher Education on Management Practices: The Case of MBAs in Greece’. Ms. Fotopoulou’s supervisors are Dr Alexandros Psychogios, Senior Lecturer at the International Faculty’s Business Department and Prof. Geoffrey Wood, Professor in Human Resource Management at the Management School of the University of Sheffield.
11/07/2013
Annual MBA Study Week at the University of Sheffield
In June-July 2013 our Executive MBA students of Cohort 20 from Thessaloniki, Belgrade, Bucharest, Kyiv and Istanbul visited the University of Sheffield in the UK for the Annual Study Week. Like every year the study week was a mix of classes, seminars, company visit activities, free time and exciting outings for the first year MBA students.
11/07/2013
BAED participates in 'Strategica International Conference' in Bucharest
Lecturers and postgraduate students from our Business Administration & Economics Department (BAED) participated in the first edition of the Strategica International Academic Conference that took place in Bucharest, Romania, representing the International Faculty. The event took place at the National University of Political and Administrative Studies, June 27-28, 2013.
08/07/2013
Our research centre, SEERC, among top research organizations in Greece
According to the ranking recently published by ResearchRanking.org, our research centre, the South East European Research Centre (SEERC) ranks number 18 among the top 50 Greek public and private research organisations, outnumbering many well-reputed Greek universities.
08/07/2013
Graduation party 2013
Graduation is a time to celebrate! On 21 June graduates of year 2013 celebrated the conclusion of their studies and said ‘goodbye’ with a party organised by our Students’ Union (CSU). The graduation party was held at ‘Les Zazous’ Bar restaurant in Thessaloniki.
02/07/2013
'Life is fun' VIDEO by our Students' Union (CSU)
Watch the video produced by our Students' Union (CSU) and see how fun it is to study with us! Congratulations to CSU for organising and producing this video and to all students who participated in it! You may view the video on vimeo or right-click here to download it.
28/06/2013
Congratulations to Mr. Thanos Hatziapostolou on receiving a 'Senate Award for Sustained Excellence' by the University of Sheffield Senate
Mr Thanos Hatziapostolou Senior Lecturer, Computer Science Department Congratulations are in order for Mr Thanos Hatziapostolou, Senior Lecturer at our Computer Science Department, for being awarded a Senate Award for Sustained Excellence in Learning & Teaching by the University of Sheffield. Mr. Hatziapostolou stood out from many talented candidates from all the other Faculties of the University of Sheffield. The award came as an official recognition and reward of Mr. Hatziapostolou’s academic competence, ethos and excellence in learning and teaching. The University of Sheffield Senate Awards Scheme aims to encourage and promote good practice, and raise the status of teaching and learning as a scholarly and inspirational activity. The Scheme rewards those who are inspirational or who demonstrate an exceptional contribution in the area of learning and teaching and/or supporting and enhancing the student learning experience. Mr. Hatziapostolou said: "My main aim in teaching is to engage students’ hearts and minds. Whether through innovative educational technologies or classroom teaching engagement techniques, I try to create an active, student-centered learning environment where learning happens out of interest, curiosity and enjoyment. Following a holistic approach to education whether in or out of the classroom, I place a strong emphasis on the development of the whole person in order to prepare students as much as possible for a very challenging world. I have been very fortunate to collaborate with exceptional colleagues in a Faculty that places quality learning and teaching as the highest priority, and especially within a department that greatly fosters innovation and fully supported my ideas." Some of the comments of the Panel that reviewed Mr. Hatziapostolou’s nomination are the following: "Innovative ... Student centred... Effectively combines all aspects of excellence in learning and teaching ... embracing current technologies ... Exemplary profile ... passion and commitment ... disseminate his expertise outside his own institution ... Successful support for student publication ... Engagement with external partners to enhance the employability agenda ... Supporting students with mixed abilities ... Strong commitment to developing the Sheffield Graduate attributes ... Outstanding teacher who inspires students … Sustained classroom engagement ... An excellent ambassador for the university ... A truly inspirational teacher ... Influences the wider academic community ... An outstanding and ‘magical’ nomination!" Academics of the quality and calibre of Mr. Hatziapostolou are a true asset for our Faculty. The International Faculty warmly congratulates once again Mr. Hatziapostolou and takes pride in his achievement. View the list of all University of Sheffield academics that received a Senate Award for Sustained Excellence in Learning & Teaching.
26/06/2013
HR Seminar by Dr. Leslie Szamosi in Sofia
At times of crisis when the majority of companies focus on downsizing, investing in talent management becomes even more important for businesses’ performance and success. This was the topic discussed by Dr. Leslie Szamosi, Academic Director of the Executive MBA programme, in the HR seminar he delivered in Sofia, Bulgaria. The event took place on 11th of June at the Kempinski Hotel Zografski.
25/06/2013
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