The University of the Peloponnese, faithful to its values of strengthening extroversion and internationalization, participated in two important events in February, following relevant invitations. More specifically, the University was represented by the Vice-Rector for AdministrativeAffairs, International Relations & Outreach, Mrs. Efthalia (Elia) Chatzigianni, Professor, at the following events:
1) At the event on "The development and implementation of international partnerships with an impact on Higher Education" for Greek-British co-operation in higher education, held at the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, during which a memorandum of co-operation was signed between the British Council, the British Embassy and Study in Greece. The event was attended by the Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, Mr. Kyriakos Pierrakakis, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Greece, Mr. Matthew Lodge, and eminent personalities from the academic field of Greek and international universities.
2) At the exhibition on "Studies in France" with the participation of many French universities, organized with the co-operation of the French Embassy in Greece, the French Institute of Greece and Campus France. In the meeting that followed, in the presence of the Greek Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, Mr. Kyriakos Pierrakakis and the Ambassador of France in Greece Mrs. Laurence Auer, perspectives and ways to strengthen academic co-operation between the two countries were discussed, which already includes the participation of Greek and French universities in ten European alliances, many Erasmus co-operation agreements with France, the Erasmus Mundus master's degrees, and a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs of the two countries
Both events were completed with great success. Through dynamic dialogue, the participants explored ways to develop new fields of alliances and agreements. In conclusion, the aim of all is to strengthen inter-university co-operation, improve the quality of education and develop academic, student and administrative mobility.