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.
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
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.