News & Events

Guest Lecture on ‘The Economics of Happiness’ by Mr. Francis Munier from the University of Strasbourg

A very interesting guest lecture took place on the topic ‘The Economics of Happiness’ by Mr. Francis Munier, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management of the University of Strasburg, at our main campus in Thessaloniki. The lecture was addressed to Bachelors and Masters students attending economics-related programmes (i.e. BA Hons in Business Studies – Accounting and Finance, MSc in Finance and Risk Management and MSc in Finance and Banking). In his very interesting lecture Mr. Munier explored the Progress Paradox and attempted to explain why capitalism and liberal democracy, both of which justify themselves on the grounds that they produce the greatest happiness for the greatest number, leave so much dissatisfaction. The speaker went on to discuss different factors contribute to happiness and wel-being, like wealth marriage, parenthood, job satisfaction, health, leisure time, unemployment. Finally, Mr. Munier discussed with our students the possibility to find a correlation between happiness and GDP at individual and national levels. Participating students found Mr. Munier’s lecture particularly interesting and engaging.  

05/03/2020

The English Studies Department Comparatively Considers the Case of the Translatable Cat

The first Personal and Professional Development Seminar of the Spring semester that was organised on Tuesday, 3rd March by the English Studies Department, began on a whimsical note by considering the translation of certain animal figures and their names in literature. Drawing on the areas of comparative literature, children’s literature, and literary animal studies our guest speaker, Dr. Panagiotis Xouplidis, in his seminar titled: "The comparative cat and how to translate it - A case of Literary Animal Studies" focused specifically on the case of the cat and how to translate it. Dr Xouplidis initially provided an overview of what constitutes comparative literature and how it is seen today. Drawing on concepts and dichotomies such as national/international, local/global, colonial/post-colonial/imperialistic, today comparative literature can be seen and understood as political ideologies but also literary systems that act as parts of universal systems thus indicating that these systems are not in isolation but part of a polysystem and to see them as such is integral when it comes to matters of translation. The matter of similarities and differences in literary systems may appear easy to identify and examine when it comes to children’s literature which has a tendency to rely on stereotypes or archetypes and what some may view as simplistic representations and stories. Nevertheless, these stories enrich national, and international, identities and can have a great impact on how cultures perceive themselves and others. One common feature across children’s literature is that of the animal – or non-human animal – figure and it is this figure that has led some scholars to consult the area of Animal Studies for theoretical and scientific support in their research examinations. Animal Studies is an area that requires an interdisciplinary approach and can extend from elements of biology to sociocultural and anthropological aspects of animals in and across cultures. What is certain is that in literature animals are inventions/constructs whose representation speaks miles of a country’s culture. When considering the figure of the cat, for example, Dr Xouplidis makes the case for a Greek Cat and a Spanish Cat. While in both cases we have a cat, they are not in fact cats – but literary inventions – and where they are created, how they are conceived and what they are meant to represent and reflect ought to be considered when the need for translation arises. To indicate this significance, Dr Xouplidis draws on the example of Eugene Trivizas’ The Last Black Cat (2001) and its Spanish translation. Providing a list of cat character names, Dr Xouplidis invited the audience to contemplate the aspects that should be considered when the respective names are to be translated and how the anthropomorphic dimensions of these characters can even play a role in the name assigned. Yet another well-known example that was introduced was that of Puss in Boots in comparison with the figure of Zorro. This was further extended to consider the meaning of Zorro in Spanish (which means fox) and how the translation and consideration of certain animal figures may be dealt with through other concepts, such as that of the trickster in this particular case, thus alluding to mythologies and fables. What we need to remember is that animals are as old as literature. Characters such as Puss in Boots and the Cheshire Cat are literary animals created by words in different languages. Following Dr Xouplidis seminar, it becomes apparent that the examination of such characters either with an eye towards translation or with a focus on literary systems can certainly benefit from an intersection of comparative literature and animal studies when contemplating the cat’s literary representation and how translating cat names could play a fundamental role in a cat characters’ reception.  

04/03/2020

Open Days in Belgrade and Niš

10 & 11 March 2020 CITY College invites you to the presentation of its bachelors and masters programmes in Business Studies, Computer Science, English Studies and Psychology, as well as of its prestigious Executive MBA programme. Tuesday, 10 March 2020 – Niš 19:00 New City Hotel  Vožda Karađorđa 12  Join and share!   Wednesday, 11 March 2020 – Belgrade 19:00 Hotel Falkensteiner  Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 10k    Join and share!   Join the event and learn more about study opportunities in a world-class university: Bachelors and Masters programmes in Thessaloniki, Greece Executive MBA programme in Belgrade Book your place now and find out more about our programmes!   Book your place now!  

28/02/2020

'Psychology for All' open seminar series

March - April - May 2020   EVENTS CANCELLATION Please be informed that the events on 20 and 27 March will be cancelled.   The following events are going to take place in Greek.   FREE ENTRANCE  Join and share! Online Participation Form   Information / Registrations: T: 2310 224 421 E: acadreg@citycollege.sheffield.eu  

27/02/2020

Personal & Professional Development Seminars 2020 by our English Studies Dept.

March - April - May 2020   EVENTS CANCELLATION Please be informed that the event on 17 March will be cancelled.   FREE ADMISSION  Join and share! Online Participation Form  

24/02/2020

My Executive MBA Day in Yerevan

Thursday, 27 February 2020 6:00 pm Armenia Marriott Hotel | Ararat Hall, Yerevan CITY College invites you to the presentation of its prestigious Executive MBA programme offered in Yerevan! Open MBA Class & Workshop Experience a real time Executive MBA class and join an exciting workshop! Agenda: 18.00 - 18.10 Short Presentation of Executive MBA Programme in Yerevan 18.10 - 18.55 My Open MBA class: "A Macroeconomic Approach of Armenia in the Context of Caucasus and Central Asia Oil-importing and Oil-exporting Countries” with Dr. Petros Golitsis, Lecturer in Economics, CITY College 19.00 - 20.00 Workshop: “Meet the CEO: A Journey to the Top” with Prof. Leslie Szamosi, Director of the Executive MBA programme, CITY College Book your free attendance now!  Join and share!   Register now!  

19/02/2020

CityMUN delegates to participate in London International MUN Conference

CityMUN Co-Presidents, Stefani Spasenoska and Sofija Spasenoska will participate in the upcoming London International MUN Conference that will take place 20-21 February. The opening ceremony will take place on Friday in Westminster Hall and the first day of committee sessions, will take place in King's College London. Sofija will run the UN Environmental Programme committee of 90 delegates and Stefani will run the UN Developmental Programme committee of 60 delegates. Moreover, Saturday the committee sessions will continue until the evening, after which there will be a black tie ball in the Connaught Rooms. Lastly, Sunday the final committee sessions will take place while the event will be completed with a closing ceremony. Following the ceremony, there will be another event for the Chairs, Secretariat, Guest Speakers and the Board of Trustees. Exposure and participation in international events are always a great experience for our students. Wishing both Stefani and Sofija best success in the roles they have assumed in the event.  

19/02/2020

Poster Session for the Research Project by final year Psychology students

Final year students of CITY College’s Psychology Department had the opportunity to present their proposals of their Research Project at the Poster Session that successfully took place on Friday, 17th January 2019 at our main campus in Thessaloniki. Led by Dr Aristea Ladas, the poster session aimed at providing students with the opportunity to present their research proposals and posters and receive feedback on their planned study from Psychology Department academic staff, in addition to that received by their supervisors. The event commenced with a short welcome by Dr Aristea Ladas, Researcher and Lecturer at our Psychology Department, who discussed the scope of the event and encouraged students’ efforts in research. Her address was followed by Psychology graduates who shared their research their project experience and provided current students with valuable insights. A live Skype session took place right after with Mr. Fanis Tselikas, BSc (Hons) in Psychology and MSc in Counselling Psychology graduate currently undertaking at PG Certificate in Professional Practice in Counselling and working as High School Counsellor at The "Aristotle School" in Serres, who spoke about experiences while he was working on the research Project and was happy to share tips and hints with our students. Also, our Psychology graduate (BSc Hons in Psychology and MSc in Cognitive Neuropsychology), Ms Vassiliki Salvari, who is now in PhD candidate at the Institute for Biomagnetism and Biosignalanalysis of the University of Münster, Germany, participated in the event by sending valuable information about research in a short interview that was read out by Dr Ladas to the students. The welcome session was followed by the presentation of student posters. Students had the opportunity to present their posters to the academic staff of the Psychology Department, discuss their ideas and get valuable feedback on how to proceed with their research work. The event concluded with the announcement of the three winners who received an Award Certificate: 1. Eirini Polymenidou /Best Poster Design 2. Elena Mihaleva / Best Research Design 3. Nikoleta Bekiaropoulou / Most Innovative Research We wish to our students best success in the continuation of their projects!

06/02/2020

The Director of CITY College’s Career Centre invited speaker at the JobDay event in Thessaloniki

Mr Vassilis Tsoulis, Director of CITY College’s Career, Employability & Enterprise Centre participated as invited speaker in the JobDay 2020 event that was organised by Skywalker on 22 January 2020 at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall. Mr. Tsoulis joined many distinguished speakers who also joined the event to share their views and expertise on this year’s JobDay topic, Tourism. In his successful presentation Mr Tsoulis discussed the myths, the truths and the preparation of seasonal work. He also gave practical examples and tips on how to make the best possible choice of employment.He also provided advice on what to do and what to avoid while preparing and working a seasonal employee. Mr Tsoulis highlighted that seasonal work has many benefits and professional experience to offer to those who with to build a career in the fast growing sector of Tourism. The event attracted young people who wish to find employment or already work in the industry of Tourism. Industry experts shared with the audience their view of the market, today’s challenges but also opportunities in Tourism.   

30/01/2020

Aid by CITY College arrives in Albania

We are happy to announce that the aid collected by CITY College and our Students’ Union (CSU) after the earthquake in Albania reached its destination. The packages were delivered in Lezha municipality in the presence of the Director of Social Services of the Municipality.  Additionally the financial aid collected was deposited at the bank account of Raiffeisen of the Ministry of Economics and Finance of Albania. All of us at CITY College hope that our contribution will be a small relief to the people affected.  

24/01/2020

Bansko Ski Trip by the CSU

24/01/2020

Research Project in Psychology - Poster Session

14/01/2020