# Democritus University of Thrace academic activities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/democritus-university-of-thrace-academic-activities > Updated: 2026-10-22T16:11:46.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Democritus University of Thrace has undertaken several academic and collaborative initiatives. In late September 2026, the Department of Forestry, Environmental Management and Natural Resources held a three-day orientation program for incoming first-year students in Orestiada. The program included city tours, facility inspections, and a reception ceremony where students planted a stone pine. In October 2026, the university established a strategic partnership with the University of Connecticut through a Cooperation Agreement. This collaboration focuses on international research and academic activities in areas such as environmental science, energy security, and forest fire resilience. To support this partnership, an international meeting regarding energy resilience and regional investment was scheduled for October 23, 2026, in Alexandroupoli. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Democritus University of Thrace and University of Connecticut sign partnership agreement Democritus University of Thrace and the University of Connecticut have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate on environmental science, energy security, and climate resilience research. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democritus-university-of-thrace-and-university-of-connecticut-sign-partnership-agreement ### 2026-09-27: Democritus University of Thrace welcomes new forestry students in Orestiada The Department of Forestry at Democritus University of Thrace is holding a three-day orientation for new students in Orestiada, featuring city tours, facility visits, and a symbolic tree planting. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democritus-university-of-thrace-welcomes-new-forestry-students-in-orestiada --- Cite as: Democritus University of Thrace academic activities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/democritus-university-of-thrace-academic-activities