About the Organization
The University of West Attica (UNIWA) is a major Greek public university established in 2018 through the merger of two technological institutes. With six schools, 27 departments, and over 50,000 students, it is Greece’s third-largest university.
UNIWA’s School of Health and Care Sciences is a regional hub for applied health education and research. Its Department of Midwifery offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes, emphasizing evidence-based care, digital health, and community engagement. The university’s Information Management Lab leads innovation in digital repositories and data science, while UNIWA’s Research and Innovation Centre participates in multiple EU projects advancing digital education and public-health resilience.
Key Staff & Team
Professor of Community Midwifery; President of the European Midwives Association (EMA); Editor-in-Chief, European Journal of Midwifery.
Academic Fellow; expert in digital learning and mentorship models.
Assistant Professor; expert in digital learning and mentorship models.
Doctoral Researcher; focus on digital health communication.
Associate Professor; Director of Information Management Lab; specialist in data interoperability.
Work Package Overview
UNIWA coordinates project governance, ethics, dissemination, and EU policy alignment. It ensures all deliverables meet quality and regulatory standards and oversees the creation of the METIS website, stakeholder communication, and impact assessment. UNIWA also bridges project outputs with EU initiatives such as the European Health Workforce Strategy and Digital Education Action Plan.
Work Package Objectives
Establish and chair the Quality & Ethics Board.
Oversee QA reviews and compliance for all deliverables.
Develop the communication strategy, website, and media outputs.
Conduct impact evaluation using the Kirkpatrick model.
Lead policy dialogue and dissemination with EU institutions.
Key Milestones & Events
Related Publications & Resources
UNIWA Department of Midwifery. Department of Midwifery, University of West Attica [Internet]. Athens (GR): University of West Attica.
Available from: https://midw.uniwa.gr
European Midwives Association. European Midwives Association (EMA) [Internet]. The Hague (NL): European Midwives Association.
Available from: https://www.europeanmidwives.com
European Journal of Midwifery. European Journal of Midwifery [Internet]. Warsaw (PL): Institute of Rural Health.
Available from: https://www.europeanjournalofmidwifery.eu
