Eteron – Institute for Research and Social Change is a non-profit organisation, based in Athens, Greece, that produces knowledge, contributes towards citizen empowerment and promotes partnerships.
We strive to strengthen arguments, ideas, people and organisations, in order to reach a society, in which the actual needs of the people will be at the center of the public debate.
A step towards a world where the happiness and prosperity of all has equal value.
We produce knowledge in the form of credible research, analysis, articles and public events.
We substantiate arguments, question the obvious and trust the researchers.
We promote policy proposals pushing for justice, inclusion and sustainability.
We try using innovative communication channels in order to render the “hard meanings” more accessible.
We share methods and tools that allow us to develop different skills.
We create foundations and platforms to spread knowledge.
We build partnerships formed on the basis of respect, dedication in common core values and openness.
We create spaces of encounter and dialogue.
We become a collaborations’ hub among research institutions abroad, bringing the international discussion in Greece and promoting the discussion regarding Greece abroad.
We listen before speaking.
We think before acting.
We include before suggesting.
or at least, we try.
Why Eteron
Read the story behind our name here.
Operation and funding
Eteron is a non-profit civil partnership that operates in an autonomous manner and forms its strategy based on its charter objectives. It is independent from business and partisan interests.
It accepts funding from entities that align with its principles and directions.
The Institute’s operation is financed by Dimitris Maris.
Advisory Board ON
The Board, drawing on its members’ extensive experience, is proceeding with the establishment of an Advisory Committee. It is made up of people with knowledge and expertise in their scientific fields, with experience in the field of science, civil society and public debate.
Graduate of the Department of Political Science and History at Panteion University, holder of the IKY Foundation scholarship (summa cum laude). Holds a Master’s degree in International Communications from the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Public Administration at LSE. Has worked in the field of media as both a digital marketing manager and a political researcher at the German News Agency (DPA).
He was born and raised in Rhodes. He studied Economics at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and is professionally active in the field of Digital Marketing & Strategic Communication. He has worked as Head of Digital Media, but also as Head of Social Media Strategy. His gadgets and football make him happy.
He studied political science and international relations in Athens and Geneva. He has worked as a communications consultant, political strategist, and financial program manager in the private sector, at the United Nations, and the European Parliament. He is a co-founder of an alternative digital media outlet and a football enthusiast.
She studied Theatre and Film Theory at the department of Theatre Studies of the University of Athens as well as Acting at the Greek Art Theatre Karolos Koun. She has worked in the fields of direction and production in the TV and filming industry as well as the theatre. Balancing between theory and practice, she continues to observe society through art.
She studied Graphic Design and Visual Communication at the University of West Attica and she holds a Master’s degree in Documentary Production. She loves to tell stories and uses typography as a means of artistic and social expression.
She studied Media and Communication at the University of Athens and holds a Master’s degree in Media Production and Audiovisual Translation. She has worked as a subtitler/translator in film festivals and media platforms, then worked at sea, then back ashore. She’s seen it all, but still thinks that writing about herself in third person and then translating it, might be one step too far.
He is a graduand of the Economics Department of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), although he definitely prefers people to numbers. He has worked in several different fields in the past and has enjoyed (most of) it. He has not yet decided whether he prefers watching football or actually playing the sport.
He holds a PhD in Political Science from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, has studied Psychology and has a Master’s degree in Political Theory and Philosophy. His research interests include discourse theory, psychosocial studies, (anti-)populism, nationalism and democracy. He has worked on research projects and has translated four books on political theory and history. He is a member of the FEPS Young Academics Network.
She is a documentary filmmaker, a screenwriter and a journalist. She has written and edited shows and documentaries, and as a journalist she has worked with a number of media outlets. She has received the “Eleni Vlachou” Prize for Journalism, the Migration Media Award and has been nominated 4 times for the European Press Prize. In March 2021, her first novel “A woman apologises” was published by Topos Publications. She has contributed to the writing of five more books, and has co-authored the play “18/9”.