University of Patras
Economy
Student Booted From Room After 22 Years
A student at the University of Patras in Greece who was living in his dorm room for 22 years has been evicted, officials said.
The phenomenon of "eternal students" is common in Greece as besides free tuition, students get free...
Greece
Greek Scientists Develop Thermal Camera to Spot Drunks
Thermal imaging technology created by Greek scientists might one day be to be able to identify intoxicated customers before they become a nuisance in bars, airports or other public spaces. Georgia Koukiou and Vassilis Anastassopoulos of the Electronics Laboratory,...
Greece
Five Greek Universities Among World's Best
According to International QS World University Rankings, five Greek universities are included among the most trusted universities of the world.
QS announced the 2012 world's 200 best universities as voted by their employees. The list comprises of academic institutions from...
Greece
Study: 9 in 10 Greeks Cannot Pay for Prescription Medicine
Nine out of ten Greeks face difficulties buying the medicines they need, reports the University of Patras. 70% of the survey participants cannot afford buying all the necessary medicines due to wage cuts, while 59.5% of them did not have...