Columbia Global Centers | Athens is part of a network of 11 global centers of Columbia University in the City of New York, one of the world's leading academic institutions. The centers serve as knowledge hubs that aim to educate and inspire through research, dialogue, and action. They advance understanding, facilitate partnerships, and build the bridges necessary to tackle our changing world.
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On June 12, 2025, we hosted a conversation between Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jhumpa Lahiri and the Columbia Global Center Athens Director Stefanos Gandolfo. Drawing on her well-known books—Interpreter of Maladies, In Other Words, and Translating Myself and Others—Lahiri shared personal insights about how language shapes identity, and how writing can be a powerful way to explore and redefine who we are.
The Columbia Global Center Athens participated as a programming partner at the 10th Delphi Economic Forum, held from April 9 to 12, 2025, in Delphi, Greece. The Forum brought together leaders from the public and private sectors to engage in discussions on some of the world’s most pressing issues.
Conference Addresses the Growing Healthcare Needs of Displaced Persons
In March 2025, 19 students from the Columbia University School of Social Work (CUSSW) traveled to Athens for an immersive learning experience, engaging with key institutions and organizations dedicated to migration and the protection of vulnerable minority groups.
In March 2025, as part of their immersive learning experience, students from the School of International and Public Affairs had the opportunity to engage directly with key stakeholders shaping migration policy and refugee support in Greece.
On March 20, the Columbia Global Center Athens in collaboration with the Harriman Institute and in partnership with IDIS and Panteion University hosted a panel discussion titled “Golden Passports: Global Market for Citizenship” exploring the complexities of the international market for citizenship and residency.
Columbia Summer Global Core: The Athens Experience is just one of several upcoming opportunities available for students at the Athens Center.
On March 11th, the Columbia Global Center in Athens, in collaboration with the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and Endeavor Greece, hosted a panel discussion titled "From Lab to Market: Fueling Greece’s Innovation."
The Columbia Global Center in Athens announces a grant opportunity to support a Greek medical oncologist for a one-year clinical research position at Columbia University.
On February 17, 2025, the Athens Columbia Global Center, in collaboration with the Earth Commons of Georgetown University, hosted a panel discussion titled Rising Temperatures, Rising Tensions – What Are the Security Implications for Greece and its Neighbors?
Event Recap: Artificial Intelligence: Hope vs. Hype – Bridging the Gap Between Reality and Potential
The Columbia Global Center Athens hosted a discussion on AI’s impact on employment, energy consumption, education, and intellectual property rights.
The Athens Center continues its events with an engaging panel discussion on migration policy.
