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Insightful Event on Breast Cancer Management by CITY College Psychology Department
The Psychology Department of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus organised a great event on ‘Breast Cancer: Manage and LIVE’, led by Dr Aristea Ladas, that took place on 24th November 2024 at our main campus in Thessaloniki. Attendees gained valuable knowledge about the disease from various perspectives, including medical, personal experiences, awareness campaigns, yoga and pilates, aesthetic treatment, and medical tattooing. The audience was deeply moved by cancer survivors who shared their inspiring stories with humour and strength. All speakers emphasised the significance of positive psychology in the healing process. We would like to express our gratitude to our exceptional speakers for their contribution to the event. Dr Aristea Ladas, Assistant Professor, Psychology Department, CITY College Dr Vlasios Tsantilas, MD, Military Doctor, Doctor (PhD) of Medical School of A.U.Th, Breast Surgeon Alexandra Rossopoulou, Senior Yoga teacher, BASI Pilates faculty, ANIMA studio owner Dimitra Lada, Pan-hellenic Champion at Supersport 300 Motorcycle Speed, Creator of the breast cancer awareness campaign at the Panhellenic Motorcycle Speed Championship Sotira Paschalidou, Breast cancer survivor, professional medical & cosmetic tattoo artist Artemis Mavrou, Permanent make-up professional & instructor (PMU), Owner of Artemi Black Permanent Makeup Studio & Academy
10/01/2024
Computer Science students attend Voxxed Days Thessaloniki Conference
Computer Science students, Edon Ramadani and Tringa Rexhepaj, were thrilled to attend Voxxed Days Thessaloniki 2023 Conference, a major event on software development, after winning two tickets generously offered to CITY College from the conference organizers. Throughout the event our students immersed themselves in a world of passionate developers, gaining insights into the latest trends, technologies, frameworks, and programming languages. As reported by our students the event was a mixture of learning and fun!
10/01/2024
Digital Skills Workshop - CITY College students assist seniors in embracing new technologies
CITY College student-volunteers became tutors and helped members of Senior Citizens Centres (KAPI) familiarise themselves with new technologies. The workshop took place in the context of the ‘ALL-LINE’ project run by CITY College, University of York Europe Campus in collaboration with the Municipality of Thessaloniki and the Digital Transformation and Digital Skills Center (DT&S) – Cisco. CITY College student volunteers from our Computer Science Department participated in another Digital Skills Workshop and had the opportunity to become tutors of members of Senior Citizens Centres (KAPI) of the Municipality of Thessaloniki and assist them in learning digital skills and safe internet browsing. The workshop was conducted simultaneously in two physical locations that were connected digitally: the Digital Transformation and Digital Skills Center (DT&S) – Cisco and the 1st Branch of KAPI Centres. The activity was facilitated by Dr Nikolaos Tsorakidis, Deputy Vice-President for External Engagement and Partnerships of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus, Dr Ioanna Stamatopoulou, Head of the Computer Science Department and Mr. Agathoklis Vatzias, Operations Manager at theDigital Transformation and Digital Skills Center (DT&S). The workshop - which was part of a series of workshops that were launched earlier this year - took place in the context of the ‘ALL-LINE’ project run by CITY College, University of York Europe Campus in collaboration with the Municipality of Thessaloniki and the Digital Transformation and Digital Skills Center (DT&S) – Cisco. Making a positive impact to our community At CITY College we prioritize community engagement and create opportunities for our students to volunteer, share their knowledge and skills and have rewarding experiences while being in service. We're proud to be making a difference in our community. Warmly thanking our student volunteers from our Computer Science Department: Maria Kapetaniou George Chatzigiannis Vasiliki Anna Vaitsopoulou Alberita Ndoj Dimitrios Papangelis Michalis Savvoulidis Panagiotis Charalampidis Symeon Kiosoglou Evangelos Vellikis Konstantinos Gianniotis Kosmas Keletzis Nikolaos Karamousalidis Orestis Agkopian-Mandros Announcement on the official website of Senior Citizens Centres (KAPI)
14/12/2023
Professional Development Seminar: The Engineering Leadership Track: from Tech Lead to CTO
4 December 2023
30/11/2023
Digital Skills Workshop for seniors
12 December 2023 | 10:30
29/11/2023
Professional Development Seminar: Modern Development Environment with Docker
20 November 2023
14/11/2023
New digital app for tree adoption of the Municipality of Thessaloniki created by students of CITY College
An innovative digital tool developed by students of the Computer Science Department of CITY College We are delighted to introduce ‘PotiZo’ a new digital application of the Municipality of Thessaloniki for tree adoption that was developed by students of our Computer Science Department. With this innovative digital tool citizens of Thessaloniki will have the opportunity to adopt up to three trees in the city and water them regularly. The scope of this project is to promote citizen engagement in Thessaloniki as well as to cultivate the culture of volunteering and respect for public spaces. Dr Dimitris Dranidis said: "I want to thank all the contributors of the Municipality of Thessaloniki who were involved in the project for their support. And of course, I want to thank and congratulate the creators of the digital application, our students who worked systematically on the development of "PotiZO". Our students are systematically participating in digital projects for organizations”. “The scope of the "PotiZO" application is to engage citizens in the protection of the environment, especially in the cities, on the occasion of the inclusion of Thessaloniki in the mission of Climate Neutrality plan until 2030”, said Mr. Michael Koupkas, Deputy Mayor for E-Governance at the Municipality of Thessaloniki. “We want to raise awareness among the citizens of Thessaloniki, motivate them become volunteers and take care of a tree in front of their house or business so that it has receives care for its better and faster growth", said Mr Erotokritos Theotokatos, deputy Mayor of Environment at the Municipality of Thessaloniki. Congratulations to all our students who participated for the realisation of ‘PotiZo’! We would like to warmly thank the Municipality of Thessaloniki for the cooperation.
14/07/2023
Annual meeting of the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) of the Computer Science Department
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) of the Computer Science Department reconvened for its annual meeting at the main campus building in Thessaloniki, Greece. Comprised of 9 esteemed experts in the ICT industry, the Board convenes once a year, and this gathering marked the first meeting since the lifting of the Covid-19 crisis restrictions. The meeting was highly productive, with a range of intriguing and challenging topics discussed at length. The agenda primarily focused on exploring the latest trends and advancements in the IT field, with the aim of identifying future directions and incorporating them into our academic programs. Proposals were presented to enhance our teaching and learning methodologies, taking into account market changes and the current and future demands of the IT industry. Additionally, the meeting delved into the identification of key attributes, personal characteristics, and both soft and hard skills necessary for a successful career in the field. The Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) of the Computer Science Department at CITY College, University of York Europe Campus serves as a vital bridge for communication and collaboration with the ICT industry in southeastern Europe. One of the primary goals of the Computer Science department is to produce highly skilled graduates, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, who are well-prepared for successful careers. The IAB plays a crucial role by providing advice and guidance to the department on educational, professional, and research matters, complementing the feedback received from scientific societies, quality assurance agencies, and students. The IAB establishes a direct connection between the department and local industry representatives, resulting in mutual benefits for both parties. Some of the key advantages include: Department’s Benefits Effective direction, review and advice on department's curricula Input on current needs of the regional IT industry on both professional skills and knowledge expected from graduates Identification of current and future needs of the IT industry Employment opportunities for our graduates Potential collaboration in EU-funded projects Enhancement of the curriculum with active participation of industry practitioners: industrial projects/dissertations, guest lecturing, company visits Industry’s Benefits Opportunities for recruitment of high calibre graduates Insight of contemporary trends in academia Potential collaboration in EU-funded projects Involvement in research activities Opportunities to safely experiment with new technologies/methodologies/ideas through undergraduate and postgraduate industrial projects. The valuable insights and guidance provided by the Industrial Advisory Board complement the feedback received by the faculty from scientific societies, quality assurance agencies, and students on educational, professional, and research matters. Together, they contribute to the continuous improvement and development of our department. We extend our sincere appreciation to the members of the Industrial Advisory Board for their invaluable contributions and look forward to continued collaboration and growth. IAB 2023 Members: The IAB consists of high level executives of leading IT companies and senior staff members of the Computer Science Department: Kostis Kaggelides, Chief Executive Officer at Gnomon Informatics SA, Chairman BoD,SEPVE Sotiris Karagiannis, Chief Innovation Officer (Commercial) - Senior Technology Leader, Space Hellas S.A. Dimitris Kartsonakis-Mademlis, PhD,Senior Consultant | Salesforce Developer, Deloitte Digital Evagelos Katsadas, Chief Technology Officer, Logismos S.A. Alexandros Minas, Director, Accenture Technology Maria Rammou, Human Resources Director, Veltio Jimmy Toulas, RWD and Commercial Data Director, EMEA & China, Enterprise Data Solutions & Engineering, Pfizer Digital Agathoklis Vatzias, Operations Manager, Digital Transformation and Digital Skills center (DT&S) - Cisco On behalf of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus the meeting was attended by: Prof. Petros Kefalas, Vice-President for Teaching & Learning Dr. Dimitris Dranidis, Head of the Computer Science Department Mr. Nikos Zaharis, University-Industry Collaboration Manager, Director of South East European Research Centre SEERC Dr. Konstantinos Dimopoulos, Principal Ethics Administrator, Academic Director of Postgraduate Studies Mr. Dimitris Kiakidis, Director of Career, Employability & Enterprise Centre
07/07/2023
Guest lecture: Introduction to Data Science
17 May 2023
15/05/2023
Professional Development Seminar: Employability Skills Reflection
31 March 2023
23/03/2023
Professional Development Seminar: Voice Biometrics Technology and Delivery
28 March 2023
17/03/2023
Professional Development Seminar: CV Making, Cover Letter & Interview Tips
14 March 2023
09/03/2023
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