The SA Thessaloniki Port Authority (THPA SA) of Greece recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki’s Polytechnic School that will see them cooperate on developing port and transport programs of study.
 
The project, which THPA SA sees as a significant corporate social responsibility undertaking, will develop undergraduate and graduate education opportunities in line with port operations, as well as an interdisciplinary graduate program that will educate students on port management and facilities. THPA SA and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki intend to promote education, training, employment research and innovation in the port industry. Their joint educational efforts will be linked with select European ports and educational and research institutions.
 
Specifically, the MoU covers three broad initiatives and activities. THPA SA will strengthen its position as an advancer of economic development, innovation and research activities related to port operations, including modern technologies now used in workplace and environmental health and safety. In its pursuit of this, THPA SA will collaborate with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki’s Polytechnic School, a major educational and research institution. The two organizations will work together to reverse the “brain drain,” creating incentives for young professionals to stay in the country.