On July 14, 2025, the University of Crete proudly launched its 1st Summer School in Forensic Anthropology, welcoming 18 participants from 12 countries to its School of Medicine in Heraklion. PRESS RELEASE: UOC SUMMER SCHOOL IN FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGYOn Monday, July 14, 2025, the School of...
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organises course with title : «Python and Machine Learning». The official language of the seminar is English. The programme will be implemented by synchronous & asynchronous distance learning....
Title: Why is the tumor suppressor PML crucial for the nervous systemSpeaker: Androniki Kretsovali, Researcher A', IMBB-FORTHDate: Wednesday, July 2, 2025Time: 15:00 – 16:00🔗 Join via...
The editorial team of News UoC International is pleased to announce the release of its new issue#15!News UoC International aims to promote the activities, distinctions, agreements and collaborations of the University of Crete.In this issue:- GESAMP Meeting in the University of Crete-...
The University of Crete participated for a second consecutive year in NAFSA 2025 held from May 27 to 30, 2025, in San Diego, California, as part of the national “Study in Greece” initiative, showcasing the excellence and innovation of Greek higher education. The presence of Her Excellency Mrs....
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the University of Crete welcomed a delegation from Jiangsu Second Normal University (JSSNU), China. The delegation included the Rector and the Deans of the Faculties of Humanities and Natural Sciences. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for collaboration between...
The UoC Department of Biology welcomed 33 students and 4 faculty members from CY Cergy Paris Université on May 19–20, 2025, as part of its internationalization and outreach initiatives. The visit began with a welcome address and department presentation by the Head of the...
University of Crete (Rethymno) & Online Conference: 20 & 21 May 2025 This conference will explore the contribution of semantic annotation, along with that of hybrid AI, deep learning, and knowledge graphs to ancient world studies. Semantic annotation is the process of...
The Department of Biology at the University of Crete is excited to announce the launch of its new MSc programme in Immunobiology for the upcoming Fall Semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Immunology is an expanding and dynamic field, gaining significant importance in both the public and...
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organizes course with title: Artificial Intelligence for Humanities and Social Sciences. The programme will be implemented in English. The program is conducted online (80% asynchronous and 20% synchronous)....
Spring 2025 Lecture Series 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM📍 Location: Meeting Room Vassileios Dougalis, STEP C, KEEK Building, FORTH Guest Lecture 🔹 Speaker: Tatiana Passali, Medoid Ai🔹 Title: Human centered NLP using Deep Learning Abstract Despite the impressive progress of...
Spring 2025 Lecture Series 📅 Date: Monday, March 31, 2025 | ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM📍 Location: Meeting Room Α303, Mathematics Department Building, University of Crete Guest Lecture 🔹 Speaker: Ioannis Ntzoufras, Athens University of Economics and Business🔹 Title: Bayesian Stochastic Block Model for...
Please find attached, the announcement for the next Seminar of the Joint Seminar Series in Translational and Clinical Medicine (2025), organized by the UoC Medical School in collaboration with IMBB-FORTH and UCRC. The Joint Seminar Series in Translational and Clinical Medicine are organized to...
on Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory for metabolic organization The 9th edition of the DEB School & Symposium will be held 26 May - 6 June 2025, in Heraklion, Greece, hosted by the University of Crete. It is organized...
🎓 MSc Program in Data Science and Machine/Statistical Learning Spring 2025 Lecture Series 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM 📍 Location: Meeting Room Vassileios Dougalis, STEP C, KEEK Building, FORTH ________________________________________ Guest Lecture 🔹 Speaker: Liam Solus...
on Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory for metabolic organization The 9th edition of the DEB School & Symposium will be held 26 May - 6 June 2025, in Heraklion, Greece, hosted by the University of Crete. It is organized under the theme “Stress ecology...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 11th International Course - "Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: mice, rats and zebrafish" _ April-May 2025 An intensive course on the care and use of laboratory animals (mice, rats and zebrafish) will be organized at the University of Crete (Department of Biology),...
Dear Students, Are you ready for an exciting international experience that will broaden your horizons, enhance your academic and cultural knowledge, and connect you with students from around the world? The Young Envoys Scholarship (YES) Program offers an incredible opportunity for...
The Rector of the University of Crete, Professor Georgios M. Kontakis, accompanied by the Vice-Rector for Development, International Relations, and Outreach, Professor Melina Tamiolaki, held a meeting with the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr....
The two-day symposium titled “China and Greece from Antiquity to Modern Times,” jointly organized by the University of Crete and Lanzhou University in China, was successfully concluded. The symposium took place on January 20–21, 2025, in the Senate Hall of the Gallos Campus. Members of the...
On behalf of the TALOS Center in AI for SSH (UCRC, Rethymno) TALOS 2nd PhD meeting (onsite and online) We are pleased to share the programme of the 2nd PhD meeting, scheduled for Monday 4th November, 2024. The TALOS PhD meeting series provides a platform for TALOS...
Welcome to the University of Crete! Join us for a special **Welcome Day** for both Greek and international students!Meet new people, explore the campus, and get all the info you need for a great start.📅 **Date:* 17.10.24🕒 **Time:** 12:00📍 **Location: RethymnoAuditorium D3, Gallos...
We are pleased to share the inspiring story of Avery Hurst, a 2023-2024 Fulbright Research Fellow, who conducted groundbreaking research in Christos Tsatsanis' Lab in the Department of Medicine at the University of Crete (UoC). Avery's research focused on the pivotal role nutrition plays in...
The climate of our planet is showing unprecedented signs of destabilization, with 2023 being by far the hottest year on record. Greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, and the international community hesitates to take the necessary measures required to keep temperatures within the limits set...
"Intestinal Stromal Cells in the Turmoil of Inflammation and Defective Tissue Remodeling" Ioannis Drygiannakis,MD, PhD, FEBGH, Gastrenterologist, University Hospital of Heraklion, Appointed Lecturer, Medical School, UoC The Joint Seminar Series in Translational and Clinical Medicine are...
Women in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence The Department of Preschool Education at the University of Crete, Rethymno, in collaboration with COST Action CA 19130 – Fintech and Artificial Intelligence in Finance, is pleased to announce the 4th annual Women in Fintech & AI...
The Hellenic Society for Neuroscience under the auspices of the University of Crete & the Foundation for Research & Technology-Hellas is organizing an event titled: "Brain And Artificial Intelligence: A Fascinating Dynamic InterplayBrain And Artificial Intelligence" in the context of...
UNIVERSITY OF CRETE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCECENTRE FOR POLITICAL RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION (KEPET)INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP “MIGRATION, MIGRATION FLOWS PREDICTION MODELS AND MIGRATION POLICY: TRENDS, SOCIO-POLITICAL CHALLENGES AND POLICY SCENARIOS” (virtual Workshop) Monday, April 8,...
The operations of the European Reference Centre for the Welfare of Aquatic Animals, the first specialized Centre within the EU framework, commenced today, February 16, 2024, in the presence of the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Ms. Stella Kyriakides, the Minister of Rural...
Today, the Commission has adopted a Decision designating the fourth European Union Reference Centre for Animal Welfare, which will specialise in the welfare of aquatic animals. The Reference Centre for the welfare of aquatic animals has been designated following a public selection process. It...
INGENIUM supports innovative research and encourage new cooperation between INGENIUM’s universities. Faculty and research staff of the INGENIUM universities are invited to submit proposals for (i) the creation and early development of INGENIUM joint research groups or (ii) proposals for new...
On July 14, 2025, the University of Crete proudly launched its 1st Summer School in Forensic Anthropology, welcoming 18 participants from 12 countries to its School of Medicine in Heraklion. PRESS RELEASE: UOC SUMMER SCHOOL IN FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGYOn Monday, July 14, 2025, the School of...
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organises course with title : «Python and Machine Learning». The official language of the seminar is English. The programme will be implemented by synchronous & asynchronous distance learning....
Title: Why is the tumor suppressor PML crucial for the nervous systemSpeaker: Androniki Kretsovali, Researcher A', IMBB-FORTHDate: Wednesday, July 2, 2025Time: 15:00 – 16:00🔗 Join via...
The editorial team of News UoC International is pleased to announce the release of its new issue#15!News UoC International aims to promote the activities, distinctions, agreements and collaborations of the University of Crete.In this issue:- GESAMP Meeting in the University of Crete-...
The University of Crete participated for a second consecutive year in NAFSA 2025 held from May 27 to 30, 2025, in San Diego, California, as part of the national “Study in Greece” initiative, showcasing the excellence and innovation of Greek higher education. The presence of Her Excellency Mrs....
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the University of Crete welcomed a delegation from Jiangsu Second Normal University (JSSNU), China. The delegation included the Rector and the Deans of the Faculties of Humanities and Natural Sciences. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for collaboration between...
The UoC Department of Biology welcomed 33 students and 4 faculty members from CY Cergy Paris Université on May 19–20, 2025, as part of its internationalization and outreach initiatives. The visit began with a welcome address and department presentation by the Head of the...
University of Crete (Rethymno) & Online Conference: 20 & 21 May 2025 This conference will explore the contribution of semantic annotation, along with that of hybrid AI, deep learning, and knowledge graphs to ancient world studies. Semantic annotation is the process of...
The Department of Biology at the University of Crete is excited to announce the launch of its new MSc programme in Immunobiology for the upcoming Fall Semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Immunology is an expanding and dynamic field, gaining significant importance in both the public and...
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organizes course with title: Artificial Intelligence for Humanities and Social Sciences. The programme will be implemented in English. The program is conducted online (80% asynchronous and 20% synchronous)....
Spring 2025 Lecture Series 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM📍 Location: Meeting Room Vassileios Dougalis, STEP C, KEEK Building, FORTH Guest Lecture 🔹 Speaker: Tatiana Passali, Medoid Ai🔹 Title: Human centered NLP using Deep Learning Abstract Despite the impressive progress of...
Spring 2025 Lecture Series 📅 Date: Monday, March 31, 2025 | ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM📍 Location: Meeting Room Α303, Mathematics Department Building, University of Crete Guest Lecture 🔹 Speaker: Ioannis Ntzoufras, Athens University of Economics and Business🔹 Title: Bayesian Stochastic Block Model for...
Please find attached, the announcement for the next Seminar of the Joint Seminar Series in Translational and Clinical Medicine (2025), organized by the UoC Medical School in collaboration with IMBB-FORTH and UCRC. The Joint Seminar Series in Translational and Clinical Medicine are organized to...
on Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory for metabolic organization The 9th edition of the DEB School & Symposium will be held 26 May - 6 June 2025, in Heraklion, Greece, hosted by the University of Crete. It is organized...
🎓 MSc Program in Data Science and Machine/Statistical Learning Spring 2025 Lecture Series 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM 📍 Location: Meeting Room Vassileios Dougalis, STEP C, KEEK Building, FORTH ________________________________________ Guest Lecture 🔹 Speaker: Liam Solus...
on Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory for metabolic organization The 9th edition of the DEB School & Symposium will be held 26 May - 6 June 2025, in Heraklion, Greece, hosted by the University of Crete. It is organized under the theme “Stress ecology...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 11th International Course - "Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: mice, rats and zebrafish" _ April-May 2025 An intensive course on the care and use of laboratory animals (mice, rats and zebrafish) will be organized at the University of Crete (Department of Biology),...
Dear Students, Are you ready for an exciting international experience that will broaden your horizons, enhance your academic and cultural knowledge, and connect you with students from around the world? The Young Envoys Scholarship (YES) Program offers an incredible opportunity for...
The Rector of the University of Crete, Professor Georgios M. Kontakis, accompanied by the Vice-Rector for Development, International Relations, and Outreach, Professor Melina Tamiolaki, held a meeting with the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr....
The two-day symposium titled “China and Greece from Antiquity to Modern Times,” jointly organized by the University of Crete and Lanzhou University in China, was successfully concluded. The symposium took place on January 20–21, 2025, in the Senate Hall of the Gallos Campus. Members of the...
On behalf of the TALOS Center in AI for SSH (UCRC, Rethymno) TALOS 2nd PhD meeting (onsite and online) We are pleased to share the programme of the 2nd PhD meeting, scheduled for Monday 4th November, 2024. The TALOS PhD meeting series provides a platform for TALOS...
Welcome to the University of Crete! Join us for a special **Welcome Day** for both Greek and international students!Meet new people, explore the campus, and get all the info you need for a great start.📅 **Date:* 17.10.24🕒 **Time:** 12:00📍 **Location: RethymnoAuditorium D3, Gallos...
We are pleased to share the inspiring story of Avery Hurst, a 2023-2024 Fulbright Research Fellow, who conducted groundbreaking research in Christos Tsatsanis' Lab in the Department of Medicine at the University of Crete (UoC). Avery's research focused on the pivotal role nutrition plays in...
The climate of our planet is showing unprecedented signs of destabilization, with 2023 being by far the hottest year on record. Greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, and the international community hesitates to take the necessary measures required to keep temperatures within the limits set...
"Intestinal Stromal Cells in the Turmoil of Inflammation and Defective Tissue Remodeling" Ioannis Drygiannakis,MD, PhD, FEBGH, Gastrenterologist, University Hospital of Heraklion, Appointed Lecturer, Medical School, UoC The Joint Seminar Series in Translational and Clinical Medicine are...
Women in Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence The Department of Preschool Education at the University of Crete, Rethymno, in collaboration with COST Action CA 19130 – Fintech and Artificial Intelligence in Finance, is pleased to announce the 4th annual Women in Fintech & AI...
The Hellenic Society for Neuroscience under the auspices of the University of Crete & the Foundation for Research & Technology-Hellas is organizing an event titled: "Brain And Artificial Intelligence: A Fascinating Dynamic InterplayBrain And Artificial Intelligence" in the context of...
UNIVERSITY OF CRETE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCECENTRE FOR POLITICAL RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION (KEPET)INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP “MIGRATION, MIGRATION FLOWS PREDICTION MODELS AND MIGRATION POLICY: TRENDS, SOCIO-POLITICAL CHALLENGES AND POLICY SCENARIOS” (virtual Workshop) Monday, April 8,...
The operations of the European Reference Centre for the Welfare of Aquatic Animals, the first specialized Centre within the EU framework, commenced today, February 16, 2024, in the presence of the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Ms. Stella Kyriakides, the Minister of Rural...
Today, the Commission has adopted a Decision designating the fourth European Union Reference Centre for Animal Welfare, which will specialise in the welfare of aquatic animals. The Reference Centre for the welfare of aquatic animals has been designated following a public selection process. It...
INGENIUM supports innovative research and encourage new cooperation between INGENIUM’s universities. Faculty and research staff of the INGENIUM universities are invited to submit proposals for (i) the creation and early development of INGENIUM joint research groups or (ii) proposals for new...
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