The Ionian University has been added to the list of Greek universities recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education through the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE)—the official body for academic exchanges and the recognition of academic degrees in the People's Republic of China. This development marks a significant (...)

CEPE (Computer Ethics—Philosophical Enquiry) is a leading international conference and has played a significant role in defining the field since its first event in 1997. CEPE is held biennially and is organized by INSEIT (the International Society for Ethics and Information Technology INSEIT). Information on past CEPE conferences is at https://inseit.eu/conferences/.

           

            The lecture of Dr. Elena Avramidou at the Universidad de Magallanes, in Punta Arenas, the southernmost university in Chilean Patagonia, was dedicated to Socrates and Confucius and the perspectives offered by their thought for addressing the challenges of the 21st century, especially in relation to the use of Artificial Intelligence. The (...)

            UNESCO will lead the implementation of the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development (2027-2036). 4 September 2026 New York, 4 September 2026 – The United Nations General Assembly today proclaimed 2027-2036 as the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development, (...)

    A Workshop connecting cultural-heritage protection with financial crime, illicit trafficking and asset recovery at the 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime The UNESCO Chair on Threats to Cultural Heritage and Cultural Heritage-related Activities (TCHER) at the Ionian University successfully organised a Plenary Workshop, “UNESCO Chair on Threats to Cultural (...)

The Department of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting (DFLTI) of the Ionian University, with the support of the UNESCO Chair on Threats to Cultural Heritage and Cultural Heritage-related Activities, announces the call for the MA “Security and Cultural Heritage Studies” for the academic year 2026-2027. Deadline Extension: Monday September 21st, 2026, at 14:00 (CET).

            The Chinese School of Classical Studies at Athens (CSCSA) is pleased to invite applications for the CSCSA Scholar Fellowship Program (CSFP). The program seeks distinguished senior scholars and outstanding early-career researchers working in Classical Studies, archaeology, or related fields. Research areas are not limited to ancient (...)

          From 19 to 29 July 2026, the Republic of Korea hosts the 48th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in Busan. Members of the 21-member World Heritage Committee, elected from among the 196 countries, exercise a central responsibility under the World Heritage Convention by determining which new sites to inscribe to the World (...)

            “The Policeman in China”(de)kata Magazine, issue 85, Spring 2026 With the text “The Policeman in China” The executive director of the Hellenic Center of Sinology of the Ionian University participates in the literary magazine (de)kata’s tribute to detective fiction under the editorship of the writer and critic Chrysa Spyropoulou. This is (...)

  It is with great pleasure to announce the official renewal of the UNESCO Chair on Threats to Cultural Heritage and Cultural Heritage-related Activities (ID 2021GR1482) by UNESCO’s Future of Learning and Innovation Division. Initially established in 2021, the Chair’s mandate has been formally extended and will remain valid until 31 December 2029. Under the continued (...)

  I The World Conference of Classics is took place in Athens, following its inaugural edition in Beijing. Professor Stavros Katsios, director of the Hellenic Sinology (...)

            The holder of the UNESCO Chair on Threats to Cultural Heritage of the Ionian University Professor Stavros Katsios and Dr. Maria Gkioni, member of the scientific committee of the Chair participated at the 1st Conference of the Greek UNESCO Chairs which took place from Friday 4th to Saturday 6th 2026 in Alexandroupolis, organised by the (...)

The Hellenic Sinology Center was honored to participate in the 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit, held in Hong Kong from 12 to 14 April 2026, through the contribution of its Executive Director, Professor Elena Avramidou. Professor Avramidou took part in the Forum on the Digitalization and Dissemination of Classical Texts, where she presented on the topic “Classical Texts in the (...)

On 27 April 2026, the Hellenic Sinology Center had the honor of welcoming the Traditional Orchestra of Nanjing University to the Ionian University for a unique musical event celebrating Chinese cultural heritage and artistic exchange. Founded in 1996, the orchestra is composed of undergraduate and postgraduate students from various schools of Nanjing University, one of China’s leading academic (...)