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HOU Participates in the 3rd Meeting of the Network of Greek Universities in European University Alliances

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HOU Participates in the 3rd Meeting of the Network of Greek Universities in European University Alliances

On 22 June 2026, the 3rd Meeting of the Network of Greek Higher Education Institutions participating in European University Alliances took place at the University of Ioannina, under the theme “The European Dimension of Greek Universities: Trends, Challenges and Prospects.”

📅 22 June 2026 Meeting date
📍 University of Ioannina Host institution
🇪🇺 OpenEU European University Alliance of which HOU is a member

HOU Representation

The Hellenic Open University (HOU), a member of the OpenEU European University Alliance, was represented by:

Professor Achilleas Kameas Institutional Coordinator of OpenEU
Ms Fani Dampa Executive Director of the Institution

Objectives of the Meeting

The main objective of the meeting was to exchange good practices, identify common challenges and plan the Network’s next steps, with a view to further strengthening the presence and contribution of Greek universities to the European Universities Initiative.

Key Topics Discussed

The agenda covered issues relating to the development, operation and future prospects of European University Alliances.

National coordination and institutional adaptation of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
Sustainability and operational support of European University Alliances
Development of joint study programmes and implementation of the European Degree Label
Quality assurance and accreditation of study programmes
Microcredentials and cross-border cooperation in research and innovation
Prospects for developing a national strategy for European Universities

Networking and Joint Initiatives

Particular emphasis was placed on networking, the development of joint initiatives and addressing the challenges associated with the institutional integration and long-term sustainability of European University Alliances.

The participation of HOU’s representatives strengthened the presence and visibility of the OpenEU Alliance within the Greek network of Universities involved in European University Alliances. It also contributed to the exchange of experiences and good practices, provided insights into European developments and fostered synergies with other Greek universities.

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