Dr Vassilis Monastiriotis appointed to the Eleftherios Venizelos Chair in Contemporary Greek Studies in the European Institute, LSE
The Hellenic Observatory is very pleased to announce that Dr Vassilis Monastiriotis has been appointed to the Eleftherios Venizelos Chair in Contemporary Greek Studies in the LSE’s European Institute. Dr Monastiriotis will take up the Eleftherios Venizelos Chair appointment as of 1 September 2023 and he will become Director of the Hellenic Observatory as of September 2024. Dr Monastiriotis, who is currently Associate Professor in Political Economy and Director of LSE Research Unit on Southeast Europe has been a core member of the Observatory’s staff for many years, contributing significantly to its success. We look forward to welcoming Dr Monastiriotis to his new role and to working with him in continuing the successful journey of the Hellenic Observatory.
Professor Kevin Featherstone will continue leading the Hellenic Observatory as its Director until September 2024 and will remain an active member of the Hellenic Observatory’s core staff in the years to follow. Professor Featherstone welcomed Vassilis in his new role and commented:
“I am very pleased Vassilis Monastiriotis has been appointed to the Eleftherios Venizelos Chair. He has shown tremendous commitment to the Observatory for many years and I look forward to continuing to work with him. I am very confident about the future of the Hellenic Observatory and its ongoing contribution to research and public debate on contemporary Greece. It has a unique role to play and it is well-placed to perform at the highest level.”
You can learn more about Dr Monastiriotis here.
