King's College London Alumni Greece

The Hellenic Alumni Association of King’s College London cut its pie on Friday, January 12, 2024 in Athens at the Kostis Palamas Cultural Center of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

The president of the Association, Epameinondas Stylopoulos, in his short greeting noted that the events of the Association are the best occasion for creating bonds based on the common principles and values of King’s College London graduates. The vice-president of the Association, Dimitris Lemonakis, after the wishes for the new year, shared with the participants the plan of the next actions and initiatives of the Association.

The event was graced by the presence of the British Ambassador to Greece, Mr. Matthew Lodge, who pointed out the importance of the alumni associations of British Universities for the bilateral relations between Greece and the United Kingdom, especially in the post-Brexit era, as there are thousands of Greek graduates of British Universities. .

The lucky winner of the evening left with the last book THE GREEKS: A Global History by Prof. Roderick Beaton who held the Koraes Chair of Modern Greek and Byzantine History, Language and Literature studies at King’s College London for 30 years and until 2018.

Dear Friends and alumni,

On 19 October, Prof. Kypros Nicolaides, Doctor of Medicine and Professor at King’s College London, will speak on the topic of ‘Life before Birth’ (in Greek).

Please do pre-register via the Eventbrite link for this event, which will be held at the Spiti tis Kyprou, Athens and starts at 19.00.

The award of the Niki Marangou Translation Prize will also be announced on this occasion.

Τhe directors of the King’s College Alumni Society Greece had the chance to meet Mr. Matthew James Lodge as the appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic. In the context of this meeting, the directors of the King’s College Alumni Society Greece had the chance to present him our work so far and discussed with him means of strengthening our relations with the Embassy and the UK, in general. The Ambassador was accompanied by Ms Eleanor Rose, Counsellor Political/Public Affairs at the UK Embassy in Athens. Hopwefully, a networking event for all of our members is to be co-prepared for this coming autumn. #kcl #events #kcl_greece

Dear Alumni and Friends,

After a while of silence on our side, we would like to bring to your attention the following event “Colloquium: Philhellenism and Greek Identity Formation in Literature, the Arts, and Scholarship”,

18 May 2023,

British School at Athens

In honour of Roderick Beaton, Emeritus Koraes Professor of Modern Greek and Byzantine History, Language and Literature, King’s College London

For more information please follow the link >>> https://www.bsa.ac.uk/events/colloquium-philhellenism-and-greek-identity-formation-in-literature-the-arts-and-scholarship/

#kcl #events #kcl_greece

Athens, 28^th January 2020

Subject: Inalienable and Non-Negotiable observance of International Law and

Non-Recognition of the ‘Pseudo-state’ of the ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’

With particular discomfort we have been informed of the intention of the Turkish Student Union of the United Kingdom (TUSU), and the Turkish Society of King’s College London to organize a public event entitled: Cyprus: Status Quo or Anew?, with the ‘Deputy Prime Minister’ and ‘Foreign Minister’ of the non-recognized entity of the ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’, Mr. Kudret Özersay, as honored guest and keynote speaker.

The provision of a footing and the promotion of falsified testimony of the so-called state of ‘Northern Cyprus’ is upsetting and at the same time deeply troubling towards the academic community of the University of London and the graduates of King’s College London, as the venue is to be hosted on College grounds.

Public expression of support stemming from the ‘TRNC Representative Office’ for the above-mentioned venue provides ample proof of the effort to guide the always welcoming and academically liberal edifice of King’s College manipulatively.

The King’s College London Alumni Association of Greece expresses its complete opposition in holding such an event as it provides a step towards the desecration of the history of the Cyprus tragedy and the display and unilateral viewing of the Pseudo-state and its provocative political objectives.

Today, 60 years since the Independence of the Republic of Cyprus, the restoration of its territorial integrity remains pending and the healing of the consequences of the 1974 Turkish invasion is absent.

The challenge of those who conspire against the sovereignty of a unitary Cyprus and promote its partition and the non-resolution of the Cyprus problem requires a firm response.

For these reasons, we, as members and graduates of the academic community of King’s College London, request that a classroom space is not provided to Mr. Kudret Özersay and that neither he nor the regime he ‘represents’ are to be allowed to project their falsified positions.

We hope that the President & Principal, the Professors and Students of King’s College London will recognize that they can contribute more to the resolution of the Cyprus drama by promoting scientific action that secures both academic freedom and the effort of sincere support for Cypriot bi-communal relations.

Respectfully,

King’s College London Alumni Association of Greece

The Greek Alumni Association of King’s College London cut its pie on Sunday, January 26, in the Athenian Club in downtown Athens in the presence of diplomats, journalists and scientists.
The president of the Association, Epaminondas Stylopoulos, said in a short greeting: “It is a great pleasure to share our views, concerns or the course of our professional and personal development with old classmates and friends. The events of the Association are a good reason for establishing links based on the common principles and values ​​of the graduates”. The event was welcomed by UK Ambassador Kate Smith, who highlighted the effort to balance the impending brexit and the significant contribution of the UK education sector to the reality and economy of the United Kingdom.+
The event was also welcomed by the Minister of Education and Religions, who spoke extensively about the extroversion efforts of the Greek education system.
Finally, his wishes for the new year were shared by MP and member of the club, Konstantinos Bogdanos.

Dear Friends and Alumni,

The Executive Committee of the King’s College Greek Alumni Society would like to invite you to a summer drinks event on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 21.00, at “Pasaji” bar – restaurant – Arcade Spyromiliou / CITY LINK, Athina – https://www.pasajiathens.gr/gr/ ).

Since, among the guests there will be journalists, businessmen and mentors, this would be an excellent chance for you to network with each other, but mainly with other alumni!

Special discounted prices are arranged for the attendees.

If you are interested in supporting or sponsoring this event please do not hesitate to contact us!

For organizational purposes please RSVP by sending e-mail at info@kclagreece.com by Wednesday, June 19, 2019 with subject: Summer Event (mentioning also the number of attendees  – your friends are our friends and therefore welcomed!!!).

We shall be happy to learn your news and plans for this summer 2019!

The Executive Committee

Dear Friends and Alumni,

The Executive Committee of the King’s College Greek Alumni Society would like to invite you to a Seasonal Gathering on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 21.00, at “Mayor” bar – restaurant  – 20, Platia Kolonakiou / Filikis Eterias 19, Athina).
Since, among the guests there will be journalists, businessmen and mentors, this would be an excellent chance for you to network with each other, but mainly with other alumni!
Price per person: 20Euros – payable at the spot of the event – (includes a drink of your selection and light finger food)
If you are interested in supporting or sponsoring this event please do not hesitate to contact us!
For catering purposes please RSVP by sending e-mail at info@kclagreece.com by Wednesday, December 26, 2018 with subject: Seasonal Gathering (mentioning also the number of attendees).
We shall be happy to learn your news and plans for 2019!

The Executive Committee

By kind permission of HE The British Ambassador, Ms Kate Smith CMG, the King’s College London Alumni Society in Greece on the occasion of King’s College London Koraes Chair Centenary celebration hosted at the British Residence in Athens, Greece a presentation on ‘Greece and King’s College London: the story of the Koraes Chair’ by Professor Roderick Beaton, Emeritus Koraes Professor of Modern Greek & Byzantine History, Language & Literature, Department of Classics, King’s College London on Tuesday 9 October 2018.