Manolis Chairetakis, NKUA professor emeritus, passes away

Manolis Chairetakis, a professor emeritus at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), has passed away. He was a prominent figure in the Department of Communication and Mass Media.

Chairetakis had an extensive teaching and research career focused on communication, advertising, and mass media, leaving behind a significant body of written work. He was noted for his ability to make complex scientific subjects accessible and for the strong rapport he maintained with his students. Beyond his academic pursuits, he was also involved in acting.

The Panhellenic Association of Communication, Journalism, Mass Media and Culture issued a statement mourning his death, describing him as a university teacher who left a unique mark on both the academic community and his students.