NEWSLETTER // 15 // Back to School 2024 |
NEWSLETTER // 15 // Back to School 2024 |
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Mediterranean Researchers' Night 2024 Held in Xanthi!The Mediterranean Researchers' Night, a pan-European celebration of research, took place successfully in Xanthi on Friday, September 27, 2024, attracting a large crowd and generating enthusiasm for science and innovation. |
Mediterranean Researchers' Night 2024 Held in Xanthi!The Mediterranean Researchers' Night, a pan-European celebration of research, took place successfully in Xanthi on Friday, September 27, 2024, attracting a large crowd and generating enthusiasm for science and innovation. |
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| Athena Research Center Met Innovation at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair |
Athena Research Center Met Innovation at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair |
Researchers presented their latest projects addressing contemporary challenges in technology, innovation, and sustainable development, highlighting solutions and advancements in these critical areas... |
Researchers presented their latest projects addressing contemporary challenges in technology, innovation, and sustainable development, highlighting solutions and advancements in these critical areas... |
| | The ILSP 2023 annual activity report has been published |
The ILSP 2023 annual activity report has been published |
In 2023, the launch of ChatGPT and GPT-4 accelerated advancements in open large language models (LLMs). In response, the Institute for Language and Speech Processing began developing Meltemi, the first open LLM for the Greek language, representing a significant innovation in the field... |
In 2023, the launch of ChatGPT and GPT-4 accelerated advancements in open large language models (LLMs). In response, the Institute for Language and Speech Processing began developing Meltemi, the first open LLM for the Greek language, representing a significant innovation in the field... |
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| Agora Labs: the Greek spin-off that innovates in the healthcare sector |
Agora Labs: the Greek spin-off that innovates in the healthcare sector |
Agora Labs has launched a digital portal for the health sector, as highlighted in a article in Kathimerini. A spin-off of the Information Management Systems Institute (IMSI) at the Athena Research Center, Agora Labs was founded in 2022 and collaborates with an Italian AI company for cancer diagnosis... |
Agora Labs has launched a digital portal for the health sector, as highlighted in a article in Kathimerini. A spin-off of the Information Management Systems Institute (IMSI) at the Athena Research Center, Agora Labs was founded in 2022 and collaborates with an Italian AI company for cancer diagnosis... |
| | Shaping the Future of Deep Vein Thrombosis Diagnosis |
Shaping the Future of Deep Vein Thrombosis Diagnosis |
The European ThrombUS+ programme is innovating medical technology with a portable ultrasound device for early detection and continuous monitoring of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a serious condition that can be asymptomatic in many cases...
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The European ThrombUS+ programme is innovating medical technology with a portable ultrasound device for early detection and continuous monitoring of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a serious condition that can be asymptomatic in many cases...
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| Athena left its mark at VLDB2024 |
Athena left its mark at VLDB2024 |
The 50th International Conference on Very Large Databases (VLDB 2024) took place in Guangzhou, China. The Athena Research Center's IMSI won the Best Paper Award for "OmniSketch" co-authored by Minos Garofalakis showcasing its significant contributions to the field of data management... |
The 50th International Conference on Very Large Databases (VLDB 2024) took place in Guangzhou, China. The Athena Research Center's IMSI won the Best Paper Award for "OmniSketch" co-authored by Minos Garofalakis showcasing its significant contributions to the field of data management... |
| | Dr Tasos Gaitanis, Gen.Secretary for Research & Innovation, visits Athena |
Dr Tasos Gaitanis, Gen.Secretary for Research & Innovation, visits Athena |
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, Dr. Tasos Gaitanis, the new General Secretary for Research and Innovation, visited the Athena Research Center. He was welcomed by Professor Ioannis Emiris, President of Athena... |
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, Dr. Tasos Gaitanis, the new General Secretary for Research and Innovation, visited the Athena Research Center. He was welcomed by Professor Ioannis Emiris, President of Athena... |
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| The debate on the reliability of ChatGPT continues! |
The debate on the reliability of ChatGPT continues! |
Georgia (Youli) Koutrika, Director of Research, featured in "Kathimerini" interviewed by Manolis Andriotakis, where they explore the impact of AI on various aspects of our lives... |
Georgia (Youli) Koutrika, Director of Research, featured in "Kathimerini" interviewed by Manolis Andriotakis, where they explore the impact of AI on various aspects of our lives... |
| | Maria Giagkou discusses the advancements in language technology in a recent article in Kathimerini |
Maria Giagkou discusses the advancements in language technology in a recent article in Kathimerini |
Maria Giagkou, Specialized Scientific Personnel at the Institute for Language and Speech Processing at the Athena Research Center, discusses the importance of linguistics in the age of artificial intelligence in a recent article published in "Kathimerini"... |
Maria Giagkou, Specialized Scientific Personnel at the Institute for Language and Speech Processing at the Athena Research Center, discusses the importance of linguistics in the age of artificial intelligence in a recent article published in "Kathimerini"... |
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| Agiatis Benardou Elected President of the DARIAH-EU Board |
Agiatis Benardou Elected President of the DARIAH-EU Board |
Agiatis Benardou, Associate Researcher in the Digital Curation Unit at Athena and Lecturer at the Athens University of Economics and Business, has been elected President of the European Infrastructure DARIAH (Digital Research Infrastructure for the Arts and Humanities)... |
Agiatis Benardou, Associate Researcher in the Digital Curation Unit at Athena and Lecturer at the Athens University of Economics and Business, has been elected President of the European Infrastructure DARIAH (Digital Research Infrastructure for the Arts and Humanities)... |
| | Memorandum of Understanding with Hellenic Capital Market Commission |
Memorandum of Understanding with Hellenic Capital Market Commission |
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Professor Ioannis Emiris, Chairman of the Board and General Director of Athena - Research and Ms. Vasiliki Lazarakou, Chairwoman of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission... |
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Professor Ioannis Emiris, Chairman of the Board and General Director of Athena - Research and Ms. Vasiliki Lazarakou, Chairwoman of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission... |
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| | | European Language Data Space |
European Language Data Space |
The European Language Data Space aims at building a trustworthy and effective data market for the exchange of language resources in the public and – even more importantly – in the private sector, in line with the EU Data Strategy. |
The European Language Data Space aims at building a trustworthy and effective data market for the exchange of language resources in the public and – even more importantly – in the private sector, in line with the EU Data Strategy. |
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| | | Through DataBri-X, European Data Spaces, platforms and marketplaces, as well as their wide range of business, governmental and public, research and civil society stakeholders will be equipped with a holistic and flexible data governance process and a seamlessly integrated standards-based ToolBox for data and metadata management. |
Through DataBri-X, European Data Spaces, platforms and marketplaces, as well as their wide range of business, governmental and public, research and civil society stakeholders will be equipped with a holistic and flexible data governance process and a seamlessly integrated standards-based ToolBox for data and metadata management. |
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| | | Tsiafaki Despoina, Research Director |
Tsiafaki Despoina, Research Director |
Dr. Despoina Tsiafaki is a Classical Archaeologist and Director of Research at the Institute for Language and Speech Processing at Athena. She serves as the National Delegate in the Programme Committee of Horizon Europe’s Cluster 2 and as the National Representative in the ESFRI Strategic Working Group on “Social and Cultural Innovation”. Additionally, she is a member of the National Sectorial Scientific Council for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Industries, and the Consultative Working Group for the Platform for Culture, Tourism, and Creative Industries under the GSRI. |
Dr. Despoina Tsiafaki is a Classical Archaeologist and Director of Research at the Institute for Language and Speech Processing at Athena. She serves as the National Delegate in the Programme Committee of Horizon Europe’s Cluster 2 and as the National Representative in the ESFRI Strategic Working Group on “Social and Cultural Innovation”. Additionally, she is a member of the National Sectorial Scientific Council for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Industries, and the Consultative Working Group for the Platform for Culture, Tourism, and Creative Industries under the GSRI. |
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| | | Prof. Minos Garofalakis on health data and Agora Labs |
Prof. Minos Garofalakis on health data and Agora Labs |
Professor Minos Garofalakis, Director of the Information Management Systems Institute (IMSI) at the Athena Research Centre discusses with journalist Takis Spiliopoulos on Naftemporiki TV's REview show. They explore the potential of leveraging vast amounts of health data through Agora Labs' solutions while ensuring patient privacy and anonymity... |
Professor Minos Garofalakis, Director of the Information Management Systems Institute (IMSI) at the Athena Research Centre discusses with journalist Takis Spiliopoulos on Naftemporiki TV's REview show. They explore the potential of leveraging vast amounts of health data through Agora Labs' solutions while ensuring patient privacy and anonymity... |
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| | | Prof. Phoebe Koundouri Discusses Geopolitical Tensions and Their Economic Impact on Greece |
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri Discusses Geopolitical Tensions and Their Economic Impact on Greece |
Interview of Prof. Phoebe Koundouri on Naftemporiki TV, discussing the ongoing geopolitical tensions impacting the economy and how inflationary pressures in Greece are affecting the food and energy sectors, mainly due to geopolitical upheavals and fluctuations in energy prices. |
Interview of Prof. Phoebe Koundouri on Naftemporiki TV, discussing the ongoing geopolitical tensions impacting the economy and how inflationary pressures in Greece are affecting the food and energy sectors, mainly due to geopolitical upheavals and fluctuations in energy prices. |
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| Athena Forum 2024 at Benaki Museum |
Athena Forum 2024 at Benaki Museum |
Athens, Greece, 28 & 29 November 2024The Athena Research Center is proud to host the Athena Forum 2024, gathering leaders from the research and business sectors, along with researchers from Athena. Discussions, presentations, and demonstrations focusing on digital technologies and innovative solutions in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Robotics, and Open Science. |
Athens, Greece, 28 & 29 November 2024The Athena Research Center is proud to host the Athena Forum 2024, gathering leaders from the research and business sectors, along with researchers from Athena. Discussions, presentations, and demonstrations focusing on digital technologies and innovative solutions in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Robotics, and Open Science. |
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| 3rd Symposium on Open Science in Greece! |
3rd Symposium on Open Science in Greece! |
Athens, Greece, 10 & 11 December 2024 The Athena Research Center is honored to announce its participation in the 3rd Symposium on Open Science in Greece, organized by the National Initiative for Open Science. The event will take place on December 10 and 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at the National Center for Scientific Research (NCSR) “Demokritos”. |
Athens, Greece, 10 & 11 December 2024 The Athena Research Center is honored to announce its participation in the 3rd Symposium on Open Science in Greece, organized by the National Initiative for Open Science. The event will take place on December 10 and 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at the National Center for Scientific Research (NCSR) “Demokritos”. |
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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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