1. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki presentation

2. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
HELLAS
The oldest E.U. member state in S.E Europe
SKOPJE
SOFIA
ATHENS
ISTANBUL
(CONSTANTINOPLE)
TIRANA
BELGRADE
BUCHAREST
THESSALONIKI
THESSALONIKI
The city is a center among centers of decision making
THE REGION
2 continents
7 countries
7 capitals
ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY
The largest University of the country dominates the city

3. A University at the heart of the city
students
Undergraduate:
Postgraduate: 4.764
PhD: 4.140
International Students: 3.877
2.025 faculty
528 assistants
1.086 staff
11 faculties
41 schools
The largest University in Greece
ENGINEERING

4. A University in numbers
90 years of history
10 Faculties
1 Hospital
40 Schools
61 Clinics
130 Dptm.
Labs:
295 Laboratories (in Government’s Gazette -of them 5 Accredited, 6 Certified & 19 For Services)
16 Laboratories (parts of other laboratories/clinics)
Libraries
1 Central Library and
47 Peripheral (thematic or of Schools)
23 Study Units
311 Labs
1 Single-school Faculty
49 Computer Labs
48 Libraries

5. Education and Research Units
Centre for Foreign Language Teaching
School of Modern Greek Language
Centre for Byzantine Research
Institute of Modern Greek Studies
Interdisciplinary Centre for Aristotle Studies
IASON Programme for the support of Greek studies in the Black Sea countries

6. Education and Research Units
University Farm
Animal Breeding & Treating Station
Forest Botanic Garden
University Forest in Taxiarchis
University Forest in Pertouli
Centre for Integrated Water Resources Management

7. Students Services Student Halls of Residence University Student Club
Foreign Student Hostels
University Gym
Kalandra University Camp
Employment and Career Structure

8. Student Services - Committees
Students Legal Advisor
Scholarships & Bequests
Employment of Postgraduate Students
Supporting students’ cultural Unions
on Psychological Support
Student Counseling & Guidance Center
on Social Policy and Health
on the problem of narcotic drugs
on Volunteering
Monitoring Committee of the academic progress of students of AUTh belonging to vulnerable social groups

9. University Units IT Center Library and Information Centre
Quality Assurance Unit
Employment and Career Structure (ECS)

10. Postgraduate Programs
23 Special agreements (Protocols) for Joint PhD Supervision
16 France
2 Italy
1 Portugal
2 Spain
1 Belgium
1 Ireland
44 Master’s Degree
1 in English
2 Greek-French
2 ERASMUS-MUNDUS
16 Interdisciplinary
3 In cooperation with other Universities 68

11. International Relations & European Educational Programs
“Diploma Supplement Label ” Award
ECTS LABEL application (Sep/2013)
Member of T.I.M.E. (Top Industrial Managers for Europe) Network. Offers Double Degrees in Engineering. (AUTh & Ecole Centrale Paris)
146 Inter-university agreements with Universities in Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and Asia
541 Bilateral agreements with European Universities (1422 inter-departmental)
123 outbound Teaching Staff for teaching or training
19 outbound Administrative personnel for training
744 outbound students for studies or practice
321 inbound students for studies or practice
240 inbound students
active program without members mobility
1 inbound student

12. 2013 Research Performance 48 37 53 896 33 Teaching Staff Distinctions
Thematic Research Networks 53
Patents
896
Industrial Research Projects 33
Teaching Staff Distinctions 37
Students distinctions
Teaching Staff Distinctions
National 9
International 24
Students Distinctions
National 15
International 22

13. 2012-2014 Funding per research area

14. Contribution of the A.U.TH to the project
Interuniversity Learning in Higher Education on Advanced land Management - Egyptian Country/ ILHAM-EC
Contribution of the A.U.TH to the project
Kick off Meeting: Cairo, 7-8 March 2016

15. Main Contribution Task 3.1 Preparation of web modules
WORK PACKAGE 3
Task 3.1 Preparation of web modules
WORK PACKAGE 5
Task 5.3 Web seminars for Master students
WORK PACKAGE 8
Task 8.1 Administrative and financial management

16. Task 3.1 Preparation of web modules-Development of new
learning materials
The aim of this task is to develop new learning materials on use of multidisciplinary approaches and advanced technologies in order to upgrade the skills of local teachers with the most innovative technological and methodological background .
A.U.TH will develop 2 modules regarding the topics of:
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Sustainable Agricultural Land Management
Water resources exploitation and management

17. Task 3.1 Preparation of web modules-Development of new
learning materials
The course is designed to help students and academics obtain a diversity of knowledge and skills, both in the classroom and through personal experiences both on and off campus.
Participants will learn to evaluate best management practices, research, and analyze its role using rational and scientific criteria in order to implement the most suitable practices and policies for the water resources protection.
Due date:
M13: 10 modules realized and available
M22: 10 reviewed (by local teachers and external reviewers) modules available

18. Task 5.3 Web seminars for Master students-Pilot Master implementation
A.U.TH. will participate in the Master implementation through web conferences and open-day web lessons.
Duration: from M25 to M36

19. Task 8.1 Administrative and financial management-Project start-up
The A.U.TH participates at the project kick-off meeting at the Cairo University where the Steering Committee (SC) will be established and the Memorandum of Understanding will be agreed and signed by all partners.
The Contact Person of the A.U.TH (Prof. Konstadinos Mattas) that will be member of the Steering Committee will be actively involved in all activities.
Duration : from M1 to M2

20. A.U.TH Scientific Team (involved in this project)
Konstadinos Mattas, Prof. of Agricultural Policy
Anastasios Michailidis, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Extension
Christos Mattas, Laboratory Teaching Staff Member (Water Resources Management)
George Bilas, Laboratory Teaching Staff Member (Soil Management)

21. Scientific Collaborators
1. Botonaki Anna (ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI)
2. Galanopoulos Konstadinos (DEMOCRITUS UNIVERSITY OF THRACE)
3. Karelakis Christos (ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI)
4. Loizou Efstratios (TEI OF WEST MACEDONIA)
5. Natos Dimitrios (ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI)
6. Polymeros Konstadinos (UNIVERSITY OF THESSALY)
7. Raptou Elena(ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI) 8. Tsakiridou Efthimia (ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI)
9. Tsakiri Meropi (ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI)
10. Konstadinidis Christos (ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI)

22. Research Experience Sponsor Project Title EU FP7
Call: FP7-KBBE
Grant agreement No:
FADNTOOL “Integrating Econometric and Mathematical Programming Models into an Amendable Policy and Market Analysis Tool using FADN Database” (Project Coordinator, Scientific Coordinator, 2,499,862 €) 2011 – 2014.
Call: FP7-KBBE
Grant agreement No:
TEAMPEST “Theoretical Developments and Empirical Measurement of the External Costs of Pesticides” (Project Coordinator, Scientific Coordinator, 2,266,380 €)
EU FP6
Priority 8.1-B.1.1
Grant agreement No:
FOODIMA “EU Food Industry Dynamics and Methodological Advances” (Project Coordinator, Scientific Coordinator, 950,067 €)
Grant agreement No:
CARERA“The Impacts of CAP Reform on the Employment Levels in Rural Areas” (Project Coordinator, Scientific Coordinator, 1,499,900 €)
Grant agreement No:
MEDFROL “Market and Trade Policies for Mediterranean Agriculture: the case of fruits/vegetables and olive oils” (Scientific Coordinator)
2005/0660/6.2
AGRI “Impact Analysis of the European Commissions Options for a Reform of the Tobacco Common Market Organization” (Scientific Coordinator) 2005.
QLK5-CT
REALBALK “Rural Employment and Agricultural Perspective in the Balkan Agricultural Countries” (Work package Leader) 2001.
FAIR, 3-CT /CAP-STRA, QLKS-CT
CAPRI “Common Agricultural Policy Regional Impact Analysis” (Participant) 2000.
FAIR, 1-CT
PDO and PGI products “Market, Supply Chains and Institution” (Participant) 1999.
Several other European and National Research Projects.

23. Thank you