Visit to Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Garik Siroyan, Associate Professor at ASUE's Yeghegnadzor Branch, visited Aristotle University of Thessaloniki as part of the "Erasmus+" International Credit Mobility Program for teaching staff between 21-25 October.

During his visit, he delivered lectures on "Brain Drain" and "Migration and Globalization" to 3rd and 4th-year students at the School of Spatial Planning and Development. For the master's students, he covered the topic "Human Capital Approaches to Migration." Alongside Professor Panayiotis Hatziprokopiou, Garik Siroyan also participated in an open discussion and gave a joint short lecture on "The Impact of Migrant Settlement on Local Real Estate Markets." The discussion focused on the effects of the forced displacement of the Armenian population from Artsakh and the migration flows resulting from the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the real estate market in Armenia. A comparison was made with developments in the Greek real estate market, influenced by migration inflows.

According to Garik Siroyan, the program helped establish new connections and offered valuable opportunities for both professional and personal growth.

"In today's interconnected world, building external relationships is vital, as they open up significant opportunities for international recognition, both academically and personally. That’s why active participation in such programs is essential," said Garik Siroyan.

During his visit, Siroyan held meetings and discussions with faculty members at Aristotle University, exploring opportunities to deepen cooperation between the two universities, with a focus on joint programs and research initiatives. As a result of these discussions, an agreement was reached with Professor P. Hatziprokopiou to further develop the presented topic and conduct a more in-depth study on the impact of migration flows on the real estate market in both countries, recognizing the relevance of the topic for both nations, as well as for Yerevan and Thessaloniki.