Visit of the delegation of the Embassy of Israel at AUEB's premises
On February 9th 2023, the Rector of the Athens University of Economics and Business, Prof. Dimitris Bourantonis, and Vice Rector for International Cooperation and Growth, Prof. Vassilis Papadakis, welcomed at AUEB premises a delegation by the Embassy of Israel. The delegation comprised Mr. Tsach Saar, Deputy Ambassador of Israel, and Ms. Tity Matsa, Academic Affairs & Information Officer.
In a cordial and friendly atmosphere the two sides exchanged perspectives on the prospects of collaboration between AUEB and Israeli Universities. Universities in Israel are renowned for their high quality of research and teaching, amongst others in areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship and technology. Areas of interest that were discussed included student and faculty exchange, joint summer schools, short academic trips, joint research, and others. The two sides agreed to discuss further in the near future on specific propositions.