INVITED LECTURES
The Jean Monnet Chair is enriched with guest lectures from academics, scholars, specialists and experts from Greek and other European organizations and higher education institutes.
During the academic year of 2022-2023 the Chair hosted the following online lectures
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Investigative Journalism in Times of Crisis |
George Christides Greece-based investigative journalist focusing on migration |
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Environmental Risk Communication |
Peter Schwartzstein Environmental Journalist |
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Risk Communication |
Antony Smith Risk Communication Scientist at European Food Safety Association 13 January 2023 |
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Crisis Management, Politics, Public Leadership: Data from Swedish Cases |
Evangelia Petridou Associate Professor at Mid Sweden University of Greece |
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“Civil Protection in the Region of Attica: Projects, Actions & Initiatives”
“Risk Management and Technological Tools in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace” “Emergency Management in the Region of Crete,” |
Dr. Nikos Passas,
PhD in Geological Engineering, Deputy Head of the Independent Directorate of Civil Protection, Region of Attica
Konstantinos Chouvardas, Civil Engineer, Head of the Independent Directorate of Civil Protection, Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Eleni Ploumidis, Mechanical Engineer, Deputy Head of the Independent Directorate of Civil Protection, Region of Crete 1 March (Civil Defence Day) but postponed for 30 March 2023 |
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Communication in Times of Crisis: From Covid-19 to the Ukraine Refugees |
Tina Zournatzi Head of Communications Directorate – General for Migration and Home Affairs 6 April 2023 |
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Crisis Management in the Prefecture of Western Macedonia |
Nikolaos Sylliris Regional Director of the Civil Protection at the Region of Western Macedonia. 26 May 2023 |
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Social Media for Disaster Risk Management |
Valerio Lorini Scientific Researcher at Joint Research Center of the European Commission in Italy 25 June 2023 |
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Wildfires: How the European Commission Supports Member States |
Zacharias Giakoumis Head of Communication Unit Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) 22 June 2023 |
During the academic year of 2023-2024 the Chair hosted the following online lectures:
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News Media Monitoring for:
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Evgenia Karatari Deputy Head of Division EU Situation Room European External Action Service 22 November 2024 |
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Self-Protection Measures from Natural and Man-made Disasters |
Evangellos Douflias Collaborator of the Deputy Region of Civil Protection of Western Macedonia 29 November 2023 |
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Natural Disasters and Early Warning Systems |
Kostas Lagouvardos Research Director of National Observatory of Athens 7 December 2024 |
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Communication Management of Natural Risks and Crisis in Greece, EU, and Abroad |
Gerasimos Papadopoulos Seismologist World Civil Defence Day – seminar 1 March 2024 |
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Management of Extreme Floods and Public Engagement |
Michalis Diakakis Assistant Professor of Extreme Phenomena and Natural Disasters National and Kapodistrian University of Athens 2 April 2024 |
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Communication of Forest Fires through the Media and the Internet: History, Meaning, and Challenges |
Gavriil Xanthopoulos Research Director of the Hellenic Agricultural Organization “DEMETER” 23 May 2024 |
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EU Health Security Framework – ECDC’s Role |
Antonis Lanaras Head of European and International Cooperation Section at ECDC 6 June 2024 |
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Capturing the power of natural disasters through the photographic lens: Challenges, Risks, and human stories |
Photo Journalist
19 June 2024
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During the academic year of 2024-2025 the Chair hosted the following online lectures:
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The Role of the European Emergency Response Coordination Centre within the EU Civil Protection Mechanism: A Holistic Approach to Civil Protection in the European Union. |
Antonis Panagopoulos Emergency Response Officer 18 December 2024 |
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The Role of Communication Management in Responding to Natural and Man-Made Disasters |
Dimitrios Iliopoulos Head of Directorate of e-Health of National Public Health of Greece 30 January 2025 |
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Crisis Communication during Health Crises: The Case of Covid-19 |
Neofytos Aspriadis PhD in Strategic Communication and International Politics 6 February 2025 |
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NGOs and Crisis Communication |
Antonis Koutsoukos
Head of Communications and Engagement, WWF Hellas
Christy Sotiriou Media and PR Manager, WWF Hellas 19 February 2025 |
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Wildfires, Media Coverage, and Environmental Undermining: Policy Management and the Fires in Mati and Evros. |
Minos-Athanasios Karyotakis Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the David C. Lam Institute for East-West Studies (LEWI) of Hong Kong Baptist University 27 February 2025 |
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Natural Disaster in Thessaly: The Role of Communication in Disaster Management – Lessons Learnt and Challenges |
Ilias Leontaris Regional Civil Protection Coordinator of Thessaly 27 March 2025 |
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European Parliament: Managing Crises and Myths |
Elvira Forte Public Relations Officer – European Parliament Office in Greece 2 April 2025 |
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One-day Seminar:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Role of Communication: A Panel Discussion with Intensive Care Physicians.
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Konstantinos Stokkos – Intensivist, Director of the ICU, Kozani General Hospital Panagiotis Doukelis – Pathologist-Intensivist, Director at National Health System, Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki Dimitris Smyrniotis – Intensivist, ICU, Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki Vasilis Tsapas – Intensivist, ICU, Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki 26 May 2025 |
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Front Line Journalism |
Stavros Ioannidis
Journalist War Correspondent 27 May 2025 |
