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'Psychology for All' open seminar series (November - December 2018)

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14/11/2018

Guest Lecture - Fake News, Journalism and the Social Media

12/11/2018

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