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🔸Erasmus+ Event and Presentation of the GUESS Project 🔸

The University of Patras (Software Quality and Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory) invites you to the Multiplier Event of the GUESS project: User-Centered Gamification for Environmental Sustainability for University Students (GUESS) – 2023-1-EL01-KA220-HED-000161272 which will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics (University Campus, 25 Martiou, Rio 26500).

We would be delighted to have you join us and learn about our activities.

🔸Διημερίδα Erasmus+ και Παρουσίαση του έργου GUESS project 🔸

Το Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών (Εργαστήριο Ποιότητας Λογισμικού και Αλληλεπίδρασης Ανθρώπου-Υπολογιστή), σας προσκαλεί στην Πολλαπλασιαστική Δράση του έργου GUESS: Παιχνιδοποίηση με Κέντρο τον Χρήστη για την Περιβαλλοντική Βιωσιμότητα για Φοιτητές Πανεπιστημίου (GUESS) – 2023-1-EL01-KA220-HED-000161272 η οποία και θα λάβει χώρα την Παρασκευή, 14 Νοεμβρίου 2025 και ώρα 11:00 πμ, στο Τμήμα  Μηχανικών Ηλεκτρονικών Υπολογιστών και Πληροφορικής (Πανεπιστημιούπολη, 25^ης Μαρτίου, Ρίο 26500).

Θα χαρούμε πολύ να βρεθείτε κοντά μας και να ενημερωθείτε για τις δράσεις μας.

Programme of Multiplier Event/ Πρόγραμμα Πολλαπλασιαστικής Δράσης

Time	Object of the unit	Name of the presenter
11:00	Registration
11:00 – 11:20	Welcoming
11:30 – 12:00	Presentation about GUESS project	Michalis Xenos
12:00 – 12:30	Presentation about development process of GUESS	Dimosthenis Minas
12:30 – 13:00	Piloting of GUESS project	Marianna Stamati
13:00 – 13:30	Benefits of virtual worlds	Fotopoulos Angelos
13:30 – 14:00	Break
14:00 – 17:30	Workshop
17:30 – 18:00	Closing of the Multiplier Event

Ώρα	Αντικείμενο ενότητας	Υπεύθυνος ενότητας
11:00	Έγγραφη
11:00 – 11:20	Welcoming
11:30 – 12:00	Παρουσίαση του GUESS project	Μιχάλης Ξένος
12:00 – 12:30	Παρουσίαση της ανάπτυξης του εικονικού κόσμου	Δημοσθένης Μηνάς
12:30 – 13:00	Παρουσίαση της πιλοτικής εφαρμογής του GUESS	Μαριάννα Σταμάτη
13:00 – 13:30	Οφέλη των εικονικών κόσμων	Φωτόπουλος Άγγελος
13:30 – 14:00	Διάλλειμα
14:00 – 17:30	Workshop
17:30 – 18:00	Κλείσιμο του event

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The SQLab research group from the University of Patras participated in the 11th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2 2025) themed “Resilient & Sustainable Smart Communities”, held on October 6–9, 2025, at the Conference and Cultural Center of the University of Patras, Greece.

During the conference, our team presented the paper:
“Immersive Smart Education for Sustainable Urban Mobility: A VR-Based Study on Traffic Systems, EVs, and Sensor-Enabled Crosswalks.”

Our research focuses on leveraging Virtual Reality (VR) technologies to enhance education and awareness around sustainable urban mobility, electromobility, and smart infrastructure.

Participating in ISC2 2025 provided a great opportunity to exchange ideas, explore innovative approaches, and connect with researchers from around the world.

📸 Browse some moments from the conference below.

On July 31, 2025, the team of the MSc in Human–Computer Interaction had the pleasure of attending the graduation ceremony of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Patras.

We were there to congratulate the new graduates and introduce them to our postgraduate program — a unique opportunity for those interested in UX design, interaction technologies, and user-centered systems.

💡 The MSc in HCI is an interdisciplinary, tuition-free, English-taught program that combines technology, design, and human behavior. It is ideal for graduates who want to explore how humans interact with digital systems and create better user experiences.

🎥 Watch highlights from the event in the video below!
📍 Learn more about the program: https://hcimaster.upatras.gr

We wish all graduates the very best in their next steps — and we hope to welcome some of them to our HCI community soon!

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, we proudly celebrated the graduation ceremony of the MSc in Human–Computer Interaction at the University of Patras.

Our graduates successfully completed a demanding and innovative program, focusing on human-computer interaction, user experience design, intelligent systems interaction, and cutting-edge technologies.

The ceremony was filled with smiles, pride, and optimism for the future.
Congratulations to all our graduates! We wish them every success in their professional and academic journey.

📸 Browse the photo highlights from this special day below.
🌐 Learn more about the program: https://hcimaster.upatras.gr

Are you passionate about the intersection of technology and human behavior?
🚀 Take your career to the next level with our MSc in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) – an innovative postgraduate program offered by the University of Patras.
✅ Learn to design intuitive, user-centered digital experiences
✅ Explore UX/UI design, cognitive psychology, usability testing, AR/VR, and more
✅ Ideal for graduates in computer science, design, psychology, or related fields
🌍 Open to international students | 🗓️ Applications now open!
👉 Visit https://hcimaster.upatras.gr to learn more and apply.

🚶‍♀️🧠 Thrilled to share our research at HCII 2025 in beautiful Gothenburg, Sweden! 🇸🇪

Our paper, “Evaluating Pedestrian Behavior in Virtual Reality for Traffic Education Using Eye Tracking”, dives into how immersive tech and eye tracking can enhance traffic safety education for pedestrians.

Grateful to be part of a global conversation on innovation in HCI and education! 🌐🎓💡

🚁 Proud to present our latest research at the Human-Computer Interaction International (HCII) 2025 in Gothenburg, Sweden! 🌍

Our paper, “Using Eye Tracking Analysis to Detect Pilot Focus in Drone Interfaces During Signal Loss”, explores how human attention shifts under critical conditions—paving the way for smarter, safer drone systems.

A big thank you to everyone who supported this work—excited for the discussions and collaborations ahead! 🔬👁️💡

June 16–20, 2025, Software Quality and Human-Computer Interaction (SQHCI) Lab

We’re thrilled to welcome students to Summer School 2025, at the SQHCI Lab! Running from June 16 to 20, this week-long experience is bringing together curious minds to explore the latest in software, interaction design, and intelligent systems.

A Week of Innovation and Exploration

Throughout the week, participants are actively engaging in a wide variety of practical and forward-thinking workshops, including:

• 🛸 Drone Programming – Students are learning to write code that controls drones in real time.
• 🎮 Unity Game Development – From concepts to prototypes, they’re building interactive games using the Unity engine.
• 🌍 Virtual Reality & Virtual Worlds – They’re stepping into immersive environments and learning how to design for user interaction.
• 🧠 Physiological Sensors – Students are exploring how to use biofeedback to understand user experience and interaction.

Discovering our projects

A highlight of the week is hands-on exposure to two of our lab’s projects:

• GUESS (Gamified User-centered Environmental Sustainability for University Students): Students are exploring this immersive virtual world designed to enhance environmental sustainability knowledge among university students through a gamified learning environment.
• SIMOnS (Student Improvement and Monitoring of Online Skills): They’re testing our interactive app for digital skill assessment and improvement of uni students.

Summer School 2025 offers students a rare opportunity to gain real-world experience with advanced tools and research in a collaborative, supportive environment. It’s a space for:

✅ Skill-building in drone coding and Unity development
✅ First-hand interaction with emerging tech and research
✅ Connecting with peers and experts in the field
✅ Seeing the future of human-computer interaction in action

Stay tuned for more!

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We are proud to highlight the participation of Xenos Michalis, as member of the Committee for Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination, in the 1st Festival of the Equal Access Unit (EAU) of the University of Patras – The Art of Diversity, held on 27–28 May 2025. This inspiring event celebrated inclusion, equity, and the power of diverse voices in academia and beyond.

Find more about the festival here.

Find the program of the festival here.