2nd INGENIUM Symposium for Sustainable Goals, from University of Rouen
October 10, 2022 2024-09-04 16:352nd INGENIUM Symposium for Sustainable Goals, from University of Rouen
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 the development of common interdisciplinary syllabus in European level.» Dimitris
Stavrou, Director of the laboratory for the Teaching of Sciences and Professor
of Primary Education.
