News & Events

Dr Vicky Papachristou receives award for her presentation at the University of York Annual Learning and Teaching Conference
We are extremely happy to announce that Dr Vicky Papachristou, Assistant Professor in the English Studies Department, received the Poster Session Runner-up award for her presentation at the 2021 Annual Learning and Teaching Conference "The Changing University", organised by the University of York on Friday, July 2nd 2021. The award was made by the University of York Learning and Teaching Forum Committee. More specifically, Dr Vicky Papachristou delivered a poster presentation through a screencast titled "Reconnecting with society: The Public Engagement Scheme", which focused on the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion values that educational institutions have started adopting in Europe, showcasing the turning point for change. Drawing on the notion of Service Learning, Dr Papachristou demonstrated how civic engagement has been promoted and successfully implemented in the “Practice in English Language Teaching” Stage-3 module and curriculum of the English Studies Department at CITY College, University of York Europe Campus, by designing and offering language lessons to learners coming from financially vulnerable groups. As the aforementioned module combines public engagement with credit award and employability, teacher-trainees are engaged with real teaching of English in a foreign language context applying the knowledge they have acquired throughout their studies. At the same time, teacher-trainees are assessed via portfolios and observed teaching. What is of pivotal importance is that teacher-trainees offer back to society by teaching learners who come from financially weak social groups and who otherwise would not have the means to learn English. We would like to congratulate Dr Papachristou on the award and the great work she has done in organising and supervising the Public Engagement Scheme.
03/09/2021

Prof. Ketikidis participates in SEVE’s Export Summit VIII in Thessaloniki
Prof. Panayiotis Ketikidis, Vice President for Research, Innovation and External Relations of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus and Chairman of our research centre, SEERC, participated as moderator in one of the largest events for Greek exporters in Thessaloniki, SEVE’s 8th Export Summit. Attracting more than 1.300 participants the hybrid event was organised with great success by the Greek International Business Association (SEVE) and took place 17 June 2021 at SEVE LiveOn Expo Complex. Themed “Awareness: a Key Factor to Success” the Summit featured distinguished presenters from the public and private sector. With their insightful presentations the speakers illustrated all aspects of the multidimensional concept of ‘awareness’: ‘awareness’ of opportunities and problems, ‘being alert’ for risks, enhancing "recognisability", ‘raising awareness’ on issues of green entrepreneurship and circular economy. Professor Panayiotis Ketikidis, moderated successfully the panel of the Summit on ‘Digital Transformation Awareness - Cyber Security Awareness’. Export Summit VIII brought together business executives from various sectors as well as public officials. CITY College, University of York Europe Campus recognises the value of extroversion and is highly involved in local and national organisations and associations, a practice that is inherent in our philosophy to create stronger bonds between industry and academia.
01/09/2021

CITY College Europe Campus among the co-organisers of the 8th Technology Forum in Thessaloniki
CITY College, University of York Europe Campus is happy to be among the co-organisers of the 8th Technology Forum, a major technology event taking place in Thessaloniki in the frame of @Beyond 4.0 international exhibition! The event will be featuring distinguished speakers who will share their views and expertise on seminal contemporary topics: Apostolos “Toli” Lerios, Former Mentor, Serial Entrepreneur and Engineer and cofounder of Metanautix Timos Sellis, Adjunct Professor at Swinburne University of Technology (Australia), Fellow ACM, IEEE Research Scientist at Facebook (USA) Dana Eleftheriadou, Head of Cities and Proximity Team, European Commission, DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Nico Gariboldi, Senior Director – Site Lead, Pfizer For more information you may visit the official website: technology-forum.eu
01/09/2021

Announcement of Scholars for the Kosovo Scholarships 2021-2022
For the final results of entry scholarships for students from Kosovo granted by CITY College, University of York Europe Campus and the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of Kosovo, please visit the Ministry's website. The scholars will receive an official Offer Letter by CITY College, University of York Europe Campus after 16 August 2021.
04/08/2021

Real-life project for Balkan Holidays by our Business Students
Our students had the opportunity work on real-life project for Balkan Holidays, the leading tour operator to Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Romania Applying knowledge in the ‘real-world’: A rewarding learning experience for our students while working under the supervision of business experts Students were tasked to work around two key questions: 1. In the context of tour operating, what is the future of destination management companies (DMCs)? 2. What will be those DMC new products that a tour operator should create to meet the changing demand? Project key objectives included research on holiday experiences and satisfaction, opportunities for digital transformation, and the role of DMCs Undergraduate students of the Business Administration and Economics Department of CITY College, had the opportunity to get first-hand field experience by working on a real-life project with Balkan Holidays, the leading tour operator to Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Romania. Working under the valuable guidance of Mr Athanassios Manos, CEO, as well as of Mr Teodor Minev and Mr Plamen Katzarov from the Business Development department, our students conducted primary market research to identify customer satisfaction in relation to holiday experiences, support digital transformation strategies, and examine the future of DMCs. On the last day of the project, Mr Plamen Katzarov, Director Corporate Strategy, Innovations and Business Development, Balkan Holidays commented: Today marks the final day of our action learning projects together with @CITY College, University of York Europe Campus, related to the future of Travel! Students have done a fantastic job, showed enthusiasm, passion and it was so inspiring to see their progress throughout the sessions! For us as a Company it was a great pleasure to share our experience and we are thankful that we had the chance to be part of this wonderful journey! Thank you! The project was undertaken as part of the Practicum of their studies which is a valuable and successful component of all Bachelors programmes of the Business Department and was led by Dr Giovanni Serafini, Assistant Professor. While working for their practicum, business students learn new skills, work closely with accomplished professionals from a range of industry sectors, build up employability skills and competences and have one of the most rewarding learning experiences during their studies at CITY College. What is the Practicum? Business Practicums are supervised action learning projects designed to provide students with an opportunity to manage a project for an organization (“participating company-client”). They aim to successfully bridge academic knowledge and the development of professional skills and employability. They are team-based and normally delivered over a semester requiring students to devote an average of 150-200 hours in total (depending on the nature of the project). The student work is complemented by classroom-based teaching/mentoring. The precise nature of the project can vary enormously depending on both the nature and the needs of the organisation. Participating companies can be large corporations or small local businesses. The common denominator is a genuine need for help with a problem or appreciation of the added value of some independent research beyond the resources or capabilities of the participating company. This may be a general management problem, a marketing issue, a finance matter or any number of specific challenges.
30/07/2021

Two real-life practicum projects for ‘Ioniki Sfoliata’ by CITY College business students
Real-life student projects for one of the leading manufacturers of frozen dough and pastry products Applying knowledge in the ‘real-world’: A rewarding learning experience for our students while working under the supervision of business experts Two groups of undergraduate students of the Business Administration and Economics Department of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus had the opportunity get first-hand field experience by working on real-life projects with their ‘company-client’, Ioniki Sfoliata, one of the most important manufacturers of frozen dough and pastry products based in Thessaloniki, Greece. The first team (team members: Klitemnistra Kotanidou, Erika Sulo, Ivo Angelov and Kaloyan Nikolov) was requested to find and propose strategies that could be employed to attract more Millennials in consuming frozen foods. After hard work and close cooperation with Ioniki Sfoliata Mr Chris Liassides, Associate Professor at our Business Administration and Economics Department, our students presented four different strategies : a)clever and appealing slogans and promotional techniques, b) Healthier ingredients, c) environmentally friendly of packaging and d) smaller portions (with less calories). The second team’s (team members: Effrosini Daniilidou, Sofia Sotiraki, Thanas Xega, Davor Babamov) main task was to find strategies that could be employed to improve channel management through technology. The main strategy that was presented by our students was the use of active tags for carton boxes, under the technology of RFID Tags and Smart Packaging. As a secondary task, the students also presented their idea on 3D printing of pastries, as a promotional and brand awareness tool in various outlets selling similar foods. Both projects were undertaken as part of the Practicum of their studies which is a valuable and successful component of all Bachelors programmes of the Business Department. While working for their practicum students build their employability skills, work closely with business experts, and have one of the most rewarding learning experiences during their studies at CITY College. University-industry cooperation integrated in the education of students is highly promoted in all CITY College’s academic programmes and proves a real asset for our students. Mr. Yanni Vaharoglou, COO of Ioniki Sfoliata and Mr Chris Liassides warnly thanked and congratulated all the students on their work and tenacity in completing successfully their practicum. What is the Practicum? Business Practicums are supervised action learning projects designed to provide students with an opportunity to manage a project for an organization (“participating company-client”). They aim to successfully bridge academic knowledge and the development of professional skills and employability. They are team-based and normally delivered over a semester requiring students to devote an average of 150-200 hours in total (depending on the nature of the project). The student work is complemented by classroom-based teaching/mentoring. The precise nature of the project can vary enormously depending on both the nature and the needs of the organisation. Participating companies can be large corporations or small local businesses. The common denominator is a genuine need for help with a problem or appreciation of the added value of some independent research beyond the resources or capabilities of the participating company. This may be a general management problem, a marketing issue, a finance matter or any number of specific challenges.
30/07/2021

Guest Lecture by Dr Serafini at Birmingham City Business School, UK
On Friday 09 July 2021 Dr Giovanni Serafini, Assistant Professor in Human Resource Management at the Business Administration & Economics Department of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus, had the honour to deliver a guest lecture to MA-International Human Resource Management students at Birmingham City Business School, UK following the invitation by Alexandros Psychogios, Professor in International Human Resource Management. The presentation of Dr Serafini centred on 'Managing Compensation in an International Context' and the key necessity for a multinational business to establish a compensation plan aligned with its organisational strategy and the overall pay philosophy. Most importantly, an effective reward system ensuring internal and external equity is instrumental towards recruiting qualified employees and retaining capable employees, while motivating them to perform to the maximum extent of their capabilities. After overviewing the complexities and stressing the substantial investment involved, it was concluded that managing compensation at a global level represents one of the most crucial challenges for global HRM.
28/07/2021

ESD students participate in subtitling internship in the context of the Thessaloniki International Short Film Festival
The English Studies Department of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus is happy to announce a collaboration which has taken place between our department and the Thessaloniki International Short Film Festival. Current students and alumni of our MA in Translation and Interpreting are currently engaged in an internship which involves the subtitling of forty films which will feature in the upcoming festival this Fall. Under the supervision of Dr Kelly Pasmatzi, Assistant Professor at the English Studies Department, our current and former students have been given the opportunity to practise and sharpen some of the skills they acquired through our programme within the context of one of the most important short film festivals in Europe. We would like to thank all of them for exhibiting extreme professionalism and excellent skills and know-how. Congratulations for their contribution to Michaella Gerogioka, Theofilos Gkarmpounis, Maria Liakatou, Stella Papachristou, Antonia Theodoridou and Maria Varouta!
07/07/2021

Announcement of the ‘Boris Trajkovski’ MBA Scholarships 2021-22
The Presidency of the Republic of North Macedonia, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia and CITY College, University of York Europe Campus are jointly offering twenty (20) full MBA scholarships for the Pan-European Executive MBA programme running in Thessaloniki, Greece for the Academic Year 2021/22. Scholars will be awarded a dual MBA degree of two leading universities from Europe: a top British university, the University of York and a prestigious French university, the University of Strasbourg. The deadline for the application and submission of the required documents is 30 July 2021. Applications for Scholarships should be submitted to the Ministry of Education and Science. View the scholarships announcement on the Ministry's website Information Interested candidates may contact our Representative Office in Skopje for more information about the ‘Boris Trajkovski’ Scholarships: Ms Marija Nikovska Country Manager 14 Skupi Str., Skopje Tel: +389 2 3064 533 email: marija.nikovska@york.citycollege.eu
29/06/2021

Joint Scholarships offered with Ministries of Education
CITY College, University of York Europe Campus offers a series of scholarships with Ministries of Education. You may view the scholarships that have been announced so far below: Scholarships for students from the Republic from Srpska The 'Boris Trajkovski' MBA Scholarships Announcement of Scholars for the Kosovo Scholarships
28/06/2021

New Masters programme - MSc in Shipping & Port Management
Become highly qualified and navigate a clear career path in one of the most important sectors of the global economy. Key features: Degree title: Master of Science in Shipping & Port Management The title is awarded directly by the University of York. Duration: 1 year (full time) or 2 years (part time) Mode of delivery: Classes take place on weekday evenings Location of studies: Thessaloniki Language of instruction: English Programme overview: The MSc in Shipping & Port Management programme provides an integrated holistic approach in shipping, ports, and freight logistics, thus giving students a sound academic and business oriented global trade understanding of the overall transport and supply chain needs, based on the market requirements. Business and research informed analysis of trends and latest developments, technology advances, and industry practice in these sectors are introduced by faculty having a unique combination of high level academic and practice expertise, being in the forefront of the shipping, ports and international logistics industries. Career opportunities Graduates may pursue a career in many domains such as international trade and commerce, shipping, port operations and port management, logistics and dockyard management. Organisations that require the skills developed during this degree include shipping companies, port authorities, port operators, clearing and forwarding companies, export and import firms, and agency houses. The intermodal character of the freight transport, creates also significant job opportunities in countries that are not surrounded by sea but have a significant role in the operation of dry ports and logistics facilities. More about the programme Dr Sotiris Theofanis presents the MSc in Shipping & Port Management Radio Interview Dr Sotiris Theofanis interview in Real FM (in Greek) Programme lead Dr Sotirios Theofanis Professor of Practice Programme Lead of the MSc in Shipping & Port Management programme Dr. Sotirios Theofanis is Professor of Practice at CITY College, University York Europe Campus; Member of the Board of Directors, Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A.; and Affiliated Faculty, Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation, Rutgers University, New Jersey. He is an internationally acknowledged expert, manager and academic in the fields of freight transport, logistics and ports. He has a unique blend of industry and academic background, with extensive administrative, high level managerial, consulting / advisory and academic experience in the fields of port planning, management and operations, as well as in freight logistics, intermodal and maritime transport. “Through a unique blend of sound theory and practice, the Programme introduces students with diverse backgrounds to the fascinating world of shipping, logistics and port management. I look forward to setting sail with our new class on an exciting educational journey.”
25/06/2021

New Masters programme - MSc in Neuromarketing
Become a Neuromarketing Expert! Study how the consumer brain works and stand out as a marketer Key features: Degree title: Master of Science in Neuromarketing The title is awarded directly by the University of York. Duration: 1 year (full time) or 2 years (part time) Mode of delivery: Classes take place on weekday evenings Location of studies: Thessaloniki Language of instruction: English Programme overview: Neuromarketing is a complex, multidisciplinary field that requires knowledge in the fields of brain sciences as well as marketing. Our Master’s programme is offering theoretical and practical training in both fields of neuroscience and marketing, with a special focus on Neuromarketing research methods like Electroencephalogram and Eye-tracking. Upon completion of this programme, students will be able to perform neuromarketing studies so as to extract valuable customer information and develop effective marketing strategies. Furthermore, students will have a working understanding of key functions of the brain and the body relevant to marketing, decision-making and human behavior. In addition, students will have a working understanding of key functions of the brain and the body relevant to marketing and decision-making in order to develop meaningful behavioral change programs and campaigns. Career opportunities Graduates of the MSc in Neuromarketing will be able to pursue careers in marketing research companies, neuromarketing agencies, advertising and digital marketing agencies, business and communications consultancies, non-profit organizations, media groups and brand-owning corporations Who can join the programme The programme is addressed to university graduates with a first degree in Business, Psychology, Education, Media Studies, Political Science, Communications, Biology, Sociology, Law, Journalism and more. Supported by The MSc in Neuromarketing programme is officially supported by the Neuromarketing Science and Business Association (NMSBA) and the Italian Neuromarketing Association (AINEM). More about the programme Dr Nikolaos Dimitriadis presents the MSc in Neuromarketing Radio Interview Dr Nikolaos Dimitriadis interview in Status FM (in Greek) Programme lead Dr Nikolaos Dimitriadis Professor of Practice Programme Lead of the MSc in Neuromarketing programme “Neuromarketing is a fascinating science, a genuinely interesting field. It is the future in advertising, branding, communication and we are excited to be offering one of the few postgraduate programmes in Neuromarketing in the region. I look forward to welcoming candidates eager to dive into the world of the human brain!” Presentation of the MSc in Neuromarketing by Programme Lead, Dr Nikolaos Dimitriadis (Online Info Session)
25/06/2021
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