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PRESS RELEASE

Department of Theatre Studies, University of the Peloponnese

Welcome Event for First-Year Students of the Department of Theatre Studies

The Department of Theatre Studies of the School of Fine Arts at the University of the Peloponnese held its welcome event for first-year students on Thursday, 5 November 2026, in the “Leda Tassopoulou” Hall, in a particularly warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The event provided an opportunity for the newest members of the academic community to become acquainted with the Department, its identity and educational activities, as well as the opportunities available to them throughout their studies.

The event opened with a welcome address by the Dean of the School of Fine Arts, Professor Angeliki Spyropoulou. This was followed by an address from the Head of the Department, Associate Professor Elena Papalexiou, who welcomed the first-year students and introduced the Department of Theatre Studies, outlining its identity, mission and main areas of academic activity.

Associate Professor Anna Mavroleon, Deputy Head of the Department, then presented the curriculum, providing new students with an overview of the structure and content of their studies.

The Deputy Head of the Department's Secretariat, Angeliki Apostolopoulou, subsequently introduced the Secretariat's functions and the electronic services available to students. Librarian Niki Anastasopoulou then presented the services and resources offered by the Library and Information Centre.

Particular emphasis was placed on opportunities for international mobility and collaboration through the Erasmus+ programme. These opportunities were presented by Vasiliki Giona, a member of the Special Technical Laboratory Staff and Erasmus+ Office Coordinator.

The Department's Student Association also participated in the event, with welcome addresses delivered by its President and other members.

The event concluded with an open discussion, during which first-year students had the opportunity to ask questions, share their initial thoughts and engage in conversation with members of the academic community. The gathering ended with coffee and refreshments, providing a pleasant and informal setting for students and staff to get to know one another.

The Department of Theatre Studies warmly welcomes its new students and wishes them a creative and rewarding academic journey, filled with learning, research, artistic expression, collaboration and new experiences.