University of West Attica

The University of West Attica (UniWA; Greek: Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής, ΠαΔΑ) was established in 2018 as a result of the merger of the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and the Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus and is situated in Aigaleo, Athens, Greece. The National School of Public Health also joined the newly established institution in 2019 and UniWA now comprises 6 Schools and 27 Departments covering a wide range of modern Science, including Social, Administrative and Economic Sciences, Health and Food Sciences, Engineering, and Art Studies.[1] [2] [3]

University of West Attica
Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής
TypePublic
Greece University System
Higher education Institution
Established2018
ChancellorPanagiotis Kaldis
Undergraduates61,000
Postgraduates5,478
460
Location
Aigaleo, Athens
,
Greece

CampusUrban
MascotPlato
Websitewww.uniwa.gr

History

The University of West Attica (UniWA) was founded in March 2018 by the National Law 4521. The foundation of the newly established University came from the merging of the two former Technological Educational Institutes in Athens and Piraeus and in 2019, the National School of Public Health (Greek: Εθνική Σχολή Δημόσιας Υγείας) joined the newly established university. The National School of Public Health was originally founded by Eleftherios Venizelos as the Athens School of Health (Greek: Υγειονομική Σχολή Αθηνών) in 1929 and in 1994 took its current name.

Studies

The university offers contemporary Undergraduate and Postgraduate study programmes.

At UNIWA, there are 27 Departments operating under the academic umbrella of 6 schools, covering a wide range of scientific fields, such as social, administrative and economic sciences, engineering sciences, health and welfare sciences, as well as food sciences and applied art and culture studies.

UNIWA offers a range of educational and lifelong learning services, including:

  • The undergraduate studies that lead to 4-year Bachelor's (Level 6) and 5-year Engineering Diploma degrees (Ιntegrated master, Level 7).
  • Postgraduate studies leading to the completion of a postgraduate diploma (Level 7).
  • Doctoral studies (Level 8).
  • Research laboratories and Postdoctoral research.
  • Lifelong learning and vocational training programmes.

Schools and departments

The newly formed institution consists of six Schools and twenty-seven Departments.

Schools Departments

School of Engineering
  • Department of Civil Engineering[4]
  • Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering[5][6][7]
  • Department of Biomedical Engineering[8]
  • Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering[9][10]
  • Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering[11]
  • Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering[12][13]
  • Department of Naval Architecture and Engineering[14]

School of Administrative, Economic and Social Sciences
  • Department of Archival, Library & Information Studies[15]
  • Department of Business Administration[16]
  • Department of Tourism Management
  • Department of Social Work[17]
  • Department of Accounting and Finance[18]
  • Department of Early Childhood Education and Care[19]

School of Applied Arts and Culture
  • Department of Graphic Design and Visual Communication
  • Department of Internal Architecture[20]
  • Department of Preservation of Antiquities and Works of Art[21]
  • Department of Photography and Audiovisual Arts[22]

School of Health Sciences

School of Public Health
  • Department of Public Health Policies[32] (former National School of Public Health)
  • Department of Public and Community Health

School of Food Sciences
  • Department of Food Science and Technology[33]
  • Department of Oenology and Beverage Sciences[34]

Innovation and research

The University of West Attica cooperates with a number of university and research institutes both in Greece and abroad. The university is also an active member of many International organizations, including the United Nations Academic Impact, which is under the auspices of the United Nations. In addition to the university, the University Research Center (URC) was established and operates since 2019, as well as the Port Management and Development Institute, specializing in the design, coordination and implementation of innovative strategic research projects in the ports of Greece. including port zones, as well as related activities. Furthermore, UNIWA is the first "Green University" in Greece, holding not only the highest position of all Greek universities, but also the 487th global position of universities in terms of sustainable development based on their evaluation in 39 indicators according to the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. Finally, the university has the modern online news portal entitled: University Dialogues,[35] which is a pioneering project for the Greek academic community and news.

University campuses
  • The Ancient Grove Campus is located in the Municipality of Egaleo in West Athens, on Str. P. Ralli and Thivon, inside the Ancient Grove area, where the famous "Walking School" of Plato as well as the St. John Church of was built in the eleventh century A.D. The Ancient Olive Grove Campus extends over a total area of 100,000 square meters, while the built-up area exceeds 50,000 square meters. A total of 8 buildings have been developed within the campus. The educational activities are carried out in the classrooms and amphitheaters of the university campus.
  • The Egaleo Park Campus is located in the Municipality of Egaleo in West Athens, surrounded by Milou, Ag. Spyridonos, Dimitsanis and Edessis streets. It occupies a total area of about 60 acres. The Egaleo Park Campus includes buildings with a total area of 60,000 square meters, in which some of the Departments and Administrative Services of the university are located. A total of 16 buildings have been developed within the campus. The educational activities are carried out in the classrooms and amphitheaters of the university campus. A conference Center has been developed within the Egaleo Park Campus. The conference Center comprises the central hall of 455 square meters and 344 seats. The central stage of the conference Center is 55 square meters and includes facilities for different types of events. The library, which is developed within the campus, covers the cognitive, teaching and research needs of both academic staff and students.
  • Athens Campus is located northeast of the center of Athens in the Ampelokipoi area of Athens, at 196 Alexandrou Ave. The official inauguration of the landmark building took place on 16 March 1931. The educational activities are carried out in the classrooms of the university campus.

See also

References
  1. "TEI of Athens – External Evaluation Report of Institution" (PDF). ADIP (in Greek). 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  2. "TEI of Athens – Internal Evaluation Report 2009–2013" (PDF). TEI of Athens (in Greek). Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 December 2019.
  3. "TEI of Piraeus – External Evaluation Report" (PDF). ADIP. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  4. "Department of Civil Engineering – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2012.
  5. "Department of Electrical Engineering – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2013.
  6. "Department of Electronic Engineering TEIPIR – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2013.
  7. "Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering TEIATH – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2010.
  8. "Department of Medical Instruments Technology – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2011.
  9. "Department of Textile Engineering – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2014.
  10. "Department of Automation Engineering – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2013.
  11. "Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2008.
  12. "Department of Mechanical Engineering – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2013.
  13. "Department of Energy Technology – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2012.
  14. "Department of Naval Engineering – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2010.
  15. "Department of Archives, Library and Information Systems – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2011.
  16. "Department of Business Administration – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2011.
  17. "Department of Social Work – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2013.
  18. "Department of Accounting and Finance – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2011.
  19. "Department of Early Childhood Education and Care – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2014.
  20. "Department of Internal Architecture – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2014.
  21. "Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2011.
  22. "Department of Photography and Audiovisual Arts – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2014.
  23. "Department of Aesthetics and Cosmetology – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2014.
  24. "Department of Medical Laboratories – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2012.
  25. "Department of Medical Radiology Technology – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2011.
  26. "Department of Optics and Optometry – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2011.
  27. "Department of Dental Technology – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2010.
  28. "Department of Occupational Therapy – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2014.
  29. "Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2011.
  30. "Department of Nursing – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2011.
  31. "Department of Physiotherapy – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2012.
  32. "Department of Public Health Policy | University of West Attica".
  33. "Department of Food Science and Technology – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2011.
  34. "Department of Oenology and Beverage Sciences – HQA Final Report" (PDF). 2011.
  35. "University dialogues".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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