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The Psychology Department announces collaboration with the Greek Multiple Sclerosis Society
The Psychology Department of the International Faculty CITY College is happy to announce the beginning of the collaboration with the Greek Multiple Sclerosis Society for further research and clinical work. Dr. Anna Emmanouel, Lecturer at the Psychology Department and her supervisees, bachelor 3-level students, Ms Nena Partheneiadou and Eftychia Tzatzou had the great pleasure to meet Professor Emeritus of Neurology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, ex Director of the First Neurological Clinic, AHEPA University General Hospital and President of the Greek Multiple Sclerosis Society, Anastasios Orologas. The meeting was arranged within the context of two projects that aim at studying quality of life of people with Multiple Sclerosis and its relation with their objective neuropsychological performance, exploring further the impact and predictive value of specific objective cognitive factors on several aspects of quality of life people with Multiple Sclerosis. The meeting took place at the office of the Greek Multiple Sclerosis Society, Charalabidi 3, Kalamaria, Thessaloniki where many activities and health care services are provided to the members of the society. As Dr. Emmanouel mentioned ‘Prof. Orologas has dedicated 40 entire years of his life to clinical, voluntary and research work on Multiple Sclerosis and as the President of the Greek Multiple Sclerosis Society, has invaluably contributed to the provision of any type of service to these patients and their families. He is an activist, internationally recognized scientist that conducts national and international campaigns to let people know about Multiple Sclerosis, avoid stigmatism and deal with their several (neurological, sensory, motor, cognitive) problems. It is our great pleasure and honour to start a fruitful collaboration with Prof. Orologas and the members of the Greek Multiple Sclerosis Society that are highly motivated and involved in several actions organizing national and international symposia and conferences on Multiple Sclerosis” Our students had the great opportunity to meet also members of the Greek Multiple Sclerosis Society, get informed about their actions and attend to a workshop on pregnancy and Multiple Sclerosis presented by Prof. Orologa’s close collaborator, Dr. Konstantinos Notas, Neurologist.
09/11/2018
Dr Dimitriadis delivers successful speech on Entrepreneurship and Neuroscience in Belgrade
Dr Nikos Dimitriadis, Lecturer at our Executive MBA programme, participated as guest speaker in the Impact Hub as a guest of Startup Grind in Belgrade, where he delivered a very successful speech on “Entrepreneurship and Neuroscience: A Personal Journey in the Brain and Business”. The event took place 23 October 2018 with many startups, and business professionals from small and medium-sized businesses participating.
06/11/2018
Robotics Club - Our students experiment with Arduinos
The Robotics club recently received the first Arduino kits and our students have already started experimenting with the equipment. Students from mainly the Computer Science Department, but also from the other departments of the College will build robots from recyclable materials and Arduinos (mini controllers used for building automating projects with simple electronics). The use of Arduinos will help educate students' about computer programming skills while at the same time provide them with valuable hands-on experience. Student-members of the Robotics Club are more than excited to engage with Arduino activities.
06/11/2018
"Entrepreneurs Talk" for our undergraduate business students
The International Faculty CITY College was happy to host a number of startups, namely, The Port (Mrs Luxy Xu), Tripannion (Mr Bojan Tomanovic), Grek.addict (Mrs Souzana Theodoridou), Embiots (Mr George Foroglou) and Octappush (Mr Christos Sinopoulos) in the frame of "Entrepreneurs Talk" seminars. The two-day seminar series was addressed to 3rd Level Business Economics and Administration students, as part of the ‘Entrepreneurs & Small Business’ unit, led by Ms Sfouri Violeta. The objective of the event was to engage students with the startup ecosystem, cultivate a creative and entrepreneurial way of thinking and provide practical information and knowledge about startup management. Our guest speakers highlighted various issues in the life of a startup, from the idea creation and the first steps to team creation, failures and successes, the importance of teamwork, best practices, financing etc. Also, they focused on networking, go to market strategies, revenue models. Finally, this was a great opportunity to announce internship positions for our students at some of the startups. It is worth mentioning that the Tripannion founder, Mr Bojan Tomanovic, is an International Faculty Alumnus (MA in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations), based in Canada. The event was organised by the Career, Employability and Enterprise Centre.
06/11/2018
The International Faculty hosts ReGeneration Academy of Java4Web
The University of Sheffield International Faculty CITY College is happy to host ReGeneration Academy of Java4Web that has already began running in its premises. The programme is attended mainly by Computer Science graduates. Participants have the opportunity to explore and cover with extended real-life business case studies & industry scenarios various topics. The training programme combines theory and hands-on training on real-life projects in the fields of Software Engineering, Web Applications Development and Java technologies. The programme is powered by Code.Hub. The International Faculty CITY College is the Host Sponsor of the programme. Part of the programme’s classes take place in the new and completely renovated premises added to the International Faculty campus this academic year located the 8th floor of Sofou building. Through such initiatives the International Faculty aims at supporting and facilitating the dissemination of knowledge and continuing education. About ReGeneration ReGeneration is a paid placement program addressed to dynamic, talented young graduates that stand out and aims at bridging the gap between them and companies that struggle to find in today’s young candidates the skills they need. Participants are offered the opportunity to jumpstart their professional life and distinguish themselves in Greece. Visit ReGeneration official website
06/11/2018
Guest Lecture by Hellas Gold
05/11/2018
International Faculty students and alumni selected as interns for our research centre, SEERC
Congratulations to the International Faculty students and alumni who were selected for the SEERC internships based on different themes. Accounting internship Mr Ali Honaramiz Business Administration and Economics Department Responsible Research and Innovation Internship Ms Maria Michali English Studies Department Digitalisation & Blockchain internship Mr Andreas Kotoulas Computer Science Department Sustainability internship Ms Ilina Atanasovska Business Administration and Economics Department The students will be working on the following themes corresponding to the type of internship they were selected for Theme 1: Environmental sustainability, supply chain management & entrepreneurship Theme 2: Responsible research and innovation Theme 3: Digitalization & blockchain Theme 4: Accounting & financial reporting The internship will be concluded at the end of December 2018 and depending on interns’ performance, it could be extended until the end of July 2019. Exceptional candidates could be offered a part/full time position after the completion of the 10 months of internship. Internships present to our students the invaluable opportunity to gain professional experience while studying.
02/11/2018
An engaging seminar on Gamification in English Language Teaching organised by the English Studies Department
Gamifying lessons, material and teachers: an inside look from Express Publishing The end of October, more specifically Tuesday, 30th October, finds the English Studies Department of the University of Sheffield International Faculty CITY College attending its second Personal and Professional Development Seminar. The focus? “Gamification and Practical Application in EFL.” Our guest speaker, Express Publishing ELT consultant Mr. Iraklis Velisaridis, delivered an engaging, humorous and informative presentation on the mentality of gamification and teaching. After contextualizing the matter with everyday examples of how gaming features and techniques engage and motivate us, our attention was turned to how they can be applied in teaching and learning. Gamification or “the concept of applying game mechanics and game design techniques to engage and motivate people/students to achieve their goals” has been and is generally on the rise. Teaching and learning can be seen in the context of competition, rewards, leveling up and providing incentives. To be effective, however, we can’t be unaware of technology; we need to become tech-savvy. Mr. Velisaridis highlighted how important it is for teachers themselves as well as their material to be engaging so as to attract students’ attention on a cognitive, emotional and social level. It is important to gamify our lives, our teaching and our classrooms, especially nowadays living in a digital era. Express Publishing has achieved this with Digibook series drawing on inspiration from games and video games. Concepts include students creating avatars, receiving points for activities accomplished, acquiring badges that indicate various skills, and finding themselves wanting to do one more piece of homework to ensure that extra point for themselves or for their team. Applicable as a teaching method to young learners and adults alike, the notion of gamification coupled with technology can truly bring new life to a class, to a lesson as well as to the material and subject matter one is teaching/learning.
01/11/2018
Introducing the Gaming Club!
The Department of Student Affairs and Alumni is happy to introduce a student new club that will start running for the first time this academic year: The Gaming Club! The Gaming club is focused on having fun and meeting new people. This club was founded with love by passionate gamers. Anyone is welcome to join the club anytime! Whether you're a student looking to get into gaming, a veteran gamer, or a speedrunner, this club is the perfect opportunity for relaxing and enjoying free time! Visit the website citycollegegaming.club for more information or for questions. Follow the Gaming Club on Facebook and Twitter. The club meets weekly on Fridays 8th Floor Sofou Building at 14:00-16:00 hrs.
01/11/2018
Dr Pavlidis talks about well-being of ageing population on ET3 TV channel
Dr George Pavlidis, Lecturer and Gerontologist at the Psychology Department of the University of Sheffield International Faculty CITY College, was featured on ET3 TV channel where he discussed the increase of ageing population and the factors (i.e. exercise, diet) that can support well-being in older age. Watch Dr Pavlidis
29/10/2018
HR Seminar by Dr Szamosi in Bucharest
Dr Leslie Szamosi, Director of the Executive MBA offered by the University of Sheffield International Faculty in Romania, delivered an insightful seminar on ‘Getting the Top to Listen. Building a Business Case’ in Bucharest. Attracting managers and business professionals, the event took place 27 September 2018 at the Hilton Hotel. Dr Szamosi’s presentation was focused on guiding participants to get their voice heard and their ideas communicated to members of a company’s or organisation’s top management. “No matter how good our idea, no matter the area, senior management listens to the business case!” argued Dr Szamosi and continued: “When organisations are going through changes or need to re-evaluate and think through new concepts and ideas, many times (if not all times) we need the support of senior management to make things happen. But, it seems like they are not listening!” Seminar participants looked at various tools and techniques to build the case, to both provide the hard and soft evidence that is required in order for those above to take notice of the great ideas from below. The seminar concluded with participants having a clearer understanding of what decision-makers are looking for and of how to target them both intellectually and emotionally with information. The event was successful overall and presented a very innovative topic as reported by participating managers.
29/10/2018
An informative Personal and Professional Development Seminar on Dyslexia organised by the English Studies Department
The first Personal and Professional Development Seminar of the English Studies Department of the University of Sheffield International Faculty CITY College to inaugurate the Autumn semester seminar series took place on Tuesday, 16 October and focused on “Teaching English to Learners with Dyslexia: from Theory to Practice.” Our distinguished speakers for the event were: Ms Viveta Lymberaki and Ms Xenia Konstantinopoulou, co-founders, owners and Directors of Studies and Special Language Disorder teachers of the English Language Centre “My Way” – the first English language centre in Northern Greece exclusively for children with Specific Learning Differences. It is truly inspiring how Ms Lymberaki and Ms Konstantinopoulou emphasize the fact that these ELT learners do not exhibit learning difficulties, but learning differences. In other words, to maximize their learning potential, educators have to become familiar with these differences and employ respective and varied teaching methodologies and techniques. Of course, such teaching would be highly enriched with a specialized background in neurolinguistics according to our speakers. In addition to raising awareness towards various misconceptions of dyslexia, Ms Konstantinopoulou and Ms Lymberaki focused on the specific case of Greek students learning English and placed emphasis on the different linguistic systems of English and Greek. Hence, attention ought to be paid to phonological awareness, creating a personal picture dictionary, and using mind maps. Multi-sensory teaching methods essentially assist students with SpLDs to adapt more smoothly to mainstream classrooms. Given that the matter of Dyslexia is still held by some as taboo, it is important to raise awareness that it does not pose as an impairment or difficulty but simply signals that students learn differently.
24/10/2018
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