The 2nd Symposium for Sustainable Goal was organized by the University of Rouen on 5 & 6 October. University of Crete, member of INGENIUM European University, presented its distinctive characteristics, UoC’s international rankings, actions and research programs that promote Sustainable Development.
University of Crete was represented by George Kossioris, Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs, Lifelong Learning, International Relation and Outlook, Antonis Argyros, Head of the Department and Professor of Computer Science, Dimitris Stavrou, Director of the laboratory for the Teaching of Sciences and Professor of Primary Education, Dimitris Papazoglou, Vice Chairperson and Associate Professor of Material Science and Technology.
«The creation of the INGENIUM European Campus of 10 European Universities, will provide students with new, groundbreaking opportunities. They would be able to attend courses either in person or remotely, apply for practical training and interact with 200.000 students of the INGENIUM European University.» George Kossioris, Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs, Lifelong Learning, International Relation and Outlook.
«The INGENIUM symposium provided us a common platform to connect and design research and educational collaborative schemes. Under the umbrella of the INGENIUM alliance we will be able to establish direct collaborations between departments, through a bottom-up approach, providing the ground for a sustainable alliance.» Dimitris Papazoglou, Vice Chairperson and Associate Professor of Material Science and Technology.
«The meeting of INGENIUM members emphasized that the major problems of our times and sustainable development cannot be partially approached, but require strong alliances and joint efforts in the field of university education and interdisciplinary research The establishment of a common European vision and the fact that the University of Crete can be a crucial member of such a cohesive process are very promising signs. » Antonis Argyros, Head of the Department and Professor of Computer Science.
«The INGENIUM is a real challenge for interdisciplinary studies of our students and for thedevelopment of common interdisciplinary syllabus in European level.» Dimitris Stavrou, Director of the laboratory for the Teaching of Sciences and Professor of Primary Education.
