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New digital entrepreneurship project for the University of the…

The Information Systems Laboratory, of the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering, participates in the DIGIMPACT.EU project funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).

DIGIMPACT is one of the new EIT projects announced today, and is the result of distinction in a highly competitive process, in which more than 1500 education, research and development institutions of the European Union participated.

The new project, under the coordination of Gdańsk University of Technology and with the participation of Universität für Weiterbildung Krems, Universidad de Granada and Crowdpolicy aims to promote digital entrepreneurship in areas of sustainable development, and to improve the teaching of entrepreneurship in higher education, through introducing new methods and tools.

See more on the project here: https://lnkd.in/dph32UfU

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From Students… Mayors!

On Tuesday, April 1st, students from the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering at the University of the Aegean, as part of the 4th-year course “Digital Governance,” visited the Municipality of Western Samos. The purpose of the visit was to inform the students about the current issues and important projects of the Municipality, as well as to discuss their potential contribution to the digital advancement of the Municipality.

During the visit, the students had the opportunity to:

Learn about the digital services the Municipality offers to citizens.
Get acquainted with the digital transformation projects currently underway.
Engage in discussions with Municipality officials about the challenges and opportunities of digital governance.
Propose ideas and solutions for improving the Municipality’s digital services.

Yiannis Charalabidis, professor at the department and instructor of the “Digital Governance” course, commented:
“This visit was a valuable experience for our students, as it allowed them to connect theoretical knowledge with practical application and contribute to the development of the local community. In the coming months, our students will implement original projects to support the Municipality’s digital transformation while gaining valuable hands-on experience. We thank the Municipality officials who responded to our invitation.”

Learn more about the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering at the University of the Aegean here: www.icsd.aegean.gr

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The first UN LOSI report for Greece and Cyprus

An important snapshot for Greece and the University of the Aegean, in Pretoria
The first UN LOSI report for Greece and Cyprus is announced

After the session at the hashtagicegov 2024 conference in Pretoria, South Africa, where the oncoming LOSI report for Digital Services in Municipalities from Greece and Cyprus was announced.

The report was created by our researchers at the Digital Governance Research Centre, of the Department of Information and Communications Systems Engineering, University of the Aegean in Samos, following the signing of a relevant MoU with UN for the territory, some months ago.

The Greek LOSI report will show the status of Greek cities in their digital transformation paths, for the first time with a widely applied methodology, allowing for analytical comparisons and further recommendations for action by the municipalities.

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European Institute of Technology / HEI initiative event in…

ISLAB participates at the European Institute of Technology / HEI initiative event in Brussels.

All of them striving to change the way entrepreneurship and innovation is taught and practiced in Greek universities and further.

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Visit at Mohawk College in Hamilton

It was a worthy visit at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Canada this May.

Where, under the guidance and work welcome of Andreas Maniatis, and Steve Way, PhD we learned about Open Data, AI and DIgital Governance, while also bulding some new common initiatives for the future ahead.

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Aegean Startups – Aegean Talks – G.Karamanolis

For two days, we hοsted Giorgos Karamanolis in Karlovasi, both in the course “Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship” and in an open public talk.

The exchange of innovative ideas, the generous sharing of experiences, and the contribution of entrepreneurs to joint projects with the University are certainly on the right path.

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Archipelagos – Institute of Marine Conservation

On Tuesday, November 28, we had the pleasure to welcome the team from Archipelagos – Institute of Marine Conservation to the “Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship” course. Anastasia Miliou and five members of the “crew” from the USA, Luxembourg, Wales, Belgium, and the Dodecanese took us on a journey through the depths and shores of the Aegean, while also sharing inspiring ideas and pressing needs for startup ventures.

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Giorgos Mattheou- Aegean Talks

Guest speaker Giorgos Mattheou, an entrepreneur in the alternative (and beyond) tourism sector will talk in “Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship” course. Giorgos took us on a journey through hiking, climbing, religious, motorized, sports, and even future tourism on the island and across the Aegean, providing us with insights and ideas for new business ventures.

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Aegean Talks: Katerina Stavrou

In a recent session of the “Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship” course at the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering in Samos, we had the pleasure of hosting Katerina Stavrou, Secretary of the Samos – Ikaria Hoteliers’ Association.

Katerina shared insights, experiences, and business needs from the hotel industry, helping third-semester students develop innovative digital entrepreneurship ideas.

We will soon see the results of this collaboration!

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Aegean Talks : Nikos Elenis

Today, in the “Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship” course at the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering, University of the Aegean, we had the pleasure of hosting a Samos-based entrepreneur.

Nikos shared his experiences, visions, successes, and failures with our students, offering valuable insights from his journey. He also provided ideas for new business ventures, introduced us to the Pythagorean Academy, and listened to our students’ innovative business ideas that could contribute to the economy of Samos and Greece.