Higher Education in a Global World

10th Annual International Symposium on “Higher Education in a Global World”

6-10 July 2026
Athens, Greece

Academic members responsible for the conference


  • Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute.
  • Dr. Sharon Claire Bolton, Vice President of Research, Athens Institute & Emeritus Professor, The Management School, University of Stirling, Scotland.
  • Dr. David Philip Wick, Director, Arts, Humanities and Education Division, Athens Institute & Retired Professor of History, Gordon College, USA.
  • Dr. Nick Linardopoulos, Head, Education Unit, Athens Institute & Associate Teaching Professor & Public Speaking Course Coordinator, Rutgers University, USA.
  • Dr. John Spiridakis, Co-Editor, Athens Journal of Education & Chair and Professor, St. John University, USA.

The Education Unit of the Athens Institute is organizing the 10th Annual International Symposium on “Higher Education in a Global World”, 6-10 July 2026, Athens, Greece sponsored by the Athens Journal of Education.

The aim of the symposium is to examine educational developments throughout the world in universities, polytechnics, colleges, and vocational and education institutions. Academics and researchers from all areas of education are welcomed.

Abstracts Deadline: 2-Dec-2025
Register as attendee: 8-Jun-2026
(For participants who are not presenting a paper)
Full Paper Deadline: 8-Jun-2026

Consistent with the theme of the Athens Institute’s small academic events, all programs may include a few sessions on current topics in education and research.

Please submit an abstract (email only) to: atiner@atiner.gr, using the abstract submission form by 2 December 2025 to: Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute.

If you want to participate without presenting a paper, i.e. organize a special session, chair a session, or any other contribution, please send an email  to Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute (president@atiner.gr).

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