Page 68 - eplo 2016

EDUCATIONTHE SCHOOL’S LOGOwas inspired by the recently uncovered 6-winged seraphim mosaic of the church of Aghia Sophia,in Istanbul, whichis estimated to be over 700 years old. Furthermore, the phrase surrounding the logo is derived from ancient Greek and is “ΑΜΕΣ ΔΕ Γ‘ ΕΣΣΟΜΕΣΘΑ ΠΟΛΛΩ, ΚΑΡΡΟΝΕΣ”. This phrase was used by the Ancient Spartans in what was calledthe “Circle of Ancient Spartans” and stated what the younger generations were promising their elders, that they will become much better than their generation.The symbolic significance is substantial, asthe archangelwas unearthedat a prominent geographical location at the crossroads of civilization, and the phrase surrounding it encompasses the ELGS mission, which is to constantly strive for excellence.Scope and goals of the SchoolThe European Law and Governance School (ELGS) is a modern international school with the aim and mission to offer Excellencein tertiary levels of Education in the elds of European Law and Governance. The School aims to shape socially responsible leaders of the future with inquisitive minds and free spirits. It aims to shape the European Citizens of tomorrow who belong to Europe and serve to promote European values.The ELGS is committed to educating the next generation of Europe and the World’s legal practitioners, public administrators and world leaders by imparting them with the knowledge necessary to effectively work within the fast evolving European and global institutional structures that transcend national frameworks, and the skills to confront and address the new global opportunities and challenges. The ELGS provides interdisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate courses, and Executive Education courses, with fresh material and a unique design.Three pillars encompass this establishments’ policy and values: to offer Excellence in education through theory, practice, and transversal skills development, to promote Innovation and Intellectual Curiosity through a supportive and exible environment, to encourage Change in society by cultivating the European citizens of tomorrow.Why study IT OFFERS one-of-a-kind interdisciplinaryat the ELGS curricula taught by a faculty network of the world’s best dedicated to creating the leaders of tomorrow delivered at a stunning and culturally rich location.68 ACTIVITY REPORT 2016