The Institute of Communication, founded in November 2002, with the aim to establish a closer cooperation between the academic and the professional sectors. Founding Members: The Hellenic Association of Communication Agencies (HACA) (Comprises 4 Sectors: Advertising, Public Relations, Direct Marketing and Media) The 4 major public Greek Universities with Departments in Communication studies The Aristotle University of Thessalonica The University of Athens The University of Economics and Business The Panteion University of Political and Social Sciences The Institute is a self financed not-for-profit organization.