Meeting of the HMU Rector with the New Rector of the Technical University of Crete

The Rector of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), Professor Nektarios Papadogiannis, met on Friday, 6 November 2026, with the new Rector of the Technical University of Crete, Professor Konstantinos Ouggrinis. The meeting took place in the context of institutional communication and cooperation between the two Universities of Crete. On the occasion of their recent assumption of rectoral duties, the two Rectors exchanged wishes for a successful and productive term of office.

During the meeting, they discussed opportunities for the further development of joint initiatives in education and research, as well as ways to strengthen cooperation between the two institutions in areas of shared interest.

Particular emphasis was placed on the joint use of large-scale research equipment, with the aim of making optimal use of the available research infrastructure and strengthening scientific cooperation among the academic and research teams of the two Universities.

The two Rectors also discussed the possibility of jointly pursuing funding opportunities for the upgrading of university infrastructure and research equipment through national and European funding instruments.

The two Rectors reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining open and systematic communication and to further strengthening cooperation between the Hellenic Mediterranean University and the Technical University of Crete, by developing synergies that can contribute to the advancement of education, research and the academic infrastructure of both institutions.