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Company visit at Transcombi by our Business Students
4 December 2025
01/12/2025
Neuroscience meets Marketing: Guest lecture by Dr Elina Ketikidi in Kosovo
Dr. Elina Ketikidi Gerakis, Lecturer at our Business Administration & Economics Department delivered a guest lecture organised in collaboration with the Faculty of Psychology at AAB College, the largest private higher education institution in Kosovo recognized for its dynamic academic environment and strong commitment to international cooperation. Themed “Neuroscience meets marketing: Understanding how the brain drives decisions.” the lecture was delivered in hybrid format. Dr Ketikidi Gerakis shared insights from contemporary research on how attention, emotion and neural processes influence decision-making in digital environments.
27/11/2025
Company visit at ALUMIL by our Business Students
Unveiling the Culture and Values Driving Global Success of a Global Leader: A day at Alumil Plant in Kilkis 3 December 2025
24/11/2025
Guest Lecture: More Than a Port: Presentation on ThPA S.A.’s Multi-Gateway Intermodal Network
27 November, 3 December 2025
24/11/2025
Developing ESG Leadership | Together for Good Action Series
26-27 November 2025
20/11/2025
Turning Sustainability into Strategy: VIPA Guest Lecture Inspires Business Students
Our business students had the opportunity to engage with Theodoros Panagiotopoulos, People Operations Manager, and Dimitra Karathanasi, HR Business Partner at VIPA Greece, in two inspiring sessions held on 4 and 6 November 2025 across our Thessaloniki Campus. Through “From Waste to Worth: How VIPA Turns Sustainability into Strategy”, students explored how strategic management, leadership, and ethical governance can transform sustainability into long-term business success. The discussions illustrated how VIPA applies the core management functions, showcasing innovation, diversity, and ethics as engines of competitiveness. These events exemplified the bridge between classroom learning and real-world management practice, under the Principles of Management module led by Dr Giovanni Oscar Serafini. A warm thank you to our speakers and to our students for their engagement and thoughtful questions throughout both sessions!
07/11/2025
Presentation: People, performance, and purpose: leadership lessons from M. Arabatzis S.A. - Hellenic Dough
6 November 2025
03/11/2025
Presentation: From waste to worth: How VIPA turns sustainability into strategy
4 & 6 November 2025
31/10/2025
Competing Across Borders: Business Students Collaborate Virtually in International Real-World Challenge
Final-year business students from CITY College, University of York Europe Campus joined forces with peers from the University of York, UK and Symbiosis International, India – SCMS Noida & SIBM Hyderabad – in a groundbreaking virtual collaborative programme that tackled a real-world infrastructure issue with far-reaching implications: the implementation of GNSS-based tolling systems in India. As part of a unique international collaboration between University of York, SCMS Noida and an industrial partner from India, IDFC First Bank, students participated in a 4-months competition challenge designed to develop innovative, practical solutions for distance-based tolling—a pressing need for India's evolving road infrastructure. The project, centered on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based tolling, required students to understand and address the complexities of applying cutting-edge satellite tolling technology to the Indian landscape. The challenge emphasised not only technical feasibility, but also regulatory, social, and economic aspects. A Learning Journey with Real Impact Dr. Nikos Tsorakidis, Deputy Vice-President for External Engagement and Partnherships, Ms. Violeta Sfouri, Academic Director of the Postgraduate Programme in Business Administration and Economics Department, and Dr. Fenia Mavrodi, Academic Director of the Undergraduate Programme in Business Administration and Economics department, monitored the collaboration on behalf of CITY College, University of York Europe Campus and mentored three of the six teams that participated in the competition; one of which achieved second place (1st runner up) in the competition. For all those involved it felt that this international virtual collaboration was more than an academic exercise—it was a live lab of global learning. Cultures, disciplines, and ideas collided to create solutions that mattered. Students struggled with realistic project constraints, working in diverse, multidisciplinary teams across time zones and continents, varying levels of team participation and the difficulty of accessing technical resources, Despite these hurdles, students delivered comprehensive proposals that balanced innovation with feasibility. Their work addressed issues ranging from dynamic pricing policies and data privacy, to stakeholder education and regulatory reform—all crucial for the successful adoption of GNSS-based tolling in India. Student Insights: Growth through Challenge The experience left a lasting impact on participating students, both academically and personally. “Working on the GNSS-based tolling project for India was a rare and eye-opening journey—where cutting-edge innovation met the reality of complex infrastructure, and diverse minds came together to solve a challenge that was as much about people and culture as it was about technology.” – N.M. Students gained invaluable exposure to project management, cross-cultural communication, and interdisciplinary thinking. They highlighted the opportunity to collaborate with international peers and apply business strategy and innovation in a real-world context. “From scheduling nightmares to breakthrough ideas—this project showed me how diverse minds can still achieve a common goal,” shared B.L., who also credited the project with improving their professional communication and time management skills. Another student reflected on the challenges of engaging with unfamiliar technical content and cultural contexts: “Navigating a new cultural framework pushed me beyond the limits of my general knowledge. I loved the feeling of working in a team and receiving support—it felt like a great practical and academic experience which felt deeply personal.” – E.E. Looking Ahead The success of this collaborative challenge underlines the value of experiential, globally-engaged learning in preparing students for leadership roles in an ever changing working environment. The university remains committed to fostering such opportunities, bridging academia and industry, and empowering students to contribute to international dialogues and solutions.
05/06/2025
Guest Lecture: Behind the Scenes: Tackling Supply Chain Disruptions in Practice
28 April 2025
21/04/2025
Inside KLEEMANN - Real-World HR insights for our business students
An incredible opportunity for our students by a leading lift manufacturer Students from our Business Administration & Economics Department had the incredible opportunity to step beyond the classroom and dive into the world of real-world HR practices during a visit to KLEEMANN's cutting-edge manufacturing facilities in Kilkis. The visit took place as part of the Human Resource Management module, led by Dr Giovanni Serafini. From exploring the company’s 61-meter testing tower to engaging in open discussions about workplace culture, innovation, and people-first values, students gained firsthand insights into what makes a global leader in manufacturing tick. This immersive experience not only brought theory to life but also sparked meaningful reflections on the role of trust, safety, and human-centric HRM in building a breakthrough culture. Huge thanks to KLEEMANN and their wonderful HR team—including Eirini Tilaveridou, Petros Bellis, and Anastasios Kefaladelis—for warmly welcoming our students and generously sharing their expertise.
15/04/2025
Guest Lecture: Brand Transformation on a Traditional Brand
7 April 2025
04/04/2025
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