Venue

First Regional Workshop

Observing System Requirements for Managing and Mitigating the Impacts of Human Activities and Coastal Inundation in the Mediterranean Region

June 9-13, 2008, Athens, Greece


The Workshop will take place in one of the Research Departments of Academy of Athens specifically in the Research Center for Astronomy and Applied Mathematics Medical and Biological Research Foundation (IIBEAA).

 


Research Center for Astronomy and Applied Mathematics Medical and Biological Research Foundation (IIBEAA).

Address: 4 Soranou Efesiou str., 115 27 Athens, http://www.bioacademy.gr/
  


In the central building of the campus, there is an Auditorium and 3 multipurpose Halls. The Auditorium hosts up to 270 persons and provides excellent auditory and visual contact with speakers. It also offers:

  • A complete integrated audiovisual structure with a central system of picture and sound: wide screen, data video projector, overhead & slide projectors, computers, video, CD and DVD players
  • Video conference(4 ISDN lines)
  • Internet access
  • Translators' cabins for simultaneous translation
  • Video recordings

The Halls can be used as an exhibition area, for welcome drinks, coffee breaks, cocktails, poster sessions, and more. Their dimensions are 170square meters, 150square meters, and 100square meters and combinations can be created since they are all open spaces.



Directions

To reach the institute you could consult the following link: click here

A usefull guide for reaching the Workshop Venue through Athens Metro is available in pdf format:

Athens Metro Guide

Also a map of the surrounding area can be found in the link: click here



History of Academy of Athens

The Academy of Athens has the legal status of a Legal Entity of Public Law and is supervised by the Ministry of National Education and Religion. Its operation is governed by its Founding Charter 4398/1929, which ratified the Constitutional Decree of March 18th 1926 concerning the Regulations of the Academy of Athens.

According to its Regulations, the Academy is composed of three Sections: the Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts, and Ethical and Political Sciences. The main purpose of the Academy of Athens is the cultivation and advancement of the Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts, the conduct of scientific research and study, and the offer of learned advices to the state in these areas. In the pursuit of these objectives, the Academy of Athens supports scientific research, participates in international scientific organisations, carries out publications, grants scholarships, and confers awards and honorary distinctions.

The general and overarching objective of the Academy of Athens, in accordance with its Founding Charter, is the cultivation and advancement of the Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts, along with the communication of the Foundation and its Members with other Academies and fellow Academicians. In fulfillment of its objective the Academy conducts scientific research projects and studies in the areas of agriculture, industry, shipping, national economy. Furthermore it issues consultations, proposals, it adopts decisions and judgments for the instruction and guidance of the bodies and authorities of the state.

In the context of the objective of the Academy of Athens, its members make scientific announcements, participate in scientific conferences and international research projects and carry out publications. Furthermore the Academy grants scholarships and confers awards. Currently there are 23 Research Centers and Offices in operation. The Academy's latest major contribution to research is the establishment of the Foundation of Medical and Biological Research.

On numerous occasions the Academy of Athens has rendered its services to the Greek state through its expert opinion and proposals, usually on issues of major national importance, education and fiscal policy.
Since its establishment the Academy of Athens has been a member of the International Union of Academies (Association Internationale des Academies) and of the International Council of Scientific Unions (=ICSU). In the course of the past decade the Academy has joined the following international organisations: The All European Academies (=ALLEA), European Academies Science Advisory Council (=EASAC), Inter Academy Council (=IAC), Inter Academy Medical Panel (=IAMP). The Academy also supervises a major research center abroad, namely the Hellenic Institute of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Studies of Venice.


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