Participation of the Chair of the Department of Regional and Economic Development of the Agricultural University of Athens, Mrs Katsaiti, in an event of the Poukamisas Training Group

On Saturday, April 28, 2024, the President of the Department of Regional and Economic Development of the Agricultural University of Athens, Associate Professor Marina Selini Katsaitis, participated in an event of the Poukamisas Training Group.

Within the framework of the event, Mrs. Katsaiti spoke to students of the 3rd grade, candidates of the Economics and Informatics direction. The President of the Department shared with the students her personal experiences from her academic development, urged them to pursue their dreams and believe in themselves and not to let failure stop them. Finally, she informed them about the prospects of studying economics at the Department of Regional and Economic Development of the Agricultural University of Athens, in Amfissa.

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the Olympic Flame was released in the Municipality of Delphi, in a glorious ceremony and with all solemnity, in the presence of officials and authorities of the place. The Municipality of Delphi was represented by 2 men and 2 women, one of whom was the President of the Department of Regional and Economic Development of the Agricultural University of Athens, citizen of the Municipality of Delphi and former Olympic volleyball athlete, Mrs. Marina Selene Katsaiti. Ms. Katsaiti was chosen for this purpose because of her long-standing relationship with sports and her contribution to the intellectual life of the region through her role at the University. She was moved throughout the event and said "Today I will run with joy, honor and pride to represent the Municipality of Delphi in the Olympic Flame Touch. I feel a great debt to my country and my ancestors. I thank the Municipality of Delphi for honoring me with this choice".

On Thursday, April 4, 2024, the President of the Department of Regional and Economic Development of the Agricultural University of Athens, Mrs. Marina-Selini Katsaiti, Associate Professor, participated in a meeting with the Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, Mr.

The meeting was also attended by Mr. Ioannis Bougas, Member of Parliament of Fokida & Deputy Minister of Justice and Mr. Nikos Dimakis, Director of the Political Office of the Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports. In the context of the discussion, Ms. Katsaiti informed the Minister of Education about the curriculum of the POPA Department, its academic staff, the professional opportunities and prospects of its graduates, as well as student and other issues. Ms. Katsaiti stressed the upward trend of the department since its establishment, the registration of the first graduates in the Economic Chamber and the registration of their professional rights, as well as the multidimensional importance of the university department of the Agricultural University of Athens in Phocis.

The meeting was concluded in an excellent atmosphere while the strengthening of the public university and the immediate addressing of the issues of the department were emphasized.

On Wednesday, March 20, the Department of Regional and Economic Development of Amfissa participated with the representative of Professor Angeliki Menegaki in a joint delegation that included Professor Panagos Efstathios and the Vice Rector for Internationalization and Student Affairs, Mrs. Miliou, in the meeting of the DAAD (the equivalent of the Greek ICF) organized at the German Goethe Institute in Athens, in order to find ways of cooperation between German and Greek Universities.
The cooperation will involve exchanges of students and professors, the promotion of common fields of research, the joint creation of new curricula at various levels, the creation of summer schools, etc.

The Rector of AUA Prof. Mr. Kinzios Spyridon and the President of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Mr. Alexandros Vassilikos were delighted to inaugurate today the cooperation between the Agricultural University of Athens and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, a cooperation which concerns all issues of common interest, such as the strengthening and promotion of the contribution of the two institutions to the development of the individual societies in the agro-food sector at local, regional, national and European level and the joint contribution to policy making for the primary sector. The inaugural meeting was attended by the President of XEE Mr. Alexandros Vassilikos, the Director General of XEE Mrs. Agni Christidou, the Vice Rector of Research of the GPA Mr. Thomas Bartzanas, the Assistant Professor of the Department of Regional and Economic Development/AUA Mrs. Emilia Vlami (who had the initiative to organize the meeting) and Mrs. Maria Daoutakou, owner of Shop Support - Support of Health Shops, a strategic partner of the GPA in the training of the respective service sectors. The sustainable development of both the primary sector and tourism is a bet that we must win and leave as a legacy for future generations.

On Monday, March 11, 2024, at 11.30 a.m., the Department of Regional and Economic Development (REGED) of the Agricultural University of Athens was presented by Marina-Selini Katsaiti, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department. The interested parties were informed about the curriculum of the REGED Department , the professional opportunities and prospects of the graduates, as well as student issues.

The Fokida Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the MP of Fokida & Deputy Minister of Justice Mr. Ioannis Bougas co-organized on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in the hall of the Cultural Center of Amfissa a workshop on: "the benefits and opportunities for the region of Fokida, but also the wider region, from the start of construction works and after the completion of the section "Bralos - Amfissa", of the diagonal road axis "Lamia - Itea - Antirrio". The official guests at this event were the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Mr. Christos Staikouras, the Deputy Minister of Development Ms. Anna Mani-Papadimitriou and the Deputy Minister of Transport Ms. Christina Alexopoulou, who addressed the participants of the event. The conference was honoured and accompanied with their in-depth presentations by. E.", Lolos Panos - President of the Association of Industries of Central Greece, Kenanidis Apostolos - President of the Federation of Truck Drivers of Greek Freight & Passenger Road Transport (OFAE) & Vice President of E.E.SY.M., Aravantinou - Tze Peggy - Regional Councillor of the Regional Council of Fokida, Architectural Engineer - Economist, Katsochis Dimitrios - Civil Engineer - Transport Engineer - Member of the Board of E.E.S.Y.M., Kiritsis Konstantinos - Communication & Marketing Consultant of the Ioannina Chamber of Commerce. Also, the event was attended and greeted the attendees by the Vice-Regional Governor of Phocis, Mr. Georgios Delmouzos, the Mayor of Dorida, Mr. Dimitrios Giannopoulos, the Deputy Mayor of Delphi - District of Amfissa, Mr. Nikolaos Loupakos and the President of the Chamber of Boeotia and General Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Mr. Panagiotis Agniadis. The Moderator of the Workshop was the Journalist Mr. Nikolaos Karagiannis.
During his speech, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure referred to the construction of the Bralos - Amfissa section of the diagonal road axis Lamia - Itea - Antirrio, which is part of the E65 international road network and is the connecting axis between the PATHE and Ionian Road motorways, and pointed out that this is an emblematic infrastructure and development project for our country.

During his opening speech, Fokida MP and Deputy Minister of Justice Mr. Ioannis Bougas said that the road project of Bralos - Amfissa is an infrastructure and development project of national importance, which with study and strategy can act as a boost for all sectors of our local economy.

In his speech, the President of the Phocis Committee, Mr. Avgerinos Vassilios, said, among other things, that it is necessary to draw up a special strategic plan for sustainable development, in order to set priorities and directions that we should follow as a prefecture, in order to ensure a sustainable and economically developed environment both for us and for future generations.

The Chair of the Department of Regional and Economic Development, Associate Professor Marina-Selini Katsaiti in her speech referred to the opportunities and benefits of the construction of the project Bralos - Amfissa, both during and after the completion of the works, for the regional development in Fokida and the wider region, with the most important component being the increase in the volume of trade, the improvement of the comparative advantage, specialization and productivity.
Ms Katsaiti stressed the importance of the project for the improvement of the living standards of the entire population and its significance for long-term development. Common to all is that the construction of the section of the Bralos - Amfissa section of the diagonal road axis Lamia - Itea - Antirrio, is a project of great importance for our region, taking Fokida out of road isolation, as it will reduce the travel time from Western Greece to Sterea and Thessaly, completely changing road transport and travel.

With the opening event at the Great Amphitheatre of the Department of Regional and Economic Development of the Agricultural University of Athens, located in Amfissa, the 1st Regional Development Football Conference "The future is played on our field" (23-25 February) began.
The Executive Director of the EPO, Iakovos Filippousis, the President of EPA Fokida, Fanis Angelou, members of the Board of Directors were present on the spot. of OPS Phocis, the Vice-Regional Governor of Phocis George Delimouzos, the Mayor of Delphi Panagiotis Tagalis, the technical director of the national teams Kostas Konstantinidis and the technical director of education of EPO, Kostas Tsanas.
Through a greeting, the President of the EPO, Panagiotis Baltakos underlined the value of such conferences, stressing: "It is the obligation of the EPO to deal with the development of football and amateur football. It is a key pillar for the football federation, just as our national teams are a key pillar, but to have good national teams we need to develop football and footballers properly from the grassroots. This conference is an innovation, a pioneer and I encourage others to follow it, take similar initiatives and hold similar conferences."

Executive Director of the EPO, Iakovos Filippousis stressed the value of development activities. We have responded to the invitation of the President of Fofiello, Mr. Vassiliou, who met with the President of Fofiello, Mr. Vassiliou's representative. Football is the top game in the world and it is about the joy of the sport. This is the joy we want to convey with the actions of the conference. Football is a joy for young and old and a means of promoting values such as fair play and values that combat racism and violence. Football is the little Giannakis who is here with us today. We try to highlight all this in such actions with the contribution of UEFA, which commends the holding of such conferences. The presence of academics at the conference obviously enhances its value, as we will be able to see other perspectives of football and I wish all the work a complete success."

The president of the Phocis EPA, Fanis Angelou, welcomed the guests at the opening of the conference: "This conference was born out of the need to develop football at the young ages i.e. the stem cell of amateur football. The effort to organise the conference started several months ago and was finally realised thanks to the synergies between all the institutions, namely the EPO, the EPA Fokida, the Municipality of Delphi and the region.

"On behalf of our National Teams, we welcome you to this conference which focuses on children and their connection with the game in general and with football in particular. The sport that can bring them joy, mental and physical health and contribute to their individual and social skills. In the National Teams, we give the development sections the same basis and importance, both in terms of organisation and staffing, as well as in terms of all kinds of support, so that talent is exploited to the greatest possible extent and promoted, in due course, to the higher levels."

The 1st speech of the conference belonged to the Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Regional and Economic Development Marina-Selini Katsaiti, who through a thorough and detailed analysis, focused and developed the social dimensions of football and the value of its regional development. The program of the first day of the conference was concluded with the speech of Dr. Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos, Dr. of Sports and Sustainable Development, who presented the economic and environmental indicators of sustainable development with a focus on the development of football.
At the end of the speeches, the Executive Director of the EPO, Iakovos Filippousis and the Technical Director of the National Teams, Kostas Konstantinidis, presented a National Team jersey to the young football fan Yannis Papastefanakis, who was present at the opening of the conference.

Source: https://www.epo.gr/News.aspx?a_id=53337&NewsType=21

The Chair, the Teaching and Administrative Staff, as well as the Student Community of the Department of Regional and Economic Development (REGED), address the present thank you announcement to the parents of the ever deceased student Virginia Koutsoukoglou of REGED, Mrs. Tsitenidou and Mr. Koutsoukoglou, for their kind sponsorship of the installation of ceiling infrastructure for a projection system in the auditorium "Virginia Koutsoukoglou".

The Chair of the Department of Regional and Economic Development of the Agricultural University of Athens, Mrs. Marina Selini Katsaiti, participated in the Workshop "Professional Orientation - The economic schools of the 4th scientific field" organized on Thursday 22 February 2024 via Webex.

The Workshop was attended by more than 20 Lyceums such as, the Standard Lyceum of Heraklion, the 1st and 3rd High School of Koropi, the 3rd High School of P. Faliro, the 5th High School of Halandri, the EPAL Karystos, the 2nd Lyceum of Glyfada, the EPAL Perama etc. The Business Administration Department of the University of Athens and the Economics Department of the University of Athens were also represented at the conference.

Mrs. Katsaiti informed the candidates of the 4th scientific child about the comparative advantages of the REGED department, AUA, as well as the structure of studies in the department. In particular, the Chairperson of the Department stressed

a) the established professional rights of the graduates (registration in the Chamber of Economics and participation in the announcements of the ASEP) in addition to the professional rights of the Regional Economist,

(b) the new age and international academic staff of the department,

(c) the excellent facilities and infrastructure of the department,

d) the particularly low cost of living, the location and the safe and friendly environment combined with the city of Amfissa and

(e) the affordable admission basis.

Finally, Ms Katsaiti discussed issues of Professional Orientation that concern all candidates regardless of their direction of study and stressed the importance of selection based on the characteristics of each student, and according to their dreams and ambitions.

Have you ever wondered why we have thrown ourselves so passionately into the quest for numbers and rankings? Wondered why everything has become quantifiable and why this is the ultimate measure of success?

Read the full article by the Chair of the PDO Department, Associate Professor Ms. Marina-Selini Katsaitis, published in the international edition of the newspaper "Kathimerini" (ekathimerini.com), at the following link:

https://www.ekathimerini.com/opinion/1228955/the-futile-pursuit-of-numbers/

The Department of Regional and Economic Development (REGED) of the Agricultural University of Athens participated in the 8th Delphi Economic Forum, which took place in Delphi, on 26-29 April 2023.
The Delphi Economic Forum is a non-profit organization that seeks dialogue between political, economic, business, academic and other leaders in an effort to address emerging challenges and promote innovative ideas for sustainable and competitive development for Europe and the wider Eastern Mediterranean region.

During the 8th Delphi Economic Forum, the Department of Regional and Economic Development (REGED) of the Agricultural University of Athens, in cooperation with Polygreen and the Global Centre for Circular Economy and Culture in Delphi, actively participated through its students, in the initiative of informing the participants towards the reduction of the environmental footprint through the innovative Just Go Zero (Waste) program (aiming at waste reduction), which was carried out through two "smart" recycling stations that accurately measure in real time the quantities of recyclable materials collected during the conference and continuously presenting the results for each material stream at each station.

The participation of the students of the Department of Regional and Economic Development of the Agricultural University of Athens in the emblematic organization of the 8th Delphi Economic Forum, at the historic site of Delphi, promotes the symbolism that Regional Development is built on the thematic pillars of Sustainability, investing in a balanced way in Economy, Society, and Environment, but also that it is a major concern of young people who invest in knowledge, foreseeing a better tomorrow.

The Agricultural University of Athens participated in the 9th International University Fair of IUF 2023 Spring Edition on Friday 28 April 2023 at the Royal Olympic Hotel.
More than 40 Universities from over 10 countries participated in the Exhibition, while students and graduates had the opportunity to discover more than 7000 undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes, learn about available scholarships and attend professional or academic talks.

The Department of Regional and Economic Development (REGED), in the context of promoting academic extroversion and innovation, was a supporter of the effort of the Agricultural University of Athens, having the opportunity - by interacting with the attendees- to present the offered recognized academic programs of study in cutting-edge scientific fields, employment prospects, international collaborations, as well as the development of innovative research and development activities in the scientific fields treated by the Department and the University.

Photo report: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ayy5icfmjrtda68/AACd-3rLMpWNKcc1o5FPM78Ya?dl=0

The Chair of the REGED Department, Marina-Selini Katsaiti, explains to the local newspaper "En Delphi" the reasons that pushed the REGED Department to set the bar high in terms of the number of admissions to the REGED of the Agricultural University.

Read the interview on p. 5

Following the promotional activities of the Department of Regional and Economic Development of the Agricultural University of Athens, which preceded the previous period, a visit by 45 students of the third grade of Itea High School took place on May 2, 2023. The purpose of the visit, which was an initiative of a secondary school teacher, was to inform the students about the prospects of attending the PDO department of the GPA in Amfissa, the subject of the studies, the duration and nature of the course, and the professional rights and prospects of the graduates. Particular emphasis was placed on the different professions that future graduates can pursue, the prospects and characteristics of each profession, and the particular knowledge and skills they require. The keynote speaker of the event was Assistant Professor Emilia Vlami, while the President of the Department of Regional and Economic Development, Marina Selini Katsaitis, Associate Professor, also addressed the students, focusing on general issues of the students regarding target setting and implementation.

Participation of the President of the REGED Department at STAR FORUM 2023

Developments in the climate crisis, as it is being configured for the upcoming period, require in-depth and scientific analyses that will contribute significantly to sustainable development.

Participants are invited to answer questions on the implementation of the new Common Agricultural Policy, as well as the Green Agreement, in accordance with our country's strategic plan. At the same time, they present their own proposals through the university community, with innovative actions and new technologies, as they themselves design them.

Speakers:

Vlontzos George, Associate Professor, University of Thessaly, Director of the Laboratory of Agricultural Economics and Consumer Behaviour.

Pavli Urania, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Production and Rural Environment, School of Agricultural Sciences, University of Thessaly, Greece.

Katsaiti Marina-Selini, Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Regional and Economic Development (REGED), Agricultural University of Athens, Greece

Coordinator: Sarros Yannis (Agricultural Technologist, Presenter of "Ypithros", STAR Central Greece).

Watch the video at the following link

https://digitalstar.gr/media/6422afd60280be/

The Department of Regional and Economic Development (REGED) of the AUA, is to be represented by its Chair, Ms. Marina-Selini Katsaiti, and the second-year student of REGED and Secondary Education Counsellor, Mr. Konstantinos Dragogiannis, in collaboration with the teacher Ms. Papantoni, at a two-day conference organized by the Department of Primary Education of the University of Ioannina on 27 & 28 May 2023, on the topic "School & University Connection: The voice of students and teachers".

The title of the presentation at the two-day conference of the academic team of REGED is "Career Orientation: the role of higher education in students information".

Information about the Workshop: https://www.uoi.gr/events/syndesi-scholeioy-panepistimioy-i-foni-ton-foititon-kai-ton-ekpaideytikon-mai-2023/

On Tuesday 25/4/2023 at 14.00-16.00, Dr. Alves Wellington, Assistant Professor of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal, successfully gave a lecture at the REGED Department entitled: "Sustainability assessment in the industrial sector: Barriers and interventions that need to be done", in the context of the Erasmus+ programme for teachers.

The lecture was held in the Small Auditorium of the REGED's building complex and apart from the teaching staff, administrative staff, and students of the REGED Department, the lecture was attended online (via live streaming) by the other Faculties and Departments of the Agricultural University of Athens.

The Municipality of Delphi, in cooperation with the Department of Regional and Economic Development, the Agricultural University of Athens and the Cultural Centre of Amfissa, contributed to the support of the international educational programme "Agon", by providing on 21/3 and 30/3 (14:30-17:30), two rooms of the Cultural Centre of Amfissa, the Municipal Library of Amfissa, the Municipal Council Room of the Municipal Council of the D. The "Agon" programme included the visit of about 1000 students from Italy and the Netherlands to Greece, with a visit to Delphi and Amfissa on 21 March and 30 March 2023.

Ο Δήμος Δελφών, σε συνεργασία με το Τμήμα Περιφερειακή και Οικονομικής Ανάπτυξης, του Γεωπονικού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και το Πνευματικό Κέντρο Άμφισσας, συνέδραμαν στην υποστήριξη του διεθνούς εκπαιδευτικού προγράμματος “Agon”, παραχωρώντας στις 21/3 και 30/3 (14:30-17:30), δυο αίθουσες του Πνευματικού Κέντρου Άμφισσας, το χώρο της Δημοτικής Βιβλιοθήκης Άμφισσας, την Αίθουσα Δημοτικού Συμβουλίου του Δ. Δελφών, και το αμφιθέατρο εκδηλώσεων του Παραρτήματος Άμφισσας του Γεωπονικού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών για. Το πρόγραμμα  “Agon” περιελάμβανε την επίσκεψη περίπου 1000 μαθητών από την Ιταλία και την Ολλανδία στην Ελλάδα, με επίσκεψη στους Δελφούς και την Άμφισσα στις 21 Μαρτίου και στις 30 Μαρτίου 2023.

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Dear students,

Welcome to the Laboratory of Mnemonic Techniques, organized by the Career Center and the collaboration of the Department of Regional and Economic Development of the Agricultural University of Athens, in Amfissa.

Title/Subject: Do you know your learning style?

Date: Thursday 30^th March 2023

Time: 12 pm-2 pm

Place:  Αmphitheater

To register send to giannakodima@aua.gr, stating your name, student registration number, year of study, your academic email and your department.

Kassandra Giannakodima

Special Education Teacher M. Ed., MA

Counseling students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

«Στο πλαίσιο της υλοποίησης της Πράξης «Υποστήριξη Παρεμβάσεων Κοινωνικής Μέριμνας Φοιτητών του Γεωπονικού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών» με Κωδικό ΟΠΣ 5045556, η οποία έχει ενταχθεί στο Επιχειρησιακό Πρόγραμμα «Ανάπτυξη Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού, Εκπαίδευση και Δια Βίου Μάθηση» που συγχρηματοδοτείται από το Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινωνικό Ταμείο (ΕΚΤ)»