SAVE THE DATE
15 May 2024, 15:00 – 16:00 CET.
Online (via Zoom)
The virtual event, “It’s Your Education! It’s Your Europe!” aims at promoting student engagement in the European Parliament elections and fostering informed citizenship within the university community.
The event organised by ATHENA Student Board in collaboration with EUNICE European University, raises as a platform for meaningful dialogue and exchange of ideas among students, staff, policymakers, and other stakeholders passionate about European democracy and education.
PROGRAMME
- Introduction by the moderator: María Pardal Piñeiro (University of Minho).
- Opening keynote: Antonio López-Istúriz White (European Parliament).
- Panel discussion: It’s Your Education, It’s Your Europe!
Panelists sharing the insights on the role of education in shaping European identity, the impact of EU policies on higher education, and the significance of student engagement in the democratic process. - Interactive Q&A session with the audience.
Meet the Keynote Speaker and the Panelists
Featuring a dynamic panel discussion with policymakers, educators, and student representatives, the event will explore key topics such as the impact of EU policies on higher education, strategies for promoting voter engagement among university stakeholders, and avenues for collaboration between academia and policymakers to advocate for inclusive and accessible education within the European Union.
The keynote speaker for the event is Antonio López-Istúriz White, a member of the European Parliament since 1997. Presently, he serves as the Chairman of the Delegation for Relations with Israel and is a member of the Committee of Foreign Affairs, also serving as a substitute on the Subcommittee on Security and Defence.
Joining him on the panel are Evangelia Georgitsi, Communication Officer at the Representation of Greece, European Commission; Nikolas Moraitakis, Senior Advisor/Manager, EU Programmes, the region of Crete; Guillaume Frison, Directorate General for Communication, Youth Outreach Unit, European Parliament; Umberto Masi, President of the Lithuanian Youth Council; Efthalia Chatzigianni, member of the Board of Directors of EUNICE European University (University of the Peloponnese); and Asimenia Soukouli, Vice President of ESN Greece.
The moderator, María Pardal Piñeiro, is affiliated with the Center of Political Science Research, focusing her research on the impact of the (re)emergence of populism on democratic countries.
