First EULiST In-Person PR Unit Meeting: Three inspiring days in Athens
The first in-person EULiST PR Unit meeting was successfully hosted by the National Technical University of Athens from 23 to 25 June 2025 in the vibrant city of Athens, Greece.
Representatives from nearly all ten EULiST member universities gathered to meet each other and work face-to-face for the first time on shaping the future of the alliance’s communication and outreach. This meeting was also the first in-person gathering attended by EULiST’s new Secretary General, Dr. Natia Gamkrelidze — an honour for the entire team.
The agenda focused on strategic alignment, message harmonisation, communication tools, and joint campaigns to showcase the strength and impact of EULiST — 10 universities, 200,000 students, and 20,000 staff across Europe.
On the first day, each university presented its local PR structure, followed by a fruitful exchange of best practices and a presentation of the FOREU4ALL alliance.
The second day included discussions on the alliance’s strategic positioning, project flagships, work package deliverables, and the overall narrative. LUT University (Finland) also shared an update on the progress of the new logo and branding. Finally, the team reviewed existing EULiST communication channels and explored ideas for new ones to enhance outreach and engagement.
On the final day, discussions focused on the PR Unit’s contribution to several major upcoming events, including the 2nd EULiST Student Conference (30 June – 4 July), the EAIE Conference and Exhibition in September, and the 1st EULiST Global Conference in Madrid this November. Next implementation steps were defined in line with the EULiST Communication and Dissemination Strategy, alongside the upcoming recruitment of a Communications Manager.
Beyond the working sessions, many social events — including dinners and outings in the centre of Athens with breathtaking views of the Acropolis — gave members the chance to build strong personal connections and set the foundation for more direct and effective collaboration in the months ahead to further enhance EULiST’s visibility and impact across Europe.
The energy, creativity, and dedication of each participant were invaluable. Together, we continue to build a stronger EULiST — linking society and technology for a sustainable, inclusive, and connected Europe!
