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Advancing Knowledge, Empowering Society
The University of Thessaly (UTH), established in 1984, is a prominent public higher education institution in Greece. Headquartered in Volos, UTH operates campuses across Thessaly, including Larissa, Trikala, Karditsa, and Lamia. With 8 Schools and 37 Departments, it offers over 100 undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Renowned for its research excellence and international collaborations, UTH actively participates in European initiatives like Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+. Committed to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering innovation, the university contributes significantly to the cultural and economic development of both the local community and broader society.
The University of Thessaly’s mission is to promote scientific knowledge through research and contribute to the cultural and economic development of the local community and wider society.
The University of Thessaly (UTH) brings strong academic expertise and applied research capacity in smart cities and communities, digital transformation, and vocational education. UTH has led key EU projects such as SmartDevOps, CRISIS, and openDCO, developing innovative curricula and occupational profiles for smart city professionals. With extensive experience in curriculum design, piloting, and certification, UTH will lead the development and validation of long-term training programmes and the certification framework in SMARCO. Its interdisciplinary team ensures robust implementation and sustainability of smart community skills strategies across Europe.
