{"id":35358,"date":"2023-02-21T18:59:07","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T15:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.akto.gr\/50-years-akto\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T16:27:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:27:04","slug":"50-years-akto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage.akto.gr\/en\/50-years-akto\/","title":{"rendered":"50+ Years AKTO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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WHY AKTO<\/h2>\n\n\n

50+ Years AKTO<\/h1><\/div>\n\n
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Since 1971, AKTO has been the only educational group in Greece that offers the full spectrum of university studies in art & design specializations. The collaboration between AKTO and Middlesex University London, established in 1991, is the longest-running partnership between an educational institution and a foreign university in Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, AKTO was founded in 1971 by visual artist and designer Dr. Vlasis Vellios, with the aim of addressing a significant gap in arts education, which was extremely limited in our country at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the outset, AKTO has been characterized by close collaboration with all stakeholders and relevant professional bodies, ensuring the quality of education provided aligns with the needs of the labor market and society. Its partnerships with renowned artists and distinguished academics, such as Michalis Aslanis, Takis Katsoulidis, Nikos Koundouros, Dimitris Mytaras, Giannis Tseklenis, Kostas Tsoklis, Filimon, Fotis, Pantelis Chandris, represent just a few of the giant personalities in the Arts with whom AKTO has collaborated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outreach through the organization of events & exhibitions, talks by distinguished professionals, educational trips and visits, along with innovation in study programs, have since been the significant pillars of development that established AKTO as the leading institution in arts and design. Its proven long history is further strengthened to this day through achievements in international rankings and its longest-standing collaboration with the globally distinguished Middlesex University London [(HEFCE), (HESA)]. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Founding of AKTO Athens<\/a> by Vlasis Vellios<\/a><\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 1991<\/div>

Commencement of the collaboration with Middlesex University<\/a><\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 1992<\/div>

Launch of DipHE programs: Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, Product & Design Innovation, Photography<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 1992<\/div>

Launch of the CertHE Fashion Design program<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 1996<\/div>

Launch of BA programs: Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, Product & Design Innovation, Photography<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 1998<\/div>

Launch of BA (Hons) programs: Graphic Design, <\/a>Interior Architecture<\/a>, Product & Design Innovation<\/a>, Photography<\/a>, Fine Art & New Media<\/a><\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2003<\/div>

Launch of BA (Hons) programs: Animation & Interactive Media<\/a>, Sketch-Comics-Cartoon<\/a><\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2003<\/div>

Launch of the first interdisciplinary Postgraduate program: MA Design<\/a><\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2004<\/div>

Founding of AKTO Thessaloniki<\/a> by Petros Kyrimis<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2008<\/div>

Launch of the BA (Hons) Fashion Design<\/a> program<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2013<\/div>

Founding of AKTO IIEK<\/a> (ISAEK)<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2014<\/div>

Beginning of collaboration AKTO + Arkki International<\/a> & founding of Arkki Greece & Cyprus<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2017<\/div>

Launch of the program: MA Digital Design & Interactive Applications <\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2018<\/div>

Launch of MA Fashion Brand Communication & Styling<\/a>, MA Photography & Visual Language programs<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2019<\/div>

Launch of the BA (Hons) Game Design<\/a> program<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2019<\/div>

Launch of the MA Art & Education<\/a> program <\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2020<\/div>

Vlasis Vellios appointed President of AKTO<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2020<\/div>

Beginning of online teaching during the pandemic<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2020<\/div>

Maria Vellios appointed CEO of AKTO<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2021<\/div>

Launch of Distance Learning hybrid: official integration of online teaching<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2022<\/div>

Dr. Stella Kyrimi<\/a> appointed CEO and Academic Director of AKTO<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2023<\/div>

Launch of Open College<\/a> university studies <\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2023<\/div>

Launch of Distance Learning Online<\/a><\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2023<\/div>

Launch of MA Fine Art<\/a> program <\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2023<\/div>

Decision to relocate Thessaloniki Campus<\/a> to new, state-of-the-art facilities in the city center<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2023<\/div>

Validation of Specialized Directions\/Pathways in Graphic Design & Interior Architecture<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2023<\/div>

Establishment of the \u201cPetros Kyrimis\u201d Scholarship<\/h3>

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\u0399\u03b1\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03ac\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2 2024<\/div>

Relocation of AKTO Thessaloniki Campus to Odeon Plateia Commercial Center, Tsimiski 43 <\/h3>

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Establishment of the \u201cVlasis Vellios\u201d Scholarship<\/h3>

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