Conferences and Colloquia

As part of its research agenda and global outreach, Hellenic American University has sponsored or co-sponsored a series of important research-based conferences intended to address major issues in the fields which comprise its curricular concentrations.

Past Conferences and Colloquia

Prominent among the conferences the University has hosted or co-sponsored:

Research Ethics and Policies

Research involving human subjects at Hellenic American University must be conducted in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, and codes set forth by a researcher’s professional organization. Hellenic American University maintains a Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) of Compliance (hereafter referred to as “Assurance”) with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Human Resource Protections (FWA #00022113). This Assurance is updated periodically and commits the University to adopting the ethical principles set forth in the Belmont Report and abiding by federal regulations for the protection of human subjects set forth in 45 Code of Federal Regulations Part 46.

Institutional Review Board
In following guidelines of best practice of academic research, the University uses its Institutional Research Board to assure that research is conducted ethically in cases where human subjects are involved and that findings are disseminated in a socially responsible manner.

All research involving human subjects conducted by University faculty, staff and students must receive approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

 

Research Institute

Research is a core activity of the University that brings together theory, application and creativity. From applied linguistics and psychology to computer science and photonics, the faculty’s expertise spans a broad range of scientific fields and seeks to expand knowledge and promote innovation.

The Research Institute facilitates faculty members and students to set and achieve their research goals. The Research Institute has a key role in:

  • promoting extroversion and scientific collaborations with external partners.
  • informing faculty about funding calls and consulting on the proposal preparation.
  • disseminating and promoting the research conducted at Hellenic American University;
  • organizing conferences, colloquia and invited talks hosted by the University;
  • suggesting long-term research plans and strategies to the University;

 

Subcategories

Language Assessment

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