The Agricultural University of Athens has announced the national teams that will represent the University in the 5th EU-CONEXUS International Student Competition “Think Smart, Create Green.”

On Tuesday, April 1, 2024, the Agricultural University of Athens announced the two teams that will represent the university in the final of the 5th EU-CONEXUS International Student Contest, titled “Think Smart, Create Green.” The competition aims to raise awareness among students about issues related to environmental sustainability.

The teams selected to represent the Agricultural University of Athens, and thereby Greece, in the international final are:

• “The Sea Musketeers” from the Model High School of Anavryta (age category 12–14), consisting of students Katerina Stamatopoulou, Foivi Tzannetou, Christina Eudaimon and Isabella Prokopiou, under the guidance of teachers Mrs. Nikoleta Mpoltsi and Mrs. Marina Pandi.
• “AiRcar” from HAEF Athens College - Psychico College (age category 14–17), consisting of students Aliki Araniti, Danai Aravosi, Zanet Maria Veraha and Lydia Aggelaki, under the supervision of Mrs. Aggeliki Zoupa.

A total of 107 students, aged 12–17, along with their teachers from 15 schools in the Attica Region, participated in this year’s competition. They were invited to form teams and take part in a series of challenges designed to encourage critical thinking and develop creative skills on topics related to smart urban coastal sustainability.

In the national final phase, seven (7) teams from seven (7) different schools, comprising 28 students and their supervising teachers, presented their projects to the National Evaluation Committee, which included Mr. Emmanouil Chatzieleftheriou (Head of the K.E.P.E.A. of the Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park, Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of Attica), Mr. Ioannis Kondylis (EU-CONEXUS Financial Manager), and Ms. Vasiliki Lintzeri (EU-CONEXUS Student Ambassador).

The following schools participated in the competition: the Model High School of Anavryta, the 9th High School of Ilion, the 10th High School of Acharnes, the 2nd High School of Nea Philadelphia, the 2nd Lyceum of Cholargos, HAEF Athens College – Psychico College, and the Model Upper Secondary School of Agioi Anargyroi.

The innovation and quality of the projects, along with the clarity of the presentations, impressed the members of the jury. The national awards were presented to the winning teams by Professor Eleni Miliou, Vice Rector of European University, Internationalization and Student Affairs at the Agricultural University of Athens.

The two selected teams will present their projects online to the international jury of the competition on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The jury will consist of nine representatives from EU-CONEXUS partner universities located in France, Greece, Spain, Lithuania, Croatia, Romania, Ireland, Germany, and Cyprus.

The EU-CONEXUS Student Competition “Think Smart, Create Green,” will continue for a sixth consecutive year. Soon, participating students and their teachers will once again have the opportunity to create and bring their vision for a greener future to life.

For more information about the 5th International School Contest, interested parties can visit the official website: EU-CONEXUS International School Contest “Think Smart Create Green”