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European Association of Professors Emeriti

We welcome Retired Professors from all European Universities – and corresponding members from non – European Universities

COLLABORATION

For the collaboration of European Professors emeriti in conducting research projects or in producing and publishing meritorious scientific work.

CREATION

For the creation and/or preservation of ties among academics and professors emeriti all over Europe.

PROPOSALS

For the submission of proposals to the relevant European authorities with respect to the study of issues related to graduate and post graduate education or offering courses to the general public with a view to contributing to restructuring curricula or other sections of learning, where such needs exist.

Knowledge and Ideas

For the exchange of knowledge and ideas stemming from various scientific fields.

Active Cooperation

For the active cooperation among European scientists across various academic fields via the organization of meetings, colloquia or conferences of interdisciplinary and intra-cultural interests and the creation of a “Think Tank”.

Counseling and Support

For the moral, scientific, legal counseling and material support to colleagues and their families and also to every needy individual.

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The President's Letter
May 2025
Emer. Prof. George Christodoulou
M.D., Ph.D., F.I.C.P.M., F.R.C. Psych – Athens, Greece

christo2022 01 Dear EAPE Colleagues and Friends

This is my monthly letter to the membership of the European Association of Professors Emeriti (EAPE) but it may be of interest to a broader circle of recipients as well.

Our World is undergoing dramatic changes in the last months. Conditions that we perceived as stable are now vague and unclear, insecurity arising from this is gradually making its appearance, the μέτρον ("nothing in excess") of ancient Greek philosophy is replaced by preference of extremes and one wonders what will come next.

It is true that these changes (societal, political, economic, cultural, ethical etc) did not arise out of the blue. They evolved step by step and they were accepted by the public step by step. It is also true that since ancient times, philosophers like the "obscure" Heraclitus ("τα πάντα ρει") attribute positive qualities to change ("the only constant is change"). The crucial question to ask is "to which direction should this change occur?" Change can be for the better but also for the worse.

Time will show... CLICK HERE TO READ THE WHOLE LETTER

George Christodoulou
President EAPE
Profgchristodoulou@gmail.com

EAPE's Position Statement
On Continuation of Academic Activities by Emeriti Professors

The European Association of Professors Emeriti (EAPE)

a) having considered that a substantial number of Professors Emeriti and retired Professors are able and willing to continue their academic and research acrtivities,
b) having taken into account that this will be beneficial to the academic community and to Society as a whole,

express the position that University authorities should provide them with access to University Information Technology (IT) and the opportunity to carry out teaching, research, mentoring, examining and governance activities.
This is a standard position of EAPE that we would like to re-affirm in writing, as a Position Statement.

Given in Athens, 24 April 2024.

European Association of Professors Emeriti