International Relations Office - University of Piraeus

02/08/2026

13/07/2026

📢 Out Now: The Final Newsletter of the E-QUALITY Project!
As our Erasmus+ journey approaches its final stage, we are thrilled to share Issue #4 of the E-QUALITY newsletter, highlighting our recent progress, final deliverables, and a sustainable vision for Quality Assurance (QA) in Higher Education.
Over the course of this initiative, partners from Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Poland, and Cyprus have collaborated to develop practical, digital, and transferable tools that foster a stronger quality culture, transparency, and internal evaluation across Higher Education Institutions.
🌟 Key Highlights in This Issue: Quality Assurance Management System: Data-driven insights gathered from students, academic staff, and QA professionals across partner countries to build a unified QA framework.
The E-QUALITY Digital Platform: A centralized hub designed to optimize communication, streamline evaluation processes, and enhance critical feedback loops.
Training Course & MOOC: Specialized open-access learning resources to build institutional capacity and enhance the professional skills of QA managers and administrators.
4th Progress Meeting in Bialystok, Poland: A recap of our final partner meeting on July 7–8, 2026, where we synchronized final outputs, documented results, and coordinated long-term sustainability plans.
💡 Looking Ahead
While the formal funding period is concluding, the impact of E-QUALITY is built to last. All tools, guides, and learning resources remain openly accessible to help universities modernize their QA systems and champion a more integrated European Higher Education Area.
👉 Read the full newsletter and explore our final results here: www.equalityproject.eu

11/07/2026

09/07/2026

📢 Join us online on 14 July for the webinar “Advancing Quality Assurance in Higher Education: insights, tools and Euro-Mediterranean perspectives”!

⏰ 11:00–13:00 CEST
💻 Online via Zoom

Organised by UNIMED - Mediterranean Universities Union in the framework of the Local Info Day activity of the E-QUALITY project, the webinar will explore current needs, practices and tools in Quality Assurance across Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Poland.

The event will also present the E-QUALITY Platform and MOOC, developed to support QA professionals and higher education institutions in strengthening their quality processes.

A Euro-Mediterranean perspective will enrich the discussion, highlighting UNIMED’s experience and best practices in Governance of Higher Education and university cooperation across the region.

Take part in the discussion on how to advance quality assurance in higher education! Register here 👉 https://shorturl.at/nD7Y5

01/07/2026

📢 Milestones in Higher Education Quality Assurance!

We are thrilled to share the success of the Local Summit for the E-Quality Project ("Enhancing Quality Assurance in Higher Education"), which took place on June 17, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the University of Piraeus.

As part of the Erasmus+ KA220-HED Cooperation partnerships in higher education, this event brought together key stakeholders to advance quality assurance standards in higher education.

🗓️ Event Highlights:

Opening & Welcome: The summit kicked off with an insightful greeting and briefing by the Scientific Coordinator, Dr. Christina Kontogoulidou.

Project & Results Presentation: We dived deep into the core outcomes and milestones achieved by the E-Quality project so far.

Platform Showcase: A comprehensive presentation of the dedicated E-Quality platform, highlighting its features and utility.

Interactive Feedback: Engaging discussions and valuable feedback sessions with our active participants, followed by a group photo to commemorate the day.

Networking Luncheon: The day concluded with a wonderful lunch, offering a fantastic opportunity for networking and fostering future collaborations.

A huge thank you to our partners, organizers, and all the attendees who contributed to making this summit a resounding success! Together, we are building a more robust framework for academic excellence.

25/06/2026

The International Relations Office of the University of Piraeus is actively participating in the Erasmus Conference and Exhibition , ERACON 2026, in Paphos, Cyprus under the auspices of the Cypriot Presidency of the European Council.

13/06/2026

09/06/2026

📌 [Success Story] Celebrating the Completion of the 5th International Staff Week (Erasmus+ KA171) in Crete!
With great success and the full achievement of its strategic goals, the 5th International Staff Week has officially concluded. This high-level event took place within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA171 Consortium of International Credit Mobility of Greek HEIs, which is proudly coordinated by the University of Piraeus.

🏢 Hosted magnificently by the University of Crete at the Gallos Campus in Rethymno from May 25 to May 29, 2026, the event served as a vibrant hub for international academic dialogue and the exchange of best practices.

🌱 Directly aligned with the broader objectives of the European Union, this year’s core theme, “Digital Transformation, Environment and Climate Change and Education,” brought together higher education professionals and distinguished academics from European and global partner institutions (including Uganda and Armenia). Together, they explored multidimensional perspectives to foster the sustainable operation of universities.

💡 Key highlights from our Group’s dedicated track:
Knowledge Exchange: Sharing institutional internationalization strategies and modern digital tools in higher education.
Interactive Workshops: Co-creating solutions and addressing the distinct challenges of digital transformation for sustainable universities.
Cultural & Historical Exploration: Immersing our participants in Greece's rich heritage with a milestone excursion to the iconic Archaeological Site of Knossos Palace in Heraklion, alongside a networking visit to the Institute for Mediterranean Studies and an authentic culinary experience at Arolithos traditional village.

🙏 We extend our warmest thanks to all the participants whose active engagement, diverse insights, and expertise made the workshops and panels truly impactful.

🤝 A special, heartfelt thank you goes to the University of Crete, a valuable institutional partner of our Consortium of ICM. Their exemplary hospitality, flawless organization, and continuous support ensured an outstanding Staff Week and further strengthened the bonds between our institutions.

We remain committed to driving internationalization, innovation, and strategic global partnerships forward!

29/05/2026