HMU-IRO

IVEC 2025, Oct15-17, Heraklion
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-18 | Hellenic Mediterranean University, Heraklion Campus, Heraklion, Greece
In 2025, the International Virtual Exchange Conference will take place in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. We are delighted to welcome you in one of the most vibrant and innovative cities of Greece, full of color and experiences to enjoy.
IVEC is the largest and most prominent event on Virtual Exchange, providing a forum for instructors, administrators, instructional designers, and educational leaders from institutions around the world interested in technology, international education, and new pedagogies.
Virtual Exchange (also known as Collaborative Online International Learning – COIL, Globally Networked Learning, or Telecollaboration) extends authentic opportunities for intercultural and transnational learning to students within K-16 classrooms, as well as through co-curricular activities.

Sharing ERASMUS experiences!
2025-10-14 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Athens)
The Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) is delighted to celebrate #ErasmusDays 2025 with a one-day event titled “Sharing Erasmus Experiences”. Faculty members, administrative staff, and students will come together to present their personal Erasmus stories, highlighting the academic, professional, and cultural impact of international mobility. Through short presentations, participants will reflect on their motivations, share memorable moments, discuss challenges, and showcase the benefits of studying, teaching, or training abroad. The event will also provide advice and inspiration for future participants while fostering dialogue on new opportunities for collaboration. Join us on 14 October to celebrate the spirit of Erasmus and the transformative power of internationalization within the HMU community.
Register to attend the event online (audio in Greek, slides in English).

10:00-10:10
Welcome

10:10-10:25
Michail Zografakis Sfakianakis

10:25-10:40
Afroditi Fanouraki

10:40-10:55
Ioannis Praskidis

10:55-11:10
Irini Dimou

11:10-11:25
Eva Strataki

11:25-11:40
Coffee Break

11:40-11:55
Maria Astroulaki

11:55-12:10
Kostas Petridis

12:10-12:25
George Papadopoulos

12:25-13:30
ERASMUS Info Day

Meet the speakersKostas PetridisVice Rector for Internationalization and Outreach, HMU Dr. Konstantinos Petridis is a Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering at HMU. His research focuses on organic photovoltaics, graphene-based materials, and laser technologies, and he has coordinated numerous Erasmus+ and H2020 projects. He has authored over 60 publications with 1,800+ citations and serves as Vice Rector for Internationalization and Outreach.
FacebookLinkedInEva StratakiHead of Department of Information Systems Management, HMU Eva Strataki is the Head of the Department of Information Systems Management at the Library and Informatics Directorate of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU). Her work focuses on the coordination of IT operations, management of central systems and applications, and the optimization of digital infrastructure. She also contributes to strategic planning in technology procurement and system maintenance. Eva holds a Master's degree in Informatics and Multimedia.
LinkedInIoannis DaliakopoulosAsst. Professor, Dept of Agriculture, Academic Coordinator of IRO, HMU Dr. Ioannis Daliakopoulos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU). His work focuses on smart technologies for sustainable soil and water management, combining sensors, satellite data, and computer models. He has led several European projects on climate change and soil protection and was included in the 2024 Stanford list of top-cited researchers in Environmental Engineering and Sciences with over 60 publications and 4,200+ citations.
FacebookTwitterLinkedInAfroditi FanourakiDeputy Head of Secretariat, Dept of Business Administration and Tourism, HMU Afroditi Fanouraki is a Senior Administrative Officer at HMU, where she has worked for over 28 years, serving since 2015 as Head of the Secretariat of the Department of Business Administration and Tourism. She holds degrees in European Civilization and Agricultural Technology, a Master's in Public Administration with a focus on Educational Management, and has completed a nine-month specialization in Human Resource Management. She has also participated in numerous training programs in Greece and abroad related to administration and organizational development.
Irini Dimou Associate Professor, Dept of Business Administration and Tourism, HMU Dr. Irini Dimou is an Associate Professor of Strategic Tourism Management in the Department of Business Administration and Tourism at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), where she also serves as Head of Department and Director of the MSc in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Her work focuses on tourism strategy, destination competitiveness, and innovation, linking academia and industry through European collaborations. She holds a PhD from the University of Surrey (UK) and her research appears in leading international tourism journals.
LinkedInGeorge PapadopoulosErasmus Student Network (ESN) Ex-President, HMU Georgios Papadopoulos is a Mechanical Engineering student at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), specializing in Automation and Robotics. He has led and participated in international projects and summer schools across Europe and won the 1st ATHENA Hackathon on Sustainable Development Goals. Active in student leadership, he has served as President of ESN HMU Crete, Public Relations Secretary of the ATHENA Student Board, and Team Leader at AIESEC, promoting international collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.
LinkedInMichalis Zografakis SfakianakisAssociate Professor, Dept of Nursing, HMU Dr. Michail Zografakis-Sfakianakis is an Associate Professor of Nursing at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), Greece, and Director of the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice in Health Sciences. His research focuses on emergency and intensive care nursing, early warning systems, and patient safety, and he has supervised numerous MSc and PhD theses. He serves as a reviewer for international journals, has authored multiple peer-reviewed papers, and contributes to national and European academic initiatives in health education and clinical practice.
LinkedInMaria AstroulakiStudent, Dept of Agriculture, HMU Career Student Ambassador Maria Astroulaki is a 4th year undergraduate student at the Department of Agriculture of HMU. She has attended a semester of studies at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague (CZU) and through this experience she gained inspiration and motivation to engage more with mobility within the university. She took on the position of Vice President in the ESN HMU and was also selected as an EU Careers student ambassador of HMU for 2025-26.
LinkedInGiannis Praskidis AlympakisStudent, Dept of Agriculture, HMU, Intern at INRAE, France Giannis Praskidis Alympakis is a final year agriculture student. Over the past two years he has participated in 3 Erasmus + mobilities, exploring the full agenda of IRO-HMU outgoing actions. His most recent experience was a half a year internship in a research center in France, where he gained language, culture, academic and research knowledge for his future personal and professional growth.

International Week for Academic Libraries, September 22-26, 2025, Heraklion
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-26
We would like to invite you to our International Week that will be held from September 22 to September 26, 2025 at the Central Library of the Hellenic Mediterranean University, located in the city of Heraklion in Greece.
Academic libraries face significant challenges resulting from declining budgets and aging staff. Hard times require hard work and collaboration and the exchange of experiences is important. Getting together and sharing our knowledge and ideas is the basic purpose of this international week that we organize. Our program appeals mostly to librarians with a background in Open Science, Digitalization, Library Services for Persons with Disabilities, Library consortiums, Information literacy. Presentations and social events aim to provide our participants with both knowledge and leisure that they expect to find in a country like Greece!
The programme comprises presentations, library and cultural site visits, and social events. Find out more here: https://1st-hmu-iw4academic-libraries.my.canva.site/
The main themes that will be covered include:

Library Consortiums
Digitalization
Library Services for Persons with Disabilities
Open Science
Information literacy

An additional main objective of the training week is to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise between the participants and the Hellenic Mediterranean University’s library staff and of networking prospects.
We invite every person involving in the library field to join our International Week. You will have the opportunity to enjoy Greek hospitality and get to know the Cretan culture which is influenced by Minoan, Venetian and Turkish culture.
To take part, you need to register here.
The maximum number of participants is 40, while there are no registration or participation fees. However, participants should make arrangements on their own regarding travel, accommodation and living, the cost of which should be covered by Erasmus+ mobility grants from their home institutions.
The working language of the training week will be English.
The application deadline is Friday July 11th, 2025. Applications will be evaluated on a first come first served basis, while relative replies will be sent immediately after evaluating each application.
Erasmus participants from EU countries:
Please check the application process for teaching for participants from KA131 European countries here.
Please check the application process for training for participants from KA131 European countries here.
Dr. Gareth Owens, International Relations Office Director
E-mail: ogareth@hmu.gr
Telephone: +302810379312
International participants from non-European countries:
Please check the application process for teaching/training for participants from KA171 non-European countries here.
Ms Evi Kotti, IRO Administrative Staff
Email: kottievi@hmu.gr
Telephone: +302810-379174
Additional information about the Hellenic Mediterranean University Library and Information Centre can be found at the following website (English language version):
https://lib.hmu.gr/en/home/
Information about the city of Heraklion can be found at the following websites:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraklion
Coach (bus) timetables (to and from Heraklion : https://www.ktelherlas.gr/en
Hotels in Heraklion: https://www.greekhotels.gr/gr/crete_hotels/heraklion_hotels/heraklion_city_hotels.asp
Travel to Heraklion: https://wikitravel.org/en/Heraklion , https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/crete/irakleio/

Attachments:
HMU campus – map
Candia tour information
Information International week
