May16th and May 17th, 2025, Ionian University, Corfu, Greece (Hybrid Format)

The 108th Hellenic University Rectors' Conference was held in Halkidiki from 6 to 9 May 2025 and was chaired by Professor Stylianos Katranidis, Rector of the University of Macedonia.

Ionian University Library & Information Centre publishes the monthly bulletin on the productivity of Ionian University's researchers, based on Scopus and MDPI.

The 7th International Conference on Digital Culture & AudioVisual Challenges (DCAC 2025) is just around the corner, and this year marks a significant step forward in both scale and scope. The Conference will be held hybridly (in the Ionian Academy and online) and its sessions will be continuously streamed at the following address: https://avarts.ionio.gr/stream/

Beginning in the academic year 2025–2026, the Department of History within the Faculty of Humanities at the Ionian University will be renamed to the "Department of History and Digital Humanities". The department’s curriculum will be expanded to include a new digital dimension, aimed at addressing contemporary academic needs and strengthening the digital skills of its graduates, without altering the Department’s core academic discipline.

The Department of Audio and Visual Arts of the Ionian University is pleased to announce the opening of the 18th Audiovisual Arts Festival, which will take place in Corfu from Thursday, May 8 to Sunday, May 18. On Thursday 08/05/2025 at 19:30 at the People's Garden (Gallery of the Municipality of Central Corfu) the opening of the 18th Festival of Audiovisual Arts (8 May - 18 May 2025) will take place.

On Thursday 08/05/2025 at 19:30 the opening of the Main Exhibition of the 18th Audiovisual Arts Festival, which will take place in Corfu, from Thursday 8 to Sunday 18 May 2025, will be held by the Department of Audio and Visual Arts of the Ionian University.

We are delighted to announce that By the Book10 will take place in Corfu, Greece. Taking place: Ionian University, Corfu, Greece 25 to 26 June 2025. By the Book10 will explore the transformative trends shaping the swiftly changing publishing industry today. With rapid advancements in technology, changing reader expectations, and new business models, the question of how publishing adapts to these challenges and new realities becomes ever more urgent. We invite discussions on the future of publishing, from technological innovations to the evolving roles of authors, publishers, and readers. Information on Hotels in Corfu.

The Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE) Evaluation and Accreditation Council has accredited the Postgraduate Study Programme of Audiovisual Arts in the Digital Era of the Department of Audio and Visual Arts of the Ionian University as fully compliant to the Standards for Quality Accreditation of Postgraduate Study Programmes of the HAHE and to the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG) for study level 7 of the National and European Qualifications Framework.

The AV-school, the seminar and workshop series of the Audio-Visual Arts Festival, will take place at the Public Central Historical Library of Corfu, from May 12 to 16, 2025. This year’s theme, "Intersections", invites participants from all backgrounds who are interested in contemporary art and new technologies.

Books are like a window onto another world – with each new page, they introduce us to new people, new cultures and new ideas. Every year, on 23 April, UNESCO celebrates World Book and Copyright Day to recognize the power of books as a bridge between generations and across cultures.  This date holds immense symbolism in world literature, marking the death of several renowned authors, including (...)

The Executive Board of UNESCO approved on April 14 the designation of February 9 as “World Greek Language Day.” The date coincides with the death of Dionysios Solomos, Greece’s national poet, in 1857. The proposal was submitted by Greece’s Permanent Representation to UNESCO and supported by 20 member states. As stated in the UNESCO Executive Board’s decision, language serves as “a carrier of (...)

The Hellenic Sinology Center at the Ionian University wishes you a joyful and peaceful Easter!

The UNESCO Chair on Threats to Cultural Heritage and Cultural Heritage-related Activities at the Ionian University wishes you a happy Easter with health and love!

The Steering Committee of the 18th Audiovisual Arts Festival (#AVfest2025) of the Department of Audio and Visual Arts, in collaboration with the ERHMEE Lab - Department of Music Studies, of the Ionian University invites students and anyone who is interested in joining the volunteers’ team. Volunteer registration deadline: 11 April 2025 

The Rectorate of the Ionian University wishes you a peaceful, happy and beautiful Easter, with health and love! Happy Easter! The Rector Professor Andreas Floros  The Vice RectorsProfessor Konstantinos AngelakosProfessor Andreas GeorgotasProfessor Emmanouil MagkosAssociate Professor Efstathios Makris

The academic calendar for the year 2025-2026 is published with dates on tuition, exams and holidays.

The MA in Adriatic Studies explores the Adriatic as a crossroads of civilizations, examining its rich history, culture, and dynamics. A network of partner institutions accompanies the program, offering support and enriching the student experience. Join us to develop the expertise essential for impacting academia, policy-making, and international collaboration.

Athletic Day for Erasmus

The Ionian University’s Department of Audio & Visual Arts has announced the publication of the proceedings from the Taboo-Transgression-Transcendence in Art & Science (TTT2023) conference. The volume, published in 2025, compiles a selection of research and artistic explorations presented at TTT2023 Malta, where 164 international participants gathered at the historic Malta Society of Arts to examine the boundaries of artistic and scientific discourse.