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Celebrating our 30th Anniversary - 30 Years of CITY College!
2019 marks the 30th anniversary of CITY College’s foundation. Back in 1989 we were established with a mission “to maintain the highest standards of quality as an International Institution of Higher Education”. Since then we have been proud to empower more than 6,000 students from over 60 countries to transform their lives through learning and to support the development of societies and economies across the region and beyond. The world in which we live has been transformed over the last 30 years and CITY College has also undergone significant growth and evolution. Throughout all of these changes, the commitment to our core mission has remained constant. CITY College Mission Statement, 1989 “to maintain the highest standards of quality as an International Institution of Higher Education employing staff who work at the frontiers of academic enquiry and follow the developments of the real world in order to educate students to become experts in their disciplines and at the same time develop into well-rounded cultured personalities who will contribute to the creation of a civilized society.” Join us this year in celebrating three decades of achievement. 30 years of promoting academic excellence 30 years of educating talented individuals to make a difference in the world 30 years of expansion across South East Europe and beyond 30 years of impactful academic research 30 years of embracing internationalisation in education 30 years of giving back to society Happy 30th Anniversary CITY College! CITY College Mission Statement, 1989 “to maintain the highest standards of quality as an International Institution of Higher Education employing staff who work at the frontiers of academic enquiry and follow the developments of the real world in order to educate students to become experts in their disciplines and at the same time develop into well-rounded cultured personalities who will contribute to the creation of a civilized society.” Yannis Ververidis Principal Message from Mr Yannis Ververidis Principal of CITY College Thirty years ago I could not have imagined that CITY College would be delivering programmes in eight countries and have more than 6,000 alumni from over 60 different nations. Through the dedication and professionalism of our exceptional staff we have created a higher education institution of which we must all be very proud. We have done so by sticking to our core mission to establish and maintain the highest possible standards and in so doing have helped to build capacity and support the academic and professional aspirations of our students and their communities. As we reflect on the last 30 years, it is time to celebrate our achievements but also to look to the future to ensure that we continue to meet the demands of the contemporary world. We will do so by remaining true to our founding values and to our commitment to excellence in everything we do.
03/07/2019
Real-life project for luxury 5* hotel by bachelors students of the Business Department of CITY College
Linking industry and academia Final year students attending the BA (Hons) Business Studies (Hotel and Hospitality) programme of the Business Administration and Economics Department of CITY College undertook and delivered a real-life project for Mediterranean Palace, a 5* luxury hotel in the city centre of Thessaloniki. The project assigned to our students was the Customer Satisfaction Survey for the hotel and the hotel’s new restaurant. Working closely with the management team of the hotel, namely Mr. Yannis Aslanis, General Manager and Ms. Maria Chatziparaschi, Guest Relations Manager, who provided the brief, our students set up and carried out the survey while at the same time made interesting proposals on the hotel’s marketing plan. The management team was impressed by the students’ knowledge, skills and team spirit. The outcomes of the project will be used in the future plans of the hotel while at the same time our students reported that they enjoyed the experience and gained invaluable insights. The project was realised in the context of the Practicum component of the programme. The Practicum is part of the programme of studies of all the Bachelors programmes of the Business Administration & Economics Department. Final year students of the BA (Hons) Business Studies (Hotel and Hospitality) have the opportunity to work on real-life projects in hotel and hospitality units, practise their skills and knowledge, and better understand the links between business theory and practice in authentic settings. The initiative derives from and is in full alignment with CITY College’s philosophy to link the academia with the industry through partnerships involving leading hotel companies in the area.
28/06/2019
Open MBA Seminar in Baku
CITY College, International Faculty of the University of Sheffield cordially invites you to the Open MBA Seminar in Baku on "Generational differences in the workforce and how organizations can work with the new generation" Monday, 26 August 2019 19:00 Hilton Hotel Speaker: Prof. Leslie Szamosi Executive MBA Director / Professor CITY College, International Faculty of the University of Sheffield Overview: Inside many of today’s organizations we have multiple generations working side by side. Much is being said about the Millennials and their impact on how organization function but we are now seeing the “Z’s” come in. In this seminar we will look at managing multi-generational workforces with a strong emphasis on Millennials and Z’s and how organizations need to adapt and cope with one of the smartest generations to ever enter our doors. In the frame of the Open MBA Seminar, participants will have the opportunity to attend a short presentation of the Executive MBA programme offered by CITY College, International Faculty of the University of Sheffield in Baku. Book your free attendance now. Join and share! Join now!
27/06/2019
Real-life project by Business students for the German-Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce
A group of undergraduate students from the Business Administration & Economics Department of CITY College successfully completed and delivered a real-life project assigned to them by the North Greece Branch at German-Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Thessaloniki. Students, namely, Dimitris Christidis, Maria Grammenou, Dea Petropoulou and Antigoni Varvarezou, were asked to carry out a Satisfaction Survey addressed to the members of the Chamber within a period of approximately 2 months. The group of students collaborated with representatives of the Chamber in establishing the goals of the survey, creating of the questionnaire, working on the selected software and following the whole procedure until the completion of the survey. Upon conclusion of the project the students officially presented the survey results to German-Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce representative, Mr. Matthias Hoffmann, Director of North Greece Branch of the Chamber and Ms Alexandra Tavlaridou who congratulated them on the quality of their work. The Career, Employability and Enterprise Centre organised this cooperation with the German-Hellenic Chamber of Industry and Commerce, giving participating students the opportunity to gain through this real-life project insights and invaluable experience within a highly-esteemed organisation.
26/06/2019
Dr Solomon delivers keynote speech at Triple Helix Forum in Kazakhstan
Dr Adrian Solomon, Lecturer at the Business Administration & Economics Deapartment delivering a keynote speech at the Triple Helix Forum entitled ‘University input in innovation and ennrepreneurship development’ Forum, organised by Turan University in Almaty, Kazakhstan, 14-15 June 2019. In his presentation Dr Solomon highlighted how European Commission funding can be used to develop sustainable triple helix ecosystems at the national level. Turan University is taking a pioneering initiative in terms of facilitating triple helix co-creation in Kazakhstan through their Triple Helix Association Chapter. Dr Solomon commented: “This chapter extends the global efforts of Prof. Panayiotis Ketikidis, Vice Principal of CITY College International Faculty, Prof. Henry Etzkowitz, Senior Researcher, H-STAR Institute, Stanford University, Ms. Maria Laura Fornaci, Executive Director at Triple Helix Association Christiane Gebhardt, Mr Dimitri Corpakis, Senior Research Fellow SEERC, Graduate Faculty Member Florida AM University and Project Advisor in Brussels, Belgium and Prof Emanuela Todeva, Professor in International Business Strategy and Innovation in terms of breaking the barriers to innovation and technology transfer.” Triple Helix Forum Kazakhstan featured a plenary session and thematic sessions and was well-attended academic and business professionals, experts, governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as students who showed great interest in this international forum dedicated to triple helix concept agenda.
26/06/2019
English Studies Department student wins best presentation award in Sociolinguistics unit
Congratulations to Ms Pella Massarou, student of the English Studies Department, whose presentation 'Attitudes of Chinese students towards English in Education' was voted as the best in her group and is the winner of the Best Presentation Award in the Sociolinguistics unit for the academic year 2018-19! Every year all English Studies Department Level 2 students are asked to deliver an oral presentation on a topic of their choice for the purposes of the Sociolinguistics unit. Before receiving feedback from their lecturer, Dr Zoi Tatsioka, students are asked to evaluate their peers using a comprehensive feedback form. This exercise aims at familiarising students with the assessment criteria used by the Department so as to help them improve their performance. Based on these peer evaluations, one of the students wins the best presentation award which is a book on the specific area of study.
25/06/2019
Dr Solomon and business student participate in International Conference in France
Dr Adrian Solomon, Lecturer at the Business Administration & Economics Department and Ms Ilina Atanasovska, final year bachelors student of the department participated in PROLOG 2019 International Conference that took place 19-21 June 2019 in Metz, France. During the conference, Ms Atanasovska successfully presented a paper entitled "Food Supply Chains at the Crossroads of Resource Scarcity, Waste & Digitalization". During the conference Dr Solomon and Ms Atanasovska also met top experts in green supply chain, and keynote speakers of the event, namely Prof Angapa Gunasekaranand Prof. Michael Bourlakis how delivered innovative presentations. Delegates from the Management School of the University of Sheffield, including Prof. Andrea Genovese, also participated in the conference and jointly organised with Dr Solomon a session on a joint research project focusing on sustainable urban freight transportation (PROSFET). The international Conference PROLOG is a scientific event, aimed at creating a synergy between the field of logistics/SCM and Project Management. It also promotes research, focusing on contemporary issues in SCM and Project Management, allowing an incremental contribution to theory and value creation for companies. More about the conference. Accompanied by Dr Solomon our student, Ilina Atanasovska had the opportunity to get exposed to a high profile international conference and gain the invaluable experience of presenting her work among her peers.
25/06/2019
New Bachelor's programmes by our English Studies Department
The English Studies Department of CITY College, International Faculty of the University of Sheffield is happy to announce the launch of new Bachelor's programmes for the academic year 2019-2020. The new undergraduate (Bachelor's) programmes are listed below: BA (Hons) in English Language, Linguistics and Literature BA (Hons) in English Language and Communication The BA (Hons) in English Language, Linguistics and Literature offers a solid foundation in the study of language, linguistics, literature, language teaching, translation, media and film providing students with theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills, thus enhancing their employability profile. This innovative programme is ideal for anyone who is interested in becoming an English language teacher, a linguist, a literary scholar or wishes to pursue a successful career in translation, media, publishing, journalism, or education. Combining English Studies with Communication and Business Studies, the BA (Hons) in English Language and Communication offers an interdisciplinary curriculum including the study of linguistics, language teaching and translation, but also communication, media, marketing and management. The programme is addressed to candidates who are interested in becoming English language teachers or linguists, or wish to follow an exciting career in media, public relations, marketing, advertising, translation, journalism or education. Both programmes will be taught in the English language starting in October 2019. Interested candidates may contact the English Studies Department or our Admissions team at acadreg@citycollege.sheffield.eu. Message from the Head of the Department: We are looking forward to welcoming candidates to our new programmes in the academic year 2019-2020. As a Department we take pride in offering top-quality education and an unforgettable learning experience to all of our students in a supportive and inclusive environment. That is why our new programmes have been meticulously designed by experts in the field of English Studies and informed by the latest trends in education and research. Using a large variety of learning and teaching methods, we provide students with the opportunity to develop core skills, acquire in-depth knowledge and increase their employability prospects. Dr Zoi Tatsioka, FHEA Head, English Studies Department
24/06/2019
CITY College volunteers support the Panhellenic Association of Bone Marrow Transplant Patients (PASMMO) in Thessaloniki
Volunteering is a way of life. CITY College volunteers supported the Panhellenic Association of Bone Marrow Transplant Patients (PASMMO) at the pier of Thessaloniki to inform people why and how to become donors of bone marrow. Our undergraduate business student, Elena Binou, was there helping people with their applications to become donors for the Bone Marrow Donor Bank "Orama Elpidas".
24/06/2019
Dr Serafini delivers unit on Change Management and Innovations within the Programme for Managerial Development
Dr Giovanni Serafini, Visiting Lecturer at our Executive MBA and Lecturer in International Business and Management Essex Business School, University of Essex, delivered the fourth module of the Programme for Managerial Development on ’Change Management and Innovations’ that runs in Kyiv in collaboration with the European Business Association (EBA). Dr Serafini discussed the culture of innovation and how it can make a company wildly successful, underpinning that the challenge innovative organisations face is to ensure enough attention is being paid to how to actually implement all the fabulous ideas they come up with. ”Organisations that are looking to survive and even thrive with an innovative culture need be “change-adept”, which means that they need to: - provide the skill and structure required to identify problems and improvement opportunities; - technically implement solutions in a cost-effective and efficient manner; - manage all aspects of the implementation including the human and cultural elements, Dr Serafini said.” The programme Programme for Managerial Development aims at equipping professionals with skills and knowledge, which are required for meeting companies’ strategic objectives. Photo credits: European Business Association
21/06/2019
Mr Chris Liassides delivers two seminars for Employouth
Chris Liassides delivered two 5-hour seminars on 12 June and 19 June 2019 at the Chamber of Commerce of Kilkis and Serres respectively as part of the Employouth programme. The topic was on Branding and Integrated Marketing Communications. Coming up with the right name for a company or a product range as well as the use of promotion tools were the main focus of the seminars in question. Participants, who are part of the Employouth programme were young entrepreneurs with startups or ideas for startups who thoroughly enjoyed the seminars, considering them valuable knowledge and skills for their current and future ventures.
21/06/2019
University of Sheffield ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings
University of Sheffield ranked 78th best university in the world, 25th in Europe and 13th in the UK For another consecutive year, the University of Sheffield has been named one of the best universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2020 (released 19 June 2019), reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research. QS 2020 rankings recognise the University as the 78th best university in the world, 25th in Europe and 13th in the UK. The QS World University Rankings are the world’s most highly-regarded international university rankings and provide a definitive guide to the world’s top universities. The expert opinions of 94,672 academics and 44,884 employers contributed to this year’s rankings. Over thirteen million research papers and 93 million citations were analysed to measure the impact of the research produced by the universities ranked. Also the academic standards, the employability records, the research quality, the teaching capacity and the internationalisation were measured. President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, Professor Koen Lamberts, said: “We’re delighted that the University of Sheffield has received recognition for being a world-leading university. "Our University has been committed to research and teaching which improves lives, solves global problems and leads the way in influencing policy and I’m grateful to all those whose hard work has made this possible.” Source: www.sheffield.ac.uk The University of Sheffield International Faculty offers the programmes of a Top 100 University across South East and Eastern Europe as well as Caucasus region The University of Sheffield is the only Top 100 World University to offer its highly recognised degrees through its International Faculty CITY College, in South East and Eastern Europe as well as Caucasus region. This prestigious global ranking clearly reflects the quality of education offered by the University of Sheffield International Faculty and confirm the reputation of the University of Sheffield degree our graduates receive. View the full results of QS Word University Rankings 2020.
20/06/2019
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