NEWSLETTER //19 // Keeping Excellence in the Center |
NEWSLETTER //19 // Keeping Excellence in the Center |
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Greece’s First Nanosatellite in Orbit – Athena Joins the MissionA major leap for Greek space tech: the nanosatellite captures multispectral data to detect oil spills and marine pollution while its innovative telemetry unit ensures vital system updates even in the event of critical failures. |
Greece’s First Nanosatellite in Orbit – Athena Joins the MissionA major leap for Greek space tech: the nanosatellite captures multispectral data to detect oil spills and marine pollution while its innovative telemetry unit ensures vital system updates even in the event of critical failures. |
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| Olympia Research Summit: Athena Showcases Greek Excellence in AI & Big Data |
Olympia Research Summit: Athena Showcases Greek Excellence in AI & Big Data |
Over 100 researchers, founders, and top scientists met in Athens for the first Olympia Summit for two days of groundbreaking talks, bold ideas, and strategic alliances shaping the future of AI and data innovation. |
Over 100 researchers, founders, and top scientists met in Athens for the first Olympia Summit for two days of groundbreaking talks, bold ideas, and strategic alliances shaping the future of AI and data innovation. |
| | AI & Robotics in Action: Workshop by Athena’s HERON Center of Excellence |
AI & Robotics in Action: Workshop by Athena’s HERON Center of Excellence |
From agriculture to underwater tech, HERON’s workshop showcased cutting-edge robotics and AI applications where research meets real-world impact. Early-career and senior scientists shared innovations shaping the future across key societal sectors... |
From agriculture to underwater tech, HERON’s workshop showcased cutting-edge robotics and AI applications where research meets real-world impact. Early-career and senior scientists shared innovations shaping the future across key societal sectors... |
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| Visit of the French Ambassador Highlights Strengthening Greek-French Research Ties at Athena |
Visit of the French Ambassador Highlights Strengthening Greek-French Research Ties at Athena |
H.E. Ambassador Laurence Auer visited Athena Research Center’s cutting-edge labs and units, emphasizing the importance of Franco-Hellenic collaboration in AI, robotics, sustainability, and innovation, reinforcing Athena’s role as a hub for international scientific partnerships. |
H.E. Ambassador Laurence Auer visited Athena Research Center’s cutting-edge labs and units, emphasizing the importance of Franco-Hellenic collaboration in AI, robotics, sustainability, and innovation, reinforcing Athena’s role as a hub for international scientific partnerships. |
| | Texas A&M University and Athena Research Center Join Forces |
Texas A&M University and Athena Research Center Join Forces |
A new five-year MoU sets the stage for deep collaboration between Athena and Texas A&M, enabling joint research, academic exchange, and innovation in fields such as energy, systems engineering, and digital science. |
A new five-year MoU sets the stage for deep collaboration between Athena and Texas A&M, enabling joint research, academic exchange, and innovation in fields such as energy, systems engineering, and digital science. |
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| AI and the Greek Language: The International Conference on the Greek Language and Multilingualism |
AI and the Greek Language: The International Conference on the Greek Language and Multilingualism |
President of Athena, Prof. Ioannis Emiris discussed the role of AI in education and language, highlighting technologies like “Meltemi” and “Llama-Krikri” that empower Greek in the global digital landscape. |
President of Athena, Prof. Ioannis Emiris discussed the role of AI in education and language, highlighting technologies like “Meltemi” and “Llama-Krikri” that empower Greek in the global digital landscape. |
| | SafeHorizon at the UN: Tackling Crime-as-a-Service on a Global Scale |
SafeHorizon at the UN: Tackling Crime-as-a-Service on a Global Scale |
The EU-funded project SafeHorizon, coordinated by Athena RC, was presented at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, spotlighting gaps in global crime prevention and proposing solutions for virtual currency abuse and Crime-as-a-Service networks. |
The EU-funded project SafeHorizon, coordinated by Athena RC, was presented at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, spotlighting gaps in global crime prevention and proposing solutions for virtual currency abuse and Crime-as-a-Service networks. |
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| MoU between DPA and Athena Reserch Center |
MoU between DPA and Athena Reserch Center |
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority and the Athena signed a MoU to strengthen collaboration on data protection, cybersecurity, AI, and data science. A shared commitment to safeguarding rights and shaping a human-centered digital future. |
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority and the Athena signed a MoU to strengthen collaboration on data protection, cybersecurity, AI, and data science. A shared commitment to safeguarding rights and shaping a human-centered digital future. |
| | Athena Research Center at Data Week 2025 |
Athena Research Center at Data Week 2025 |
Athena Researce Center contributed key insights at Data Week 2025 in Athens highlighting its role in building AI Factories, Data Spaces, and next-gen infrastructures for Europe’s digital future. |
Athena Researce Center contributed key insights at Data Week 2025 in Athens highlighting its role in building AI Factories, Data Spaces, and next-gen infrastructures for Europe’s digital future. |
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| | | DataGEMS promotes data FAIRness in key areas such as education, meteorology and linguistics. The main goal is to gain new insights into vast amounts of complex, heterogeneous data sets by providing intuitive tools. |
DataGEMS promotes data FAIRness in key areas such as education, meteorology and linguistics. The main goal is to gain new insights into vast amounts of complex, heterogeneous data sets by providing intuitive tools. |
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| | | EUSOME aims to revolutionize the air mobility ecosystem in the Southeast Mediterranean region by addressing specific regional challenges, such as transporting goods and people, surveilling complex landscapes, tackling fire risks, and monitoring traffic congestion. |
EUSOME aims to revolutionize the air mobility ecosystem in the Southeast Mediterranean region by addressing specific regional challenges, such as transporting goods and people, surveilling complex landscapes, tackling fire risks, and monitoring traffic congestion. |
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| | | Stelios Sartzetakis has contributed to the research in the area of broadband network management, network performance evaluation, QoS and traffic management, charging and accounting of ATM and Internet traffic and services, broadband and wireless networks, and the design of large optical networks. |
Stelios Sartzetakis has contributed to the research in the area of broadband network management, network performance evaluation, QoS and traffic management, charging and accounting of ATM and Internet traffic and services, broadband and wireless networks, and the design of large optical networks. |
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| | | Director of ILSP Dr. Vassilis Katsouros on Action 24 |
Director of ILSP Dr. Vassilis Katsouros on Action 24 |
A journey into the world of Greek Large Language Models. From Meltemi to Llama-Krikri, and from technology to the preservation of the Greek language in the digital era. |
A journey into the world of Greek Large Language Models. From Meltemi to Llama-Krikri, and from technology to the preservation of the Greek language in the digital era. |
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| | | Prof. Phoebe Koundouri on ANT1’s “Brave New Greece” |
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri on ANT1’s “Brave New Greece” |
On 07 June 2025, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was featured in an interview on ANT1’s program “Brave New Greece” with journalist Pepi Tyligadi. The full interview is available to watch here. |
On 07 June 2025, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was featured in an interview on ANT1’s program “Brave New Greece” with journalist Pepi Tyligadi. The full interview is available to watch here. |
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| Athena Research Center at the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair |
Athena Research Center at the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair |
Thessaloniki, 6 - 14 September, 2025From September 6-14, 2025, the Athena Research Center will showcase cutting-edge technologies with real-world impact at the 89th TIF. Visitors will experience innovations in AI, robotics, legal and medical tech, and educational tools. Highlights include Greek-language LLMs, a legal chatbot, diagnostic AI systems, and interactive exhibits for students and citizens. Stay tuned! |
Thessaloniki, 6 - 14 September, 2025From September 6-14, 2025, the Athena Research Center will showcase cutting-edge technologies with real-world impact at the 89th TIF. Visitors will experience innovations in AI, robotics, legal and medical tech, and educational tools. Highlights include Greek-language LLMs, a legal chatbot, diagnostic AI systems, and interactive exhibits for students and citizens. Stay tuned! |
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| MEDNIGHT is Back! – The Mediterranean Night of Science and People! |
MEDNIGHT is Back! – The Mediterranean Night of Science and People! |
Xanthi, 26 September, 2025, Kimmeria Campus, Athena Research Center, XanthiFollowing last year’s vibrant success, the Mediterranean Researchers’ Night – MEDNIGHT returns to Xanthi for a second consecutive year on Friday, September 26, 2025, inviting visitors of all ages to explore science, technology, and creative curiosity.
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Xanthi, 26 September, 2025, Kimmeria Campus, Athena Research Center, XanthiFollowing last year’s vibrant success, the Mediterranean Researchers’ Night – MEDNIGHT returns to Xanthi for a second consecutive year on Friday, September 26, 2025, inviting visitors of all ages to explore science, technology, and creative curiosity.
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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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