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“Exploring Language and Morality: Greek and Chinese Civilizations in Dialogue”
The third Thursday of November has been proclaimed by UNESCO as World Philosophy Day. On the occasion of its celebration, and as part of its ongoing collaboration with academic institutions in China, the University of Crete is participating in the organization of a workshop titled "Language and...
University of Crete Participates in the 1st World Congress of Classical Studies in Beijing
The University of Crete participated in the 1st World Congress of Classical Studies, held in Beijing from November 6 to 8, 2024. The event was co-organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Southwest University of China, with the support of the Academy of Athens and the...
Visit of Delegation from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) to the University of Crete in Rethymno, November 14, 2024
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, a formal visit took place at the University of Crete in Rethymno by a delegation from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA). Since February this year, the two institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote...
Modern Greek Language Program
The course will be held in campus, at the Gallou University campus in Rethimno. Dates: The course will begin on Monday 7th July 2025. Finishing day: Friday 1st August 2025. Number of students per class / level: minimum 7 Registration starts...
TALOS 2nd PhD meeting
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...
Lecture and hybrid hands-on workshop by Dr. Silvia Piccini (CNR-IT)
The TALOS laboratory (Horizon ERA Chair TALOS AI4SSH) and the Department of Philology are pleased to host two events in English with Dr. Silvia Piccini, researcher at the Istituto di Linguistica Computazionale "Antonio Zampolli" of the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Italy....
University of Crete Strengthens Ties with Chinese Universities through Strategic Partnerships
A delegation from the University of Crete, consisting of Professor Maria Vamvakaki, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Research Policy, and Lifelong Learning; Professor Melina Tamiolaki, Vice-Rector for Development, International Relations, and Outreach; and Ms. Evgenia Skountaki, Head of the...
🌿 World Mental Health Day 2024 🌿
Today, October 10th, we join the global community in celebrating World Mental Health Day, reminding ourselves of the importance of taking care of our mental well-being. At the University of Crete, we are committed to fostering a supportive and understanding environment for everyone. Let’s...
Presentation of the PG Programme in Forensic Medicine, Anthropology and Imaging – Invitation
On behalf of the Medical School of the University of Crete and the Programme Director Elena Kranioti, Associate Professor of Forensic Medicine of the University of Crete, we would like to invite you to our event for the presentation of the PG Programme in Forensic Medicine, Anthropology and...
Campus Tournaments: A Celebration of Sports and Unity for Erasmus and International Students at the University of Crete
The International and Public Relations Department, in collaboration with the University's Spοrts Centre in Voutes, invites all Erasmus and International students of the University of Crete in the sports event Campus Tournaments on Wednesday October 16, 16.00 - 18.00, at the...
Artificial Intelligence, Soft Skills and Creativity in the classroom of 21st century
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organises course with title: Artificial Intelligence, Soft Skills and Creativity in the classroom of 21st century. The programme will be implemented in English. Teaching hours: 25 Released:...
Artificial Intelligence and eCultural Heritage
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organises course with title : Artificial Intelligence and eCultural Heritage. The programme will be implemented in English. Teaching hours: 25 Released: 19-23 MAY 2025 ATHENS GREECE,...
“Exploring Language and Morality: Greek and Chinese Civilizations in Dialogue”
The third Thursday of November has been proclaimed by UNESCO as World Philosophy Day. On the occasion of its celebration, and as part of its ongoing collaboration with academic institutions in China, the University of Crete is participating in the organization of a workshop titled "Language and...
University of Crete Participates in the 1st World Congress of Classical Studies in Beijing
The University of Crete participated in the 1st World Congress of Classical Studies, held in Beijing from November 6 to 8, 2024. The event was co-organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Southwest University of China, with the support of the Academy of Athens and the...
Visit of Delegation from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) to the University of Crete in Rethymno, November 14, 2024
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, a formal visit took place at the University of Crete in Rethymno by a delegation from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA). Since February this year, the two institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote...
Modern Greek Language Program
The course will be held in campus, at the Gallou University campus in Rethimno. Dates: The course will begin on Monday 7th July 2025. Finishing day: Friday 1st August 2025. Number of students per class / level: minimum 7 Registration starts...
TALOS 2nd PhD meeting
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...
Lecture and hybrid hands-on workshop by Dr. Silvia Piccini (CNR-IT)
The TALOS laboratory (Horizon ERA Chair TALOS AI4SSH) and the Department of Philology are pleased to host two events in English with Dr. Silvia Piccini, researcher at the Istituto di Linguistica Computazionale "Antonio Zampolli" of the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Italy....
University of Crete Strengthens Ties with Chinese Universities through Strategic Partnerships
A delegation from the University of Crete, consisting of Professor Maria Vamvakaki, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Research Policy, and Lifelong Learning; Professor Melina Tamiolaki, Vice-Rector for Development, International Relations, and Outreach; and Ms. Evgenia Skountaki, Head of the...
🌿 World Mental Health Day 2024 🌿
Today, October 10th, we join the global community in celebrating World Mental Health Day, reminding ourselves of the importance of taking care of our mental well-being. At the University of Crete, we are committed to fostering a supportive and understanding environment for everyone. Let’s...
Presentation of the PG Programme in Forensic Medicine, Anthropology and Imaging – Invitation
On behalf of the Medical School of the University of Crete and the Programme Director Elena Kranioti, Associate Professor of Forensic Medicine of the University of Crete, we would like to invite you to our event for the presentation of the PG Programme in Forensic Medicine, Anthropology and...
Campus Tournaments: A Celebration of Sports and Unity for Erasmus and International Students at the University of Crete
The International and Public Relations Department, in collaboration with the University's Spοrts Centre in Voutes, invites all Erasmus and International students of the University of Crete in the sports event Campus Tournaments on Wednesday October 16, 16.00 - 18.00, at the...
Artificial Intelligence, Soft Skills and Creativity in the classroom of 21st century
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organises course with title: Artificial Intelligence, Soft Skills and Creativity in the classroom of 21st century. The programme will be implemented in English. Teaching hours: 25 Released:...
Artificial Intelligence and eCultural Heritage
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organises course with title : Artificial Intelligence and eCultural Heritage. The programme will be implemented in English. Teaching hours: 25 Released: 19-23 MAY 2025 ATHENS GREECE,...
ICT in Outdoor & Adventure Inclusive Education: Discover Greek History, Arts & Culture
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organises course with title: «ICT in Outdoor & Adventure Inclusive Education: Discover Greek History, Arts & Culture» The programme will be implemented in English. Teaching hours: 50...
Τhe editorial team of News UoC International is pleased to announce the release of its new issue#11!
News UoC International aims to promote the activities, distinctions, agreements and collaborations of the University of Crete.In this issue:– Picasso exhibition in Eleutherna: The Joy of Life– The University of Crete participates in EURAXESS Biennial Conference 2024– INGENIUM Students and Staff...
INGENIUM Sustainable Development and Corporate Responsibility School
The University of Crete is organizing the first INGENIUM Sustainable Development and Corporate Responsibility School from November 18th to 22nd at the Voutes Campus. Graduate and doctoral students from the ten INGENIUM universities will participate in this innovative school, which will address...
Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility School 2024
The CSR-School provides advanced training, fully updated and renewed based on all new requirements in the field of Sustainable Development (State of the Art), on how to identify business opportunities related to sustainability and how to integrate responsibility at the core of...
2nd Vaccine School & 15th Seminar on Pediatric Infectious Diseases – October 2-5, 2024
The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Unit of the Pediatric Clinic, University Hospital of Heraklion, and the Division of Mother and Child, School of Medicine, University of Crete, under the auspices of the Hellenic and European Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, are organizing the 2nd...
Welcome Day! | Welcome to the University of Crete! | 17th October 2024
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...
University of Crete at EAIE 2024: Strengthening Global Academic Ties! 🇬🇷
The University of Crete proudly participated in the EAIE (European Association for International Education) Conference and Exhibition held in Toulouse, France, from September 17th to 20th, 2024. This prestigious event brought together higher education professionals from around the world, and...
University of Crete Launches E-Stories Digital Storytelling Course for international students
The University of Crete is pleased to announce the launch of the "E-Stories Language Course through Digital Storytelling” for the Winter Semester of the academic year 2024-25. This innovative course is part of the Erasmus+ KA220HED program, "E-Stories – Digital Storytelling for Supporting the...
“1st Summer School in Experimental and Behavioral Economics Kicks Off at the University of Crete”
Today, August 27th, marks the commencement of the "1st Summer School in Experimental and Behavioral Economics," organized by the Department of Economics at the University of Crete. During the Summer School, lectures will be delivered to doctoral and postgraduate students by some of the world's...
“Confucius at Anogeia” – Activity of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Crete on Psiloritis
As part of the Summer School "Nature and Culture in Crete, from Antiquity tothe Present," organized by K.E.L.KI.P. (Center for Ancient Greek and ChineseCivilization) and the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Crete, a theatricalperformance titled "The Great Confucianist Zhang Zai" was...
Avery Hurst’s Fulbright Journey: Bridging Cultures and Advancing Science
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...
Summer School Program Connects Chinese Students with Cretan History and Culture
One year after its inaugural educational event at the European Cultural Centre of Delphi (https://studyingreece.edu.gr/the-seeds-of-virtue-in-ancient-greece-and-china/), the KELKIP (Center of Greek and Chinese Ancient Civilizations) is relocating its summer school program to Crete. It will host...
6th Summer School of Linguistics at the University of Crete (CreteLing2024)
The 6th Summer School of Linguistics at the University of Crete (CreteLing2024) has successfully begun! Organized by the Linguistics section of the Department of Philology at the University of Crete, under the leadership of Prof. Vina Tsakali (University of Crete) and Prof.Sabine...
UoC NEWS International #10 – University of Crete
The editorial team of News UoC International is happy to announce the release of its new issue#10!News UoC International aims to promote the activities, distinctions, agreements and collaborations of the University of Crete.In this issue: - The University of Crete at NAFSA 2024 -...
Postgraduate Students of the University of Crete Participate in the Annual Summer School of the European Investment Bank
We are pleased to share the experiences of three postgraduate students from the University of Crete who participated in the annual Summer School of the European Investment Bank (EIB). This prestigious event took place online from June 24-28, 2024, and continued with an in-person session from...
Summer School in Classics: Crete Past and Present concluded with great success!
On Sunday, July 7, 2024, the first Summer School organized by the Department of Classics of the Department of Philology at the University of Crete concluded with great success. The event, titled "Summer School in Classics: Crete Past and Present," lasted 8 days (from June 30 to July 7, 2024)...
Humans and Digitalization: a challenge for transboarder citizenship education
The Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the University of Crete, offer in distance (asynchronous) learning the program as a title: Humans and Digitalization: a challenge for transboarder citizenship education Duration 45 hours asynchronous learning Language: English Start date: 26th...
Humans and Digitalization: a challenge for transboarder citizenship education
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organizes a course with the title: Humans and Digitalization: a challenge for transboarder citizenship education. Purpose The purpose of the specific training program is to offer the trainees the knowledge so...
Python and Machine Learning
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organizes course with title: «Python and Machine Learning» Within the framework of the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the University of Crete, an 8-month online seminar is offered...
Conference | Greek HEIs and European Alliances: Opportunities and Challenges
Greek HEIs and European Alliances: Opportunities and Challenges June 18, 2024 | Co-organized by NTUA – NKUA Event Hall, Administration Building, NTUA, Zografou Campus CONFERENCE SUMMARY As part of the effort to enhance dialogue about the institution of European University Alliances in Greece,...
The University of Crete announces the awarding of the “Professor Zoe Dimitriadis Excellence Awards” for the academic year 2022-2023
The award is funded by the donation of Professor Zoe Dimitriadis and is granted to postgraduate students, doctoral candidates, and/or postdoctoral researchers of the University of Crete for publications as first co-authors in top-tier international scientific journals during the previous...
Professor Panagiota Fatourou was elected Chair of the Steering Committee of the ACM Symposium on Principles of Distributed Computing (PODC)
Professor Panagiota Fatourou, a faculty member of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Crete, has been elected Chair of the Steering Committee of the prestigious conference ACM Symposium on Principles of Distributed Computing (PODC). The ACM Symposium on Principles of...
Successful Completion of the “hATTR Amyloidosis: from Bench to Bedside” Summer School
The University of Crete proudly announces the successful conclusion of the "hATTR Amyloidosis: from Bench to Bedside" summer school, held from June 10-14, organized by the Assoc. Prof. Ioannis Zaganas, the Scientific Academic Coordinator. The program brought together 6 distinguished physicians...
Press Release: The University of Crete proudly participated in the 2024 EC Eastern Mediterranean Security Studies Program
Professors Dimitrios Xenakis and Konstantinos Manasakis from the Department of Political Science, along with Postdoc Georgia Dimari, contributed their expertise on June 11th and 12th. The sessions were held at the Gallos campus in Rethymnon, offering valuable insights into Mediterranean...
University of Crete’s Participation in EURAXESS Biennial Conference 2024
The University of Crete proudly participated in the EURAXESS BiennialConference 2024, held from June 10th to 13th. This prestigious eventgathered leading researchers and innovation experts from across Europe todiscuss advancements in career development, research mobility, andcollaborative...
Workshop: “Modern Trends in Gravity and Black Holes”
The workshop aims to bring together Mathematicians and Physicists who work in theories of gravity to discuss modern trends in classical and quantum gravity and black hole physics. We expect to have on average two 1.5-hour review talks per day that will introduce a hot topic with emphasis on...
SynCRETism 2024 | Particle physicists dining with Astrophysicists
The meeting aims to bring together particle physicists, cosmologists, and astrophysicists, to syncretise different approaches on topics of common interest. When: 17 – 21 June 2024 Where: Neratze Mosque, Rethymno, Crete, Greece Scientific Organising Committee: Carolina Casadio – Institute of...
International Symposium “Crises and Multi-Level Governance”
Between May 29 and 31, 2024, the three-day international symposium on "Crises and Multi-Level Governance" was successfully held. The symposium was organized by the Department of Political Science in collaboration with the National Observatory of Athens, the Center for Democracy and Law Research...
Press Release on the Occasion of World Environment Day
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...
University of Crete Students Awarded in the “Nikos Analyst” Student Competition for Corporate Social Responsibility
Three undergraduate students from the University of Crete (Dimitrios-Christoforos Karagiannis, Department of Biology; Konstantinos Mountakis, Department of Physics; Emmanouil Papadogiannis, Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics) were awarded as one of the three winning teams in the...
Call for Applicants for the Master’s Programme on “Data Analysis & Machine-Statistical Learning – DAMSL”, New Deadline: June 10th 2024
The Department of Mathematics & Applied Mathematics of the University of Crete, the Department of Computer Science of the University of Crete, the Institute of Applied & Computational Mathematics (IACM) of FORTH and the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) of the FORTH, invite...
Dynamic Participation of the University of Crete at NAFSA 2024 in New Orleans
The University of Crete proudly announces its participation in the renowned annual exhibition for international education, "NAFSA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo," which was held from May 28 to May 31, 2024, in New Orleans, USA. The presence of the University of Crete at NAFSA is one of the...
Center for Children’s Rights at the University of Crete | Memorandum of Understanding Signed between the University of Crete and UNICEF
On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Crete and UNICEF took place in the Senate Hall at the Heraklion Campus. The memorandum was signed by the Rector of the University of Crete, Professor Georgios M. Kontakis, and the...
28th International Conference on Macroeconomic Analysis and International Finance 29 May – 1 June 2024
The Department of Economics at the University of Crete is organizing the 28th International Conference on Macroeconomic Analysis and International Finance from May 29 to June 1, 2024, at the Rethymno Campus. The keynote speakers of the conference are internationally renowned academics and...
Scientific Congress of Hellenic Medical Students | Hellenic Medical Students and the 18th International Forum of Medical Students and Junior Doctors Scientific Congress of Hellenic Medical Students |
When: Friday 24th of May - Sunday 26th of May Where: Cultural Conference Center of Heraklion For more details please visit: www.30esfie.gr Program:...
ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY COURSE
25-29 JUNE 2024In collaboration with 10 academic institutions in the United States, this hybrid (in-person and via zoom) course will review the basics in electroencephalography (EEG) across the age spectrum. It will include the fundamental tenets of signal generation, technical considerations...
Joint Seminar Series in Translational and Clinical Medicine: UoC Medical School – IMBB-FORTH – UCRC
"Diversity, origin and molecular evolution of animal neural systems" Alexandros Pittis, PhD, Comparative Genomics Lab, IMBB-FORTH Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 15:00 – 16:00 local time Platform link : https://uoc-gr.zoom.us/j/83955734209 The Joint Seminar Series in Translational and Clinical...
University of Crete | Department of Philology, Division of Classical Studies
Lecture: Herakles, the 'terma' of the hippodrome and the delimitation of the Altis in Pindar's 'Third Olympian' Alice Alcaras is a doctoral candidate at the University Paris Nanterre, where she is currently writing her thesis, 'Sanctuaries and the Poetics of Architecture in Pindar's odes',...
ERASMUS MUNDUS FLOURISH LECTURE : 23RD MAY 2024
Erasmus Mundus Flourish Final Farewell lecture series | Semester 2 | University of Crete, Greece «Diagnosing» Resilience: Seeing the Positives in Young People Even When there are Serious Problems Professor Michael Ungar, Ph.D.Canada Research Chair in Child, Family and Community...
International Workshop
Plutarch and Xenophon: An Underexplored Relationship This workshop aims to illuminate, through a comparative investigation of Plutarch's and Xenophon's works, individual aspects of their ideology, narrative artistry, and generic experimentation. It will provide insight into Plutarch’s...
FELASA Workshop Classification & Reporting of Severity Mouse, Rat, Zebrafish Models
The FELASA Severity Workshop, with the encouragement of the European Commission, is delivered in a standardized format since the FELASA 2016 Congress, using examples published by the 2010 FELASA/ESLAV/ECLAM Working Group. It aims to promoteunderstanding and coherence in severity classifications...
Quantum Days 2024 | Photonics, Devices, Information
The Physics Department of the University of Crete, together with the Institute of the Theoretical and Computational Physics are organizing a one-day workshop to discuss several hot topics driving the current surge of quantum science and technology. The presentations will be pedagogical and...
Department of Materials Science and Engineering: New Name and New Vision for a Department of the University of Crete
This year, the Department of Materials Science and Technology at the University of Crete, listed on the computer form for candidates in the 2nd Scientific Field, comes with a refreshed identity and a thoroughly modernized undergraduate program. Now renamed the "Department of Materials Science...
Shape Tomorrow: Join the Global Youth Dialogue on AI!
🌟 Calling All Students! 🌟 🚀 Dive into the future with us! The EIB Institute is thrilled to support YouthTalks in a groundbreaking initiative to shape the conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) – a force destined to reshape our society. 📊 We need YOUR voice! Take part in our exciting...
International Conference ‘Feminisms and Politics in the Interwar Balkans and East-Central Europe
Call for Papers for the International Conference “Feminisms and Politics in Interwar Balkans and East - Central Europe” University of Crete Department of History and Archaeology International Conference Feminisms and Politics in Interwar Balkans and East - Central Europe...
UoC NEWS International #9 – University of Crete
The editorial team of News UoC International is happy to announce the release of its new issue #9! News UoC International aims to promote the activities, distinctions, agreements and collaborations of the University of Crete.In this issue: - Presentation: The UoC Research Support...
E-Stories – Digital Storytelling for Supporting the Language and Technological Skills of Foreign University Students
The University of Crete is taking part in the Erasmus+ program called "E-Stories - Digital Storytelling for Supporting the Language and Technological Skills of Foreign University Students." The main objective of the research program is to identify the needs of foreign tertiary education...
Two-Day Event in Imbros | “Satisfying the Psychological Needs of the Student Population”
The Department of Primary Education of the School of Educational Sciences at the University of Crete, under a memorandum of collaboration with the Greek School "OZEL GOKCEADA RUM LISESI VE ORTAOKULU, TURKEY", is organizing a two-day event on the island of Imbros from May 10-11, 2024. The theme...
Days of Levina “Health – Culture – Human – Nature”
The Museum of Medicine of Crete collaborates and supports the cultural activities organized by the Messara Associations Network with the support of the Region of Crete under the title "Levina Days - Health, Culture, Humanity, Nature." The series of events for 2024 are scheduled for April 26,...
Online Meeting for the MSc in Economic Theory and Policy
The Coordination Committee of the postgraduate program in "Economic Theory and Policy" at the Department of Economic Sciences, University of Crete, is organizing a brief online presentation of the program for the academic year 2024-25, on Wednesday, April 24, at 11:00 AM. They will be pleased...
University Campus of Rethymno | Monday, April 22, 2024 – Traffic Interruption | Conducting the Operational Exercise “MINOAS 2024”
Traffic will be interrupted due to the wide-scale field operational exercise codenamed "MINOAS 2024" | Rethymno You are requested to arrive at the University Campus of Rethymno on Monday, April 22, 2024, for classes before 10:00 AM and to leave after 2:00 PM. During the island-wide civil...
INGENIUM offers three online courses for UoC students
INGENIUM offers three online courses for University of Crete students. The South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, a member of INGENIUM, offers three online courses for all the University of Crete students. These online courses begin in September 2024, one in Master level and two...
Joint Seminar Series in Translational and Clinical MedicineUoC Medical School – IMBB-FORTH – UCRC
"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...
Press Release from the Department of Philosophy | Renaming of the Department of Philosophical and Social Studies at the University of Crete to Department of Philosophy
Rethymno, April 7, 2024 With great pleasure and responsibility, we announce that recently (March 7, 2024) the Presidential Decree on the renaming and change of the subject matter of the Department of Philosophical and Social Studies (DPS) to the Department of Philosophy was published in the...
European program ERASMUS+ “LIFE ON mARTS”
MODELS OF SCIENCE TEACHING THROUGH THE ARTS The Center for Training and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) and the Natural History Museum of Crete of the University of Crete in collaboration with CasermArcheologica are organizing 3 modern webinars in English. Their purpose is to create new models of...
MASH-up n’ HEI: A Multimodal Approach for Social-emotional Learning in Higher Education Institutions – Social-emotional Skills and Learning Difficulties: From the University to the Next Step
Within the framework of the European Erasmus+ program titled "MASH-up n' HEI- Multimodal Approach for Social-emotional learning in HEI", we invite you to the Event organized by the Department of Psychology of the University of Crete with the title: "Social-emotional Skills and Learning...
Final Conference of the EUNet-INNOCHRON Research Network of the EU’s COST Program
Final Conference of the EUNet-INNOCHRON Research Network of the EU's COST Program in Chania, April 4 to 6 A major international medical conference takes place from April 4 to April 6, 2024, at the Mediterranean Architecture Center in Chania. This is the conference of the EUNet-INNOCHRON...
Academic Writing and Communication
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organises course with title: Academic Writing and Communication. The programme will be implemented in English. Purpose The specific program is designed to equip participants with...
Georgetown University Delegates Explore Collaborative Environmental Initiatives in Crete
A delegation from Georgetown University's Earth Commons Institute for the Environment and Sustainability, including Prof. Peter Marra (Dean), Ms. Katerina Downward (Executive Director, Greece), Ms. Raha Hakimdavar (Senior Advisor, Qatar and the Earth Commons Institute), and Mr. Peter Poulos...
The PsychoNegotiators as Finalists in The Global Competition The Negotiation Challenge (TNC)
The team of psychology students from the University of Crete, Galini Lazarakou, Zinovia Leimoni, and Antonios Petris, or otherwise known as the PsychoNegotiators, have impressed in the realm of student negotiation competitions over the last year. In a field dominated by students with...
4th Annual Conference | Women in Fintech & AI
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...
University of Crete Choir & Alma Libre
Sunday, March 31, 2024, 20:30 Experimental Stage of the Cultural Conference Center of Heraklion(Nikolaou Plastira Avenue 49) Choir direction: Mariella VitorouPiano: Yiannis Kagiadakis Free...
Advanced mini-Fellowship in Refractive Surgery. (Module1/Theoretical)
The Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning (K.E.DI.VI.M) of the University of Crete organises course with title : Advanced mini-Fellowship in Refractive Surgery. (Module1/Theoretical) Τhe programme will be conducted by Asynchronous Distance Learning....
“The Lives of Her Other Self” | Travel Photography Exhibition
4-12 April 2024 Rethymno, House of Culture Official opening: April 6, 19:00 Hours: Daily 18:00 - 22:00 Weekend 11:00-14:00 and 18:00-22:00 Organized by: The Gender Equality Committee of the University of Crete...
INGENIUM Summer Schools 2024: Unleash Your Potential in Sustainability and Creativity
The University of Crete is proud to be a part of INGENIUM, a European University alliance dedicated to fostering innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across Europe. INGENIUM brings together universities from across the continent to create a unique educational and research environment....
Brain And Artificial Intelligence: A Fascinating Dynamic Interplay
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...
Exhibition ‘Memento Mori: Representations of Death in European Art (15th – 17th century)’ at the Heraklion’ s Library of UoC
As part of the practical training of the Postgraduate Studies Program in Art History at the Department of History and Archaeology of the University of Crete, the UoC Library in Heraklion, hosts an exhibition titled 'Memento Mori: Representations of Death in European Art (15th – 17th century)'....
International (online) Workshop on Migration and Migration Policy
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,...
Information Event was held for the “Innovation Marathon Hackathon for Health and Wellness Crete 2024”
The "Hackathon for Health and Wellness, Crete 2024" was the subject of a successful informational event held at the "Kastellaki" hall of the Heraklion Chamber of Commerce on March 4, 2024. This hackathon is scheduled to take place on April 20 and 21, 2024, simultaneously in Heraklion and...
Message from the Gender Equality Committee of the University of Crete for International Women’s Rights Day
International Women's Day on March 8th is an anniversary that, ideally, should not need to be celebrated in a Rule of Law state. It reminds us of an old ERT (Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation) show titled "Greece is not just Athens," whose existence precisely confirmed that fact. Similarly, International Women's Day is not celebrated as a day of remembrance and honor for the struggles and collective demands of women in the past, but rather as an admission.
First Winter School: The Origins of Civilizations – A Cretan Perspective
Celebrating the first year of activities of the Center of Greek and Chinese Civilizations (KELKIP), the University of Crete (in Collaboration with the Institute for Mediterranean Studies and Soutwest University of China, and KELKIP) organized its first Winter School on «The Origins of...
Information Event for the “Hackathon for Health and Wellness Crete 2024”
Monday, March 4, 2024, Start Time: 17:00 Heraklion Chamber of Commerce (Kastellakis Hall) Koronaiou 9, Heraklion, Crete The event will be available online, through the live streaming service of the University of Crete at the following link: https://video.ict.uoc.gr/live/show/490 The competition...
Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: mice, rats and zebrafish
10th International Course - “Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: mice, rats and zebrafish” 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), in collaboration with the Institute of...
Welcome event for international students of the Erasmus Plus Joint Master degree in ACES
The University of Crete proudly hosted a successful welcome event for its international students of the Erasmus Plus Joint Master degree in Aqua Culture, Environment, and Society program (ACES) on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. This event...
The international and Erasmus students of the UoC at the cake cutting event of the Cultural Association of Kato Vathia Niros
The international and Erasmus students of the University of Crete attended the cake cutting ceremony for the new year of the @Cultural Association of Kato Vathia Niros At the invitation of the Career Counsellor of the University and Secretary of the Cultural Association Mr. Sampsonidis...
Ambassador Xiao Junzheng’s visit to the University of Crete
In a notable event at the University of Crete's Rethymno campus, discussions about potential collaborations were ignited during a visit by Xiao Junzheng, the Chinese Ambassador to Greece. Accompanying the ambassador were his associates, who met with the university's three vice chancellors,...
Erasmus+ Heraklion city tour
The Municipality of Heraklion offered an exciting city tour to the spring semester Erasmus students of the University of Crete on Friday February 16, 2024, featuring the most important monuments of the old city of Heraklion. The city tour focused on August 25th Street, where the most...
Invitation to declare participation in the educational activity MASH-up n’ HEI Train the Trainer (TtT) activity
The Erasmus+ project MASH-up n' HEI Multimodal Approach for Social-emotional learning in HEI is seeking participants! Dates: May 29-30, 2024 In-person meeting at the Research and Study Center (KEME) of the University of Crete (Rethymno, Eb3 Room) Total number of participants: ≤ 5 Participants...
Center for Greek and Chinese Culture: FEBRUARY SCHOOL “The Origins of Civilizations: A Cretan Perspective”
The Rectorate of the University of Crete invites the Ambassador of China to Greece, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 14:00, in the Senate Room, at the Gallos Campus in Rethymno, on the occasion of the first anniversary of the establishment of the Center for Greek and Chinese Culture and within...
University of Crete Rectorate Press Release | The University of Crete spin-off company “BioNature” signed a partnership for the clinical exploitation of its synthetic substance BNN27
The University of Crete spin-off company BioNature (www.bionature.net), founded by the Institute's Professors Achilleas Gravanis and Ilias Kastanas, signed a cooperation agreement for the clinical exploitation (licensing: licensing for the development of a new drug) of its synthetic substance...
Hackathon Competition “Health and Wellness”
The Region of Crete, ITE/Science and Technology Park of Crete, the University of Crete, the Incubator/Accelerator for Startups in Athens (I.E.A.) of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the European Digital Innovation Hub for Smart Health: Precision Medicine and Innovative e-Health...
Launch of the European Reference Centre for the Welfare of Aquatic Animals
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...
Welcome to the New Incoming Erasmus Students of the University of Crete in Heraklion
The Department of International and Public Relations welcomed the new incoming Erasmus students of the University of Crete for the spring semester on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Voutes campus. The students gathered at the International and Public Relations offices in Heraklion, where...
Welcome events for Erasmus students in Voutes Campus, Heraklion!
The International & Public Relations Department in Voutes Campus is pleased to welcome new Erasmus students and invites you to the spring semester 2024 orientation day and city tour! Please read the details below:📌 February 15: Orientation DayThe spring semester Orientation Day is...
Welcome Day for Erasmus+ Students Spring 2023/2024 at the University of Crete in Rethymno
The Orientation Day for incoming Erasmus+ students for the spring semester of 2023/2024 was held on Friday, 9th February 2024, at the Gallos University Campus in Rethymno. The Department of International Relations at the University of Crete in Rethymno welcomed approximately 30 students from...
The 8th issue of the International Newsletter of UoC is released!
The editorial team is pleased to announce the 7th issue of the International Newsletter of the University of Crete which aims to promote the activities, distinctions, agreements and collaborations of the University of Crete abroad. Discover the new issue here: Issue 8 December 2023 -...
Animal Welfare: University of Crete to Lead new EU Reference Centre for the welfare of aquatic animals
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 Joint Research Group Proposals
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...
Master of Science (MSc) in Exercise and exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation in patients with cardiac disease
Master of Science (MSc) in Exercise and exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation in patients with cardiac disease ✅ Applications are due to open in March. ✅ Take notes and be prepared to apply. For more information please see...
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