The Internal Regulations of Operation of the Department are linked to the Internal Regulations of the University of the Peloponnese. This guide attempts to provide a concise record of the operational regulations of the Department. We advise interested parties, students and staff to refer to the University “Internal Rules of Procedure”, as posted on the University's website, for more comprehensive information.
 

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UNIVERSITY OF THE PELOPONNESE
SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE STUDIES
 

 

                           INTERNAL REGULATIONS OF OPERATION

 

Introduction

These internal regulations of operation were compiled within the framework of establishing specific procedures that govern both administrative and academic matters. Any other matters concerning the functioning of the Department of Theatre Studies that are not included in these Regulations are regulated by the Internal Regulations of the University of Peloponnese.

The compilation of these internal regulations of operation are based on the following basic principles:

The operation of the Department is based on the creative collaboration of all members of the academic community. 

The activity of each body must be exercised within the framework of legislation, the Internal Regulations, and the statutory principles of the body. Beyond written regulations, however, the academic community relies on a set of values associated with the freedom of academic thought.

According to its founding decree F.E.K. 102/Α/05.05.2003, the primary purpose of the Department is: a) to cultivate and promote knowledge of the art and science of theatre studies—namely, to combine theatre practice with theoretical thought, philological analysis, and scientific methodology, b) to provide students with the necessary qualifications to ensure their excellent preparation for a scientific and professional career, c) to organize postgraduate studies leading to the training of scholars with specialized knowledge in the specific subject areas of the Department, d) to contribute to theatre studies on an international level.

• The activity of all members of the academic community must aim to improve education, advance research and artistic creation, and consistently fulfil the University's leading role in modern academic development.

• The activity of the Department is based on the principles of humanism and aims to cultivate culture both among its members and in society.

• The Department's activity is also oriented toward the full social integration of all its members.

• The Department functions as an active link between Greek society and the wider European, Mediterranean, and international environment. Furthermore, it supports the continuous promotion of democratic institutions and practices, which are a prerequisite for the development and social recognition of science.

The members of the General Assembly of the Department have taken into consideration:

a) The provisions of Article 5, paragraph 3 of Law 4009/2011 

b) The possibility of future updates to the internal regulations 

and hereby compile the internal regulations of operation of the Department of Theatre Studies, as described in the articles that follow.

 

 

Article 1: Governing Bodies of the Department: Election & Responsibilities

The governing bodies of the Department of Theatre Studies of the School of Fine Arts of the University of the Peloponnese are distinguished into single-member bodies and collective bodies as follows: a. the Department Chair and Deputy Chair, and b. the Department General Assembly.

 

1.1 Department Chair

The single-member governing body of the Department is the Department Chair. The Department Chair’s responsibilities are as follows:

a) Heads the services of the Department and supervises its smooth operation, as well as compliance with the law, the University “Organism” and the University Internal Regulations.

b) Convenes the Departmental Assembly, draws up the agenda, appoints a member of the Assembly as responsible for each item, chairs its proceedings, introduces items for which no other member of the Assembly has been appointed as rapporteur, and ensures the execution of its decisions.

c) Convenes the Board of Administration, draws up the agenda, chairs its proceedings and ensures the execution of its decisions.

d) Ensures the implementation of the curriculum, including educational activities.

e) Represents the Department in the Senate and must inform the Assembly about the discussions and decisions of the Senate.

f) The Deputy Chair replaces the Department Chair in the event of absence for any reason or temporary impediment, as well as if the Department Chair resigns or passes away, until the remainder of the term is completed, exercising the duties and competences mentioned in the current legislation, the University “Organism”, the University Internal Regulations, and whatever is assigned by delegation of the Departmental Assembly.

 

1.1.1 Election Procedure for the Department Chair and Deputy Chair

The election, term of office, rules of operation, and competences of the single-member governing bodies of the Department are regulated by the relevant legislation and the Internal Regulations of Operation of the University of the Peloponnese (F.E.K. 1563/09.05.2019, Vol. B), as currently in force. Specifically:

A full-time member of the Teaching and Research Faculty at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor is elected as Department Chair or Deputy Chair for a term of two (2) years.

The following individuals are not permitted to run for the position of Department Chair or Deputy Chair: a) those retiring from service due to reaching the age limit during the term of the position being announced, and b) those who have been elected for four (4) terms, consecutive or otherwise, to the office of Department Chair of the same or another Department of a Higher Education Institution.

The Department Chair and Deputy Chair are not allowed simultaneously to hold the office of another single-member body of their own or another University, with the exception of the positions of Director of a postgraduate study Programme, foreign-language study Programme, university laboratory, university clinic, university museum, or Research Institute of their University. The existence of an incompatibility is monitored throughout the entire term; if it turns out that there is such incompatibility, the individual automatically forfeits their respective office. The automatic forfeiture is confirmed by an act of the Rector of the University.

 

1.1.2 Call for Elections for the election of Department Chair and Deputy Chair

The election call is issued by the Dean of the School to which the Department belongs, at least three (3) months before the expiration of their term. The call defines the procedure and deadline for submitting candidacies, the date of the electoral process, the repeat election date in the event of a tie, and other details regarding the election process. The Dean ensures the posting of the call on the Institution's website and takes the necessary measures for the widest possible publication of the call. If the deadline of this paragraph is not met, the respective competence reverts to the Rector.

 

1.1.3 Electoral Committee for the Election of Department Chair and Deputy Chair

The electoral process is conducted by a three-member electoral committee, with an equal number of substitute members. The regular and substitute members of the electoral committee are faculty members of the Department, with priority given to the rank of Professor, and are appointed by a decision of the Departmental Assembly at least five (5) working days prior to the day of voting. Members who have submitted a candidacy for the office of Department Chair and Deputy Chair do not participate in the Assembly meeting for the appointment of the electoral committee. If the serving Department Chair is a candidate, the most senior faculty member of the Department chairs the Assembly during the discussion of the appointment of the electoral committee members, provided that they are not a candidate themselves. The most senior faculty member participating in the three-member electoral committee is appointed as its Chair. The electoral committee, upon receiving the candidacies, examines whether the candidates meet the eligibility requirements and, within two (2) days, compiles two (2) unified ballots: one (1) with all the names of the candidates for the office of Department Chair and one (1) with all the names of the candidates for the office of Deputy Chair.

 

1.1.4 Electoral Process

The electoral process is conducted exclusively via electronic voting. Voting is direct and secret. If no candidate obtains an absolute majority, or if there is a tie between the candidates in the first (1st) place or between the candidates in the second (2nd) place, the voting is repeated, likewise via electronic voting, on the next working day between the candidates who either tie in first place or occupy the first (1st) and second (2nd) places. If a tie still exists in the second (2nd) place, an electronic draw is conducted between the candidates tying in the second (2nd) place, and the vote is repeated between the top two (2) candidates. In the event of a newly inconclusive electoral process, the process is repeated, likewise via electronic voting, on the next working day, when the candidate who gathers a relative majority of the valid votes is elected. If there is a tie, a draw is conducted before the electoral committee. The electoral committee supervises the conduct of the voting, extracts the election results, and declares the elected Department Chair and Deputy Chair, sending the result to the Rector for the issuance of the declaration of election.

 

1.1.5 Resignation

If the Department Chair or Deputy Chair resigns or passes away for any reason during the first year of their term, elections for the selection of a new Department Chair and Deputy Chair are called by the Rector within ten (10) days for the remaining duration of the term, in accordance with the procedure herein. If the Department Chair resigns or passes away during the last year of the term, the Deputy Chair assumes the duties of the Department Chair for the remainder of the term. Correspondingly, if both the Department Chair and Deputy Chair resign or pass away at the same time, the most senior faculty member of the Department at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor is appointed as Head.

 

1.1.6 Special Procedures

The University Council appoints a Department Chair and Deputy Chair if there are no candidacies for the said offices. The election or appointment of a faculty member to the office of Department Chair, if the Department Chair passes away or resigns, is not considered a full term and is not counted toward the maximum number of terms allowed.

 

1.2 The Departmental General Assembly

The collective governing body of the Department is the Departmental General Assembly. Its responsibilities are described below:

a) Outlines the general educational and research policy of the Department and its developmental path within the framework of the School's and Institution's policy.

b) Proposes to the School the development plan of the Department, which includes the elements of par. 3 of Article 27 of Law 4957/2022.

c) Drafts the Internal Regulations of the Department and submits them for approval to the Senate.

d) Compiles the registry of academic subject areas of the Department in accordance with Article 144 of Law 4957/2022.

e) Compiles the registry of internal and external electors for the election and advancement of Teaching and Research Faculty members, in accordance with Article 145 of Law 4957/2022.

f) Provides an opinion on the establishment, merger, division, renaming, change of scientific field, or abolition of Sectors of the Department.

g) Drafts and submits to the School for approval the annual recruitment planning for faculty members according to the educational and research needs of the Department and ranks the subject areas to be announced in descending order of priority.

h) Drafts and submits to the School for approval the annual recruitment planning for members of the Special Teaching Staff, Laboratory Teaching Staff, and Special Technical Laboratory Staff, according to the needs of the Department.

i) Recommends the change of a faculty member's subject area in accordance with Article 152 of Law 4957/2022, following an opinion from the General Assembly of the Sector to which they belong.

j) Proposes to the Senate the establishment of university laboratories, clinics, and museums housed in the Department or in Sectors of the Department.

k) Assigns teaching duties to the teaching faculty and staff members of the Department, as well as to the additional teaching and research staff of Chapter K for the first and second-cycle study Programmes of the Department.

l) Recommends to the Senate the members of the curriculum committees of par. 8 of Article 74 of Law 4957/2022 and appoints a coordinator per first-cycle study Programme if the Department organizes more than one study Programme.

m) Proposes the establishment, modification, or abolition of first, second, and third-cycle study Programmes of the Department, as well as the foreign-language study Programmes of Chapter IA.

n) Compiles the handbook for each first-cycle study Programme and the internal regulations for second and third-cycle study Programmes, and submits them to the Senate for approval.

o) Approves the list of textbooks distributed for each educational activity of the study Programme.

p) Recommends to the Senate the appointment of a Director of a Sector, university laboratory, university clinic, and museum when there are no candidacies.

q) Awards degrees and diplomas for the study Programmes organized by the Department.

r) Recommends to the Senate the awarding of the titles of Professor Emeritus, Honorary Professor, and Honorary Doctor.

s) Approves the placement of a faculty member on part-time status and the granting of sabbatical leave, leave without pay, and parallel employment at another University.

t) Provides an opinion to the Senate regarding the transfer of faculty members, other teaching staff members and administrative members to and from another Department of the same or another University in accordance with Article 153 of Law 4957/2022.

u) Recommends to the Quality Assurance Committee the formation of groups for the internal evaluation of the Department, the individual academic units operating within it, and its study Programmes.

v) Recommends to the School regarding the Department's needs for additional teaching staff.

w) Invites and selects the Visiting Professors of Article 171 of Law 4957/2022.

x) Announces positions for adjunct instructors and forms committees for their evaluation in accordance with Article 173 of Law 4957/2022.

y) Assigns auxiliary teaching work to postgraduate students in first-cycle study Programmes and to doctoral candidates in first and second-cycle study Programmes of the Department.

z) Grants excellence scholarships and reciprocal scholarships to students of the Department.

aa) Seeks all forms of funding, donations, financial aid, and sponsorships to support the educational, research, and general activities of the Department and to upgrade its infrastructure.

bb) Makes recommendations to the School regarding the needs of the Department for the smooth and orderly conduct of the educational and research work of the Department and its individual academic units, as well as for the execution of projects and the maintenance or upgrade of the infrastructure and equipment allocated to the Department.

cc) Forms committees for the study or processing of specific matters falling within its responsibilities.

dd) Grants permission for the carrying out of teaching, research, laboratory, or clinical and general scientific work by a faculty member or other teaching staff member of the Department in more than one Sector of the same Department, following their request and an opinion from the Sector or Department where the work is to be carried out.

ee) Decides on the allocation of personnel serving in the Department or its Sectors.

ff) Approves the transfer of a staff member from one Sector to another within the same Department, following a request by the interested party and an opinion from the Sectors.

gg) Is responsible concerning matters of the faculty members or other teaching staff members of the Department, unless responsibility is specifically assigned to another University body by virtue of a special provision.

hh) Exercises any other competence provided for in the internal operating regulations of the University.

NB: By decision of the Departmental Assembly, responsibilities of paragraph 1 may be transferred to the University Council for the more efficient operation of the Department, except for those in cases (a) through (m).

 

1.2.1 Schedule of Departmental Meetings

The Departmental Assembly meets upon the invitation of the Department Chair at least six (6) times per academic year.

 

1.2.2 Duties of the Secretary

Administrative duties are exercised by the Secretary of the Department, who is appointed in accordance with current provisions. The Secretary of the body keeps the minutes of each meeting, which are signed by the Head and the Secretary. The minutes briefly record the discussions, reports, and proposals, and accurately render the decisions. Transcribed analyses are not included in the minutes unless submitted in writing during the same meeting. By decision of the Departmental Assembly, the use of a tape recorder is permitted.

 

1.2.3 Other Matters Concerning the Convocation and Operation of the Departmental Assembly

The terms of Article 4 of the Internal Regulations of the University of the Peloponnese (F.E.K. 1563/09.05.2019, Vol. B), the remaining terms of the relevant current legislation, the University “Organism”, and the present Internal Regulations are in force.

 

1.3 The Departmental Assembly

The composition, formation, term of office of the members, rules of operation, and responsibilities of the collective governing bodies of the Department are regulated by the provisions of the respective legislation and the Internal Regulations of Operation of the University of the Peloponnese (F.E.K. 1563/09.05.2019, Vol. B).

The Departmental Assembly, in accordance with current legislation, consists of:

a) The Department Chair.

b) The Department Deputy Chair.

c) All members of the Teaching and Research Faculty of the Department, provided that the total number serving in it does not exceed the number forty (40).

e) One (1) representative from each category of Special Teaching Staff, Laboratory Teaching Staff, and Special Technical Laboratory Staff of the Department, provided that a member of the corresponding category serves. They are elected, along with their substitutes, for an annual term with the possibility of re-election, from a single ballot per category, by direct, secret, and universal vote of all members of the respective staff category of the Department.

f) Student representatives corresponding to a percentage of fifteen percent (15%) of the total members of the Departmental Assembly of cases (a) through (d), with a minimum representation of one (1) student per study cycle, provided that the Department organizes study Programmes for all three cycles. Student representatives vote only on matters related to the organization of study Programmes and student matters in general. Undergraduate students do not vote on matters concerning second and third-cycle studies.

The Departmental Assembly is legally constituted and operates even if the representatives of cases (e) and (f) have not been elected.

 

1.4 Process for Selecting Representatives to the Department’s Assembly

Representatives of Special Teaching Staff, Laboratory Teaching Staff, and Special Technical Laboratory Staff members:

The representatives of Special Teaching Staff, Laboratory Teaching Staff, and Special Technical Laboratory Staff members and their substitutes are selected by universal, direct, and secret voting conducted exclusively electronically using the special information system named "Digital Ballot Box ZEUS" of the Greek State's public limited company named "National Infrastructures for Technology and Research S.A." (GRNET S.A.).

 

1.4.1 Term of Office

The term of office of the representatives is annual and concerns the academic year following the one in which the electoral process is conducted. The election of representatives and their substitutes takes place from a single ballot that includes all candidates per staff category. The Department Secretary compiles the electoral rolls annually, which include all serving members of the respective staff category in the Department.

 

1.4.2 Call for Elections

The call for elections for the selection of representatives and their substitutes per staff category is issued no later than four (4) months before August 31 of each year, and the electoral process is completed no later than August 31 of each year. The Rector ensures the posting of the call on the University website and takes any other necessary measure for the widest possible publication of the call within the relevant University staff category. If the aforementioned deadline is not met, the responsibility to issue the call reverts to the Minister of Education and Religious Affairs. All Special Teaching Staff, Laboratory Teaching Staff, and Special Technical Laboratory Staff members have the right to submit a candidacy for the position of representative, provided they do not retire from service during the term for which the position is announced and are not on leave without pay or suspension of duties at the time of the elections. Candidacies are submitted by interested parties within the deadline set by the call, which cannot be less than thirty (30) days.

 

1.4.3 Electoral Committee

The responsibility for conducting the electoral process for each staff category lies with a three-member electoral committee, with an equal number of substitute members. Members of the respective category who have submitted a candidacy for the position of representative are excluded. Participation in the electoral committee constitutes part of the staff's administrative duties.

 

1.4.5 Voting

Each voter may choose one (1) candidate. The candidate who gathers the highest number of votes is elected as representative, and the candidate next in order of preference is elected as their substitute. If there is a tie among the candidates who gathered the highest number of votes, an electronic draw is conducted among those who tied.

The procedure herein applies analogously to the selection of representatives of Special Teaching Staff, Laboratory Teaching Staff, and Special Technical Laboratory Staff members to the School, the General Assemblies of Sectors, and the Senate.

 

1.5 Selection of Student Representatives to the Departmental Assembly

Student representatives to the Departmental Assembly are selected by all students of the first, second, and third-cycle study Programmes of the Department. The term of office of student representatives to the Departmental Assembly is annual. First and second-cycle study Programmes are considered to be those organized exclusively by the Department or in cooperation with other Departments of the same or another Higher Education Institution, provided the Department undertakes their administrative support.

 

1.5.1 The Electoral Process

The voting for student representatives to the Departmental Assembly is direct and secret. The electoral process is conducted exclusively electronically through the special information system named "Digital Ballot Box ZEUS" of the Greek State's public limited company named "National Infrastructures for Technology and Research S.A." (GRNET S.A.). The election of representatives takes place from a single ballot that includes all candidate students per study cycle.

The electoral body for selecting student representatives to the Departmental Assembly consists of:

a) All students of first-cycle study Programmes of the Department who have not exceeded the maximum duration of study in accordance with par. 1 of Article 76.

b) All students of Postgraduate Studies Programmes of the Department who have not exceeded the minimum duration of the study Programme, in accordance with its founding decision.

c) All doctoral candidates of the Department who have not completed three (3) years from their registration.

 

1.5.2 Call for Elections

The call for elections for the selection of student representatives is issued by the Department Chair no later than September 30th of each year. If the aforementioned deadline is not met, the responsibility to issue the call reverts to the Rector. The Department Chair ensures the posting of the call on the Department's website and takes any other necessary measure for the widest possible publication of the call to the students of the Department.

 

1.5.3 Candidacies

All students of first, second, and third-cycle study Programmes have the right to submit a candidacy for the position of student representative to the Departmental Assembly, provided that during the term for which the position is announced they do not exceed the minimum duration of the study Programme according to its founding decision. Specifically, doctoral candidates of the Department have the right to submit a candidacy provided that during the term for which the position is announced, the minimum duration of three (3) years from their registration is not completed. Candidacies are submitted by interested parties to the Department Secretary within the deadline specified by the call.

 

1.5.6 Electoral Committee

The responsibility for conducting the electoral process lies with a three-member electoral committee, with an equal number of substitute members, from which those who have submitted a candidacy for the position of student representative are excluded. If the drawn members of the electoral committee refuse or are impeded from exercising their duties, the process is repeated.

 

1.5.7 Voting

Each voter may choose up to two (2) candidates from the students of first-cycle study Programmes, and up to one (1) candidate for the second cycle of studies and the third cycle of studies. Those who receive the highest number of votes are elected as representatives until the number of eligible positions is filled, and in any case, one (1) from each study cycle, provided candidacies have been submitted for all three study cycles. Remaining candidates are elected as substitute representatives in order of the number of votes they received during the electoral process. If there is a tie among the candidates, an electronic draw is conducted among those who tied.

 

1.6 General Terms for the Election, Organization, and Operation of Governing Bodies

All collective University bodies and their individual academic units, in which the participation of representatives of Special Teaching Staff, Laboratory Teaching Staff, Special Technical Laboratory Staff and students is provided for, are legally constituted and operate even if the representatives from each category have not been elected.

 

1.7 Meetings of Collective Bodies and Committees of the Department

The collective governing bodies and committees formed and operating for the needs of the Department meet either with the physical presence of their members or via teleconference. The option to hold meetings via teleconference may apply to certain members or to all of their members. The invitation to the members of collective bodies or committees is sent electronically at least forty-eight (48) hours before the day of the meeting, via an email message with confirmation of receipt of the message by the recipient or by any other appropriate electronic means, provided that communication or transmission is proven and the day, date, and signature of the person who issued the invitation are verified.

By exception, shortening the deadline is permitted if there is an urgent need, which is certified by the chairing person of the body or committee. The invitation to the meeting states the place, date, time of the meeting, the agenda items, and the method of conducting the meeting—whether by physical presence, teleconference, or a mixed method.

 

1.7.1 Minutes of Meetings

The minutes of the meetings are kept in electronic form under the responsibility of the chairing person and are distributed electronically to all members after they have been signed, regardless of whether they all participated in the meeting.

 

1.7.2 Final Terms

For all remaining matters regarding the operation of collective bodies and committees, the Code of Administrative Procedure (Law 2690/1999, A' 45) applies, as well as the terms in the Internal Regulations of the University of the Peloponnese.

 

Article 2. Undergraduate Programme of Study

The Department of Theatre Studies of the School of Fine Arts of the University of Peloponnese aims theoretically and practically to educate and train students in the art of theatre. It, therefore, combines practice with academic methodology, providing students with the necessary tools for their professional and artistic careers (Presidential Decree 118, Article 1, Paragraph 3g, F.E.K. 102-5.5.2003).

The Programme of Study is four years long and spans eight semesters. 

The Programme of Study offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical and theatre-studies training with artistic and practical education. Theoretical and theatre-studies courses cover diverse aspects of theatre and the performing arts, while laboratory courses focus on matters of artistic practice, aiming to equip students with the skills and practical knowledge necessary for directing and producing a performative event.

 

2.1.1. Specializations

The entire curriculum aims to upgrade the academic and artistic identity of the Department by strengthening its research activity. The objective is to reinforce the scientific, artistic, and educational profile of the Department through two specializations:

a) Specialization in "Theatre Studies and Interdisciplinary Research"

b) Specialization in "Theatre Directing and Stage Arts"

The specialization of students in one of the two streams is developed through the attendance and successful completion of specialization elective courses, as defined in the curriculum.

 

2.1.1.2

The specialization that has been selected and successfully completed will be recorded on the students’ degree certificate.

 

2.1.2. Total Number of Courses

Obtaining a degree requires the successful examination in fifty (50) courses, each of which is taught three hours per week.

If a student chooses to write a final year dissertation, this corresponds to two (2) free elective courses. In this case, students must successfully pass forty-eight (48) courses in total.

If a student chooses an internship (work placement), this corresponds to four (4) free elective courses. In this case, students must successfully pass forty-six (46) courses in total.

If a student chooses both a dissertation and an internship, they must successfully pass forty-four (44) courses in total.

Consequently, to graduate, a student must successfully pass fifty (50) courses, OR forty-eight (48) courses along with the completion of a final year dissertation, OR forty-six (46) courses along with the completion of an internship, OR forty-four (44) courses along with the implementation of both the internship and a final year dissertation.

 

2.1.2. Types of Courses

Courses are distinguished into compulsory courses, mandatory elective course, compulsory specialization courses, specialization elective courses, and free elective courses.

As free elective courses, students may choose courses either from the pool of free elective courses, or from the elective courses of the other specialization, or from the remaining elective courses of their own specialization (those they have not already selected). Additionally, they may choose courses offered as free electives by the Department of Performing and Digital Arts.

 

2.1.3. Teaching and Pedagogical Competence Certificate

In order for students of the Department to become familiar with issues of a pedagogical and instructional nature, the Teaching and Pedagogical Competence Certificate Programme was integrated into the Curriculum starting from the academic year 2019-2020.

Students admitted from the academic year 2019-2020 up to and including 2023-2024 automatically acquire the Certificate upon graduation through the courses offered in the Undergraduate Programme.

Students admitted from the academic year 2024-2025 onwards will be able to ensure their pedagogical competence through the new Article 99 of Law 4957/2022.

The award of the Teaching and Pedagogical Competence Certificate is carried out in accordance with Article 456 of Law 4957/2022, as amended by paragraph 3 of Article 24 of Law 5057/2023, and relates to the provision of certification of pedagogical and teaching competence based on case a) of paragraph 4 of Article 54 of Law 4589/2019. The regulations of the Teaching and Pedagogical Competence Certificate Programme have been included in the relevant appendix of the Department's Study Guide.

 

2.1.4. Internship (Work Placement)

Students may optionally undertake an internship during their third or fourth year of study, which is equivalent to twenty (20) ECTS credits and is carried out in collaboration with cultural or educational institutions outside the University (see the Internship Regulations at https://ts.uop.gr/praktiki-askisi).

 

2.1.5. Workload

Based on the workload, each course carries 4 or 5 ECTS. Specifically:

• 1st-year core courses receive four (4) ECTS. These are mostly introductory courses that lay the foundations of the curriculum. The courses "Introduction to Stage Practice: Theory and Practice" and "Introduction to Scenography: Theory and Practice" are excluded; these correspond to five (5) ECTS credits each due to the combination of theory and practice.

• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year core courses receive five (5) ECTS credits each, due to their increased cognitive requirements and the total workload they entail.

Specialization courses constitute in-depth study courses, require the writing of an assignment and/or artistic project, and consequently receive five (5) ECTS credits each.

These are supplemented by free elective courses that require the writing of an essay/assignment and/or artistic project, and consequently receive five (5) ECTS credits each.

 

2.1.6. Total Credits

In order to be awarded their degree, students are required to accumulate two hundred and forty (240) ECTS credits (30 credits per semester). Consequently, the Department’s Undergraduate Programme of Study is fully equivalent to all four-year European undergraduate Programmes.

 

2.1.7.

The course "Methodology of Theatre Research I" (which teaches students the methodology of academic research, the search and analysis of archival material, as well as the techniques of writing and editing an academic paper [structure, style, language rules, and bibliographical citation methods]) is mandatory so that a student may undertake a final year dissertation.

 

2.1.8. Special Erasmus Course

The course "Interdisciplinary Approaches to Ancient Drama" is available to Erasmus students. It is co-taught by four instructors, provided that at least three (3) students participate.

 

Article 3: Maximum Duration of Study and Part-time Study

 

3.1 Maximum Duration of Study

 

3.1.1 In accordance with Article 76 of Law 4957/2022, as amended and currently in force under the new institutional framework of Law 5224/2025, the maximum duration of study in a first-cycle study Programme with a minimum duration of eight (8) academic semesters for the award of the degree is four (4) years extended by four (4) academic semesters. In a study Programme whose minimum duration exceeds eight (8) academic semesters, the maximum duration of study is the minimum study time extended by six (6) academic semesters. For students who reach the maximum duration of study and have not graduated, their automatic removal from the Department’s student catalogues takes effect two (2) months after the posting of the results of the September repeat examination period.

 

3.1.2. Certificate of Attendance

Students removed in accordance with the third sentence may, upon their application, receive a certificate from the Secretariat of the Department, which must mandatorily state:

a) The year of registration,

b) the date of completion of the maximum duration,

c) the courses and other educational activities in which the student has been successfully evaluated according to the current curriculum,

d) the grade the student received per course or other educational activity in which they were successfully evaluated, and

e) the total number of credit units (ECTS) accumulated.

The certificate is issued for any legal use and does not constitute a degree certificate or a certificate of graduation (completion of studies). The certificate may be used wherever the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is applicable. The regulations of this paragraph do not apply to students with a certified disability rate of at least fifty percent (50%). As amended by Article 130 of Law 5224/2025, effective as of 05/08/2025.

 

3.1.3. Additional Extension of Studies

The time for completion of studies beyond the maximum duration of study of paragraph 1 shall be extended for two (2) additional academic semesters, upon submission of an application, for students who meet the following criteria:

a) at the time of submitting the application, they have been successfully evaluated in at least seventy per cent (70%) of the credit units (ECTS) of the current curriculum,

b) they have participated in at least two (2) academic examinations/assessments according to the curriculum, one of which has been successful (such as a course examination, thesis defence, or internship), in one of the four (4) academic semesters preceding the submission of the application.

If the curriculum includes a mandatory internship, dissertation, or diploma thesis that has not been completed, and the conditions of the first sentence are met, the duration of study is extended for three (3) academic semesters. For students who have been successfully evaluated in all courses of the current curriculum and only the completion of an internship, dissertation, or diploma thesis remains so that they may obtain their degree, they are not required to fulfil the conditions of case (b).

The application must be submitted to the Secretariat of the Department within an exclusive deadline of thirty (30) days from the announcement of the grades for the September examination period during which the maximum duration of study under paragraph 1 is reached. During the extension period, it is not possible to submit an application for part-time study under paragraph 5 or for suspension of study under paragraph 6.

 

3.1.4Students for whom the successful examination in up to two (2) courses remains pending in order for them to graduate, after the expiration of the extension period according to paragraph 2, may—within an exclusive period of ten (10) days from the publication of the results of the last examination period—submit a request to hold an extra examination period exclusively for the remaining courses, and for the suspension of their automatic removal until the results of this extra examination period are made public.

According to Decision No. 118901/Z1/24-9-2025 (F.E.K. 5629/Vol. B'/20-10-2025) of the Deputy Minister of Education, the extra examination is not a permanent, standard procedure. It is organized by the Department when there are relevant requests from students exercising their right to apply for an extra examination after an extension of their study duration for three (3) academic semesters. The results of the extra examination are issued no later than December 15th of each year. If the students are not successfully evaluated and do not graduate by this date, they are automatically removed.

 

3.1.5. Exceptional Extension of the Maximum Duration of Paragraph 1

Upon application to the Secretariat of the Department, an extension may be granted for serious health reasons relating to the person of the student, a first-degree relative by blood, a spouse, or a person with whom the student has entered into a cohabitation agreement. The extension is granted for a period corresponding to the severity of the health reasons. During the extension of study time for serious health reasons, student status (with the exception of student welfare services) becomes inactive, and any procedure related to student status is suspended.

The internal regulations of the University determine the procedural details, the application submission process, and the supporting documents required for the exceptional extension of the maximum duration of study under paragraph 1 for serious health reasons relating to the student or the aforementioned relatives/partners.

 

3.2 Part-time Study

The following categories of students have the right to apply for part-time registration:

a) Students who can prove they work at least twenty (20) hours per week.

b) Students with a certified disability.

c) Students who are simultaneously athletes and, during their studies, belong to sports clubs registered in the electronic registry of sports clubs of Article 142 of Law 4714/2020 (A' 148) kept by the General Secretariat of Sports (G.G.A.), under the following conditions:

ca) For the years they achieve a 1st to 8th place distinction in Hellenic championships of individual sports with the participation of at least twelve (12) athletes and eight (8) clubs, or compete in teams of the two (2) highest divisions in team sports, or participate as members of national teams in European championships, world championships, or other international competitions under the Hellenic Olympic Committee, or

cb) participate at least once during their registration in the study Programme for which they are requesting part-time status in the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, or Deaflympics. Students under this subcase may register as part-time students following their application, which must be approved by the School.

d) Female students who are in a state of confirmed pregnancy for the duration of the pregnancy and for up to one (1) year after the date of delivery.

e) Students who have children up to the age of eight (8) years.

f) Students who face proven chronic or serious health problems, as well as students with special educational needs.

 

3.2.1 For students registered under a part-time status, each semester counts as half an academic semester. These students are not permitted to register for or be examined in a number of courses greater than half of the semester courses provided for by the curriculum. The maximum duration of study under paragraph 1 also applies in this case.

During the final academic year prior to reaching the maximum duration of study under paragraph 1, an application for part-time registration is permitted only for students who have accumulated at least seventy-five per cent (75%) of the required teaching and credit units for the completion of their studies. Part-time study time is calculated at half rate toward the completion of the maximum duration of study. Further conditions and details for the application of the preceding sentences may be defined by the Internal Operating Regulations of the University.

 

3.3 Suspension of Study

Students who have not exceeded the maximum study limit may, upon application to the Department Secretariat, suspend their studies for a time period not exceeding two (2) years. The right to suspend studies may be exercised all at once or in parts for a period of at least one (1) academic semester, but the total duration of the suspension cannot exceed two (2) years in total if granted in parts.

Student status is suspended during the period of interruption, and participation in any educational process is prohibited. The time of suspension does not count toward the completion of the maximum duration of study. During the final academic year prior to reaching the maximum duration of study under paragraph 1, an application for suspension is permitted only for students who have accumulated at least seventy-five per cent (75%) of the required teaching and credit units for the completion of their studies. The process for certifying the suspension of studies and the supporting documents accompanying the application are determined by the Internal Operating Regulations of the University.

 

3.4 Responsibility

The Department Chair is responsible for the implementation of the above regulations, and the Dean of the School to which the Department belongs is responsible for supervising their proper application.

 

3.5 Compilation of List

The Head of the Secretariat compiles an annual list including all students who have been automatically removed due to exceeding the maximum duration of study. The list serves as a declaration of removal, is posted anonymously on the Department's website, and is sent to the General Directorate of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports by December 31st of each year. Failure to draft, post, and send this list constitutes a disciplinary offense.

 

3.6 Omissions

Acts or omissions by the academic and administrative bodies of the Institution that result in the non-implementation or partial implementation of the present regulations constitute a disciplinary offense and are taken into account when issuing the decision for the allocation of the regular public funding under case e) of paragraph 2 of Article 16 of Law 4653/2020 (A' 12) to the A.E.I.

The Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports conducts legality audits regarding compliance with these provisions in order to revoke, within a reasonable timeframe, any illegal acts—including degrees, certificates, or certifications of study issued in violation of the rules on the maximum duration of study—or to ensure that the relevant bodies of the University should take any required actions. Relevant findings are forwarded to the corresponding authorities for the investigation of potential criminal liabilities.

 

Article 4. Exam Timetable  - Exam Regulations

 

4.1The General Assembly determines the examination schedule in accordance with the academic calendar, as defined by the Senate. Winter semester examinations begin after the completion of the semester courses and last three (3) weeks. Spring semester examinations begin after the completion of the semester courses and last three (3) weeks. Each course is examined at the end of the semester in which it was taught, and additionally during the September repeat examination period.

 

4.2The examination material of a course includes the syllabus announced to the students at the beginning and during the semester, in combination with any clarifications or modifications made by the respective instructor. Examinations are conducted in writing or orally, at the discretion of the instructor. A course may also be assessed through written essays/assignments, provided this has been specified in the course description. In performing arts courses, examinations may also take the form of an open class or a theatrical performance.

For the administration of extra examinations, students who have completed the minimum required number of semesters and have registered for the courses required to complete their degree may be examined during all examination periods, regardless of whether they are taught in the winter or spring semester, as specified above (see 3.1.4).

 

4.3 Regulations

The examination rooms are announced in due time on the examination schedule. Upon arriving at each course examination, students are required to have their student ID card with them. Certificates of attendance at the examinations are granted only to students who have registered for the course and are being examined in it.

Mobile phones must not be used under any circumstances during examinations. They must be turned off—not just set to silent mode—and must not be placed on the desk. No examinee is permitted to leave the examination room before half an hour has elapsed from the start of the examination. Examinees are not allowed to take the exam questions with them before the end of each examination. Exam papers of students who sit examinations for courses that they have not included in their course registration submitted to the Department Secretariat will not be graded.

 

4.4 Cheating

If a student is caught cheating in any way, the invigilator must initial the student's exam paper and report them to the instructor. Cheating may also be detected by the instructor after the examination through a comparative review of the content of the students' exam papers. Consequently, the instructor awards a grade of zero to the student's paper and refers the matter by name to the Department General Assembly for further disciplinary consequences against the student who committed the offense.

 

4.5 Prerequisites for Exam Participation or Course Grading

In certain courses, specific prerequisites are set (e.g., assignments, presentations, attendance, seminar participation, practical exercises, etc.) in order for a student to take the course exams or receive a final grade. The student must fulfil all required prerequisites, as defined by each instructor, before being graded or sitting an exam. Otherwise, their examination is not valid and they are not graded.

 

4.6 Examinations

Each tutor defines the type of assessment they will apply during the evaluation process of the students.

 

4.7 Special Terms for Student Assessment

In case of failure more than three (3) times in the same course, in accordance with Article 65 par. 6 of Law 4957/2022, as amended and currently in force under the new institutional framework of Law 5224/2025, the student may request, via an application to the Department Chair, to be evaluated by a three-member committee. This committee consists of faculty members from the same or another Department of the University with the same or a related subject matter to that of the course under examination, and the course instructor cannot participate.

If the Department Chair does not appoint the members of the committee within one (1) month from the submission of the application, the student may request their appointment from the School's Dean. If a committee is not appointed by any of the competent bodies within sixty (60) days from the submission of the request, the student submits their application to the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, which holds the Rector accountable for the non-fulfillment of the request. The evaluation by the three-member committee under this section may take place at any time during the academic year.

 

Article 5: Calculation of the Degree Grade

 

According to the Senate Decision of the University of the Peloponnese (260/8/26.11.2024) with Online Publication Number (ADA) 6ΕΠΞ469Β7Δ-ΤΦ2, the final degree grade is calculated as the weighted average of the grades the student has received in courses they have successfully passed, where the weight of each course grade in the calculation equals the number of ECTS credits corresponding to that course.

The mathematical formula for calculating the degree grade is as follows:

 

Where:

“N” is the total number of courses counting toward the calculation of the degree grade,

“grade i” is the grade received by the student in the i-th course,

“ECTSi” is the number of ECTS credits corresponding to the i-th course, according to the Programme of Studies.

In more detail, the following procedure is applied to calculate the degree grade:

a) The grade of each course is multiplied by its corresponding credit units (ECTS).

b) All the results are summed up.

c) The credit units (ECTS) of all courses that have a grade are summed up.

d) The sum of the products (dividend) from step (b) is divided by the sum of the credit units (divisor) from step (c).

e) The quotient of the division is the final degree grade.

The final degree grade is calculated on a decimal basis to two decimal numbers.

Student performance, depending on the final grade achieved, is recorded on their degree/diploma certificate as follows:

"Excellent": from 8.50 to 10

"Very Good": from 6.50 to 8.49

"Good": from 5.00 to 6.49

A student completes their studies when they successfully fulfil the requirements of the Programme of Studies and accumulate the required number of credit units to receive a degree or diploma.

Specifically, to receive the Degree (Diploma), the student must:

• Have passed the courses designated in the respective Programme of Studies.

• Have completed the final year Dissertation or the Internship, in the event that these are compulsory according to the Programme of Studies of the respective Department.

• Have accumulated the minimum required number of credit units (ECTS), namely 240 for Programmes of Studies with a 4-year study duration, and 300 for Programmes of Studies with a 5-year study duration.

If a student has successfully been examined in courses whose total number of ECTS credits exceeds 240/300 ECTS, the courses leading to the excess number of ECTS are recorded on the official transcript and the Diploma Supplement with their grade and credit units, but their grade is not counted toward the final degree/diploma grade. The choice of courses to be included or excluded is made by the student.

The total set of courses selected to contribute to the calculation of the degree grade must fulfil the graduation requirements prescribed by the respective Programme of Studies. Additionally, the total set of courses selected by the student must be the minimum possible, which means that the removal of any course from this set would lead to a total number of courses that fails to meet the degree graduation requirements.

 

Article 6: Graduation Announcement Date

 

According to Decision No. 260/8/26.11.2024 (ADA: 6ΕΠΞ469Β7Δ-ΤΦ2) of the Senate, students are declared graduates on the final day of the examination period during which they completed the required number of credit units (ECTS). In the event that the Programme of Studies includes a dissertation, the announcement date is the date of completion of the evaluation of the dissertation.

Article 7. Qualification Exams for Graduates

 

7.1. General Regulations

In the Department of Theatre Studies, the procedure is carried out in accordance with the articles of Ministerial Decision No. F.2/121871/B3/3-11-2005 "Admission of Graduates to Higher Education", as amended by Ministerial Decisions No. F.2/125186/B3/22-11-2006, F.2/63260/83/15-6-2007, F.1/192329/B3/13-12-2013, and 92983/Z1/11-06-2015 (F.E.K.  1329 Vol. B/02-07-2015) and Law No. 4485, Article 74 par. 3 (F.E.K. 114/4-8-2017). Qualification exams are held every year in December. Candidates are examined in three courses, and the examination material is announced by the General Assembly and applies only to that specific academic year. Both the courses and their material may change from year to year.

The quota for the admission of graduates into the Department—from Greek or foreign Universities, Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent institutions, and ASPAITE, as well as holders of degrees from higher schools of more than two years or two years of study cycles under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs and other Ministries—is set at 12% of the number of admissions for each academic year. If the number resulting from the designated percentage contains decimals, it is rounded up or down to the nearest whole unit. If the decimal part is exactly half a unit (0.5), rounding is done up to the next whole unit. Allocation of the above percentage depending on the origin of the graduate candidates or re-allocation of any remaining percentage to other categories of transfers or admissions is not permitted. Exceeding the admission percentage is not allowed. The selection of candidates for graduate admission takes place exclusively through qualification exams with essay-style questions in three courses, as specified in the Internal Regulations of the respective Higher Education Institution. The selection of candidates through exams ensures transparency and the integrity of the process. Selecting candidates who tie in score with the last registered student in the receiving Department as supernumeraries is not permitted.

 

7.2. Supporting Documents - Exam Dates

Qualification exams for graduates take place between December 1st and December 20th of each academic year. The exam schedule is announced by the Department's General Assembly at least eight (8) days prior to the start of the first course examination. Applications and supporting documents of graduates wishing to be admitted are submitted to the Department of Theatre Studies from November 1st to November 15th of each academic year. Applications and documents submitted prior to the aforementioned date are considered to have been submitted on time, and resubmission is not required.

These supporting documents are:

a) Application form of the interested party.

b) Copy of degree or certificate of completion of studies. In the event that the degree grade is not numerical, the candidate must also provide a transcript detailing the grades of the courses required to derive the degree grade. For graduates from foreign institutions, a certificate of equivalence of their degree from the Interdisciplinary Organization for the Recognition of Academic Titles and Information or from the body responsible for recognizing the degree title must also be submitted.

 

7.3. Selection of Exam Topics

The members of the Qualification Exams Committee arrive at the exam venue two (2) hours prior to the start of the exam for each tested course. The two members of the Committee who teach the subject area or a related subject area being examined each time jointly propose at least six (6) topics, and the Committee selects three (3) of them. A draw then follows to select one (1) topic for each examined course. The selected topic is formatted electronically, reproduced, and distributed to the examinees.

 

7.4. Procedure of Exams

a) In the rooms where the qualification exams will be held, all appropriate measures are taken to ensure they take place unproblematically. A list of candidates' names is posted at the entrance of each exam room.

b) To verify the identity of each candidate, an identity card or other official public document certifying identity must be produced.

c) On the first day of the exams, candidates are required to be at the exam venue one (1) hour earlier. On the remaining days, they are required to arrive half an hour (30 minutes) earlier.

d) Colored inks, except for blue and black, and any other identifying mark on the exam paper will exclude the paper from the process.

e) Any candidate who leaves the room must hand in their paper and does not have the right to return to continue the exam. Exceptionally, for health reasons, a brief departure from the room is allowed, but only when accompanied by an invigilator.

f) Candidates are not permitted to enter the examination room carrying books, notebooks, notes, or other objects except for those allowed in accordance with the instructions of the Qualifying Examinations Committee. The invigilator checking the attendance of the candidates shall refuse entry to anyone who does not agree to hand over prohibited items. Any examinee who has in their possession notes relevant to the examined course or any object other than those permitted, or who cheats, attempts to cheat, uses any type of cheating device, or participates in the commission of such acts, shall be entirely disqualified from the examination of the specific course. In the event that a candidate includes improper or offensive expressions in their exam paper, their paper shall be discarded. In all cases, candidates are not permitted to bring mobile phones or electronic devices of any form with them. Any candidate who cheats in any manner or disrupts the smooth procedure of the examinations through disobedience or misconduct shall be disqualified from further examination in the specific course.

g) On the written exam paper, the sections containing the candidate's personal data are checked by the invigilators and are covered completely and opaquely by the candidate themselves, under the responsibility of the invigilators, at the time each exam paper is handed in. Specifically for the examination in the course in Acting, each candidate, prior to entering the examination room, receives the exam paper from the invigilators, on which they write their personal data, as well as the titles of the theatrical plays containing the monologues they are going to perform. Subsequently, the sections with the candidate's personal data are checked by the invigilators and covered completely and opaquely by the candidate themselves, under the responsibility of the invigilators, before entering the examination room. Upon entering the examination room, the candidate hands over the exam paper to the examiners.

h) The invigilators collect the candidates' exam papers and deliver them to the Qualifying Examinations Committee, which is responsible for their security. It is not permitted to deliver the papers to the two examiners simultaneously, or to the second examiner before the grade of the first examiner has been covered. The covering of the grade is carried out by a staff member designated by the Qualifying Examinations Committee.

i) The duration of the examination for each course, as well as any material that the candidate must possess for the examination, are determined by the Department General Assembly and are announced five (5) days prior to the examination.

j) Re-examination or re-evaluation of the candidates' exam papers is not permitted. The candidates' written exam papers are kept in the Department's archive after the examinations, and under the responsibility of the Department General Assembly, they are destroyed at least one (1) year after the announcement of the results.

k) The Department General Assembly decides on the registration dates for the admitted students.

l) A brief explanatory note regarding the disqualification, along with a zero (0) indication instead of a grade, will be written on the exam papers of those disqualified from one or more courses.

 

7.5. Grading and Ranking of Candidates

The General Assembly appoints two examiners and one re-examiner for each examined course, who must be faculty members of the same Department. Of the two examiners, either both must teach the examined course, or one of the two must teach it and the other must teach a related course. The re-examiner must teach the examined course. The grading scale is set from zero (0) to twenty (20). The grade for each course is the average of the sum of the scores given by the two examiners.

An exam paper in which the difference between the scores of the two examiners is equal to or greater than six (6) marks is evaluated by the re-examiner. The final grade of the re-examined course is defined as the average of the sum resulting from the mark of the re-examiner and the mark of either the first or second examiner that is closest to the re-examiner's mark.

The ranking order of successful candidates is determined by the sum of the grades of all examined courses. This ranking includes those who have accumulated a total score of at least thirty (30) marks, provided that they have obtained at least ten (10) marks in each of the three examined courses. Registration is carried out in descending order of scores until the predetermined quota percentage is reached.

If there are multiple candidates with the same total score, to avoid exceeding the quota, the degree grade of the tied candidates is taken into account. If the degree grade is also exactly the same, a lottery drawing is held among the tied candidates. It is not permitted to select candidates who tie with the last registered student in the host Department as supernumerary students.

 

7.6. Course Exemptions

The semester of registration for admitted graduates in a Department cannot be higher than the 5th semester. By decision of the General Assembly of the host Department, admitted students are exempted from the examination of courses or exercises in the curriculum of this Department that were taught fully or adequately in their Department or School of origin. By the same decision, admitted students are required to be examined in courses or exercises which, according to the curriculum, are deemed not to have been taught fully or adequately in their Department or School of origin. In all cases, admitted students are exempted from the examination of the courses in which they were tested for their placement, provided these courses correspond to courses in the Department's Programme of Studies.

 

Article 8. Internship Programme

 

8.1. General Regulations

Internship at the University constitutes an institutionalized educational activity, which corresponds to a course, either compulsory or elective, within the curriculum. The Internship provides students with the opportunity to come into direct contact with the labor market and apply in practice the knowledge and skills they have acquired during their studies, while simultaneously acquiring new knowledge and skills. Student internships are conducted in public services, legal entities governed by public law, local government authorities of the 1st and 2nd degree (municipalities and regions), legal entities governed by private law, and enterprises, hereinafter referred to as "Host Organizations," under the supervision of a curriculum instructor. At the same time, it facilitates a smoother and more efficient integration of graduates into the labor market and creates a channel of two-way communication and information exchange between the University of the Peloponnese and cultural, educational, and business organizations.

Students of the Department of Theatre Studies have the option to choose the Internship course as an elective. As a result of the nature of the studies and the orientation of the Department of Theatre Studies—which focuses on the research character of theatre at a theoretical and artistic level, including the history and theory of theatre, the analysis and implementation of theatrical performance, and the integration of theatre in education—students may be employed in organizations and sectors related to their field of study. Through this experience, they gain professional experience and familiarity with the productive sector in general, in order to respond more easily to the demands of the labor market after graduation.

 

8.2. Learning Outcomes of the Internship

Upon successful completion of the Internship, the student will be able to:

• Apply knowledge acquired during their studies to practical applications,

• Familiarize themselves with the working environment and the demands of the professional field,

• Develop problem-solving skills in labor market applications,

• Take initiatives in the workplace,

• Select the most appropriate techniques for labor market applications,

• Develop professional awareness,

• Coexist professionally with different academic disciplines,

• Gain experience in teamwork.

 

Specifically for the Department of Theatre Studies, the objectives of the internship are:

• Professional orientation and the highlighting of the trainees' skills in various fields, depending on their particular interests and talents. These fields include research and archiving (historical and archival), book production and writing (collaboration with publishing houses, media), dramaturgy and artistic creation, directorial practice (Directing, Production), stage practice (Scenography, Costume Design, etc.), theatre education in public and private schools, in public and private institutions of higher or post-secondary education, as well as the cultural management of organizations. Through these activities, students can apply the knowledge they acquired in their studies to real conditions, which contributes to the consolidation of the subjects taught and the expansion of their knowledge in various fields of theatre studies.

• Their connection with the workplace and their potential involvement in it after the completion of the internship. Given that the Department's academic field is largely interdisciplinary and, therefore, covers a wide field of applications, such as theatre studies, directing, stage arts, and theatre education, the internship significantly enhances students' skills and critical thinking, as well as their chances of employment in the labor market in the near future.

• The pursuit of jobs in Greece and abroad in the field of stage practice, theatre education, and research in theatrical, cultural, research, and educational organizations.

To achieve the above, the Department cooperates at the institutional level with the Internship Office of the University of the Peloponnese, as well as with the Career Office of the University of the Peloponnese.

 

8.3. Credit Units (ECTS)

The internship receives specific credit units allocated by the Department during the updating of its Programme of Studies, according to the estimated workload required to achieve the defined learning outcomes. Successful completion of the internship entails the award of the number of credit units (ECTS), determined by a decision of the Department Assembly in accordance with the Credit Accumulation Regulations (https://education.ec.europa.eu/education-levels/higher-education/inclusiveand-connected-higher-education/european-credit-transfer-and-accumulation-system).

 

8.4. Course Grading

The Internship is graded on a scale from 0 to 10. The Department explicitly defines the grading method of the Internship (e.g., an internship activity report compiled by the student, an evaluation report of the student compiled by the Host Organization, keeping a logbook/journal).

 

8.5. Course Registration

The internship is registered by the students during the relevant registration period as a course of the academic semester in which it is offered. This registration is a necessary but not sufficient condition for the commencement of the Internship. The selection of the course in the student registry information system by the student does not entail automatic selection for an internship position.

 

8.6. Procedure of Internship

The core content of the Internship for students of the Department of Theatre Studies is their full-time employment for a period of three months in organizations related to the subject of their studies, as indicated below:

Greek National Opera, Regional Municipal Theatres, Hellenic Literary and Historical Archive, National Theatre of Greece, Benaki Museum, G. Tsarouchis Foundation, Center for the Study and Research of the Greek Theatre - Theatre Museum, Art Theatre (Theatro Technis), Ellinika Grammata Publishing, Kastaniotis Publishing, National Hellenic Research Foundation, Institute for Mediterranean Studies, Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation (Nafplion), General State Archives of the Argolis Prefecture, Municipal Theatre of Nafplion, Municipal Theatre of Argos, Public Primary, Junior High, and High Schools throughout Greece.

 

8.7. Internship Supervisors

Activities for the implementation of the internship are carried out at both the Institutional level and the Departmental level. The Institutional Supervisor cooperates with the Departmental Supervisors to specify the advantages and apply the regulations of the Internship, with the substantial activation of students in the institution and the participation of involved organizations according to the academic interests of each Department. Consequently, the Departmental Supervisors initiate the procedures for attracting organizations, as well as allocating and monitoring students within them. For each organization employing students, a tutor is appointed as supervisor-advisor to provide consulting services and ensure better coordination between the organization, the student, and the Department. Supplementary information is offered at a central institutional level regarding the dissemination of interest from certain organizations to specific departments, as well as technical-administrative clarifications. There is continuous cooperation between the supervisor and the Internship Office of the University of the Peloponnese.

 

8.8. Student Selection Process

The student selection process is divided into three successive phases, which are executed exclusively through the Internship information system (https://praktikinew.uop.gr/).

 

8.8.1. Phase 1: Eligibility Check

If the student meets the requirements of the Programme of Studies for selecting the Internship course and has registered the Internship course in their course declarations, they may proceed to apply for one of the available positions.

 

8.8.2. Phase 2: Selection Phase

For positions funded through ESPA, and within the framework of good governance, transparency, equal treatment, and non-discrimination of applicants must be ensured. Therefore, the evaluation criteria are common across all Departments of the University. Once the eligibility criterion of the first phase is verified, the student proceeds with the application. Selection is based on criteria scored on a scale of 0 to 100. For other positions, the requirements and selection criteria are determined through an agreement between the Department and the Host Organization.

Evaluation of Applications: The Internship Committee evaluates the applications and ranks the students' applications. Specifically for students belonging to the category of Persons with Disabilities, the above scoring system does not apply, and they take precedence in selection. The evaluation minutes of the applications for participation in the internship programme will state the following in detail: the method of selection, the number of positions announced, the number of applications submitted, the number of applications meeting the requirements, the scoring of each participant per selection criterion, and it will be signed by the members of the Internship Committee.

Results and Appeals: The provisional results are posted by the Secretariat on the Department's website and by the Internship Supervisor via the e-class webpage, along with a relevant announcement to the registered students. Interested students may appeal against the provisional results within a period of five (5) days from their posting. If there are appeals, the Internship Appeals Committee examines them and, if required, adjusts the ranking. Subsequently, it draws up relevant minutes and forwards them to the Internship Committee. Upon receipt of the relevant minutes from the Appeals Committee, the Internship Committee makes a recommendation to the Department Assembly, which issues a decision on the final results. The final results are posted by the Secretariat on the Department's website and by the Internship Supervisor via the e-class webpage, as well as via a relevant announcement to the registered students.

 

8.8.3. Phase 3: Position Allocation and Agreements

After the publication of the final results, selected students are invited, by a certain deadline, to declare their preference regarding the offered internship positions. The Internship Supervisor (or the Internship Committee), taking into account the students' preferences, the scope of the position, and the profile of the candidates, assists students in expressing interest through the information system for the available Internship positions. Students can select up to five (5) of the available positions. If a student does not proceed with selecting a position within the set deadline, they lose their turn, and the runner-up is called. If no Host Organization accepts the student's application, then there is the opportunity for another selection of positions.

Upon completion of the Host Organization selection process, the Internship Supervisor, in cooperation with the students, proceeds to reserve the position exclusively through the Institutional Internship information system. Then, in the case of funding through ESPA, a table with the data of the students whose placement in a Host Organization has been completed, along with an excerpt from the Assembly minutes of the final results including the said students, is sent by the Internship Office to the Research Committee for contract approval.

In the case of funding through ESPA, an Internship Contract is signed by: a) the trainee, b) the Host Organization, c) the Department supervisor, d) the Scientific Supervisor of the Internship, and e) the Legal Representative of the Special Account for Research Funds.

In cases of private funding, it is signed by: a) the trainee, b) the Host Organization, and c) the Head of the Department.

Upon completion of the Internship, the student submits the following to the information system: a) Certificate of completion of the Internship from the employer, b) Activity report, which states details such as the scope of the Internship, a description of the work performed during the internship, adherence to the schedule, additional knowledge acquired, knowledge utilized, etc., c) Student evaluation questionnaire by the employer, d) Employer evaluation questionnaire by the student, e) any other document mentioned in the Internship Regulations of each Department or required by the funding body.

The Internship Supervisor evaluates the student's internship according to the Programme of Studies and submits an internship evaluation report stating the grade on a scale of 0 to 10.

 

8.9. Funding of Internship

The funding of Internship positions originates from:

• Community Funds (ESPA Programme): A number of funded positions for a specific period are allocated to the Department by the University, which are made available to its students through regular calls, according to the scheduling of the Programme and the absorption capacity already achieved. The Host Organization is either proposed by the eligible student, who has searched for it on their own initiative and agreed to be hosted, or selected from the available positions of the Department.

• Private Funding via programmatic agreement of the Department with a Host Organization: Funded internship positions for specific employment objects may be offered to the Department by Host Organizations. The programmatic agreement between the Department and the Host Organization will specify the object of cooperation, its duration, the amount of compensation (according to the current Joint Ministerial Decision), the selection conditions and criteria, the terms of the internship contract, and the obligations of the contracting parties. Social security contributions are paid by the Host Organization.

• One-off Private Funding via agreement between student and Host Organization: The student, on their own initiative, has searched for and agreed with a Host Organization to employ them. The amount of compensation (according to the current Joint Ministerial Decision) is determined following consultation between the Department's Internship Supervisor and the Host Organization. Social security contributions are paid by the Host Organization.

• Erasmus+ Programme: The Erasmus+ Programme funds students to undertake an Internship in a Host Organization abroad with a mobility duration of 2–12 months and the right to a monthly grant depending on the host country. The internship can be implemented in European Union member states, as well as in specific countries outside the European Union, based on the Programmatic agreements of the Department. The department in charge of the Erasmus+ Programme is the Department of Public and International Relations of the University.

 

8.10. Completion of Internship – Student Remuneration

After the end of the internship, the following are issued: A Certificate of completion of the Internship by the organization, and an evaluation report of the trainee student's Internship by the organization's supervisor. The student also submits their evaluation report, the logbook/attendance sheet, and the relevant questionnaire. Additional documents issued are the entry and exit forms (Ergani system). The Host Organization in internships via ESPA has no financial or insurance obligation towards the student, and no labor relationship is created between the students and the Host Organizations, given that the Employer of the students is the University.

Student remuneration is determined each time by the respective legislation and the University.

 

8.11. Structure of the Internship

By decision of the Department Assembly, the following are appointed for a three-year term:

The Internship Supervisor, who comes from the Faculty, Teaching Staff, Laboratory and Teaching Staff, or Technical and Laboratory Staff of the Department or the Postgraduate Programme. Their role is the general supervision of the educational process of the internship within the framework of the Department's Programme of Studies.

The Internship Committee, which is a three-member committee consisting of Faculty, Teaching Staff, Laboratory and Teaching Staff, or Technical and Laboratory Staff members of the Department. The Committee is headed by the Internship Supervisor. It is also possible to appoint Internship Supervisors/Monitors from the Faculty or teaching staff of the Department or Postgraduate Programme.

The Internship Appeals Committee, which is a three-member committee, has a different composition from the Internship Committee, and consists of Faculty, Teaching Staff, Laboratory and Teaching Staff, or Technical and Laboratory Staff members of the Department.

The Internship Supervisor, the Internship Committee, and the Internship Appeals Committee may be common for all or for a number of Programme of Studies of the same Department. When there is more than one internship course in the same Programme of Studies, the Internship Supervisors, Internship Committees, and Internship Appeals Committees may be appointed per internship course by decision of the Department Assembly. A Host Organization Supervisor is appointed by decision of the management of the Host Organization.

 

8.12. Internship Regulations

The internship regulations of the Department are subject to the Internship Regulations of the University of the Peloponnese (F.E.K. / FEK 1290/ 18-03-2025, vol. B') as posted on the link https://www.uop.gr/praktiki-askisi, approved by the Department Assembly, and posted on the website: https://ts.uop.gr/praktiki-askisi.

 

Article 9. Programmes and International Collaborations

 

The Department of Theatre Studies of the University of the Peloponnese pursues international collaborations and the mobility of faculty members and students abroad. This is achieved not only through international conferences and academic meetings, but also through various research and teaching programmes implemented from time to time on the initiative of the faculty, as well as through the Erasmus+ Programme.

 

9.1. ERASMUS+

Through the Erasmus+ Programme, several faculty and staff members travel annually for teaching purposes, and our students relocate for studies or internships to departments of theatre, theoretical, and arts studies at higher education institutions in the European Union with which the Department has bilateral agreements. Within this framework, the signing of new agreements with higher education institutions abroad is encouraged through the international connections of the department's faculty.

General information regarding existing agreements is posted on the University link https://www.uop.gr/en/erasmus as well as on the dedicated section: https://erasmus.uop.gr/en. The Institutional ERASMUS+ Coordinator for the University of the Peloponnese is responsible for applications and the administrative aspect of executing agreements and mobility.

Specifically, an ERASMUS+ Committee operates within the Department of Theatre Studies, consisting of department faculty and staff members following a decision by the General Assembly. The ERASMUS+ Committee is responsible for the academic aspect of the operation of agreements and student mobility within the framework of the ERASMUS+ Programme. Twice a year, the Committee invites all students to joint information meetings about the ERASMUS+ Programme. It is also required to evaluate—based on the requested supporting documents and a personal interview—the applications of students who have expressed interest in mobility.

The faculty members who have taken the initiative to sign a bilateral agreement between the Department of Theatre Studies and a higher education institution abroad are designated as Academic Coordinators for the collaboration and the academic aspect of mobility to and from those specific universities. More specifically, the Academic Coordinators handle:

• Informing interested students about the specific universities.

• Communicating with the respective academic coordinators of the foreign educational institution.

• Approving the students' study Programme abroad.

• Monitoring their progress during their mobility period.

• Matching grades and courses or internships between the two institutions.

These duties also apply respectively to incoming students from those specific universities.

The final matching of courses and grades for outgoing students after the completion of their mobility abroad is ratified by the General Assembly of the Department, following the initial proposal by the Academic Coordinator for the specific University and the approval of the ERASMUS+ Committee.

 

9.2. Other International Collaborations

For matters regarding other international collaborations except for the ERASMUS+ Programme, the General Assembly handles cases on an ad-hoc basis.

 

Article 10. Regulations of Final Year Dissertation

 

10.1. The Final Year Dissertation is optional for students of both specializations within the Department of Theatre Studies for the acquisition of their degree, and it replaces two (2) elective courses.

 

10.2. The Final Year Dissertation must be original to a certain extent, in the sense that it constitutes a personal synthesis by its author. Its purpose is:

a) for the student to gain experience regarding the process of drafting an initial major academic treatise, and

b) ultimately to demonstrate their familiarity with the subject matter and to practice their skills in the research process and artistic creation.

The Dissertation constitutes an integral part of the overall educational process and is the product of continuous collaboration and communication between the student and the supervisors.

 

10.3. The topic of the Dissertation is selected from the subject areas included in the Programme of Studies, and is proposed either by the student themselves in consultation with their supervisors, or by the latter. The student's specialization does not constitute a restriction regarding the type of Dissertation they choose to write—i.e., whether it will be purely theoretical or accompanied by the production of an artistic work.

 

10.4. Every Dissertation must meet minimum academic requirements and necessary criteria. It must be typed (double-spaced), include a table of contents, citations/footnotes, a bibliography, and, if necessary, an index. Information from books and journals must be cited in the standard manner (citations), and information from the internet must be noted with a precise reference to the URL(s). An approved referencing, citation, and bibliography system must be selected and followed consistently throughout the entire length of the Dissertation.

 

10.5. The length of the Dissertation must be 8,000–10,000 words, including footnotes/citations and bibliography. Any Appendices do not count toward the maximum word limit. The length of a Dissertation accompanied by the production of an artistic work is set at 4,000–5,000 words, and the duration of the artistic work submitted/presented within the framework of the Dissertation must not exceed 2 hours.

 

10.6. Supervision of the Final Year Dissertation

With the aim of ensuring interdisciplinarity, every Dissertation inclusive of artistic works is supervised by two tutors, of whom one supervisor must strictly hold a PhD, and the other must be specialized in the artistic field to which the Dissertation topic belongs. To also ensure the quality of collaboration, each tutor must be an expert in one of the combined subject areas of the Dissertation topic.

For theoretical Dissertations, the supervisor is a single tutor from the Department who must hold a PhD; however, the Dissertation is ultimately examined by the supervisor and a second internal examiner/reviewer, who is a tutor of the department proposed by the supervisor.

For Dissertations that combine artistic and theoretical work, there must be two supervisors from the department's teaching staff, each of whom must be specialized in either the artistic or the theoretical part of the Dissertation. For artistic Dissertations, or those that have an artistic component and are overseen by two supervisors, a third reviewer from the Department is also required.

 

10.7. The number of Dissertations per supervisor must not exceed three, in order to ensure the best possible collaboration between instructor and student.

 

10.8. Prerequisites and Application Dates for the Final Year Dissertation

A prerequisite for undertaking a Dissertation is a passing grade in the "Research Methodology" course, a course that equips students with the required specialized knowledge and necessary research tools. Furthermore, students applying for a Dissertation must not have more than 7 (seven) remaining courses in total in order to complete their studies.

 

10.9. Procedure for Undertaking a Dissertation

During the seventh (7th) semester of their studies, the student initially selects their topic and supervisor(s), with whom they communicate to clarify and approve the topic. As previously mentioned, the topic may also be proposed to the student by a tutor of the Department. 

Subsequently, a special application form is filled out, signed by the student, the supervisor(s), and a member of the Dissertation Coordinating Committee. It is then submitted to the Secretariat for the official registration of the topic during the course registration period at the beginning of the eighth semester of each academic year; for students close to graduation, this occurs at the beginning of any semester within the designated course registration dates. The Secretariat verifies that no other Dissertation with the same topic has been completed or is currently in progress, and accepts the application. Once the topic is officially accepted, the student may begin their work.

 

10.10. In the event of a change in topic or supervisor within the same subject area, the student must complete a new application before the end of the semester if they are in their eighth semester. Students close to graduation must submit their application before the end of the semester in which they will be examined. In special cases, students have the right to change the title of their Dissertation up to fifteen (15) days prior to its public defence.

 

10.11. If a change of topic implies moving to a different subject area, a new supervisor must be selected, and the same procedure must be followed from the beginning.

 

10.12. Writing the Dissertation

Students are required to complete their Dissertation within a period of 3 semesters. The possibility of extending this timeframe is granted in cases of serious impediment (illness, etc.) affecting the student, by decision of the General Assembly.

During the student's initial meetings with the supervisor(s), the student presents a sample of their work and the supervisors provide specific guidelines. When the Dissertation takes its first complete form, it is submitted to the Supervisor(s) for reading and feedback. Based on their remarks, the student proceeds to make corrections. Once the final form is established, the student delivers the Dissertation to the Supervisor(s) for final approval prior to the start of the examination process.

 

10.13. If the supervisor(s) approve of the thesis in its final form, they verbally grant the student permission to submit and publicly defend their work, provided they judge that it will receive a grade of at least five (5). Otherwise, the Dissertation is returned to the student for improvements. It is also returned if plagiarism is detected.

 

10.14. When permission to defend the thesis is granted to the student by the Supervisor, the following actions take place:

10.14.a. Following consultation at the end of the semester between the Supervisor(s), the external examiner of the Dissertation, and the student, the date and time of the public oral defence of the thesis within the examination period are set. A relevant Invitation is then sent to the members of the Department's General Assembly via the Secretariat. It is recommended that the public defence of all Dissertation be scheduled for the same day.

10.14.b. The student submits 3 final copies of their Dissertation (or 4 copies in the case of an artistic subject or component requiring 2 Supervisors): one to the primary Supervisor, one to the second internal examiner/reviewer, and one to the Secretariat, which is intended for the Library. This must be done no later than the start of the examination period.

 

10.15. Defence and Evaluation of the Dissertation

Every Dissertation is defended publicly, on a designated date and time, before faculty, staff and students. Additionally, the defence process is open to the public. The artistic component of the Dissertation is presented alongside the theoretical component. However, the artistic component may be screened via video simultaneously with the presentation of the theoretical component.

The Dissertation is evaluated and graded by the Supervisor(s), the third reviewer for artistic UTs (or those with an artistic component), as well as the second internal examiner/reviewer for theoretical Dissertations.

If, following the public presentation, it is deemed that the Dissertation requires corrections, it must be resubmitted in revised form to the supervisors and reviewers. After the completion of the defence process, and provided that all corrections requested during the public presentation have been made, the Dissertation grade is submitted to the Secretariat within a period of two weeks.

 

10.16. The Dissertation, incorporating any corrections made during its public presentation, is submitted to the Secretariat in both printed and electronic format (on 2 CDs), where it is officially registered. Subsequently, one copy and a CD are deposited into the Department Library. The library receives all Dissertations and compiles a database containing their titles, along with the names of the students and their supervisors.

Dissertations cannot be borrowed by students, but they may be used within the Library. Photocopies of part or all of the Dissertation can only be made after written permission is granted by the author to the Library. For any matter not mentioned in these regulations, the Department's General Assembly handles the case and issues a decision. For the review and resolution of special cases regarding Dissertations approved prior to year 2018–2019, the Dissertation Coordinating Committee handles the matter and issues a decision.

 

Article 11. Doctoral Research

 

11.1. Objective of Doctoral Studies

The acquisition of a doctoral degree is governed by Decision No. 16, as published in F.E.K. B 1142/29-03-2018, and consequently by the terms of Article 45, Paragraph 2, and Article 85, Paragraph 6 of Law 4485/2017 (A 114) "Organization and operation of higher education, regulations for research and other terms"; the terms of Article 26, Paragraph 6 of Law 4386/2016 (A 83), which replaces case c of Paragraph 22 of Article 80 of Law 4009/2011 (A 195); the decision No. 210838/Z1/01.12.2017 (FEK 647/06.12.2017 vol. Y.O.D.D.) of the Minister of Education, Research and Religious Affairs; decision No. 8237/08.12.2017 (F.E.K. 4835/29.12.2017 vol. B) of the Rector of the University of the Peloponnese regarding the delegation of authority to the Vice-Rectors, in accordance with the terms of Article 15 of Law 4485/2017 (FEK A 114); the excerpt of minutes from the Assembly of the Department of Theatre Studies of the University of the Peloponnese (35th session/16.01.2018); and the fact that the terms of this decision do not incur any expense for the state budget.

Doctoral Studies in the Department of Theatre Studies at the University of the Peloponnese are organized and operate in accordance with the provisions of Law 4485/2017 and the general institutional framework as currently in force, combined with the Doctoral Studies Regulations of the Department of Theatre Studies. They aim to promote original scientific research and lead to the acquisition of a Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.), which certifies the completion of original academic research and the substantial contribution of its holder to the advancement of knowledge in the academic discipline of theatre studies, and more broadly in the related fields encompassed by the thesis topic and the subject areas in which the faculty and staff of the Department specialize.

 

11.2. Eligibility and Application Process

The right to apply for doctoral studies is granted to anyone who holds a postgraduate degree (Master's) awarded by a Higher Education Institution in Greece or abroad, or a graduate of an undergraduate Programme of Studies with a minimum duration of five years, corresponding to three hundred (300) ECTS credits, provided that there is a relevant term in the Department’s Doctoral Studies Regulations. The selection of PhD candidates for doctoral studies is ratified by decision of the Assembly of the Department that has undertaken the support of the doctoral studies programme. The Doctoral Studies Regulations may regulate more specific matters regarding the requirements for submitting an application for doctoral studies and the evaluation of candidates who do not hold a postgraduate degree.

Any interested party who meets the requirements of the doctoral studies regulations may submit an application to the Department Assembly for the preparation of a doctoral thesis. The application shall include at least the following elements:

a) a proposed title for the doctoral thesis,

b) a brief memorandum outlining the subject matter to be addressed in the doctoral thesis,

c) the language of writing, which may be a language other than Greek,

d) a proposed supervisor for the doctoral thesis, whose field of study or scientific work is relevant to that of the doctoral thesis to be prepared.

The application must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae of the candidate, as well as the documents/supporting certificates specified in the relevant regulations to prove fulfillment of the requirements of paragraph 1 and any other conditions required on a case-by-case basis.

 

11.3. Application for a Doctoral Thesis

An application to undertake doctoral research should include:

• The proposed title of the Doctoral Thesis.

• The proposed language of the Doctoral Thesis. Greek is designated as the primary language for a Doctoral Thesis. It is possible that a thesis may be written in a language other than Greek with the consent of the proposed supervisor and following an application by the doctoral candidate to the Assembly, explaining the reasons for writing in that language (e.g., native language, language of undergraduate and postgraduate studies, undertake research in collaboration with a foreign institution or foreign professors). In the event that the Department Assembly approves of the writing of the Doctoral Thesis in a foreign language, an extensive summary in Greek must be provided upon its completion, the length of which will be determined by the Department Assembly.

• The proposed supervisor of the Doctoral Thesis.

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.

• A substantial academic proposal and draft outline of the Doctoral Thesis.

• Recognition of equivalence of the foreign postgraduate degree by DOATAP (for graduates of foreign higher education institutions).

 

The submission of the following documents is also required:

• A photocopy of the national identity card or passport.

• A copy of the Undergraduate Degree.

• A copy of the Postgraduate/Master's Degree.

• Official transcripts of postgraduate studies.

• A copy of the postgraduate dissertation in digital and printed form, if requested by the supervisor.

• Certification of proficiency in the Greek language in the case of foreign candidates, and proficiency in a foreign language (primarily English, without excluding other languages depending on the proposed research subject) for Greek candidates. In the event of not possessing a relevant certificate, the candidate will sit language proficiency examinations in a manner determined by the Assembly following a proposal by the supervisor.

• Up to two (2) letters of recommendation from higher education faculty members or employers (only if the candidate's work is relevant to theatre studies).

• Publications or academic papers (if any exist).

 

11.4. Selection of Doctoral Candidates

In October and February of each academic year, the Department Assembly collectively reviews the applications for carrying out doctoral research and the associated supporting documents, and appoints a three-member committee per category of applications.

Each three-member committee, consisting of faculty members of the Department, examines the respective applications and accompanying documents and invites the candidates to an interview. Subsequently, it submits a detailed report to the Department Assembly, which states the reasons why each candidate should or should not be accepted, as well as the proposed supervisor, if one has not been proposed by the candidate. In either case, the proposed supervisor must accept in advance the proposal made to them regarding the supervision of the dissertation.

The Department Assembly, after obtaining the opinion of the proposed supervisor, co-evaluates it alongside the committee's report and issues a reasoned decision to approve or reject the candidate's application.

The decision of the Assembly defines:

• The supervisor of the thesis.

• The other two (2) members of the Three-Member Advisory Committee, which guides and supports the research and writing of the dissertation.

• The language in which the thesis will be written.

The names of the doctoral candidates, the supervisors, the members of the advisory committee, the titles of the theses in progress, and a brief summary thereof are posted on the institution's website in both Greek and English.

 

11.5. Supervision of a Doctoral Thesis

 

11.5.1. Three-Member Advisory Committee

The Assembly of the Department appoints the three-member advisory committee and the supervisor. The members of the advisory committee may be:

a) members of Faculty from the Department of the University,

b) members of Faculty from other Departments of the same or another University,

c) professors emeriti or emeritae and retired Faculty members,

d) members of Faculty at Higher Military Educational Institutions and Higher Ecclesiastical Academies,

e) researchers of any rank serving in research and technological institutions under Article 13A of Law 4310/2014 (A' 258), including the Academy of Athens and the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, as well as the scientific staff of the Hellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration under Article 25 of Law 4602/2019 (A' 45), provided they hold a doctoral degree and possess research activity relevant to the subject matter of the doctoral thesis, as well as emeriti and retired researchers under the same conditions as above,

f) professors of foreign institutions and researchers of foreign research organizations.

 

11.5.2. Academic Expertise of the Three-Member Advisory Committee

The members must have either the same or a relevant field of study, or the same or a relevant academic research output as the doctoral thesis in question. The number of retired Faculty members participating as members of the three-member advisory committee cannot exceed one (1). The three-member advisory committee is responsible for supporting the doctoral candidate during the preparation and writing process of the doctoral thesis and for monitoring its progress. The supervisor and the members of the advisory committee are not entitled to a fee or any other remuneration for supporting the preparation of the thesis.

 

11.5.3. Replacement of Committee Members

If any of the members of the three-member advisory committee, including the supervisor, passes away, leaves office, or is unable to fulfill their duties, a replacement may be appointed by decision of the Department Assembly—upon request by the member or the PhD candidate—until the completion of the doctoral thesis.

 

11.5.4. Transfer or Retirement of Committee Members

If the supervisor or a member of the three-member advisory committee moves to another Department of the same or another University or retires, they may continue to hold the capacity of supervisor of the doctoral thesis, provided they consent, and the degree shall be awarded by the University Department where the preparation of the thesis began.

 

11.6. Duration, Rights and Obligations of Doctoral Candidates

 

11.6.1. Duration

The duration for completing a doctoral degree is at least three (3) full calendar years from the date of appointment of the three-member advisory committee. The maximum time for completing and submitting a thesis is set at six (6) calendar years from the date of appointment of the three-member advisory committee. In exceptional cases and with a documented justification from the supervisor, the Department Assembly may decide on an additional extension of up to one (1) calendar year.

During their studies in the Doctoral Programme, the candidate may request—via a sufficiently reasoned application—a suspension of the aforementioned period for up to 2 years in total. The period of suspension of studies does not count toward the prescribed maximum duration for completing a Doctoral Thesis. During the suspension of studies, candidates do not benefit from the rights granted to doctoral candidates.

 

11.6.2. Obligations of Doctoral Candidates

Doctoral candidates shall have the following obligations:

a) To submit, on an annual basis, a written detailed progress report on their thesis to the three-member Advisory Committee and to present the progress of their research orally, in accordance with the terms of the Doctoral Studies Regulations.

b) To cooperate with their supervisor and the members of the Advisory Committee in support of the successful completion of their doctoral research.

c) To provide teaching assistance, in accordance with the needs of the Department’s first- and second-cycle study Programmes, following the recommendation of their supervisor.

d) To fulfil any other obligations stipulated by the Doctoral Studies Regulations and the Regulations for Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies.

 

11.6.3. Rights of Doctoral Candidates

Doctoral candidates shall enjoy the rights afforded to students enrolled in postgraduate Programmes of study, as well as any other rights specified in the Doctoral Studies Regulations. Doctoral candidates may participate in research projects/programmes of the University and may receive scholarships or other forms of financial support within the framework of co-funded, self-funded, or other research projects/programmes for the purpose of supporting their doctoral research.

 

11.7. Writing a Doctoral Thesis

 

11.7.1. Selection/Change of the Doctoral Thesis Topic

A change of topic by the candidate is justified following their application to the three-member Advisory Committee. Subsequently, the change is approved by the Assembly. In this case, an extension for the writing of the thesis is granted by the Assembly following a recommendation by the three-member Advisory Committee. The extension depends on when the change of topic took place.

 

11.7.2. Guidelines for Writing a Doctoral Thesis

The Thesis must be at least 80,000 words long (excluding the bibliography, table of contents, and appendices). Detailed instructions regarding page layout, font size, etc., are provided in the relevant doctoral thesis writing guidelines compiled by the Department Assembly.

 

11.8. Defence and Assessment of the Doctoral Thesis

 

11.8.1. Request for Public Defence

Upon completion of the writing of the doctoral thesis and submission of the final progress report to the three-member Advisory Committee, the doctoral candidate shall submit a request for the public defence of the thesis, in accordance with the provisions of the Doctoral Studies Regulations.

Following a positive written recommendation from the three-member Advisory Committee to the Departmental Assembly, the Assembly will appoint a seven-member Examination Committee for the assessment and evaluation of the doctoral thesis. The members of the three-member Advisory Committee will obligatorily serve as members of the seven-member Examination Committee, together with four (4) additional members drawn from the categories specified in points (a) to (f) of paragraph 1 of Article 94. At least four (4) of the seven (7) members of the Examination Committee shall be members of the Academic and Research Faculty of the University at which the doctoral thesis has been undertaken.

 

11.8.2. Procedure in the Absence of a Positive Recommendation

If the recommendation referred to in paragraph 1 is not submitted to the Departmental Assembly, or if such recommendation is negative, the procedure may, nevertheless, continue upon application by the doctoral candidate, in accordance with the provisions of the Doctoral Studies Regulations.

 

11.8.3. Thesis Defence

The doctoral thesis will be defended publicly by the doctoral candidate before the seven-member Examination Committee, whose members may pose questions to the candidate. The public defence may be conducted through videoconferencing facilities where the physical presence of all members of the Examination Committee is not feasible.

Upon completion of the public defence, the seven-member Examination Committee will convene in closed session, without the presence of third parties, and will evaluate the doctoral thesis with regard to its quality, completeness, originality of thought, and contribution to scientific knowledge. On the basis of these criteria, the Committee will approve of or reject the award of the doctoral degree.

The award of the doctoral degree will require the concurrence and positive evaluation of the thesis by at least five (5) members of the Examination Committee.

 

11.9. Conferment of a Doctoral Degree

The procedure that must be followed for the conferment of a doctoral degree is as follows:

• Application by the candidate for the conferment.

• Submission of the approved doctoral thesis to the Department library in three copies: namely, two (2) printed copies and one (1) in electronic format. One (1) additional copy in electronic format is submitted to the Department Secretariat.

• Submission of the dissertation to the National Documentation Centre in cooperation with the Department Secretariat. The exact procedure and date of the conferment and award of the Doctoral Degree are defined by the Department Assembly.

 

11.10. Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual property rights (copyright) of the doctoral theses are retained by the doctor for any form of future exploitation (publications, scientific announcements, editions, etc.), provided that the Department of Theatre Studies of the University of the Peloponnese, the supervisor, and the remaining two members of the three-member committee are explicitly mentioned.

 

11.11. Grounds and Procedure for Removal from the Registry of Doctoral Candidates

The Assembly of the Department of Theatre Studies, following a majority recommendation by the three-member advisory committee, may decide to dismiss doctoral candidates if they:

• Do not renew their annual registration.

• Their progress is judged as insufficient or stagnant.

• Have unjustifiably interrupted the writing of the thesis.

• Do not submit annual detailed reports regarding their research progress.

• Exceed the maximum duration for completing a doctoral thesis, as defined in these Regulations.

• Have violated the terms regarding the handling of disciplinary offenses by the relevant disciplinary bodies.

• Automatically, following a voluntary request by the doctoral candidate.

• Commit an offense that falls under intellectual property law (Law 2121/1993).

 

11.12. Joint Supervision of a Doctoral Thesis

The Department of Theatre Studies of the University of the Peloponnese may cooperate with Greek research centers and institutes for the execution of a jointly supervised doctoral thesis, provided that the requirements prescribed by Article 43, Paragraph 3 of Law 4485/2017 are met.

Every relevant matter concerning the undertaking of doctoral theses in cooperation with recognized equivalent foreign institutions or foreign research centers and institutes is determined by a decision of the Minister of Education, Research and Religious Affairs published in the Government Gazette (Paragraph 3, Article 43, Law 4485/2017).

 

11.13. Transitional Terms

The provisions of Law 4957/2022 will also apply to doctoral candidates who were admitted prior to its application, provided that, at the time of its taking force, the seven-member Examination Committee referred to in Article 95 of Law 4957/2022 had not yet been appointed.

Doctoral candidates who were admitted prior to the ratification of the present Regulations and who have exceeded the prescribed maximum period of six (6) years will be granted an additional period of two (2) years for the completion of their doctoral thesis.

 

Article 12. Postdoctoral Research

 

12.1. General Terms – Departmental Bodies

The Department of Theatre Studies, in accordance with current regulations, provides researchers the opportunity to conduct postdoctoral research within its fields of study. The body in charge is the General Assembly of Special Composition of the Department until its abolition. Thereafter, any reference to the General Assembly of Special Composition will mean the General Assembly of the Department.

 

12.2. Selection of Research Fellows

 

12.2.1. Candidates

The Department of Theatre Studies accepts postdoctoral researchers to carry out their research, provided that a faculty member of the Department undertakes supervision of the postdoctoral researcher via a written statement, following an application by the candidate to the Department Secretariat. The supervisor of the postdoctoral research must belong to the same field of study as the proposed research topic.

The postdoctoral research can last from eighteen (18) to thirty-six (36) months. An extension of the deadline by one academic semester may be approved by the General Assembly. Holders of a doctoral degree from the University of the Peloponnese or recognized foreign institutions have the right to apply to undertake postdoctoral research.

 

12.2.2. Supporting Documents

Candidates interested in carrying out research may submit the following to the Department Secretariat throughout the year:

• Application form, specifying the faculty member who will supervise the research.

• Certified copies of degree titles.

• At least two (2) letters of recommendation.

• Recommendation report from the Supervisor.

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Research proposal (approximately 1,500 words).

• Statement of academic and research interests, which also states the reasons why the candidate is interested in postdoctoral research at the Department (up to 600 words).

• Submission of one academic/research paper of the candidate's choice.

• List of publications.

 

12.3. Carrying out Postdoctoral Research

 

12.3.1. Registration – Renewal of Registration

If their proposal is accepted by the Department's General Assembly based on the satisfactory fulfillment of the aforementioned criteria, candidates are registered in the relevant registry of the Department. In order to renew the status of research fellow at the beginning of each academic year, an annual progress report is required. This report is drafted by the candidate in cooperation with the supervisor and is submitted to the General Assembly for approval.

Upon completion of their research, the postdoctoral researcher submits a summary report of its results to the Department Secretariat. This report must be at least 6,000 words in length and will be published on the Department's website. Certification of the completion of the research will be issued after the submission of the final report.

Postdoctoral researchers of the Department must cite their relevant affiliation in publications related to the subject of their research. Once the work is completed, it is presented before faculty and teaching staff of the Department, the University, or other Universities, as well as the public.

 

12.3.2. Auxiliary Teaching

The Department may assign auxiliary work to the research fellows regarding its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The type of auxiliary work depends on the needs of the Programme of Studies. Examples include:

• Conducting and supporting tutorials and laboratory exercises.

• Exam invigilation.

• Collaboration in conferences.

• Joint publications by the supervisor and the postdoctoral candidate on the subject in international journals, etc.

 

12.3.3. Benefits

Research fellows are provided with:

a) The permission to use the title of the Department at conferences and in journals.

b) Access to the laboratories and equipment of the Department.

c) Upon completion of the research and its approval by a three-member committee of professors from the Department or other University Departments, a certificate of postdoctoral research completion is issued. This certificate specifies the duration, the title, and the supervisor.

Note: The certificate does not constitute an academic degree title. It is signed by the supervisor, and the Secretariat certifies the authenticity of the signature.

 

Article 13. Award of Honorary Academic Titles

 

13.1. Professors Emeriti/Emeritae

 

13.1.1. The Senate of the University of the Peloponnese, following a proposal by at least three (3) faculty members and by decision of the Department's General Assembly, awards the title of Professor Emeritus to faculty members of the rank of full professor who retire from service, taking into account their work and contribution. The title of Professor Emeritus may only be revoked for serious reasons and through the same procedure described above.

 

13.1.2. Professors Emeriti are recognized as professors of the institution in all its events and participate in academic life through speeches and lectures. They may be appointed as heads of research programmes or participate in them, teach within the framework of Postgraduate Study Programmes, and generally possess all the rights recognized for retiring faculty members of Higher Education Institutions due to reaching the age limit, in accordance with the terms of Article 45, Paragraph 5 of Law 2413/1996 (A’ 124), as replaced by Article 26, Paragraph 5, Case b of Law 3549/2007.

 

13.1.3. Professors Emeriti do not participate in the governing bodies of the University and are required to adhere to the rules of academic ethics.

 

13.2. Honorary Professors

 

13.2.1. By decision of the Senate and following a decision of the Department's General Assembly published in the Government Gazette, a professor from another University who has distinguished themselves in science/academia may receive the title of Honorary Professor. This follows a proposal by the General Assembly of the respective Department, which is adopted by a 2/3 majority of all its members. The title of Honorary Professor may only be revoked for serious reasons and through the same procedure described above.

 

13.2.2. The conferment takes place during a public ceremony of the Department, in which the Rector of the University and the Dean or Director of the School participate. The Head of the Department reads the relevant decree of the Department, followed by a speech by the Honorary Professor.

 

13.2.3. The title of Honorary Professor is honorary and does not create any rights or obligations regarding teaching or the administration of the University.

 

13.3. Honorary Doctors

 

13.3.1. The Department's General Assembly, by a 2/3 majority of all its members, decides on awarding the title of Honorary Doctor to a Greek or foreign national who has distinguished themselves in science, art, or literature, or who has offered valuable services to humanity, Greece, or the University. The decision is made following a reasoned proposal by at least three (3) faculty members of the Department. The title of Honorary Doctor may only be revoked for serious reasons and through the same procedure described above.

 

13.3.2. The conferment takes place during a public ceremony of the Department, in which the Rector of the institution and the Dean of the School participate. One of the proposing faculty members delivers the laudatory speech (laudatio), the Head of the Department reads the relevant decree of the Department, followed by a speech by the Honorary Doctor.

 

13.3.3. The title of Honorary Doctor is honorary and does not create any rights or obligations regarding teaching or the administration of the University.

 

Article 14. Committees of the Department of Theatre Studies 

 

The Department of Theatre Studies of the University of the Peloponnese bases its proper functioning on the harmonious cooperation of its faculty and staff members within the various Department committees, which are reconstituted at regular intervals. Generally, committees are typically composed of three members for the sake of flexibility, with one member serving as the coordinator. Certain committees may consist of more members if stipulated by the relevant law.

All committees meet jointly at the beginning of each semester to plan actions and goals, and the members of each committee keep minutes of their activities. The coordinator of each committee forwards matters to the Head and the General Assembly of the Department. Detailed descriptions of the core regular and ad-hoc committees of the Department of Theatre Studies, which may be modified by decision of the Department's General Assembly, are provided below.

 

14.1. Programme of Study Committee

The task of this specific committee is to shape the curriculum, make changes to its structure, and arrange for substitution of absent colleagues. Additionally, the committee handles the resolution of student issues, course equivalencies, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Designs and reviews course content, identifying potential overlaps or gaps.

• Proposes additions or revisions to the Programme of Studies via a relevant recommendation to the Department Assembly every May.

• Determines whether the Programme of Studies aligns with corresponding European study Programmes and remains at the cutting edge of innovation.

• Proceeds with revisions to ECTS credits.

• Verifies the correspondence between student workload and the respective ECTS units.

• Ensures that student assessment is continuous and formative.

• Meets 1–2 times per academic year, or whenever deemed necessary.

• Submits an annual activity report (per academic year) to the Internal Evaluation Committee.

 

Academic Advisors

The members of the Programme of Study Committee are also designated as Academic Advisors. The work of the Academic Advisors includes the following:

• Members collaborate with other faculty or staff members regarding the courses taught per semester, as well as transitional terms adopted by collective bodies concerning curriculum/specialization modifications, etc., in order to subsequently advise the students on any questions regarding their studies.

• The contact details (full name, rank, email address, telephone number) of the Academic Advisors are posted on the Department's website, along with updates regarding the hours, days, and locations where they will receive students.

• Following mutual consultation, academic advisors may take responsibility for advising a specific number of students.

• They meet 1–2 times per academic year, or whenever deemed necessary.

• They refer any matter they deem necessary for discussion to the General Assembly for approval.

• They submit an annual activity report to the Head and the Dean, who then forward it to the Department's General Assembly to inform members about the number of students who sought academic advice, as well as to communicate student requests and queries.

• Students initially contact an Academic Advisor to express any problems they face in their studies or to voice complaints or dissatisfaction regarding an issue. If the problem cannot be resolved by the Advisor, the Department Chair and Internal Evaluation Committee are informed. The Internal Evaluation Committee members will address the issue and, if necessary, may subsequently bring it before the Department's General Assembly or any other body deemed appropriate for its resolution. Parallel to this, a Student Advocate operates at University level.

 

14.2. Internal Evaluation Committee

Within the framework of the integrated information system supporting the institution's Quality Assurance Unit, the Committee collects all Department data required for evaluating the University's academic and administrative units.

Specifically, the Committee:

• Collects and processes data from the Department of Theatre Studies regarding all academic and research activities of the Department and its members.

• Collects and processes evaluation questionnaires for faculty and teaching staff members.

• Submits recommendations to the Dean regarding the evaluation of the teaching ability of faculty members serving in the Department who are being reviewed for tenure or promotion.

• Meets at the invitation of the Dean whenever deemed necessary.

 

14.3. ERASMUS+ Committee

The duties of this specific committee are:

a) providing information and assistance regarding student selection, communicating with foreign universities and coordinators regarding agreements, settlements, and the resolution of their problems;

b) matching/mapping courses and student grades from/to foreign universities with the courses of the Programme of Studies;

c) finding new partners at foreign universities.

 

14.3.1 The ERASMUS+ Committee monitors:

• the number of incoming and outgoing students for studies and their progress;

• the number of incoming and outgoing students for internships/placements;

• the number of incoming and outgoing teaching staff;

• the number of incoming and outgoing administrative staff.

• student progress (ECTS, grades, course equivalencies).

 

The ERASMUS+ Committee is responsible for:

• the continuous expansion of the Department's international relations and increasing the number of bilateral agreements;

• the selection of students for mobility based on specific criteria;

• the organization of regular informational meetings.

The Committee advises and guides incoming and outgoing students in drafting their Learning Agreements. It provides updates on any promotional or publicity actions it has undertaken. It meets 1–2 times per academic year, or whenever deemed necessary. It submits an annual activity report to the Internal Evaluation Committee.

 

14.4. Internship Committee

The work of this committee consists of informing students, organizing the internship process, and making the final selection of students who will carry out an internship. It meets 1–2 times per academic year, or whenever deemed necessary.

It submits an annual report to the Internal Evaluation Committee and the Employment and Career Office, which includes: a list of host organizations that employed students, an evaluation of internship outcomes, and proposals for improvement where necessary.

 

14.5. Research Development Committee

The work of this committee is as follows:

• Verifies that the research activity of faculty members is relevant to their field of study and falls within the Department's research planning.

• Is responsible for collecting data on and monitoring the research programmes in which faculty members participate, their publications, the conferences they organize or attend, and general publicity/dissemination actions.

• Monitors and provides data regarding the participation of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, as well as postdoctoral researchers and academic fellows, in the Department's research projects.

• Maps out the needs for research activities.

• Meets 1–2 times per academic year, or whenever deemed necessary.

• Submits an annual activity report to the Internal Evaluation Committee.

 

14.6. Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers Committee

This is an ad-hoc committee that is appointed by the Department's General Assembly when necessary, in accordance with the published relevant regulations. The task of this specific committee is coordination, generating reports, updating doctoral candidates, and updating both the website and the Assembly regarding doctoral research.

 

14.7. Website, Communication and Social Media Committee

The work of this specific committee is the general supervision and coordination—always in cooperation with the teaching, administrative, and technical staff of the Department—of all actions concerning the dissemination and updating of any information and material via the website.

 

14.8. Qualification Exams for Graduates Committee

The work of this specific committee consists of:

a) collecting and posting the exam syllabus on the website;

b) proposing exam dates, organizing invigilation, and managing all procedures up until the publication of the successful candidates' grades.

 

14.9. Postgraduate Programmes Committee

This committee is constituted in accordance with current legislation. The task of this committee is to coordinate and oversee the entire operational process of the Postgraduate Study Programmes within the Department of Theatre Studies.

 

14.10. Journal Committee

The work of this specific committee consists of:

a) selecting the journal editors for each issue of the Department's annual electronic journal;

b) identifying and approving of the theme for each issue;

c) collecting articles and forwarding them to reviewers, verifying corrections, managing procedures, and communicating with authors;

d) arranging agreements with publishers or handling the electronic layout for publishing the journal in digital format.

 

14.11. Buildings Committee

The work of this specific committee is to ensure the proper functioning of all buildings of the Department of Theatre Studies and to address immediate facility issues.

 

14.12. Technical Equipment Committee

This specific committee is:

a) responsible for the technical equipment of the Department;

b) responsible for the safe-keeping, operation, maintenance, and inventory of the technical equipment, as well as keeping the Department Chair informed.

The procedure for borrowing technical equipment is defined below in the Internal Regulations (Article 24).

 

14.13. Material Disposal Committee

The work of this specific committee consists of:

a) the disposal/destruction of obsolete material, maintaining disposal protocols, and keeping an inventory of existing and destroyed material;

b) overseeing the maintenance of storage areas and the storage of new items.

 

14.14. Committee for Material Collection and Archiving

The duties of this specific committee are:

a) the collection, classification, and archiving of printed, digital, or other material concerning the Department,

b) the maintenance of an organized archive and the submission of recommendations for procedures regarding the proper management, preservation, and utilization of the material.

 

14.15. Library Committee

The duties of this specific committee are submitting proposals for the development and organization of the library collection, identifying and meeting the Department's needs for educational and research material, as well as cooperating with the central library to improve the services provided.

 

14.16. Outreach Committee

The duties of this specific committee are the planning and implementation of actions that promote the visibility, networking, and cooperation of the Department with professional, social, educational, public, or private bodies at a local level.

 

Article 15. Cultural, Etiquette and Ceremonial Issues 

 

15.1. Cultural and Educational Events

The Department of Theatre Studies of the University of the Peloponnese considers the organization of cultural and educational events to be an integral part of its educational and research activity. For this reason, on the initiative of the Department's faculty and students, it organizes diverse cultural events, either independently or in cooperation with other cultural and academic bodies from Greece and abroad. These events include, for example:

• Theatrical performances and indoor/outdoor happenings.

• Theatre in education programmes in museums, primary and secondary schools, as well as in socially sensitive settings (prisons, nursing homes, hospitals, refugee camps, etc.).

• Seminars, workshops, exhibitions and festivals.

Beyond boosting student creativity, these events establish the Department as an active hub of culture and artistic expression at both local and regional levels. Furthermore, they build bridges of communication between similar Departments and the wider university community, facilitating a constructive exchange of ideas and experiences.

Similarly, the lectures, conferences, and symposia organized by the Department, featuring invited professors and researchers from Greece and abroad, advance theoretical knowledge and research in the fields of theatre, other arts, and culture at large. They also contribute to the national and international promotion of the Department and the University of the Peloponnese as a whole.

 

15.2. Before a faculty member or a group of faculty members proceeds with organizing any of the aforementioned events, they must submit a proposal to the Department Assembly for approval. The organizers of the event are required to be present during the event, support it from start to finish, and draft a brief evaluation report upon its completion. They must also deposit all forms of material, such as posters, videos, and photographs, into the Department's library, and notify the technical staff in charge so that this material can be uploaded to the website.

The expenses for organizing these events may be fully or partially covered by the budget of the University of the Peloponnese, following a decision by the University Council.

 

15.3. Participation in Conferences

Within this framework, the participation of faculty and teaching staff in peer-reviewed academic events and conferences in Greece and abroad is highly encouraged. Funding for the participation of Department faculty presenting  papers to international conferences is granted following an application by the interested party and approval by both the Department Assembly and the Senate.

 

15.4. Local Community and Ceremonial Events

The Department of Theatre Studies participates in local community events of a ceremonial nature where its presence is necessitated by national, religious, and social reasons. These events are supported by the Department members, and the faculty members take turns attending. In cases where this participation incurs expenses, these costs may be covered by the budget of the University of the Peloponnese, following a decision by the University Council.

 

15.5. Academic Journal Theatrou Polis

To promote academic research and artistic creation, an annual peer-reviewed electronic journal was established in 2013 under the title Theatrou Polis: Interdisciplinary Journal for Theatre and the Arts. Department faculty, as well as other faculty, researchers, and artists from Greece and abroad, can contribute to the journal as reviewers, authors, and editors. The annual volume of the journal is posted on the Department's website.

 

15.6. Attending Free Classes (Informal Continuing Education Programme)

The Department issues an annual invitation through the media to the citizens of Nafplio and the residents of Argolis to attend courses for free, following consultation with the tutors, as part of an informal continuing education programme. This invitation has met with great resonance and success so far, contributing to the goal of continuous public education and the connection of the University with the society.

Registration: Attendants register at the beginning of the semester (up until the second session of each course), and their applications are submitted by the tutors to the Secretariat.

Attendance Certificate: Provided they attend classes uninterruptedly (a maximum of two absences is permitted), attendants are entitled to an attendance certificate issued by the tutor and the Secretariat.

Code of Conduct: If a tutor deems an attendant's behavior inappropriate, they may request that the attendant may no longer sit in on a course.

Course Requirements: Depending on the tutor's policy, attendants are expected to meet the standard demands of the course—namely, participating in classwork or skill exercises conducted during the semester. However, they are not required to take exams or complete the final assignments used to grade registered students.

 

Article 16. Student Support Services

 

16.1. Career Office

The Career Office of the University of the Peloponnese operates in Nafplio. The primary objective of the Career Office is to facilitate the entry and integration of young individuals into the modern and competitive international educational and professional arena. On this basis, it supports youth in order to:

a. self-manage and realistically plan their educational and professional paths;

b. make conscious, unforced personal choices regarding their field of study and profession;

c. develop on personal, professional, and social levels.

More specifically, its goal is to provide information to students across all University Departments, as well as to any other interested citizen, regarding available employment opportunities, domestic and international postgraduate study Programmes, available scholarships or other financial aid, conferences, and seminars. The Office maintains continuous contact with businesses and the broader productive sector, participates in exhibitions, and organizes networking events to bridge the gap with the workplace.

 

16.2. Alumni Communication Network

The School of Fine Arts of the University of the Peloponnese operates an Alumni Communication Network, through which the Department of Theatre Studies maintains communication with its graduates. The goal of this service is to track the progress of its graduates, their entry into the labor market, and their professional placement in either the public or private sector (in theatre-related roles or otherwise).

It also tracks the difficulties they may face after graduation or continue to face today, their need to update their studies or continue at a postgraduate level, and many other issues relating to their career development and the effectiveness of the School's courses and seminars. Through this service, the Department is involved in a self-evaluation process and utilizes the experiences, knowledge, and professional achievements of its alumni to inspire undergraduate students.

Graduates act as mentors and supporters who offer their expertise and experiences to undergraduate students. The Department sends questionnaires to alumni to research their career progression and profiles, and it also organizes Alumni Symposia.

The Alumni Network operates with volunteer graduates approved of by the General Assembly each year, a member of the Secretariat, and under the supervision of the Head.

 

16.3. Internship Office

The Internship Office is located in Tripoli, the headquarters of the University of the Peloponnese. Students undertake internships in Greek or international public and private sectors, provided that this option is included in their respective Programme of Studies. The terms and conditions of internships are regulated by the current Programme of Studies and the Internship Office. Special care is taken to facilitate students with disabilities so that they can complete internships on an equal basis with all other students.

The University of the Peloponnese aims to achieve the following benefits through the implementation of Internships:

• Familiarization of students with the labor market (requirements of host organizations, management of labor relations, acquisition of professional awareness and ethics, taking initiative). 

• Acquisition of work experience relevant to their field of study. 

• Linking studies with professional employment and finding ways to combine different disciplines during employment. 

• Showcasing the skills of the interns.

• Professional networking for students and connecting studies with the job market.

 

16.4. Erasmus Office

The Erasmus Office of the University of the Peloponnese operates in Nafplio http://erasmus.uop.gr/

The Erasmus+ Programme is the European Commission's Programme for education, training, youth, and sport for the 2014-2020 period. It aims to promote student and staff mobility, boosting skills and employability, and modernizing education, training, and youth systems across all sectors of Continuing Education.

 

16.5. Counseling and Psychological Support Programme

The "Counseling and Psychological Support Programme for Students of the University of the Peloponnese" has been implemented since September 2018 in cooperation with the Region of the Peloponnese. The purpose of the Programme is the universal coverage of the student population regarding issues related to student counseling and psychological support. The Programme undertakes, among other things, to raise awareness within the university community, as well as to provide counseling and psychological support to students across all Schools and Departments.

 

16.6. Academic Advisor

This institution of Academic Advisors aims at the individual monitoring of each student. The Academic Advisors, who are members of the Programme of Studies Committee, advise and support first-year students in particular, to facilitate their transition from secondary to higher education. They also advise and inform all students on matters concerning their studies and future careers. They provide targeted support to students facing serious family, personal, or other difficulties that jeopardize the successful completion of their studies (see article 14.1 for details).

 

16.7. Electronic Services

The University of the Peloponnese provides its students with the following Electronic Services:

 

16.7.1. Email, Electronic Announcements, and Mailing Lists (mail.uop.gr)

The Email Service provides an electronic address at the University of the Peloponnese in the format username@uop.gr. It also provides the infrastructure for sending messages to other internet users, storing messages on the University server via IMAP protocol, accessing email via Webmail (mail.uop.gr), and anti-spam protection.

 

16.7.2. Library and Information Center http://library.uop.gr

The University of the Peloponnese provides online access to a wide range of electronic resources such as journals, books, bibliographical databases, digital collections, and thematic portals to facilitate research, information, and the education of its students, faculty, researchers, and librarians. All electronic resources and related e-services are included on the Library and Information Center website.

 

16.7.3. Electronic Secretariat (e-Secretary)

The e-secretary application allows undergraduate students to view and print their grades, access information on all courses in the Programme of Studies (credits, passing grade thresholds, teaching hours, tutors, textbooks, etc.), register for the courses they wish to attend at the start of each semester, and fill out applications for any available certificate provided by the Secretariat (transcripts, military status certificates, tax certificates, etc.).

 

16.7.4. Electronic Textbook Request https://eudoxus.gr/

The EUDOXUS system is an innovative service of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs for the direct and integrated provision of free textbooks to University students. On the system's website, students can submit their textbook selections on dates specified by the Ministry of Education and announced by the Department Secretariat.

 

16.7.5. Electronic Classroom (eClass)

The Electronic Classroom (eClass) is an integrated electronic course management system that supports the asynchronous e-learning service at the University of the Peloponnese. In the Electronic Classroom, tutors post notes, educational material, and course announcements. The service is accessed using a simple web browser without requiring specialized technical knowledge.

 

16.7.6. Academic ID

https://academicid.minedu.gov.gr/Default.aspx

The academic identification card acquisition service serves as a means of physical identification and digital authentication for its holder, while additionally supporting digital signature and encryption services. The academic ID is produced with high-security features that prevent forgery and can be utilized for the following reasons:

• Physical and electronic verification of the holder's identity and status.

• Access to a variety of academic/research services, such as the library, controlled parking spaces, etc.

• Use of the personal digital certificate it contains for services such as authorized computer use, digital signatures, etc.

 

16.8. Free Entrance Pass for Theatre Events

Students of the Department of Theatre Studies are entitled to a Free Entrance Pass for Theatre Events, which they can obtain after submitting an application to the Secretariat.

 

Article 17. Library

 

17.1. Library and Information Center of the University of the Peloponnese

The "Library and Information Center" of the University of the Peloponnese operates as an independent and decentralized service at the Directorate level. The Library and Information Center comprises the Central Library and its Branches. The individual Faculty Libraries constitute Branches of the Central Library. A prerequisite for the establishment and operation of these Branches is that the Institution must guarantee conditions for their unhindered operation by allocating a sufficient number of scientific and other staff, as well as financial resources. The Branches are administratively subordinate to the Central Library of the Institution and form a unified whole with it in terms of human resources, development policy, and financial resource management.

The Library and Information Center serves as a hub for the collection and dissemination of information. All book and information materials, electronic equipment, and means supporting the libraries' work—whether acquired by the University of the Peloponnese or donated to it—fall under the supervision and jurisdiction of the Library and Information Center. The core mission of the Library and Information Center is to reinforce and support the educational and research activities of the Institution, contribute to managing and providing specialized information to the broader national and international community, and actively participate in educational and cultural activities. This mission is achieved by developing and maintaining collections of books, academic journals, and audiovisual material of all kinds. A primary concern of the Library and Information Center is to ensure access to information sources and libraries in Greece and abroad through the use of reference systems, data sources, and library networks.

The University of the Peloponnese provides online access to a wide range of electronic resources, including journals, books, bibliographical databases, digital collections, and thematic portals, to facilitate research, information gathering, and education for its students, faculty, researchers, and librarians. All electronic sources and related digital services are hosted on the Library and Information Center website http://library.uop.gr/

To locate relevant books and textbooks, users can search the OPAC system (http://opac.library.uop.gr/), where they can select either the specific catalog of a particular department or the collective catalog of all Departments within the University.

Membership and Interlibrary Loan

All members of the university community automatically become members of the Library and are entitled to use all its services upon presentation of their Academic ID card. When an individual ceases to be a student or member of the University of the Peloponnese, their library card is deactivated, and they are removed from the automated system.

NB: The return of borrowed material is mandatory. For students, this is a strict prerequisite for receiving their academic degree.

The Library and Information Center is a member of "Iris," the Interlibrary Loan System of Greek Academic Libraries. It allows its members to obtain printed material available within the collections of its own Branches (internal interlibrary loan). It is also an active member of the interlibrary loan service of the National Network of Scientific and Technological Libraries managed by the National Documentation Centre. It services requests for ordering and sending articles to and from other libraries in Greece electronically via the ERMIS network.

Material borrowed from other libraries through interlibrary loan is subject to these operational regulations as well as any additional restrictions dictated by the lending library. The Library and Information Center does not charge for the interlibrary loan service itself; charges passed on to users are strictly limited to shipping, reproduction, or network costs. The interested user is informed of the specific cost in advance, and material is only ordered with their explicit consent.

The Institutional Repository "Amitos" (http://amitos.library.uop.gr/xmlui/) is a digital service that collects, preserves, and digitally distributes doctoral theses completed at the University of the Peloponnese, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations submitted to each respective department. Users can access this repository via the Library and Information Center website.

 

17.2. Library of the Department of Theatre Studies

The Library of the Department of Theatre Studies is located on the 2nd floor of the Central Teaching Buildings of the School of Fine Arts of the University of the Peloponnese. It covers an area of 126.15 sq.m., features a reading room with a capacity of 11 seats, and is equipped with an IT room containing 11 computers for bibliographical search and 3 computers for multimedia editing and production.

Librarians: N. Anastasopoulou, K. Georgopoulou, I. Markellou.

Operating Hours: * Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 - 19:00

Tuesday, Friday: 8:00 - 17:00

The Library holds more than 11,750 books. This collection includes core textbooks, manuals, monographs, and journals relevant to the fields of study of each semester, doctoral theses, undergraduate and graduation dissertations, offprints, theatrical programmes, audiovisual material (DVDs, video, CD-ROMs), as well as special collections and donations.

Core Thematic Areas Covered: Theatre (Greek & World), Scenography & Costume Design, Directing & Acting, Cinema & Music, Fine Arts, Literature (Greek & World) & Literary Theory, Translation Theory & Translation Studies, Theatre and Cultural Theory, Social Sciences & Humanities.

The library provides access to international libraries and institutions via the Internet (http://ts.uop.gr/gr/sindesmoi). All users enjoy full-text access to electronic journals, databases (http://library.uop.gr/ilektroinkes-pig), and international e-books through the Consortium of Greek Academic Libraries (HEAL-link) (https://www.heal-link.gr). Free internet access is available at the Library via an installed wireless connection (Wi-Fi) network.

 

17.3. Library Regulations

 

17.3.1. Borrowing

All members of the academic community have the right to borrow material from the Library and Information Center, provided they hold a valid Library card. The borrowing process depends on the specific collection the material belongs to and the user's membership status.

Categories of Borrowable Material:

a. Full Borrowing Collection: Includes material that can be checked out. Material in this     category is also available for interlibrary loan.

b. Limited Borrowing Collection: Includes material that may only be borrowed for a restricted timeframe. The library Head may reduce the borrowing duration due to high demand or a limited number of available copies, following consultation with teaching staff or at their own discretion.

c. Long-Term Borrowing Collection: Includes textbooks used to meet students' needs during their studies. Priority for this material is given to students who are not entitled to receive free textbooks through the Eudoxus system.

d. Non-Borrowable Collection: Includes material belonging to special collections that cannot be checked out; its use is restricted to library premises. This includes: dictionaries, encyclopedias, reference books, manuals, journals, rare books, archival and photographic material, audiovisual material, postgraduate dissertations and doctoral theses, damaged material requiring conservation, and newly acquired books that have not yet undergone full library cataloging/processing.

 

17.3.2. Borrowing Periods and Renewals

Depending on their status, Library members may borrow and renew items based on the following rules:

• Undergraduate Students & Exchange Programme Students: Up to 3 items simultaneously for 7 days.

• Postgraduate Students & Doctoral Candidates: Up to 10 items simultaneously for 15 days.

• Faculty Members, other teaching staff, Honorary Doctors, and Professors Emeriti: Up to 15 items simultaneously for 15 days.

• Scientific, Technical, and Administrative Staff: Up to 5 items simultaneously for 15 days.

All user categories have the right to renew a loan up to 2 additional times, provided the item has not been requested by another member. Following a renewal, the same user may borrow the exact same item again only after 3 days have passed. For a renewal to be processed, the item must be brought to the Library either before or on the day of its scheduled return.

In cases of high demand for specific material, the Library reserves the right to recall it before the loan period expires. Loan periods and the number of borrowed items may exceptionally be extended/increased only if a user—who has demonstrated exemplary and documented reliability in the library's loan records for at least one academic year—submits a reasoned application to the library head. This request must justify the need, specify the exact return date, and state that the item will be returned immediately if requested by another user.

Absolute Maximum Limits:

• Undergraduate students, scientific, technical, and administrative staff: Total loan period cannot exceed 1 month; total number of items cannot exceed 6 items (for undergraduates) or 8 items (for staff).

• Postgraduate students and teaching staff: Total loan period cannot exceed 2 months; total number of items cannot exceed 15 items (for postgraduates) or 20 items (for teaching staff).

Hours for borrowing, returning, and renewing library materials are strictly enforced across all user categories. Borrowed material is inspected both at checkout and upon return. If any damage is detected, the borrower is required to replace the item.

Long-Term Borrowing Exceptions:

Any undergraduate student who is not entitled to free printed textbooks is eligible to borrow up to 2 long-term loan textbooks available in the library for a period of 30 days, with the option of a single (1) renewal. This runs parallel to their standard undergraduate borrowing rights outlined above.

 

17.4. Reading Room: General Rules

Priority and Order: Users must strictly follow the order of priority where required (borrowing, photocopying, card issuance, requesting material from closed shelves for use in the Reading Room).

Staff Assistance: Users must clearly state their requests to library staff, comply with library regulations, and ask staff for help if they encounter difficulties using the facility. Staff are available to provide guidance regarding the structure of the Reading Room, general library use and bibliographical data.

Shelf Access and Reshelving: Book searches are conducted with the assistance of the supervising librarian. Access to the book stacks is open. Used books must not be reshelved by readers; they must be returned to the main desk.

Personal Property: Personal items must be placed in the cloakroom/wardrobe upon entering.

Liability for Damage: Users must respect books, printed materials, and all equipment used inside or outside the Library. They are fully responsible and liable for any total or partial loss, destruction, or deterioration of items beyond normal wear and tear, and are required to cover the full cost of any damage. The compensation amount is determined by the Library Committee following approval from the Department Chair. These rules apply to books as well as other materials (videos, etc.).

Surroundings and Conduct: The Library is a quiet study and work environment. The use of mobile phones or any other device the staff judge to be disruptive to other users is strictly prohibited. Users who behave disruptively, cause issues for others, or refuse to comply with staff instructions will be expelled from the library.

Laptops and Restrictions: The use of laptop computers is permitted. Staff reserve the right to prohibit users from bringing items into the Library that could cause damage to materials or raise suspicions of theft. Eating, drinking, and smoking are strictly prohibited on library premises.

Computer Use Rules: Computer workstations are strictly for members of the University community. Using workstations for gaming, installing software, deleting files belonging to others, or storing personal work on the local hard drive is prohibited. Users can contact the technical staff in case of malfunctions or questions. Computer users are assigned a specific PC based on a logheet, where they must sign and record the date and end-time of their usage. Computer usage time limits may vary based on demand.

 

Article 18. Terms and Procedures for Student Social Benefits

 

The Department of Student Affairs of the University of the Peloponnese is based in Nafplio. Its objective is to improve the living conditions of all students. Providing free catering and housing, alongside covering the healthcare and pharmaceutical needs of our students, constitute its core priorities.

The Department of Student Affairs website http://foitmer.uop.gr/ posts information on all student welfare matters, such as scholarships and awards, the allocation of the €1,000 housing benefit, sport activities, and more.

Additionally, the Department of Theatre Studies makes every possible effort to ensure a good quality of life for its students. In accordance with the law, undergraduate students are provided with:

• Catering and housing.

• Medical, pharmaceutical, and hospital care through the National Health System.

• Travel discounts via the student transit pass.

• Free textbooks and academic resources.

• A Free Entrance Pass for Theatre Events.

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Article 19. Healthcare

 

19.1. Healthcare

According to the ministerial document Protocol No. 171598/Z1/12-10-2017, health insurance booklets for uninsured students were abolished as of 1st September 2017. Paragraph 3 of Article 31 of Law 4452/2017 stipulates that:

"Undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as doctoral candidates, who have no other medical, pharmaceutical, or hospital coverage, are entitled to full medical, pharmaceutical, and hospital care under the National Health System, with the corresponding expenses covered by the National Organization for Healthcare Provision, in analogous application of Article 33 of Law 4368/2016 (A 83)."

By authorization of Article 33 of Law 4368/2016 (A 21), the Joint Ministerial Decision (KYA) No. A3(g)/GP/oik.25132/04-04-2016 (908, B) was issued, which concerns "Regulations to ensure access of uninsured individuals to the Public Health System."

The issuance of the European Health Insurance Card for the aforementioned student categories traveling to European Union countries, as well as the coverage of any resulting expenses, continues to be processed by the Institution's services under the applicable terms and conditions.

More information is available on the webpage of the Department of Student Affairs http://foitmer.uop.gr/

 

Article 20. Catering

 

20.1. Catering for students of the Department of Theatre Studies is provided by a catering company. The student dining hall is located at the following address: Charmanta and N. Lamprou St., Synoikismos, Block 38, Nafplion 21100.

 

20.2. The criteria and procedure for providing free catering are determined in accordance with Joint Ministerial Decision (KYA) No. F5/68535/B3/18-6-2012, "Determination of terms, conditions, and procedure for the provision of free catering to students of Higher Education Institutions."

 

20.3. To secure catering rights, beneficiaries must submit an online application along with the required supporting documents, as detailed on the website: http://foitmer.uop.gr/sitisi

 

Article 21. Housing

 

21.1. Both the selection criteria for beneficiaries and the exact number of students housed are determined by the Senate based on the funding allocated by the Ministry of Education. Housing is provided to beneficiaries provided that a successful/fruitful tender procedure is completed.

 

21.2. The required supporting documents for the provision of free housing, as well as the selection criteria, are posted on the University’s website http://foitmer.uop.gr/stegasi

 

Article 22. Travel Discounts

 

22.1. Every student is provided with an Academic ID Card upon submitting an online application through a software system specifically configured for this purpose. The new card features high mechanical durability and security elements to prevent forgery. The procedure is described in detail on the Department's website.

The Academic ID Card is valid for six (6) years (i.e., a total of four years according to the indicative curriculum, extended by two additional years). In case of loss of the Academic ID Card, a new one is issued after the student declares the loss to the Department Secretariat.

 

22.2. Upon presenting the card, the holder is entitled to discounts from public or private entities, including but not limited to:

• Student Parcel Services – Hellenic Post

• Ferry Tickets

• Public Transport

• Mobile Telephony and Internet

• Theatre, Cinema, etc.

Information regarding benefit providers is posted on the Ministry of Education website.

 

22.3. An Academic ID Card is also issued to international students participating in international or European exchange and cooperation programmes.

 

Article 23. Course Textbooks

 

23.1. The provision of course textbooks and academic resources to undergraduate students follows the procedures and conditions specified by the relevant terms of current legislation, managed through the integrated electronic textbook management service Eudoxus https://eudoxus.gr

 

23.2. The free provision and selection of course textbooks apply exclusively to titles proposed by the tutors and included in the catalog compiled every academic year by the Department's General Assembly for each mandatory, optional, or elective course of the approved Programme of Studies.

 

23.3. Students are not restricted regarding the textbook they choose to use to prepare for examinations, nor are they bound strictly to the bibliographical list recommended by the tutor.

 

Article 24. Plagiarism

 

Students assume full responsibility for avoiding the offense of plagiarism. Detailed information regarding the ethical rules and codes of conduct concerning plagiarism can be found in Article 5 of the Code of Ethics and Good Practice of the University of the Peloponnese on the webpage: 

https://www.uop.gr/images/Κώδικας_Δεοντολογίας_και_Καλής_Πρακτικής_Παν._Πελοποννήσου.pdf

All academic papers and assignments are subject to electronic plagiarism checks by the tutor.

Doctoral theses must follow Article 9 of the Doctoral Studies Regulations of the Department of Theatre Studies (Government Gazette 1142, issue B, March 29, 2018), which stipulates that candidates must complete a statutory declaration stating that the thesis is not a product of plagiarism.

Every paper submitted—whether undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral—must be accompanied by the following statutory declaration, which is to be attached to the final text right before the table of contents page:

“I hereby certify that I am the author of this paper and that I have explicitly and specifically cited or referenced all sources from which I used data, ideas, phrases, or words, whether they are transferred exactly (in the original language or translated) or paraphrased. I also certify that this work was prepared by me personally, specifically for this particular research project or this specific course/seminar/programme of study.”

 

Article 25. Postgraduate Students’ Welfare

 

Postgraduate students are entitled to student welfare benefits throughout the duration of their studies and up to the completion of their maximum time limit, as defined in Articles 16 to 20. The specific terms and any variations compared to undergraduate students are determined by the respective Joint Ministerial Decisions.

 

Article 26. Students with Disabilities

 

Students with Disabilities have priority for every type of student benefit, as well as the right to equal access to academic studies tailored to students with different abilities and requirements. To ensure the smooth integration of Students with Disabilities, the following are provided:

• A dedicated service for mapping and recording the specific needs of each Student with Disability.

• Supportive Information Technology Assistive Technologies and an Access Service.

• Accessible course textbooks and materials.

• Accessible classrooms and designated workspaces within the Department Library.

• Official guidelines regarding appropriate alternative examination methods for Students with Disabilities.

In addition, specialized courses in developmental drama and mime art are taught, which utilize the therapeutic power of drama. The Department appoints both a faculty advisor and a designated administrative staff member to oversee these services.

 

Article 27. Student Relief Fund

 

The immediate plans of the Department include the establishment and operation of a Student Relief Fund. The purpose of this Fund will be to provide moral and material support to students to meet serious, urgent needs that jeopardize the continuation of their studies and which, in the judgment of the University’s Highest Authority, cannot be addressed otherwise.

These instances include:

• Serious illnesses or medical conditions.

• Types of medical care not covered by current legislation.

• Medical treatment abroad for exceptionally severe illnesses.

• Financial assistance for underprivileged students.

• Financial allowances in emergencies resulting from family or financial hardships.

• Comprehensive support for students who are hospitalized.

To receive assistance from the Fund, the interested student must submit a formal application along with the required supporting documents. A specific service branch within the Department is set to be established to handle student requests.

 

Article 28. Protection of the Department’s Property

 

28.1. Use of Facilities and Resources

All students have the right to use the facilities and resources of the Department of Theatre Studies for the purpose of completing curriculum activities. Upon the conclusion of their activities, students are required to return the facilities and provided resources in the same excellent condition in which they were allocated.

 

28.2. Student Assembly Use of Space

The use of departmental facilities by the Student Union or by groups of students for assemblies or gatherings constitutes an acquired right of the students, provided that the educational process is not hindered and to the extent that safety measures are observed. In the latter scenario, the Department Chair must be informed and provide their approval.

 

28.3. Use of the Department premises

The use of lecture halls or rooms that fall under the jurisdiction of the Dean or the Rector, as well as events organized in partnership with commercial companies, requires the written approval of the respective authority.

 

28.4. Equipment Borrowing (On-Campus)

Students are entitled to borrow technical equipment from the Department (audiovisual equipment, etc.) for use within the Department's premises. They are required to submit a relevant application to the borrowing officer (Law 4485/2017, Article 7, Chapter B, Subsection bb).

For borrowing other laboratory materials (such as doll clothing/costumes, etc.), students must contact the respective tutor, who will approve and co-sign the centralized borrowing log maintained by the borrowing officer.

 

28.5. Off-Campus Borrowing

In the event that borrowing equipment is necessary to cover needs outside the School's premises (e.g., exhibitions or course-related events) and has the consent of a tutor, the student must submit an application to the borrowing officer signed by the course tutor.

In these cases, the printed borrowing form will be forwarded by the tutor to the Secretariat and the Department Chair. The final approval of the loan rests with the Head, who reserves the right to refer the matter to the Department's General Assembly.

 

28.6. Return of Borrowed Material

Borrowed items must be returned to the borrowing officer in excellent condition. The return must also be declared to the Secretariat—if the Secretariat had been notified of the initial loan—in order to avoid an influx of excessive records into its archive.

 

28.7. Liability, Penalties, and Property Protection

In the event of damage or loss, the student is legally required to repair or replace the item, which constitutes public property.

NB: It is a strict prerequisite for graduation that a student must have no outstanding liabilities or obligations regarding the property and assets of the Department.

Borrowing Restrictions:

The borrowing officer has the right to refuse to loan an item to any student who has previously delayed returning equipment for more than seven (7) days.

The borrowing officer has the right to request written approval from the corresponding tutor or the Head whenever they deem it appropriate to safeguard the Department's property.

If a student has damaged material and has not replaced/repaired it, any further borrowing is strictly prohibited for both that individual and their entire working group in that respective course, unless the tutor in charge provides a written guarantee.

Finally, maintaining cleanliness and respecting the aesthetic integrity of the university grounds and its facilities is a binding obligation for all members of the academic community.