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NATIONWIDE MAJORITY SELECTION OF THE NEW ANCIENT GREEK TEXTBOOKS FOR LOWER SECONDARY EDUCATION DEVELOPED BY THE AUTHORING TEAM LED BY PROFESSOR MARISA FOUNTOPOULOU

NATIONWIDE MAJORITY SELECTION OF THE NEW ANCIENT GREEK TEXTBOOKS FOR LOWER SECONDARY EDUCATION DEVELOPED BY THE AUTHORING TEAM LED BY PROFESSOR MARISA FOUNTOPOULOU

As part of the nationwide selection process for the new school textbooks, the Ancient Greek textbooks for all three grades of lower secondary education (Gymnasium), developed under the scientific guidance and coordination of Professor Marisa Fountopoulou, achieved particularly high selection rates: 52% in the first grade, 48% in the second…

TRAINING INITIATIVE AND DEMONSTRATION LESSONS IN ANCIENT GREEK

TRAINING INITIATIVE AND DEMONSTRATION LESSONS IN ANCIENT GREEK

During the 2025–2026 academic year, Professor Maria-Zoi Fountopoulou carried out a training initiative in lower secondary schools across Greece as part of the professional development of teachers of Greek language and literature. The initiative included demonstration lessons in Ancient Greek for all three grades of lower secondary education.…

PARTICIPATION OF PROF. M. FOUNTOPOULOU IN THE 5th INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE (IPiE 2026)

PARTICIPATION OF PROF. M. FOUNTOPOULOU IN THE 5TH INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE (IPIE 2026)

Professor Maria-Zoi Fountopoulou participated in the 5th International Perspectives in Education Conference (IPiE 2026), held on 4–5 June 2026 at Leeds Trinity University, United Kingdom. As part of the conference, she delivered a presentation entitled “Sustaining Humanistic Futures: Reframing Ancient Greek Teaching as a Model of…

COLLABORATION BETWEEN EEL-NKUA AND THE FULBRIGHT FOUNDATION: COMPLETION OF A RESEARCH PROJECT ON CITIZEN SCIENCE AND OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING, AND NEW PROSPECTS

COLLABORATION BETWEEN EEL-NKUA AND THE FULBRIGHT FOUNDATION: COMPLETION OF A RESEARCH PROJECT ON CITIZEN SCIENCE AND OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING, AND NEW PROSPECTS

With great pleasure and deep appreciation, we announce the successful completion of the research collaboration between the Environmental Education Lab (EEL) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and Ms. Alison Wood, within the framework of her Fulbright Foundation Greece scholarship.

The research project carried out by…

COLLABORATION BETWEEN EEL–NKUA AND THE FULBRIGHT FOUNDATION: HOSTING AND SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT OF A RESEARCH PROJECT ON CITIZEN SCIENCE AND OUTDOOR LEARNING

COLLABORATION BETWEEN EEL–NKUA AND THE FULBRIGHT FOUNDATION: HOSTING AND SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT OF A RESEARCH PROJECT ON CITIZEN SCIENCE AND OUTDOOR LEARNING

The Environmental Education Lab (EEL) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) will host and provide scientific support for the research project of Ms Alison Wood, Science Teacher in Duluth, Minnesota, and U.S. Fulbright Distinguished Teacher.

Ms Wood’s research project, which will be implemented under the scientific…

INVITED PARTICIPATION OF PROF. M. FOUNTOPOULOU IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN SHANGHAI

INVITED PARTICIPATION OF PROF. M. FOUNTOPOULOU IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN SHANGHAI

Professor Maria-Zoi Fountopoulou participated as an invited expert in education and education museums in an international conference held on 2 December 2025 in Shanghai, China. The conference focused on the establishment of a globally leading Education Museum in Shanghai.

TRAINING INITIATIVE AND DEMONSTRATION LESSONS IN ANCIENT GREEK

TRAINING INITIATIVE AND DEMONSTRATION LESSONS IN ANCIENT GREEK

During the 2024–2025 academic year, Professor Maria-Zoi Fountopoulou carried out a training initiative in lower secondary schools across Greece as part of the professional development of teachers of Greek language and literature. The initiative included demonstration lessons in Ancient Greek for all three grades of lower secondary education.…

PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Associate Professor Faye Antoniou participated in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) of the U.S. Department of State, focusing on Inclusive Education. The invitation was extended following a recommendation and coordination by the U.S. Embassy in Athens and the Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports. During…

PARTICIPATION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE “IMPRINTS” INITIATIVE

PARTICIPATION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE “IMPRINTS” INITIATIVE

The students of the Department, Nikoleta Alexopoulou, Dimitra Kanellopoulou, Zoe Katsileri, Aikaterini Koutsikou, Danae Maniati,  Konstantina Statha, and Stamata Tsoumpri, voluntarily participated in  the implementation of the Interactive Workshops “Imprints” (educational - artistic - athletic) organized by SKEP, the Association of Social  Re…

Organisation of the Educational Conference “Environmental Education for Sustainability & Citizen Science: Actions and Prospects” by the EEL-NKUA

ORGANISATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE “ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY & CITIZEN SCIENCE: ACTIONS AND PROSPECTS” BY THE EEL-NKUA

The Environmental Educational Lab (EEL-NKUA) organized the  Educational Conference “Environmental Education for Sustainability & Citizen Science: Actions and Prospects”  on the 18.02.2023 at the NKUA Central Hall - Auditorium, Athens. The Conference was attended by 90 teachers and other educational stakeholders. Τhe announcement, the  program…