Ανακοινώσεις μαθήματος From the Big Bang to Global Powers: Science and Geopolitics

On the final exam of "From the Big Bang to Global Powers: Science and Geopolitics"

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:53:26 +0300

Please visit the course e-class page for the syllabus and related materials.
The exam will be open-book and open-notes, but only in hard-copy (printed) form.

Final session of "From the Big Bang to Great Powers" – Apollo 13 (1995) movie

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:18:58 +0300

For our final session of From the Big Bang to Great Powers, we will watch Apollo 13 (1995) and use it to examine the interaction of technology, organizational decision-making, and international prestige. Beyond its cinematic appeal, the mission provides a valuable case study in managing unexpected challenges, the importance of skill and built-in safeguards, and how global competition and collaboration can emerge under pressure. Dr. Paravantis will explore the connections between space exploration and governance, highlighting the lasting lessons of this mission for understanding power in both historical and contemporary contexts.

Zoom link for class presentation

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:07:48 +0300

Here is the Zoom link for your online invited lecture:

Topic: Geopolitics of Outer Space
Time: Nov 28, 2025 12:00 PM Athens
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89616549076?pwd=G9Gi1KjXVLV82XXztuymBROYC8ZhuJ.1

Meeting ID: 896 1654 9076
Passcode: 597162

If it's OK for you, please link around 12:15 Eastern European Time.

REMINDER: Guest lecture by Dr. Bohumil Doboš on Friday, November 28, 2025

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:29:45 +0300

It is reminded that the guest lecture by Dr. Bohumil Doboš will take place (via Zoom) on Friday, November 28, 2025.

REMINDER: Midterm on Friday, November 28, 2025

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:25:55 +0300

It is reminded that the mandatory midterm exam will take place with open notes and books on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Lecture on Friday, November 7, 2025, to be taught by Ms. Nikoletta Kontoulis

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:03:11 +0300

The lecture on Friday, November 7, 2025, will be given by PhD candidate Nikoletta Kontoulis and will cover the following topic: The History of the European Space Program (Chapter 5 of class e-textbook).