Humanities Department - University of York Europe Campus, City

05/06/2026

We are delighted to share that Dr Eirini Kelmali, Assistant Professor in our Humanities Department, was invited to deliver a guest lecture to graduate students in the Global Health Programme at Koç University. Her presentation, “Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for Evidence-Based Medicine: A Practical Guide,” explored key methodologies underpinning evidence-based medicine, drawing on both academic expertise and practical research experience. The session reflects the University of York Europe Campus’s ongoing commitment to international academic collaboration and global scholarly exchange.

28/05/2026

✨We are so proud of our final-year BA in English Language, Linguistics and Literature students for creating their own languages as part of the guest lecture delivered by Dr Vicky Papachristou in the module Contemporary Topics in English Language!

27/05/2026

Our second-year BA in Communication & Digital Media student, Ani Mukuchyan from our Humanities Department, shares how quickly the programme’s skills and knowledge can translate into real work experience and open doors to professional opportunities even during studies!
"As a second year student of the BA in Communication & Digital Media programme, I have some reassuring news for future students: the skillset and theoretical knowledge we are taught during the first two years of the programme are more than enough to start working in a variety of media environments and companies. In October of 2025, I started working as Marketing Executive for a real estate agency specialising in luxury housing and the Greek Golden Visa programme. From basic communication theories to complex data analysis tools, everything I learnt during my studies has proven applicable and necessary for my work. What supported me the most, however, have been the marketing modules. They are so incredibly updated and closely aligned to industry practices, that I can pretty much pinpoint each assignment I've done as a separate task at the office.
Use your resources today and you may start earlier than you imagined!"

20/05/2026

🙏A huge thank you to Dr Suzie Savvidou, Deputy Head and Associate Professor at the Psychology Department, for delivering such an insightful and informative seminar on Optimism, Pessimism and Vulnerability to Depression. 🧠

19/05/2026

🎙️There’s something powerful about seeing theory come alive! ✨Our first year students of the BA in Communication and Digital Media visited Infinity Greece and recorded their very first podcast with Dr Anna Orfanidou as part of Introduction to Journalism. Thank you Infinity Greece for this amazing opportunity!

15/05/2026

14/05/2026

🙏 We would like to thank our guest lecturer, Sofia Papadopoulou, Editor in Chief at ANA-MPA's Macedonia-Thrace Directorate, for the fascinating stories she shared with our final year students of the BA in English Language, Linguistics & Literature about her career as a journalist and the demands and rewards of the profession, as part of the module Contemporary Topics in English Studies, led by Dr Zoi Tatsioka.

12/05/2026

📣 We are delighted to announce our next face-to-face Personal & Professional Development Seminar on the topic:

"Optimism, Pessimism and Vulnerability to Depression"

📅 19 May 2026
🕦 14:30
🏫 Auditorium (5th floor), University of York Europe Campus, 3, L. Sofou st.

🎤Speaker:
Dr Suzie Savvidou
Deputy Head and Associate Professor, Psychology Department, University of York Europe Campus
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Open to the public
REGISTER NOW:
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28/04/2026

🎉 We are thrilled to announce a visit of our BA in Communication and Digital Media students to the London Fashion Academy in Thessaloniki on Friday, May 8th (13:30–17:00), a unique opportunity to experience first-hand how marketing translates into visual communication in the fashion world!
During the visit, students will:
✨ Attend a masterclass on Art Direction in fashion campaigns by Ms Ioanna Mitakidou, Co-founder and CEO at LFA and LMI.
📸 Watch a live fashion photoshoot and go behind the scenes with industry professionals.

A unique learning experience not to be missed!

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21/04/2026

📣 We are delighted to announce our next face-to-face Personal & Professional Development Seminar on the topic:

"Rethinking Reading: How Brains, Classrooms, and Differences Shape the Future of Literacy"

📅 28 April 2026
🏫Venue: University of York Europe Campus
3, L. Sofou st., Auditorium (5th floor)

🎤Speaker:
Dr Elpis Pavlidou
Associate Professor of Psychology in Education at the University of York
Member of the Psychology in Education Research Centre (PERC)
Director of the ‘Reading A.R.C’ lab

Abstract:

Reading is often taken for granted as a basic skill, yet it is a remarkable achievement shaped by the interplay of mind, brain, and environment. Dr Pavlidou’s talk uses reading as a ‘case study’ to explore how psychology, neuroscience, and education converge to explain how we learn to read—and why some learners, including those with dyslexia, experience it differently. Moving beyond a single-discipline perspective, the session will highlight how insights from these fields inform more inclusive and flexible approaches to literacy. It will also introduce the idea of future literacies: evolving practices that recognise diverse cognitive profiles and embrace multiple ways of engaging with text. By bridging research and real-world application, both specialists and non-specialists are invited to reconsider what it means to be “literate” in contemporary societies that value accessibility, diversity, and innovation in learning.
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Open to the public
REGISTER NOW:
https://goo.gl/forms/ijkyXUBiW8X9Y6Ja2
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Short bio:
Dr Elpida Pavlidou is an Associate Professor of Psychology in Education at the University of York (UoY), a member of the Psychology in Education Research Centre (PERC) and Director of the ‘Reading A.R.C’ lab. She is also affiliated with the University of Edinburgh (her alma mater), Yale University (Haskins Laboratories, where she completed her postdoctoral research), and the Rudolf Berlin Centre in the Netherlands.

Her research focuses on the science of reading and dyslexia, examining both cognitive (e.g. implicit/statistical learning) and socio-emotional factors (e.g. resilience, academic self-concept, and stress). She is particularly interested in understanding risk and protective factors associated with reading difficulties, at both the individual level and within family contexts, and how these contribute to positive or negative outcomes. Her work has been published in various international academic journals.

Dr Pavlidou regularly supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students and serves as a reviewer for international journals and grant funding bodies. She is also Deputy Chair of the Ethics Committee in her department (Education). In addition, she acts as the academic advisor for the PGCE (teacher training course) Mentoring Scheme, supporting beginning teachers, particularly those with a diagnosis of dyslexia, by providing guidance on effective support strategies in the workplace. Finally, she has recently formed a partnership with Redpen AI (a UK Government, Department for Education contract holder) for the development of an AI-integrated early identification tool for dyslexia and dysgraphia.