News & Events

SEERC co-organises with the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) event on Artificial Intelligence in Business and Industry

Our research centre, the South-East European Research Centre (SEERC) in collaboration with The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Thessaloniki (TCCI) successfully organised an event titled "Artificial Intelligence in Business" on 20 Devember 2024. The event was supported by the Thessaloniki Innovation Zone. Prof. Panayiotis Ketikidis, Vice President of Research & Innovation at CITY College, University of York Europe Campus officially opened the event together with Mr. Emmanouil Vlachogiannis, 1st Vice President of TCCI. The speakers presented compelling talks on the latest applications of Artificial Intelligence to enhance business efficiency through examples of tools and case studies. Mr. Anastasios Dabizas, Business Development Manager of the South-East European Research Center (SEERC), delved into the practical applications and tools of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the current business landscape. Drawing on surveys, Mr. Dabizas also shed light on the future of AI, outlining its expected impact on various industries and business functions. Prof. Dilay Celebi Gonidis, Lecturer at our Business Administration & Economics Department, also participated in the event with a presentation of a relevant educational programme in the field of education and digital sustainable skills. The event concluded with a discussion on industry trends, prompting a lively Q&A session with the knowledgeable speakers.  

11/01/2024

Insightful Event on Breast Cancer Management by CITY College Psychology Department

The Psychology Department of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus organised a great event on ‘Breast Cancer: Manage and LIVE’, led by Dr Aristea Ladas, that took place on 24th November 2024 at our main campus in Thessaloniki. Attendees gained valuable knowledge about the disease from various perspectives, including medical, personal experiences, awareness campaigns, yoga and pilates, aesthetic treatment, and medical tattooing. The audience was deeply moved by cancer survivors who shared their inspiring stories with humour and strength. All speakers emphasised the significance of positive psychology in the healing process. We would like to express our gratitude to our exceptional speakers for their contribution to the event. Dr Aristea Ladas, Assistant Professor, Psychology Department, CITY College Dr Vlasios Tsantilas, MD, Military Doctor, Doctor (PhD) of Medical School of A.U.Th, Breast Surgeon Alexandra Rossopoulou, Senior Yoga teacher, BASI Pilates faculty, ANIMA studio owner Dimitra Lada, Pan-hellenic Champion at Supersport 300 Motorcycle Speed, Creator of the breast cancer awareness campaign at the Panhellenic Motorcycle Speed Championship Sotira Paschalidou, Breast cancer survivor, professional medical & cosmetic tattoo artist Artemis Mavrou, Permanent make-up professional & instructor (PMU), Owner of Artemi Black Permanent Makeup Studio & Academy  

10/01/2024

Computer Science students attend Voxxed Days Thessaloniki Conference

Computer Science students, Edon Ramadani and Tringa Rexhepaj, were thrilled to attend Voxxed Days Thessaloniki 2023 Conference, a major event on software development, after winning two tickets generously offered to CITY College from the conference organizers. Throughout the event our students immersed themselves in a world of passionate developers, gaining insights into the latest trends, technologies, frameworks, and programming languages. As reported by our students the event was a mixture of learning and fun!  

10/01/2024

Business students from Thessaloniki and Sofia explore sustainability during two-day event in Thessaloniki

Sustainable business in practice! A 2-day event on sustainability brought together students from our Business Administration & Economics Department from Thessaloniki and Sofia for insightful workshops and discussions on corporate sustainability. These events play a vital role in promoting global engagement, sharing knowledge, and building a community dedicated to sustainable business. Our guest speakers shared invaluable industry experiences and made a lasting impact on our event. Our guest speakers shared invaluable industry experiences and made a lasting impact on our event. Thank you to Ms Makare from Targray, Dr Papafloratos from Sustainability Business Case and Professor Levett, Director of the University of York Sustainability Clinic.  

10/01/2024

Bansko Ski Trip by the CSU

09/01/2024

Welcome back Party by the Students' Union (CSU)

Friday, 12 January 2024  

09/01/2024

Season's Greetings from CITY College, University of York Europe Campus!

20/12/2023

Event on Psychosis by our Psychology Department

Our Psychology Department organised an event on psychosis giving our students the opportunity to learn about early intervention in psychosis from the expertise of Mr Athanasios Xafenias, Psychiatrist, and Ms Matina Tzouvara, Psychologist, both affiliated with pnoes.skg unit. The students gained valuable insights into this critical area of mental health care, which focuses on identifying and treating individuals in the early stages of psychosis. The speakers' insightful presentation provided a comprehensive understanding of the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for early-stage psychosis. The event was warmly appreciated by the audience. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our esteemed speakers for their valuable contribution to our students' education.  

19/12/2023

Psychology students visit the Forensics Anatomy Lab of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

A group of 70 students from the Psychology Department of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus, had the extraordinary experience to visit the Forensics Anatomy Lab of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on Friday 8th December 2023. Led by Dr. Aristea Ladas and PhD student Nena Evgeneiadou, our students had the privilege to witness a captivating presentation by Professor George Paraskevas, the lab's Director. The students were given a fascinating tour of the human body, which included an interactive session with various organs and vessels. Additionally, they had the opportunity to explore the Bones Museum, set to open soon. Psychologists are trained elaborately on the human psychological aspects and their interaction with the physical ones. The experience offered our students a deeper understanding of the physical nature of humans, which complemented their existing knowledge of human psychology. This visit left everyone with a deep admiration of the perfection of the human bpdy. We would like to thank Prof. Paraskevopoulos for sharing his amazing anatomy knowledge and enthusiasm on anatomy.  

19/12/2023

Workshop by Mr Fourtounas at the Center of Excellence of NATO in Sofia

Mr Athanasios Fourtounas, Assistant Professor at our Business Administration and Economics Department conducted a Workshop with the title “Integrating Feedback and lessons learned process to Operational & Logistics planning” in Sofia, Bulgaria in cooperation with CMDR (Crisis Management & Disaster Response NATO CoE) on the 7 and 23 December 2023. Participants were Planners from 5 countries (Bulgaria, Spain, Greece, Romania & USA) and through a practical workshop they were introduced to how to obtain feedback and use it to produce Lessons Learned so as to confront threats and seize opportunities. The workshop took place as a part of the ”Crisis Management And Disaster Response Exercise Planners Training”.

15/12/2023

Digital Skills Workshop - CITY College students assist seniors in embracing new technologies

CITY College student-volunteers became tutors and helped members of Senior Citizens Centres (KAPI) familiarise themselves with new technologies. The workshop took place in the context of the ‘ALL-LINE’ project run by CITY College, University of York Europe Campus in collaboration with the Municipality of Thessaloniki and the Digital Transformation and Digital Skills Center (DT&S) – Cisco. CITY College student volunteers from our Computer Science Department participated in another Digital Skills Workshop and had the opportunity to become tutors of members of Senior Citizens Centres (KAPI) of the Municipality of Thessaloniki and assist them in learning digital skills and safe internet browsing. The workshop was conducted simultaneously in two physical locations that were connected digitally: the Digital Transformation and Digital Skills Center (DT&S) – Cisco and the 1st Branch of KAPI Centres. The activity was facilitated by Dr Nikolaos Tsorakidis, Deputy Vice-President for External Engagement and Partnerships of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus, Dr Ioanna Stamatopoulou, Head of the Computer Science Department and Mr. Agathoklis Vatzias, Operations Manager at theDigital Transformation and Digital Skills Center (DT&S). The workshop - which was part of a series of workshops that were launched earlier this year - took place in the context of the ‘ALL-LINE’ project run by CITY College, University of York Europe Campus in collaboration with the Municipality of Thessaloniki and the Digital Transformation and Digital Skills Center (DT&S) – Cisco. Making a positive impact to our community At CITY College we prioritize community engagement and create opportunities for our students to volunteer, share their knowledge and skills and have rewarding experiences while being in service. We're proud to be making a difference in our community. Warmly thanking our student volunteers from our Computer Science Department: Maria Kapetaniou George Chatzigiannis Vasiliki Anna Vaitsopoulou Alberita Ndoj Dimitrios Papangelis Michalis Savvoulidis Panagiotis Charalampidis Symeon Kiosoglou Evangelos Vellikis Konstantinos Gianniotis Kosmas Keletzis Nikolaos Karamousalidis Orestis Agkopian-Mandros Announcement on the official website of Senior Citizens Centres (KAPI)  

14/12/2023

Christmas Party by the Students' Union (CSU)

13/12/2023