“Crete at a Crossroads of Civilizations” is the title of the third educational winter program organized by the Centre for Ancient Greek and Chinese Civilizations (KELKIP), in collaboration with the School of Philosophy of the University of Crete, the Institute for Mediterranean Studies (IMS–FORTH), and Southwest University of China.
The program will take place from January 19th, 2026 to February 1st, 2026, in Athens, Heraklion, Rethymno, and Chania.
It is aimed at students from Chinese universities and is designed to offer them an introductory encounter with the diverse cultures that have intersected in Crete from antiquity to modern Greece. This will be achieved through visits to museums, archaeological sites, as well as towns and smaller villages across the island.
In addition to guided tours of historical sites and museums in Crete and lectures at the University of Crete, the program includes educational workshops on ancient scripts. It also features visits to emblematic archaeological sites and museums in Athens, as well as places that introduce students to the history of modern Greece.
This program significantly contributes to the University of Crete’s international outreach, showcasing Crete as a historical meeting point of civilizations and a bridge between the “East” and the “West.”
Instructors and Organisers of the Winter Program
- Chloe Balla, University of Crete — Ancient Philosophy (Organising Committee)
- Antonis Anastasopoulos, University of Crete — Ottoman Studies
- Artemis Karnava, University of Crete — Archaeology (Organising Committee)
- Thanassis Mailis, University of Crete — Archaeology
- Aris Tsantiropoulos, University of Crete — Anthropology (Organising Committee)
- Sophia Trouli, University of Crete — Museology
- Athina Kavoulaki, University of Crete — History of Antiquity and Reception of Greek Drama and Culture
More information:
📧 chloeballa@uoc.gr
📧 k.paterogiannaki@uoc.gr
