Athens, March 4 – The second installment of the LSE Athens Lecture Series 2025-2026, a collaboration between the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, continued to draw significant attention with its latest event. Held on Friday, February 27, 2026, in the Great Hall of the University’s Main Building (Propylaea), the lecture focused on the critical topic of ‘Gender Roles and Parental Time Allocation’.
Key Research on Gender Inequalities Presented
The keynote address was delivered by Almudena Sevilla CBE, Professor of Economic and Social Policy at LSE. Professor Sevilla presented compelling research that highlighted persistent inequalities in household and childcare responsibilities. Her findings explored the profound impact of these disparities on labor markets and public policy, sparking considerable discussion among attendees.
Sociological Insights and Expert Moderation
Providing a crucial sociological perspective, Eirini Kamberidou, Professor at the Department of Sociology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, served as discussant. Professor Kamberidou offered valuable insights into the broader context of gender equality and evolving family patterns. The session was skillfully moderated by Vassilis Monastiriotis, Professor of Political Economy and holder of the Eleftherios Venizelos Chair of Contemporary Greek Studies at LSE, and Aristeidis Samitas, Professor of Finance and Vice-Rector for Finance and Development at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Distinguished Attendees and Academic Collaboration
Among the notable attendees was Yannis Stournaras, Governor of the Bank of Greece, underscoring the lecture’s relevance to wider societal and economic discussions. The event successfully brought together a diverse audience, including students, researchers, LSE graduates, and members of the academic community. This broad participation highlighted the importance of evidence-based research in public debates concerning gender equality, family policy, and sustainable social development.
Strengthening the LSE-NKUA Partnership
The lecture served as a reaffirmation of the robust partnership between LSE and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Both institutions demonstrated their shared commitment to connecting cutting-edge research with pressing social challenges and fostering an outward-looking academic approach. This collaboration, which includes the Department of Business Administration and the MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) programme from the University of Athens, aims to enrich academic discourse and contribute to informed public understanding.
Future Engagements and University Initiatives
The LSE Athens Lecture Series is part of a broader calendar of events and initiatives at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The university continues to be a hub for academic excellence and public engagement, with upcoming events such as the International Interdisciplinary Conference: “Paths of Bakhtinian Thought Then and Now” scheduled for March 5-6, 2026, and the launch of new academic programs like the LL.M. in International and European Legal Studies for the academic year 2026-2027.
Furthermore, the University of Athens is actively involved in projects like META-TOO, a multidisciplinary alliance against harassment in the Metaverse, and recently held its Annual Faculty Awards Ceremony on February 25, 2026, recognizing outstanding contributions to the university and society, teaching, and research excellence.
The university also continues to forge international partnerships, as evidenced by the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University on February 24, 2026, and with the University of Belgrade Medical School on February 17, 2026. These collaborations underscore the university’s commitment to global academic exchange and addressing contemporary challenges.
Source: https://hub.uoa.gr/en/lse-athens-lecture-series-continues-with-strong-attendance/
