Athens Institute
A World Association of Academics and Researchers: Promoting Global Education & Research
1995-2025: 30 Years of Bringing Academics and Scholars together in Athens
An academic discussion on the future of education and research
was held on Monday, 22 December 2025, in downtown Athens
An informal academic discussion on the future of education and research was held on 22 December in downtown Athens.
Participants included (from right to left):
- Dr. Marc Spooner, Professor, University of Regina, Canada
Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President of the Athens Institute - Dr. Gohar Marikyan, Full Professor, SUNY Empire State University, USA
- Dr. Reinhard Reitzenstein, Professor and Director of the Sculpture Program, State University of New York at Buffalo, USA
The discussion concluded with a shared commitment to fostering international collaboration and innovation in education and research.



