In Greece, interest in university archives began in the 1990s and, despite efforts that have taken place since then, only a few universities have collected archives classified by date. The University of West Attica was founded in March 2018 by the National Law 4521. The foundation of the newly established University came from the merging process of the former Technological Educational Institute of Athens (founded 1970) and Piraeus University of Applied Sciences (founded 1983). In 2019, the National School of Public Health (founded 1929) joined the newly established university. It is, therefore, a historically important academic institution with several unique features. At this stage, in the context of the administrative changes and the establishment of the new institution, it is crucial to pay more attention to its archival material and its history. The various administrative changes, the changes in the premises and the relocation of departments and administrative services, but also the emerging framework of the organization in relation to the archives in a single framework provide an opportunity to substantiate new possibilities and proposals that will improve the administrative function of the University and will utilize its cultural heritage and memory. The history of archive management in public administration in Greece has demonstrated that such administrative changes have led to the loss or destruction of archival material that is important for scientific, historical, and administrative reasons. Our research project focuses on the development of a strategic plan for the systematic preservation and classification of historical archival material, and the appropriate …