It is a great asset for a scientist to be able to present specialised topics in a simple, understandable and comprehensible way for the general public. Speaking yesterday in Glyfada, the Emeritus Professor of Biology and Genetics at the University of Athens, former Chairman of the Biology Department of the University of Athens, Theocharis Patargias, made use of this gift. This was one of the reasons why his talk, on the topic “A tour of the sanctuary of life: origin, evolution, mechanisms of living organisms”, excited the participants of the winter semester of the Municipal Free Open University of Glyfada.
With vivid examples and images, the audience discovered:
How life began and evolved
The basic mechanisms that keep organisations running
The potential of genetics and stem cells for therapeutics
The latest scientific developments and their therapeutic perspectives.
It was a fascinating tour of the magical world of life, making science accessible and interesting for everyone!
The institution of Lifelong Learning, which was established six years ago in our city by the Mayor of Glyfada, George Papanikolaou, is experiencing more and more growth, is being strengthened with new subjects and enriched with new themes.
To see the detailed schedule of the 2025-26 winter semester and to register, click here:
Responsible of the municipal authority for the operation of DEAP during the current calendar year are the Deputy Mayor of Education, Lifelong Learning and Youth Annie Kauka and the Acting Municipal Councillor for e-Government Orestis Tsaglas. The steering committee also includes the teachers Olga Doxopoulou and Dimitra Moschou.
The lectures of the distinguished speakers, who participate pro bono, are addressed to people of all ages, who wish to broaden their knowledge and horizons and invest their time creatively.
Lifelong Learning is put into practice through the CMP, as there is no age limit, admission is free for everyone and the topics cover a wide range of interests.
The courses – lectures take place at the Municipal Cinema “Melina Mercouri” (G. Gennimata and Anat. Romelia 123, Ano Glyfada). Their duration is one and a half hour, from 
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
In the IEP the student is not obliged to pay tuition fees or to buy books or notes, while – as mentioned above – all teachers participate on a pro bono basis.
At the end of each semester a certificate of attendance is issued to the participants.
