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The National Technical University of Athens opened its gates for three days to all Greek citizens

 

The country's largest and oldest Technological Institute opened its gates for three days and welcomed thousands of elementary, middle and high school students as well as individuals, proving that it is a vibrant, hospitable, public and open space that belongs to all Greek citizens. All nine Schools of the Foundation participated and received a total of over 4,500 visitors. The event was so popular since until the last day we were receiving requests for visits.

 

Young and old alike enthusiastically attended the unique "Open Labs" initiative of NTUA, where the academic staff and researchers of the institution with the valuable support of the administrative staff, proudly shared with them the exciting experience of the research projects , performed in 43 of the 160 officially established laboratories of NTUA, highlighting the pioneering research and innovative work carried out at the country's first institution. For three days, the Polytechnic Campus was filled with happy voices and smiles from enthusiastic visitors, most of whom were young children, creating a great celebration with their presence. The celebration of learning and excellence, the most important components and goals of the institution . Everyone, students, accompanying teachers and professors and ordinary visitors, had the unique experience of seeing earthquake simulations, port models, wind tunnel model tests, new technology vehicle models, high-voltage systems, innovative constructions based on new materials, synthesis methods, remote sensing systems, electronic microanalysis methods, towing tests of model ships, quantum computers and many more.

 

«The goal is for young people who envision studying at NTUA to be inspired by the teaching spaces and the interaction with the professors and researchers of the most important Technological Institute in the country» stated the Rector of NTUA, Professor Ioannis Hadjigeorgiou, additionally pointing out that the "Open Laboratories" initiative is fully in line with the tradition and vision of NTUA for contribution to society as a whole and that it constitutes another step towards extroversion and more direct communication with Greek citizens.

 

The success of the action was the result of a collective effort by all the staff of the Institution, of all departments and levels. However, for the exemplary organization which lasted more than 4 months with continuous and painstaking effort, credit is due to the Head of the Office of the Rector of NTUA, Ms. Lia Nikolaidou.

 

We are committed in setting an appointment for next year in order to re-organize the "Open Labs" event and reopen the gates of NTUA, looking forward to an even greater turnout of visitors to welcome them to the hospitable spaces of NTUA.

 

A Message from the Rector’s Office

 



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