With great success, the University of Thessaly organized the 8th International Staff Training Week (Erasmus Staff Week), held from June 30 to July 4, 2025, in Volos. The event brought together 35 representatives from 20 Higher Education Institutions across Bulgaria, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Spain, South Africa, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Czech Republic, and Finland.

The week featured a rich program of professional and cultural activities aimed at:

  • Strengthening international cooperation and inter-university networking

  • Exchanging good practices in academic mobility and institutional internationalization

  • Offering experiential Greek language sessions

  • Showcasing Greek culture through guided tours and local events

As part of the program, Professor Nikolaos Samaras, Scientific Coordinator of the INVEST European University Alliance at UTH, delivered a presentation on the vision and progress of European University Alliances. He addressed the opportunities and challenges of such ambitious collaborations and highlighted the contribution of INVEST in shaping a more integrated, sustainable, and inclusive European Higher Education Area.

This initiative reflects the University of Thessaly’s strong commitment to openness, internationalization, and the strategic goals of the Erasmus+ Program.