Education
Diaspora
Greek University Opens Branch in Alexandria, Egypt
The Greek University of Patras announced recently that is opening a branch in Alexandria, Egypt in a first-of-its-kind move by a Greek higher education institution.
On Friday at the offices of the Greek community of Alexandria, the rector of the...
Ancient Greece
Children are Curious to Know: Who Were the Spartans?
Curious Kids, a website that posts inquiries made by the most curious of minds—those of children—recently found themselves answering a question posted by a young reader who wanted an expert to answer his question: “Who were the Spartans?”
It is...
Education
Why Fraternities and Sororities are Called “Greek Life”
Have you ever wondered why American college fraternities and sororities are referred to as "Greek life?" Why are they commonly named after the Greek alphabet?
"Greek life" is a term for different exclusive societies—fraternities for men, sororities for women—that have...
Education
‘Study in Greece’ Organization Aims to Put Greek Academia on the Map
Study in Greece (SiG), a non-profit organization backed by three government ministries, has ambitions to establish Greece "on the international educational map".
SiG plays a key role in promoting Greek education and academia at important international events and fairs.
The organization...
Education
How Being Bilingual Affects Your Brain
Being bilingual or multilingual has been proven to have countless beneficial impacts on the brains of those who speak more than one language.
According to recent data, most of the world's population, or 43 percent, are bilingual, 40 percent are...
Education
Scientists Celebrate Legacy of Greek Mathematician Caratheodory
World-acclaimed researchers and academics will gather in Greece to celebrate the legacy of great Greek mathematician Constantin Carathéodory.
Education
Confucius Institute Established at Greek University
A Confucius Institute was established recently at the Greek University of West Attica (UNIWA) in collaboration with the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Confucius Institutes are non-profit educational organizations supported by the Chinese government with the aim of spreading...
Education
PanHellenic Foundation to Award Scholarships to 45 Greek American Students in Annual Gala
Forty-five young Greek American students who have the potential to become life-long significant achievers will be awarded scholarships by the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation at a ceremony and gala slated for June 17th at Hilton Chicago.
Dedicated to promoting education and...
Ancient Greece
Greek Universities Now Offer English-language MA in Ancient Philosophy
Four Greek Universities have joined forces to offer an English-language postgraduate study program in Ancient Philosophy in a bid to entice foreign students to Athens.
Participating academic institutions are the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Aristotle University of...
Education
Purdue Partners With Four Greek Universities
Purdue University in Indianapolis signed recently academic, research and innovation agreements with four leading Greek Universities, at a time when the U.S. and Greece enjoy a very strong relationship.
The agreements through a series of Memoranda of Understanding will also...
Education
Greece Orders Probe into Exam System Cyber-Attacks
Greece's Supreme Court launched on Tuesday an urgent investigation into the cyber-attacks targeting the Greek high school exams that were interrupted two days running.
Following a second cyber-attack on the data bank providing the exam questions, Supreme Court Public Prosecutor...
Art
Exhibition Showcases West Attica University Student Art
An exhibition of works by the University of West Attica students opened at the "Art & Environment" area of the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" this week.
The exhibition is free and will remain on the premises until the end...
Education
India Removes Darwinian Evolution from School Textbooks
India has decided to remove references to Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution from school textbooks. The textbooks in question are used in ninth and tenth-grade science classes in Indian public schools.
For the 2021-22 school year, the National...
Celebrities
Pelé Enters Dictionary as Synonym for “Unique”
Pelé, the famous soccer player who passed away in December at the age of 82, has now been recognized in the Portuguese-language Michaelis dictionary. This dictionary is widely used in Brazil, and it has included the term "Pelé" as...
Education
Libra Philanthropies Launches Scholarship Program in Greece
Libra Philanthropies, a private, independent foundation launched by Libra Group in 2023, has announced a new scholarship program with Deree - The American College of Greece.
The Libra Philanthropies Leadership Scholarship will open up academic opportunities for graduate students through...