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Department of Theatre Studies

MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING

Community Partners and Institutional Collaborations

The Department of Theatre Studies of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens develops institutional partnerships with educational, cultural, municipal and international organisations, strengthening the connection between university teaching and research and society, education, and artistic practice.

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Schools

Memoranda of Understanding and collaborations with primary and secondary education institutions.

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Municipalities

Collaborations with local government authorities in cultural and educational initiatives.

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Cultural Organisations

Institutional partnerships with theatres, festivals and artistic organisations.

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International Networks

Participation in international theatre and literary translation networks.

Memoranda of Understanding with Schools

Partner Institutions Department of Theatre Studies, NKUA and participating schools
Collaboration Type Educational / Theatre Pedagogy
Educational Levels Primary and Secondary Education
Theatre PedagogySchool EducationArts Activities

Overview

The Department of Theatre Studies has developed a network of collaborations with primary and secondary schools, aiming to foster a creative connection between university teaching and research and the realities of school education.

Partner Schools

  • Ralleia Experimental Primary Schools of Piraeus
  • First Experimental Primary School of Chalandri
  • Experimental School of the University of Athens
  • Model Gymnasium of the Evangelical School of Smyrna
  • Varvakeio Model Gymnasium
  • First Model General Lyceum of Athens – Gennadeio
  • 2nd Model General Lyceum of Volos

Objectives and Areas of Collaboration

  • Exchange of knowledge, experience and best practices.
  • Connecting university teaching and research with school education.
  • Development of joint theatre, artistic and educational activities.
  • Strengthening outreach and collaboration with the educational community.
This section presents the key elements of the collaboration for informational and documentation purposes.

Collaborations with Municipalities

Partner Institutions NKUA / School of Philosophy and Municipal Authorities
Municipalities Kaisariani, Zografou, Vyronas
Collaboration Type Cultural / Social / Educational
Local CommunityCultureSocial Inclusion

Overview

Collaborations with municipalities aim to develop a cultural and educational framework that strengthens the connection between the University and local communities.

Objectives and Areas of Collaboration

  • Co-organisation of artistic, educational and academic activities.
  • Development of cultural initiatives within local communities.
  • Student internships and placements.
  • Archival and field research within courses and research projects.
  • Theatre and environmental education initiatives in schools, parks and community structures.
  • Projects promoting reading, oral history and cultural expression.
  • Joint submission of research proposals.
This section presents the key elements of the collaboration for informational and documentation purposes.

Cultural Organisations

Partner Organisations Karolos Koun Art Theatre, FARIS
Year Signed 2025
Duration Defined by each agreement
TheatreDanceInternshipsResearch

Overview

Collaborations with cultural organisations strengthen the connection between academic research and artistic practice, creating opportunities for internships, archival research, educational activities and joint research initiatives.

Objectives and Areas of Collaboration

  • Student internships and placements.
  • Use of archives for research and educational purposes.
  • Co-organisation of lectures, seminars, conferences and workshops.
  • Collaboration on research projects and funding proposals.
  • Development of initiatives of shared artistic and academic interest.
This section presents the key elements of the collaboration for informational and documentation purposes.

International Networks

Networks PETRA-E, EURODRAM
Collaboration Type International / Academic / Artistic
Field Theatre and Literary Translation
International OutreachTranslationPlaywritingEuropean Networks

Overview

Participation in international networks strengthens the Department’s international profile and its connections with European academic, artistic and professional organisations in the fields of theatre and literary translation.

Objectives and Areas of Collaboration

  • Education and training of translators.
  • Playwriting and translation workshops.
  • Readings, events and publications.
  • Exchange of teaching materials, methodologies and best practices.
  • Collaboration on research funding proposals.
This section presents the key elements of the collaboration for informational and documentation purposes.