Latest update: 3-4-2025
The third event for welcoming incoming undergraduate and postgraduate international students at the University of the Peloponnese (UoP) was held with great success on 26th of March, organized by the International Relations Office of the University of the Peloponnese, with the support of the Rector, Professor Athanasios Katsis and the Vice-Rector for Administrative Affairs, International Relations and Outreach, Professor Efthalia (Elia) Chatzigianni.
As with the two previous events, there was an enthusiastic participation of incoming students within the framework of the Erasmus+ Program, international agreements, postgraduate studies and the European University EUNICE, who study at the UoP Schools in Tripoli, Kalamata, Corinth, Nafplio, Patras, and Sparta and they come from over 15 different universities located in countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. The event also attended Greek students at the University of the Peloponnese who participate in international activities of the University.
The event program included a guided tour in English of the amazing Archaeological Museum of Tripoli by the archaeologist and employee of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Arcadia, Mrs. Theoni Christofilou, where the rich collections of finds from excavations in various locations in Arcadia from the Neolithic period to late antiquity were presented.
This was followed by reception, in the hospitable space of the Tripoli Officers' Club, during which the Commander of the 4th Infantry Division, Major General Al. Chadzialexandris, the Deputy Mayor for Culture and Tourism of the Municipality of Tripoli, Mrs. Eleni Karountzou, the Rector of the University, Professor Athanasios Katsis, and the Vice-Rector for Administrative Affairs, International Relations and Outreach, Professor Efthalia (Elia) Chatzigianni, delivered welcome speeches.
The event was also attended by the Consul of the Italian Embassy in the Southern Peloponnese, Mrs. Margarita Bovitseli, Professor Sofia Zyga and member of the Board of Directors of the University, the Academic Coordinators of the ERASMUS+ departments of UoP, Drs. M. Rontou, A. Vogopoulou, M. Galani, A. Michopoulos, A. Rochas, Em. Choustoulakis, N. Tselikas, P. Athanasopoulou, members of the educational, research & administrative staff of the University, executives of Local Government Organizations of the Peloponnese area, executives of Actions and Communication of European and local bodies, representatives of local businesses that support the work of the University, as well as journalists from local media.
The successful organization of the event was contributed by Mr. P. Haida, (International Relations Officer) Mrs. St. Bambali (Head of the Erasmus Office in Kalamata), Mrs. V. Kalogeropoulou (Doctoral Candidate and Member of the EUNICE team) and Mr. I. Alevizos (Head of the Department of Publications and Printing) as well as the Head of the Tripoli Officers’ Club, Mr. P. Chatzigiannis and Mr. N. Koufakis.
In the context of the event, commemorative gifts were also given to the present students.
At the end of the event, a press conference was held, which was covered by the journalist Mrs. Eva Galaniadi from the Municipal Radio of Tripoli and broadcast the statements of the UoP Rector, the UoP Vice-Rector, the Vice-Mayor, the Consul of the Italian Embassy and the academic coordinators/s of the ERASMUS+ departments of UoP, the Head of the Erasmus Office of Kalamata and the archaeologist and employee of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Arcadia. During the press conference, the outreach activities of the University of the Peloponnese were analyzed, that with the substantial contribution of local bodies they strengthen, among other things, the mobility of members of the academic community, with a significant impact on the local society.
The students who participated in the event also had the opportunity to speak to journalists about the experiences they are gaining during their academic mobility.
The University of the Peloponnese, following the greatest challenges and true to its values, confirms once again that its outreach activities following the past two years, additionally strengthen the international dimension of the Academic Institution, towards the achievement of one of its main strategic goals: its inclusion in high positions on the national, European and international academic map.
The positive assessments and international recognition of the University of the Peloponnese create new opportunities for the students and increase the number of visitors to the cities of the Peloponnese Region.
Video of the interviews