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The English Studies Department encounters Margaret Atwood
The new academic year finds us resuming classes in a familiar and yet altered reality due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Personal and Professional Development Seminar series offered by the English Studies Department similarly resumed but in an online capacity. Launching the series in the Autumn 2020-21 semester on Tuesday, 20th October 2020, is Dr Filio Chasioti’s seminar titled: “It was dark inside the Wolf”: Margaret Atwood and her Worlds demonstrating not only an intriguing approach and insight to Atwood but also raising awareness towards this oscillating sense of the familiar and the ability to defamiliarize. As expected from any avid fan but even more so from an avid researcher, Dr Chasioti initially introduces and provides context to the author, Margaret Atwood, whom most of us probably know due to the TV series adaptation The Handmaid’s Tale (2017-). She establishes thematic areas that Atwood’s short stories and novels touch upon such as social realism, historical fiction, dystopian novels and – as Atwood has characterized them – ustopian novels. Drawing on Atwood’s MasterClass on writing, Dr Chasioti utilizes the phrase “It was dark inside the Wolf” not only to remind us of the well-known fairytale Little Red-Riding Hood but even more so to point out the different perspectives from which a story can be told that could defamiliarize us from what we already think we know. This element of focalization segues the topic towards the focus of the seminar, the MaddAddam trilogy (Oryx and Crake (2003); The Year of the Flood (2009); MaddAddam (2013); a series that delves into areas such as the ‘ethics’ of science, corporate exploitation of resources, exploitation of the environment and ‘ecological utopianism’, post-humanism, role of spirituality ultimately deeming the series a ‘coming-of-age’ story of the speculative dystopian/ustopian genre. Dr Chasioti highlights some prevailing features in the series, namely multiple focalizers, different narrators, intertexts and the significance of memory. What is noticeable, according to Dr Chasioti, is that at a narrative level, readers are constantly estranged through multiple viewpoints, different timelines, unreliable narration, quality of memories, while at a textual level Atwood presents some unique and intriguing elements the style and function of which permits her to make the story active. In other words, Dr Chasioti highlights the ability of the author to intertwine narrative and textual style to such a degree that makes the story mutable, makes the reading experience of it (and not solely the adaptation audio-visual experience) even more unique and invites one to consider if the dystopia evident in the novel series ( as well as in other stories Atwood has created) is indeed “only” dark or if there is, as Atwood tends to stress, light and hope in dystopias/ustopias. It is no secret that dystopian fiction and apocalyptic, or post-apocalyptic texts are trending or may be over-marketed. What is encouraging, though, is to see how certain authors, like Atwood, challenge us as readers to reconsider and re-evaluate not only the genre(s), the stories/narratives but also the textual components that reveal how they are told thus potentially revealing that ‘silver-lining’, that element of ustopia.
29/10/2020
Real-life student project for 5* Grand Hotel Palace in Thessaloniki
Practicum student project for the largest 5-star conference hotel in Thessaloniki Opportunity to get first hand insights into the hotel and hospitality sector A project on examination of customer feedback via online review The largest 5-star conference hotel built in Thessaloniki, The Grand Hotel Palace, was the company-client for a real-life project of a group of undergraduate students of CITY College’s Business Administration and Economics Department. The project involved examination of customer feedback via online review. Students’ aim was to understand the academic theory behind customer reviews and then summarise the feelings, impressions and opinions of Grand Hotel Palace customers and provide recommendations to the senior management of the hotel to further enhance its reputation. Special thanks to Mr Ioannis Aslanis, General Manager and Ms Maria Chatziparachi, Guest Relations Manager of Grand Hotel Palace for offering this opportunity to our students. Students at CITY College have the opportunity to work on real-life projects, practice their skills and knowledge, and better understand the links between business theory and practice in actual settings. 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. 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.
29/10/2020
CITY College is part of the Technopolis AI Cluster
CITY College is one of the founding members of the Technopolis AI Cluster. Joining CITY College are 12 high-tech companies, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Helexpo (the company that organises the Thessaloniki International Fair) and the Thessaloniki ICT Business Park. View the full list of the members of the Cluster. CITY College is closely working with the industry and often establishes collaborations and partnerships with leading companies and organisations from a wide spectrum of industries.
23/10/2020
Dr Paraskakis at the 2020 European Angel Investment Summit
Dr Iraklis Paraskakis, Senior Research Officer at CITY College’s research centre, SEERC and Senior Lecturer at the Computer Science Department is invited to participate in the upcoming 2020 European Angel Investment Summit, taking place online 28-29 October 2020. Dr Paraskakis is going to join distinguished speakers in the ‘Roundtable on Digital Finance in Emerging Markets’ that will take place 29th of October 2020, 15.00-16.00. The Summit includes great parallel sessions, exploring subjects like tax schemes, digital finance, intellectual property, and more. The event aims to put business angels in the spotlight and highlight how they bring economic dynamism by financing innovation and taking risks.
19/10/2020
Real-life practicum project for ‘Ioniki Sfoliata’ by CITY College business students
Practicum project 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. Project key objectives included brand awareness and brand loyalty as well as analysis of competition in frozen dough and pastry products in the Greek market Undergraduate students of the Business Administration and Economics Department of CITY College, had the opportunity get first-hand field experience by working on a real-life project with Ioniki Sfoliata, one of the most important manufacturers of frozen dough and pastry products based in Thessaloniki, Greece. Photos from our students' company visit at Ioniki Sfoliata (Februrary 2020) Working under the valuable guidance of Mr Yiannis Vaharoglou, COO, our students were tasked to conduct primary market research to support new product development strategies and propose brand communication ideas for their existing brands. 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. 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. For 28 years now, Ioniki Sfoliata has been one of the most important vertically organized production units of frozen dough and pastry products in the Greek market. The company holds a leading position in the food service, private as well as branded label channels in Greece and abroad. The production plant is in Thessaloniki and it is a vertically organized production unit of 5.000sqm at 25.000sqm plot of land, which are equipped with a Logistics Centre, modern automated production lines, Quick freezing tunnels with cutting edge technology and a fully Equipped Quality Control Laboratory. Students at CITY College have the opportunity to complete challenging real-life projects, practice their skills and knowledge, and better understand the links between business theory and practice in actual settings. Project-based learning energises students by showing them how academic knowledge is applied in the “real world.” Projects allow students to test their ideas in the company of supportive business professionals and experts who push them to excel. 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. 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.
16/10/2020
Real-life project for ‘Green Family SA’ by our Business Students
Our students had the opportunity work on real-life project for the largest franchise network of certified organic products in Greece Building employability skills while putting theory into practice Connecting students to industry Bachelors students of CITY College’s Business Administration and Economics Department, had the opportunity to work on a real-life project with ‘Green Family’, the largest franchise network of certified organic products in Greece. Students worked on the project 'Organic products and consumer behaviour during Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown', as part of their practicum*, under the direct supervision of Mr Antonis Amanios, Marketing Director, of Green Family. Their main goals included the analysis of the buying behaviour of bio consumers and the discussion of elements of brand identity applying primary and secondary research methodologies. Working with industry leaders, such as Green Family in the market of organic products, provides CITY College students with the opportunity to gain invaluable insight and experience and learn from successful business experts. The main methodology tools that were utilised were secondary research as well as an online survey. The survey’s questions were formulated for consumers that purchase biological products. The context of those questions was about the purchasing routine, preferences and tendencies of consumers not only in general but also during the COVID-19 lockdown. Green Family SA was founded in 1996. Since then it is a reference point in the market of organic products in Greece. It is the first nationwide chain of stores selling organic products with a presence in the cities of Thessaloniki, Athens, Larissa and Volos. It is the first vertically organized company in the field of organic products. The company's vision is “to provide the family with all the products of everyday life, that will make her life better”. Green Family is investing in a relationship of trust with customers and for that reason has certifications at all levels of its operations (sourcing, packaging retail stores). The company supports more than 300 Greek organic farmers and small businesses at all stages of their production. Finally Green Family SA has more than 700 private label products. Students at CITY College have the opportunity to work on real-life projects, practice their skills and knowledge, and better understand the links between business theory and practice in actual settings. 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. 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.
14/10/2020
Personal & Professional Development Webinars 2020 by our English Studies Dept.
October - November - December 2020 Join and share! Online Participation Form Join the Webinar Ready to join? - Join via your mobile device, laptop or PC - Enter the event 10' earlier by clicking on the 'Join' button (you will be requested to enter your email to join in) - Make sure that you have your camera and microphone turned off - Make sure you PIN the presenter's image so you can have a full screen view. Join the Webinar
13/10/2020
Ninjitsu Club Open Class
The Ninjutsu Club of CITY College is organising the 1st Open Class at the Nea Elvetia Park 18/10 at 17:00. Join this class and meet Ninjutsu the Traditional Martial Arts. The class will be delivered by the Ninjutsu instructor, Mr Panagiotis Ntailakis, student at CITY College. Join and share!
12/10/2020
Orientation for our new students to our Library
Welcome to the ILC! During Induction Week, the library offered a warm welcome to all new students by introducing them to the wealth of information resources, collections, and facilities available to support them throughout their studies. As the library staff pointed out to students: “The Library is here to play an important part in your academic experience while you’re studying at CITY College and access to extensive print and online collections, and services will help you further develop your learning and research skills”. Some of the key points stated out to students were: The library physical spaces & facilities are open Extensive resources are available to help our students study We support our student’s skills and development We help our students in person and online We hope that being part of the Library will inspire our students and empower them in achieving their goals and objectives. Once again, a warm welcome to new students – we look forward to supporting your studies!
06/10/2020
The Public Engagement Scheme of the English Studies Department
We all believe that teaching is a noble profession that makes all other professions possible! To ensure future opportunities of education in these hard times, a generous volunteer-mentality is integral to social equality and advancement. It is this mentality of an outward-facing ethos that caters to informed citizenry, offering back to society and raising awareness which prompted the launch of a noteworthy programme. The English Studies Department in collaboration with the Municipality of Thessaloniki, launched its Public Engagement Scheme titled: “Supporting Financially Weak Families of Thessaloniki: English Language Lessons for Teenagers” in 2016. It has since seen a successful run up until the present day. The Public Engagement Scheme serves a twofold aim. Firstly, it provides teenage students with the opportunity to improve their level of English and acquire the B2 certificate within a period of three years. Secondly, the initiative gives Level 3 students of the English Studies Department the opportunity to do their teaching practice in real-classroom conditions under the supervision of Dr Vicky Papachristou and Dr Cathy Marazi. More importantly, the scheme aims to raise awareness towards the need to overcome stereotypes and ensure equal and fair treatment to all. We would like to thank all our students and staff for offering their knowledge, skills and time as well as Express Publishing for supporting this cause every year by donating the coursebooks to students and teachers.
06/10/2020
Induction Week 2020 - A warm welcome to our students
Face-to-face education for the new academic year Welcoming our students to our main campus in Thessaloniki during Induction Week 2020 A smooth return to campus life, with all necessary health and safety measures A very warm welcome awaited all new and returning students at the re-opening of our campus during Induction Week 2020 at our main campus in Thessaloniki. As we returned to face-to-face education this academic year with safety measures implemented across our campus, the Induction Week was designed to introduce our undergraduate and postgraduate students to CITY College and prepare them for the academic year ahead. Students participated in welcome sessions, team building activities, meetings with personal tutors and information sessions so as to have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the new academic environment and help them discover the facilities, the Library (ILC) and the academic and professional opportunities which are available to them. Both students and staff enjoyed the induction week’s activities which always is the best way to start the academic year. Wishing a great academic year to all our students! Health and Safety Measures Learning and Teaching Arrangements Back to CITY College tips
01/10/2020
Open MBA Webinar: "Why an MBA during a crisis period? Choosing the right one"
CITY College, International Faculty of the University of Sheffield cordially invites you to the Open MBA Webinar on " Why an MBA during a crisis period? Choosing the right one " Tuesday, 29 September 2020 18.00 EEST Speaker: Prof. Leslie Szamosi Executive MBA Director CITY College, International Faculty of the University of Sheffield Topics to be discussed: evaluating your current situation versus your future goals balancing your work / family situation accredited versus non-accredited programs the university the type of students you will study with Book your free attendance now Registration Deadline: 28 September 2020 The link to join the webinar will be sent to all registered participants on 29 September 2020 after 15.00 o’clock. For your convenience, we have included the schedule in EEST. If you are located elsewhere, please calculate the time difference accordingly. For your convenience you can use this time zone converter to make sure you have the right event hours according to the time zone you are located in.
21/09/2020
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