University of Western Macedonia
Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Μακεδονίας
TypePublic
Greece University System
Higher Education Institution
Established2004
RectorProf. Theodoros Theodoulidis
Location
Kozani, Florina, Kastoria, Grevena, Ptolemaida (Western Macedonia)
,
Greece
Websiteuowm.gr

The University of Western Macedonia (UoWM; Greek: Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Μακεδονίας) is a multi-campus university in Western Macedonia region of Greece.[1][2] It was founded in Kozani in 2003 (Presidential Decree No. 92 / 11-4-2003[3]). In 2019, the University of Western Macedonia was merged with the Technological Education Institute of Western Macedonia (Law 4610/2019, Government Gazette 70 / A / 07.05.2019[4]).

The University of Western Macedonia operates with 7 Schools and 22 Departments, located in 5 cities (Kozani, Florina, Kastoria, Ptolemaida, Grevena) in the Region of Western Macedonia.[citation needed]

History

The University of Western Macedonia was founded in Kozani in 2003 (Presidential Decree No. 92 / 11-4-2003[5]). The first members of the Interim University Administration were appointed under the Ministerial decision F.120.61 / 132/61865 / B2 / 25.6.2003.

In 2015, after the first elections for a Rector, the University of Western Macedonia became a self-governing institution, and ran courses in 2 cities, Kozani and Florina, with 3 Schools (Education, Engineering and Fine Arts) and 6 Departments.

In 2019, the University of Western Macedonia was merged with the Technological Education Institute of Western Macedonia (Law 4610/2019, Government Gazette 70 / A / 07.05.2019[4]). The TEI of Western Macedonia had originally been founded as a Centre for Higher Technical - Vocational Education (KATEE, in Greek). Later (1983) when Centres for Higher Technical-Vocational Education were replaced by Technological Educational Institutions as part of tertiary education in Greece, the Technological Educational Institute of Kozani was established, which was later (1999) renamed to Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia, with 5 Schools and 11 Departments in 5 cities in Western Macedonia (the central campus was located in Kozani).

UniWesMac

The new University of Western Macedonia runs 7 Schools and 21 Departments in 5 cities (Kozani, Florina, Kastoria, Ptolemaida, and Grevena).

A new campus was constructed in the Active Urban Planning Zone (ZEP) of Kozani and started operating in September 2022.

The Administration Building - New Campus in Active Urban Planning Zone (ZEP area) in Kozani

Schools and departments

The new university runs 7 Schools and 21 Departments in 5 cities (Kozani, Florina, Kastoria, Ptolemaida, and Grevena), offering undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes.[6][7]

School of Engineering - New Campus in Active Urban Planning Zone (ZEP area) in Kozani
Schools Departments
School of Engineering

(Kozani)

School of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Economic Sciences
  • Department of Management Science and Technology[17] (Kozani)
  • Department of Accounting and Finance[18] (Kozani)
  • Department of Business Administration [19] (Grevena)
  • Department of Statistics and Insurance Science[20] (Grevena)
  • Department of Economics[21] (Kastoria)
  • Department of International & European Studies[22] (Kozani)
School of Fine Arts

(Florina)

School of Agriculture (Florina)
  • Department of Agriculture[24]
School of Science (Kastoria)
  • Department of Mathematics[25]
  • Department of Informatics[26]
School of Health Sciences (Ptolemaida)
  • Department of Midwifery[27]
  • Department of Occupational Therapy[28]

Research

Research is conducted by graduate students and members of the faculty, as well as associated researchers.[29][30]

In April 2018, the students from the Hyperion Robotics team at the University of Western Macedonia presented an automated system with AI algorithms called "Cronus" claimed to be unbeatable at chess. The project took four months, the idea came from the Dean of the Polytechnic School, Professor Theodoros Theodoulides who is a chess player.[31]

In March 2019, it was announced that the University of Western Macedonia, among 18 research institutes and companies from seven countries (Denmark, Greece, Spain, Norway, Poland, Portugal, and Switzerland), takes part in the project of European Commission's Horizon 2020 programme for research and training in 5G mobile networks, named TeamUp5G.[32] Coordinated by UC3M, the project is being carried out, within the framework of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks, between the year 2019 and 2022.[33][34]

Academic evaluation

In 2016 the external evaluation committee gave University of Western Macedonia a Positive evaluation.[35]

An external evaluation of all academic departments in Greek universities was conducted by the Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency (HQA).[36]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Internal Evaluation Report, 2014" (PDF) (in Greek). modip.uowm.gr.
  2. ^ "UoWM Evaluation Reports". modip.uowm.gr.
  3. ^ "Presidential Decree No. 92 / 11-4-2003" (PDF). rc.uowm.gr/.
  4. ^ a b "National Printing House". www.et.gr/.
  5. ^ "Presidential Decree No. 92 / 11-4-2003" (PDF). rc.uowm.gr.
  6. ^ "Schools and Departments - University of Western Macedonia". University of Western Macedonia. uowm.gr.
  7. ^ "Postgraduate studies - University of Western Macedonia". University of Western Macedonia. uowm.gr.
  8. ^ "Department of Mechanical Engineering, Internal Evaluation Report, 2015" (PDF) (in Greek). modip.uowm.gr.
  9. ^ "Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Quality Assurance Policy". www.uowm.gr.
  10. ^ "Quality Assurance Policy". University of Western Macedonia.
  11. ^ "Quality Assurance Policy". www.uowm.gr.
  12. ^ "Quality Assurance Policy". www.uowm.gr.
  13. ^ "Department of Primary Education, Internal Evaluation Report, 2015" (PDF) (in Greek). modip.uowm.gr.
  14. ^ "Department of Early Childhood Education, Internal Evaluation Report, 2015" (PDF) (in Greek). modip.uowm.gr.
  15. ^ "Quality Assurance Policy". www.uowm.gr.
  16. ^ "Quality Assurance Policy". www.uowm.gr.
  17. ^ "Quality Assurance Unit". www.uowm.gr.
  18. ^ "Quality Assurance Policy". www.uowm.gr.
  19. ^ "Quality Assurance Policy" (PDF). www.uowm.gr.
  20. ^ "Quality Assurance Policy" (PDF). www.uowm.gr.
  21. ^ "Quality Assurance Policy". www.uowm.gr.
  22. ^ "Quality Assurance Report" (PDF). www.uowm.gr.
  23. ^ "Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Internal Evaluation Report, 2015" (PDF) (in Greek). modip.uowm.gr.
  24. ^ "Internal Evaluation Report" (PDF). www.uowm.gr.
  25. ^ "Quality Assurance Policy". www.uowm.gr.
  26. ^ "Quality Assurance Policy". www.uowm.gr.
  27. ^ "Internal Evaluation Report" (PDF). www.uowm.gr.
  28. ^ "Quality Assurance Policy" (PDF). www.uowm.gr.
  29. ^ "Research Committee - University of Western Macedonia". rc.uowm.gr.
  30. ^ "UoWM Research Committee Report 2010-2014" (PDF) (in Greek). rc.uowm.gr.
  31. ^ Kokkinidis, Tasos. "Greek Students Create 'Unbeatable' Chess Robot | GreekReporter.com". Retrieved 2019-03-29.
  32. ^ "The UC3M is coordinating a European project for research and training in 5G mobile networks". EurekAlert. Retrieved 2019-03-29.
  33. ^ "Iniciativa internacional para investigar y formar en redes móviles 5G". www.dicyt.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-03-29.
  34. ^ "New RAN TEchniques for 5G UltrA-dense Mobile networks TeamUp5G". www.it.pt. Retrieved 2019-03-29.
  35. ^ "University of Western Macedonia - External Evaluation Report" (PDF). www.adip.gr. 2016."The EEC has decided to give to UoWM a positive evaluation. UoWM has self-motivated, dynamic and recognized faculty. Several research units at UoWM are productive, visible, and deliver good quality research. The size, dispersion, and diversity of the Institution need to be thoroughly addressed, since they may produce serious obstacles to the viability of the Institution."
  36. ^ External Evaluation Reports of Departments 2013-2014 by the HQA.

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