€300,000 Grant from the Hellenic Parliament to NTUA for the Construction of a 7-a-Side Football Pitch and a 3×3 Basketball Court at the Polytechnic Campus

We are pleased to announce to the Polytechnic community that, following a request by the NTUA Rector’s Council to the President of the Hellenic Parliament, Mr. Nikitas Kaklamanis, the Conference of Presidents of the Parliament approved the allocation of €300,000 for the upgrade and expansion of the sports facilities at the Polytechnic Campus. Specifically, the generous grant of the Hellenic Parliament to NTUA concerns the construction of two outdoor sports facilities: a 7-a-side football pitch and a 3×3 basketball court.

The NTUA Rector’s Council, representing the entire NTUA community, expresses its warm gratitude to the Conference of Presidents of the Parliament and, in particular, to its President, Mr. Nikitas Kaklamanis, for the generous grant covering the construction costs of the two courts, which will contribute further to the enhancement of the space, the expansion of sports facilities, and the well-being of the members of our Polytechnic community.

Project description

The project includes the construction of a 7-a-side football pitch with a synthetic turf surface of 5 cm pile height (playing area dimensions: 45.00 m x 35.00 m), in accordance with current FIFA specifications and suitable for the hosting of official matches. The pitch will be fully equipped and will include football goals, player and coaching benches, a warm-up area, perimeter fencing, etc.

Also included is the construction of a 3×3 basketball court (playing area dimensions: 15.00 m x 11.00 m), suitable for the hosting of official matches in accordance with current FIBA specifications. The court will feature an acrylic sports surface on an asphalt base and will be fully equipped with a basketball hoop, player benches, a scoring table area, and all necessary ancillary equipment.

The two courts will be located within the arena of the former open-air athletics track of the NTUA sports complex. The scope of the project also includes all required ancillary infrastructure works, such as earthworks, a stormwater drainage system, water supply networks, electrical power supply, as well as any other installations necessary for the full operation of the sports facilities.

The construction of the new courts at the NTUA sports complex will substantially upgrade the available sports infrastructure, providing spaces suitable both for everyday athletic activity and for the hosting of training sessions, university, and official competitions. At the same time, the project revitalises and brings back into use a space that had effectively been abandoned, reinforcing the role of sport as a fundamental pillar of the academic and social life of the Institution.

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On Monday 3 November, at the Eugenides Foundation, the official presentation of Greece’s first Master’s programme on «Ship Performance Analysis and Management» was held with great success and wide participation.

The event was hosted at a venue of deep significance for shipping and education — the Eugenides Foundation, which has long supported and promoted maritime education in Greece and internationally.

The event was opened by the Rector of the National Technical University of Athens, Professor Ioannis Chatjigeorgiou, who spoke about the historical journey and enduring contribution of the School of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering to education, while highlighting the vision and strategic plan of NTUA for continuous development and academic excellence in the years ahead. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of the new master’s programme for the future of Greek shipping, with warm thanks expressed to the Eugenides Foundation for its hospitality and steadfast support.

A greeting was delivered by the President of the Eugenides Foundation, Mr. Leonidas Dimitriadis-Eugenidis, who referred to the long-standing collaboration between the Foundation and NTUA and to the importance of investing in knowledge and in young Greek seafarers and engineers, who continue to excel internationally. He also underscored the importance of collaboration between the academic community and the shipping industry as a decisive factor in shaping a sustainable and innovative future for the sector. Speaking about the new Master’s Programme and the School of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at NTUA were:

Professor Konstantinos Belibassakis, Dean of the School of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at NTUA, who presented the School, its modern facilities and technological equipment, and its dynamic research activity.
Dr. Nikolaos Kakalis, NTUA alumnus and LR Global Bulk Carriers Segment Director, who highlighted the current needs and challenges of the shipping market that the new programme aims to address.
Associate Professor Giorgos Dimopoulos, Director of the Programme and member of the School of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at NTUA, who presented in detail the structure, content, and objectives of the Master’s Programme.

The event brought together a large number of distinguished representatives of the Greek shipping community, founders and senior executives of major shipping companies.
Following the presentations, a productive discussion and exchange of views took place among the participants, confirming the strong interest of the shipping industry in this new academic initiative.

This Programme arrives at a time when Greek Shipping, a global pioneer, is called upon to respond to a new, complex, and demanding environment, full of challenges but also opportunities, such as:

The energy transition and the increasing need for green and sustainable maritime transport.
The digitalisation and automation of ships and maritime processes.
Stricter regulatory and environmental requirements.
The need for strategic thinking and specialised human resources.

The National Technical University of Athens, with its long tradition and expertise, aspires through this new Programme to contribute actively to shaping the next generation of leaders in naval technology and science, strengthening Greece’s role as a global centre of excellence in shipping and maritime technology.