Academic Collaborations

The Agricultural University has expressed its vision:

"We co-create the new framework for the development of  the agro-food sector in Greece and for the international academic achievements"

Partnerships between Academic Institutions and Organizations in Greece and worldwide consist an important tool for implementing the AUA vision.

AUA collaborations with Academic Institutions and Organizations in Greece

The collaboration strategy of AUA in Greece aims to create and sustain a nationwide network through.  Through this network AUA will interact with others so as to diffuse knowledge, exchange experiences and coordinate actions related to the development of the agro-food sector in Greece.

Exchange of scientists, research collaborations, educational activities, and outreach and extension programs are encouraged under Cooperation Protocols which AUA has signed with Universities and Institutions in Greece.

Moreover, AUA Career Services Office, focusing on networking and support for students and young graduates on issues related to education and training, has signed a number of Cooperation Protocols with Organizations and Institutions of the Public and Private Sector.  It currently maintains network of 206 cooperating companies from agro-food sector.

Partnerships between research groups of AUA and of other Universities, Research Centers and Public and Private Institutions have been developed in the framework of National Research programs and agreements with the private sector.

AUA collaborations with academic institutions and organizations in Europe and Worldwide

The collaboration strategy of AUA internationally aims to position AUA in the international scene of academic activities and to develop initiative that solve the hot scientific and/or societal problems worldwide.

Cooperation Protocols have been signed with

• More than 100 European Universities involved in European Programs
• Other Universities and academic institutions in Europe and internationally

As part of a wider cooperation scheme AUA interacts with the authorities and educational initiative of other countries so as to promote positive cooperation conditions.  Thus AUA:

• cooperates with Fulbright Foundation in Greece so as to construct initiatives relating to the consolidation and strengthening of academic relations between Greece and USA.
• is a partner ("commitment international partner") of the Institute of International Education in the USA.
• develops cooperation plans in agro-food issues with the People's Republic of China
• is included in the roadmap of implementation of targets/goals of the year of Greece in Russia-Russia in Greece (2016)
• participates in the Orange Grove actions of the Dutch Embassy as a scientific advisor

In addition, members of the academic community of AUA cooperate with academic institutions and international bodies and implement research and scientific programs