NEWSLETTER //18// Keeping Excellence in the Center |
NEWSLETTER //18// Keeping Excellence in the Center |
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HERON Center of Excellence: Launching a new era for Robotics in GreeceGreece takes a bold step into the future of robotics and AI with the launch of HERON - a world-class Center of Excellence coordinated by the Athena Research Center. |
HERON Center of Excellence: Launching a new era for Robotics in GreeceGreece takes a bold step into the future of robotics and AI with the launch of HERON - a world-class Center of Excellence coordinated by the Athena Research Center. |
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| Science & Puzzles unfold their Magic! |
Science & Puzzles unfold their Magic! |
Discover how science came alive through puzzles, immersive workshops on artificial intelligence, cryptography and interactive experiences at Xanthi’s one-of-a-kind Puzzle Festival - powered by the Athena Research Center! |
Discover how science came alive through puzzles, immersive workshops on artificial intelligence, cryptography and interactive experiences at Xanthi’s one-of-a-kind Puzzle Festival - powered by the Athena Research Center! |
| | Christos Papadimitriou Joins Academy of Athens |
Christos Papadimitriou Joins Academy of Athens |
In a formal ceremony held on May 29, 2025, the Academy of Athens officially welcomed Professor Christos Papadimitriou as a regular member, following his election in June 2024... |
In a formal ceremony held on May 29, 2025, the Academy of Athens officially welcomed Professor Christos Papadimitriou as a regular member, following his election in June 2024... |
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| Athena and the Hellenic Development Bank Join Forces |
Athena and the Hellenic Development Bank Join Forces |
Athena Research Center and HDB signed an MoU with the aim to help turn research into innovation and entrepreneurship - a strategic alliance powering Greece’s tech-driven future. |
Athena Research Center and HDB signed an MoU with the aim to help turn research into innovation and entrepreneurship - a strategic alliance powering Greece’s tech-driven future. |
| | Sustainable Grounds for Innovation |
Sustainable Grounds for Innovation |
A new infrastructure project for the Athena Research Center in Xanthi enhances security, energy efficiency, and accessibility - supporting cutting-edge research, digital innovation, and sustainable regional development in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace... |
A new infrastructure project for the Athena Research Center in Xanthi enhances security, energy efficiency, and accessibility - supporting cutting-edge research, digital innovation, and sustainable regional development in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace... |
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| General Secretary for R&I visits Corallia |
General Secretary for R&I visits Corallia |
Dr. Tasos Gaitanis explores Corallia’s innovation ecosystem, engaging with startups and discussing opportunities to boost Greece’s research and entrepreneurship... |
Dr. Tasos Gaitanis explores Corallia’s innovation ecosystem, engaging with startups and discussing opportunities to boost Greece’s research and entrepreneurship... |
| | Conference on Sustainable Energy Future through Hydrogen |
Conference on Sustainable Energy Future through Hydrogen |
At the conference, Ioannis Emiris, President of Athena Research Center, highlighted the crucial role of digital technology and AI in tackling climate change. He stressed the urgent need for energy-efficient AI models to reduce future energy demands... |
At the conference, Ioannis Emiris, President of Athena Research Center, highlighted the crucial role of digital technology and AI in tackling climate change. He stressed the urgent need for energy-efficient AI models to reduce future energy demands... |
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| Digital Horizons in Archaeology |
Digital Horizons in Archaeology |
CAA2025 Athens: Advancing Global Dialogue on Digital Archaeology and Heritage Innovation. This landmark event fostered interdisciplinary exchange and inspired new pathways for preserving and reimagining cultural heritage in the digital age... |
CAA2025 Athens: Advancing Global Dialogue on Digital Archaeology and Heritage Innovation. This landmark event fostered interdisciplinary exchange and inspired new pathways for preserving and reimagining cultural heritage in the digital age... |
| | Research, Innovation, and Networking at Beyond 2025 |
Research, Innovation, and Networking at Beyond 2025 |
Our Industrial Systems Institute showcased cutting-edge AI technologies and research, real-world applications in next-gen networks, smart mobility, and cybersecurity... |
Our Industrial Systems Institute showcased cutting-edge AI technologies and research, real-world applications in next-gen networks, smart mobility, and cybersecurity... |
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| Professor Petros Maragos on ERT Radio |
Professor Petros Maragos on ERT Radio |
The interim director of the Robotics Institute spoke about the technological and societal challenges of robotics in Greece, and the strategy to position it as a regional hub for innovation... |
The interim director of the Robotics Institute spoke about the technological and societal challenges of robotics in Greece, and the strategy to position it as a regional hub for innovation... |
| | Athena Participates at Parliamentary Session on R&I |
Athena Participates at Parliamentary Session on R&I |
Athena Research Center showcases its cutting-edge research and innovation strategies in the Greek Parliament, reinforcing science as a key driver of national growth and economic progress... |
Athena Research Center showcases its cutting-edge research and innovation strategies in the Greek Parliament, reinforcing science as a key driver of national growth and economic progress... |
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| Dr. Jorge Sanchez Shares Stories of Innovation in Kathimerini |
Dr. Jorge Sanchez Shares Stories of Innovation in Kathimerini |
“In Greece, there is strong research activity, exceptional talent, a high level of fundamental knowledge, and flexible minds.”, noted Dr. Sanchez... |
“In Greece, there is strong research activity, exceptional talent, a high level of fundamental knowledge, and flexible minds.”, noted Dr. Sanchez... |
| | #Code4Europe & “Girls in Digital”: key digital skills for students |
#Code4Europe & “Girls in Digital”: key digital skills for students |
School visits organized under the #Code4Europe project and the “Girls in Digital” campaign showcased key digital skills such as computational thinking, while encouraging more girls to engage with the digital sector... |
School visits organized under the #Code4Europe project and the “Girls in Digital” campaign showcased key digital skills such as computational thinking, while encouraging more girls to engage with the digital sector... |
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| | | Through cutting-edge semantic technologies and collaborative workflows, Athena Research Center advances open science in cultural heritage-empowering long-term preservation, impact, and shared access across borders... |
Through cutting-edge semantic technologies and collaborative workflows, Athena Research Center advances open science in cultural heritage-empowering long-term preservation, impact, and shared access across borders... |
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| | | Stella Markantonatou is a Research Director at the Institute of Language and Speech Processing (ILSP) of Athena and a Senior Researcher at the Archimedes Unit. With degrees in Chemical Engineering (NTUA), Linguistics (NKUA), and a PhD in Linguistics (University of Essex), she has led or contributed to over 20 R&D projects in Greece and the UK. She is the creator of IDION, a web-based lexicographical database for multiword expressions in Modern Greek. Her research focuses on NLP, digital lexicography, knowledge modeling, and under-resourced languages. She has published over 100 papers and actively contributes to national and international scientific and academic committees. |
Stella Markantonatou is a Research Director at the Institute of Language and Speech Processing (ILSP) of Athena and a Senior Researcher at the Archimedes Unit. With degrees in Chemical Engineering (NTUA), Linguistics (NKUA), and a PhD in Linguistics (University of Essex), she has led or contributed to over 20 R&D projects in Greece and the UK. She is the creator of IDION, a web-based lexicographical database for multiword expressions in Modern Greek. Her research focuses on NLP, digital lexicography, knowledge modeling, and under-resourced languages. She has published over 100 papers and actively contributes to national and international scientific and academic committees. |
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| | | Empowering Greek with AI: The Meltemi & KriKri Language Models |
Empowering Greek with AI: The Meltemi & KriKri Language Models |
Pioneering a digital future for the Greek language, the Athena Research Center unveils Meltemi and KriKri cutting-edge AI language models designed to support Greek in technology, education, and innovation. |
Pioneering a digital future for the Greek language, the Athena Research Center unveils Meltemi and KriKri cutting-edge AI language models designed to support Greek in technology, education, and innovation. |
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| | | HERON Takes Flight: A Landmark Beginning for Greece’s First Center of Excellence in Robotics and AI |
HERON Takes Flight: A Landmark Beginning for Greece’s First Center of Excellence in Robotics and AI |
With visionary leadership, European collaboration, and broad institutional support, the launch of HERON marks a bold step for Greece into the future of intelligent systems - uniting science, innovation, and national ambition under one pioneering initiative. |
With visionary leadership, European collaboration, and broad institutional support, the launch of HERON marks a bold step for Greece into the future of intelligent systems - uniting science, innovation, and national ambition under one pioneering initiative. |
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| | | Conference on Sustainable Energy Future through Hydrogen |
Conference on Sustainable Energy Future through Hydrogen |
A pivotal conversation on hydrogen and Europe’s energy future unfolded in Athens, uniting experts from academia, industry, and policy at AUEB |
A pivotal conversation on hydrogen and Europe’s energy future unfolded in Athens, uniting experts from academia, industry, and policy at AUEB |
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| ACM Summer School on Data Science 2025 |
ACM Summer School on Data Science 2025 |
Ioannina, 30 June - 4 July, 2025Young Computer Science researchers from all over the world will have the opportunity to attend summer courses in the topics of Data Science, Data Management, Deep Learning, and Big Data Processing. |
Ioannina, 30 June - 4 July, 2025Young Computer Science researchers from all over the world will have the opportunity to attend summer courses in the topics of Data Science, Data Management, Deep Learning, and Big Data Processing. |
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| Open Science: Monitoring Progress, Assessing Impact 2025 |
Open Science: Monitoring Progress, Assessing Impact 2025 |
Paris and online, 7 - 8 July, 2025, UNESCO HeadquartersThis conference explores the monitoring of Open Science impact, featuring PathOS results, UNESCO and OSMI principles, and EOSC tools to support data-driven policy and global collaboration.
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Paris and online, 7 - 8 July, 2025, UNESCO HeadquartersThis conference explores the monitoring of Open Science impact, featuring PathOS results, UNESCO and OSMI principles, and EOSC tools to support data-driven policy and global collaboration.
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Athena Research Centre, Aigialias & Chalepa, 15125, Marousi, Greece
Tel: +30 210 6875300, e-mail: info@athenarc.gr |
Athena Research Centre, Aigialias & Chalepa, 15125, Marousi, Greece
Tel: +30 210 6875300, e-mail: info@athenarc.gr |
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