How do Chinese think?China is the cradle of a great civilization with a spectacular rise as a global economic power in the recent decades. Hundreds of millions of people have benefitted from its remarkable development success, and its preparedness for world leadership in the AI field is impressive. However, China remains an uncharted territory for many people and often seems incomprehensible to (...)

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.

SCHOLARS AT RISK GREECE We are honored to invite you to the Regional Outreach Workshop (SE Europe) of the Program, which will take place on March 13, 2025, at the Center for Dissemination of Research Results (KEDEA) of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (with the possibility of online monitoring).The Inspireurope+ program (2022-2025, funded by MSCA-Horizon Europe) is a continuation of (...)

As part of its efforts to connect its activities with primary and secondary education, on February 6, 2025, the Director of the UNESCO Chair of the Ionian University met with a group of students and teachers for an informational session about the UNESCO Chair on the Protection of Cultural Heritage at the Ionian University and for an interview/podcast on the topics of Cultural Heritage Protection (...)

Invitation to the Lecture Critical Approaches to Types and Services of Libraries in the United States (Wed. 5/3/2025, 18:00) The Department of Archives, Library Science and Museology of the Ionian University, and the Museology Research Lab, are pleased to invite you to the lecture entitled ‘Critical Approaches to Types and Services of Libraries in the United States’ by Prof. Hermina G.B. (...)

This program is supported by the UNESCO Chair for the Threats against Cultural Heritage and Cultural Heritage-related Activities (TCHER), and participants who complete the course will receive an official vocational skills training certificate and 15 ECTS credits. Registration Date Deadline: 28-02-2025.

Within the framework of the research project “ANTIDOTE: AI Attack and Defense for the Smart Healthcare”, under the scientific coordination of Associate Professor Christoforos Ntantogian from the Department of Informatics at the Ionian University, the project kick-off meeting took place online on January 30, 2025.

The Department of Audio & Visual Arts of the Ionian University organizes the 7th International Conference Digital Culture & AudioVisual Challenges (DCAC-2025) which will be held in hybrid way - online and in the Ionian Academy in Corfu (Greece), May 9-10, 2025. Extended deadline for submission of extended abstracts: 28 February, 2025 (14.00 CET)

The Ionian University’s Department of Audio and Visual Arts is pleased to announce the successful selection of candidates for the inaugural Master of Research (MARes) in Hybrid Arts program for the academic year 2024–2025. Classes are set to begin on Monday, 3 February 2025, marking the start of an innovative program that explores the dynamic intersections of art, science, and technology.

The University Gym of the Ionian University will hold its first hike on Sunday 16/02/2025, in the area of Nymphes. Those interested can register on the days and times of the program, to the responsible teachers or upon request with the hiking manager Angeliki Mavropoulou. Due to limited places, a strict first-come, first-served order will be observed.

The Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE) Evaluation and Accreditation Council has accredited the new Postgraduate Study Programme of Ethics in Information Technology of the Department of Informatics of the Ionian University as fully compliant to the Standards for Quality Accreditation of New 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.

Headed by the Rector Professor Andreas Floros, the delegation of the Ionian University returned to China, in the framework of the institution's extroversion and the joint action of the Beijing Language and Culture University / World Sinology Center under the title "ThinC - Thinking Inter-culturally Journeys".

The Organizing Committee of the Taboo - Transgression - Transcendence in Art & Science (TTT) Conference is delighted to announce its sixth international gathering, taking place from September 9-13, 2025, at Kino Šiška in Ljubljana, Slovenia. TTT2025 invites submissions from artists, researchers, and thinkers who explore interdisciplinary themes within art and science to submit their papers, artist-talks and artwork presentation proposals until 31 December 2024 via the conference's digital platform. For further details on TTT2025 submission process, registration and proceedings please visit the TTT Official Website. For other information contact the Head of Organizing Committee Prof. Dalila Honorato, Dir. InArts Lab, Dpt. AV Arts, Ionian University at: av-ttt@ionio.gr

  Dear colleagues, The EU-funded SAFE project “Supporting At-Risk Researchers with Fellowships in Europe” offers up to 60 fellowships for at-risk doctoral and postdoctoral researchers of any non-EU nationality for a research stay at a higher education and research institution in the EU. To ensure a fair selection process, we are seeking international experts to evaluate applications (...)

As there has been no new expression of interest from other universities, the SAR Greece governing board for the next two years (2025-2027) will remain the same: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki – Prof. Alexandros Triantaphyllidis Ionian University – Prof. Stavros Katsios University of the Aegean – Prof. Nikolaos Nagopoulos SAR Greece is a partnership between Greek higher (...)

         

For those who didn't catch the movie screenings of the ICONA FESTIVAL 2024 or for those who would like to see the movies again, you are able to watch them on demand, available from December 17th until December 31st 2024: https://iconafestival.eu/vod

Ionian University’s Rectorate Council wishes to all Academic Community and friends of the University Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The 1st University Athletics Championship of the Ionian University was successfully held. The students who took part showed their skills to participate in other future events that will be held outside the island.