European Studies Master Program - ESIS

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📢 Το Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών «European Studies / Ευρωπαϊκές Σπουδές» του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης θα συμμετέχει στη Διημερίδα «Μεταπτυχιακές Σπουδές στο ΑΠΘ», που θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις 19–20 Μαΐου 2026 στο ΚΕΔΕΑ ΑΠΘ.

📍 Την Τρίτη 19 Μαΐου 2026,
🕝 14:30 – 16:00,
θα μας βρείτε στο info point kiosk της εκδήλωσης για ενημέρωση σχετικά με:

* το πρόγραμμα σπουδών
* τις θεματικές κατευθύνσεις
* τις προοπτικές καριέρας
* τη διαδικασία εισαγωγής και τις αιτήσεις

🔗 Περισσότερες πληροφορίες για το ΠΜΣ: https://ma-europeanstudies.polsci.auth.gr

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📢 The Master’s Program “MA in European Studies” of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki will participate in the “Postgraduate Studies at AUTh” event, taking place on 19–20 May 2026 at KEDEA AUTh.

📍 On Tuesday, 19 May 2026,
🕝 14:30 – 16:00

you can find us at the event’s info point kiosk for information regarding:

* the study programme
* academic pathways and specializations
* career prospects
* admissions procedures and applications

🔗 More information about the programme: https://ma-europeanstudies.polsci.auth.gr/en/home-eng/

📚 Academic Lecture Series — Politics & Government in Southern Europe

The European Studies Double Degree Master Program (ESIS) invites you to two engaging academic lectures exploring major political and social challenges shaping Southern Europe today.

🔹 Southern Europe in the Wake of the Global Financial Crisis: The Case of Greece
with Professor Dimitrios Giakoulas
📅 12 May 2026 | 🕒 15:00
📍 NOPE Building, Room 212 & Zoom

🔹 Migration – A Comparative Perspective in Southern Europe
with Prof. Ioannis Papageorgiou
📅 Friday, 15 May | 🕛 12:00
💻 Online via Zoom

Both lectures are organized within the course:
“Politics and Government in Southern Europe. A Comparative Analysis”

Join us as we discuss economic transformation, governance, migration dynamics, and the evolving political landscape of Southern Europe through a comparative perspective.

🎓📢 Join us for a special lecture with Professor Paolo Segatti, hosted by the School of Political Sciences at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the European Studies (ESIS) – Double Degree Master Program.

An insightful discussion on politics, public opinion, and contemporary European challenges with one of Italy’s leading scholars in political sociology.

📅 Tuesday, 28 April 2026
🕒 15:00–18:00

📍 Room 212 & via ZOOM (check QR code)
🗣️ Lecture in English
🎓 Open to students and the public

🔗 More information & full announcement:
[https://ma-europeanstudies.polsci.auth.gr/en/invitation-to-a-lecture-28-04-1500-by-professor-paolo-segatti/](https://ma-europeanstudies.polsci.auth.gr/en/invitation-to-a-lecture-28-04-1500-by-professor-paolo-segatti/)

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with cutting-edge perspectives on European politics and society.

📚🌍 The School of Political Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, invites students and the public to a special series of lectures by Dr Anna Kobierecka (University of Lodz, Poland), organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ Academic Staff Mobility Programme.

🗓 Programme Highlights:

🔹 20 April 2026 | 15:00
Greece and the European Migration Crisis (2015–2016): Challenges, Responses, and EU Solidarity

🔹 21 April 2026 | 09:00
From Crisis to Coordination: How the EU Responded to COVID-19

🔹 22 April 2026 | 12:00
From Accession to Integration: Poland’s 20-Year Journey in the EU

🎓 The lectures will be held in English and are open to all students and the wider public.

Join us for three insightful discussions on migration, European integration, crisis management, and contemporary international politics.

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🎓 Interested in pursuing a Double Degree in European Studies?

Join the online info session for the International Master’s Program “European Studies” (ESIS) and learn everything about the curriculum and application process for the Academic Year 2026–2027.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 2

⏰ Time: 13:00 (EET)

💻 Platform: Zoom

🔗 Join here: https://lnkd.in/diFxmX_E

Meeting ID: 948 1191 9420
Passcode: 294651

🌍 Discover opportunities, international perspectives, and your next academic step!

📌 More info: https://lnkd.in/dWUPnDdS
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Join us for a timely lecture on:“Turkey’s Political Development: From the Early Republic to the Present – Institutions, Party Politics, and Democratic Erosion”

🗓 Date: 24 March 2026📍 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki🎓 Hosted by the MA in European Studies

Explore how Turkey’s political system has evolved—from the founding of the Republic to contemporary challenges of democratic erosion.

🔍 Key themes:• State formation & early institutions• Party politics & democratization• Democratic backsliding & governance today

👥 Open to students, researchers & anyone interested in politics and international relations.

Don’t miss this insightful discussion!

🎓 First Call for Applications – Academic Year 2026–2027

Ready to take your studies to the next level? 🌍

The MA in International Studies – Specialization in European Studies (Double Degree) is now open for applications!

📅 Application period: 23 March – 17 April 2026

✨ Study in Thessaloniki & Turin
✨ Earn two Master’s degrees
✨ Join an international, interdisciplinary programme focused on Europe’s politics, economy & society

This unique programme combines academic excellence with real-world exposure, preparing you for careers in EU institutions, international organizations, public administration, and beyond.

📚 Programme highlights:

• Taught entirely in English
• Mobility experience in Italy
• Multicultural academic environment
• Strong career prospects in international fields

📩 Don’t miss your chance—apply before the deadline!

🔗 Learn more & apply:
https://ma-europeanstudies.polsci.auth.gr/first-call-of-applications-academic-year-2026-27/

We were pleased to host the lecture “Party Politics in Spain: A Minority Government in a Polarized Context” on 10 March 2026 at the School of Political Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

The lecture was delivered by Irene Martín Cortés from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, who offered an insightful analysis of the evolution of the Spanish party system and the challenges of minority governance in a highly polarized political environment.

The event brought together postgraduate students, researchers, and members of the academic community, creating a stimulating discussion on contemporary developments in Spanish politics and broader trends in European party systems.

We warmly thank Prof. Martín Cortés for her engaging lecture and all participants for their valuable contributions to the discussion.

📸 Photos from the event are included below.

🇪🇸 How does party politics function under a minority government in an increasingly polarized Spain?

Join us for a lecture by Irene Martín Cortés from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid!

📌 Party politics in Spain: a minority government in a polarized context

📅 Tuesday, 10 March 2026

⏰ 15:00 (EET)

📍 Room 212, Economics & Social Science Faculty building

📚 Organized by the School of Political Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki & ESIS
Open to all interested participants!

📢 Join us for a special lecture by H.E. Alexandros Papaioannou, Ambassador of Greece to Germany!

🗣️ **Navigating the New Security Landscape: Contemporary Challenges for Europe**

📅 Thursday, 4 December 2025
⏰ 18:00 (EET)
📍 Amphitheater A, LEPS Building (Ground Floor)

Hosted by the Jean Monnet Chair *“EU Horizons Unveiled: History, Rights and the External Dynamics of the European Integration”*, within the MA course *EU Institutions and History*.
Open to all students!

🎓 **About the speaker:**
Ambassador Papaioannou has an extensive diplomatic career with service in Rome, Moscow, the Holy See, Tunis, NATO, and the Permanent Representation to the EU. Since January 2025, he serves as Greece’s Ambassador to Berlin.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with key insights on Europe’s evolving security environment!

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📢 Lecture Invitation: “The Geography of Euroscepticism”

🗓 Wednesday, 19 November 2025

🕔 17:00–18:00

📍 Room D. Dodos (1st floor), Vasileos Irakleiou 12

The European Studies Double Degree Master Program (ESIS), the MSc in Political Analysis, and the EUPopLink COST Action of the School of Political Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, invite you to a lecture by Professor Alexia Katsanidou.

Professor Alexia Katsanidou is the Scientific Director of the GESIS Department of Survey Data Curation and Professor of Empirical Social Research at the University of Cologne.

✨ The lecture will be held in English and is open to all students and the public.

https://ma-europeanstudies.polsci.auth.gr/en/invitation-to-lecture-the-geography-of-euroscepticism-19-11-2025/