University of Athens Newspaper to Be Published with ‘To Vima’ on Sunday, 29 March
On 29 March 2026, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens will publish, in partnership with ‘To Vima’ (Sunday edition), the seventh issue of ‘The University of Athens: A Newspaper for Science, Education, and Culture’.
The front page features a leading article titled ‘The Third Gulf War – The Fault Line of a New Era’. Six faculty members from the University of Athens examine the many dimensions of the recent conflict and analyse what happens when ‘the fault line breaks’.
Topics covered include:
- The dynamics of escalation and the prospects for a prolonged conflict
- The growing normalisation of war in global affairs
- The expansion of the Iranian front beyond the Gulf region
- Europe’s vulnerability and the wider implications for energy and the global economy
- The resurgence of the nuclear threat within contemporary security frameworks
- Iran: regime change or internal transformation?
Also in the March issue:
Sir Roderick Beaton: ‘Europe is approaching a crossroads’ – The British historian and philhellene, featured in ‘To Vima’ (Sunday edition), reflects on Greek history and literature, sharing his insights and concerns. ‘In 2026, Europe finds itself alone in a “multipolar” world. The challenge for Europeans and their governments will be to move beyond the national—often nationalist—divisions of the past’, he observes.
Pharmacy: New medicines for the challenges of the 21st century – From nature’s pharmacy to the discovery of enzyme-linked receptors and signalling pathways, advances in biotechnology have driven a revolution in pharmacology.
Climate: When the environment… drives migration – An exploration of climate migration and the risks facing Greece and the Mediterranean, including rising sea levels and increasing flood hazards in coastal areas.
History: The University of Athens and Classical Antiquity in the 19th century — Since its founding in 1837, the institution has highlighted the interplay between ancient Greek heritage and modern culture, with a focus on language, architecture, symbols, and education.
Published as a supplement to ‘To Vima’ (Sunday edition), the University’s newspaper brings science, education, research, and the perspectives of young scholars into the public sphere. It offers accessible coverage of social and political issues, showcases research conducted at the University of Athens, and follows international developments shaping academic and scientific discourse.
Articles from ‘The University of Athens’ newspaper are also available online at:
https://www.tovima.gr/category/afieromata/panepistimio-athinon/
