By decree of the Prime Minister of the French Republic dated July 12, 2022, the head of the Science and Technology Museum Ms. Peny Theologi-Gouti was anointed “Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes académiques”, for her contribution to culture and the sciences.

This distinction is the highest distinction of the French Republic and a great honor for the University of Patras and the Science and Technology Museum.

The awarding ceremony of Ms. Theologi-Gouti by the Chargé d'Affaires of the French Embassy in Greece and the Director General of the French Institutes of Greece, Mr. Nicolas Eybalin will take place in October on a date to be announced soon.