Type: Winter School
Department: Philosophy
Location: Rethymno Campus
Date: 21 January – 9 February 2026
Fees: 300€
This winter, history comes alive across Greece through the 3rd Educational Winter Program organized by the Centre for Ancient Greek and Chinese Civilizations (KELKIP) in collaboration with the School of Philosophy, University of Crete, the Institute for Mediterranean Studies (IMS–FORTH), and Southwest University of China.
📅January 21 – February 9, 2026
📍Athens | Heraklion | Rethymno | Chania
Designed for students from Chinese universities, the program offers an inspiring introduction to the cultures that have shaped Crete from antiquity to modern Greece. Participants will explore:
- World-class museums and archaeological sites
- Historic towns and lesser-known villages
- Lectures at the University of Crete
- Hands-on workshops on ancient scripts
- Key landmarks in Athens that illuminate modern Greek history
✨More than a study program, this is a journey through time, showcasing Crete as a historic meeting point of civilizations and a living bridge between East and West.
Instructors
- Antonis Anastasopoulos – Professor of Ottoman History, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Crete; Collaborating Faculty Member, Institute for Mediterranean Studies, Foundation for Research and Technology–Hellas (FORTH)
- Chloe Balla – Professor of Ancient Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, University of Crete; Director of the Philosophical Research and Translation Lab (UCRC) and President of the KELKIP
- Kassandra Beikaki – Greek Language Teacher, Experimental High School of the University of Crete, (Rethymno); PhD Candidate in Didactics of Philosophy
- Eleni Kaklamanou – Assistant Professor of Ancient Greek Philosophy, Philosophy Department, University of Crete
- Artemis Karnava – Assistant Professor in Prehistoric Archaeology, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Crete
- Rania Katavouta – PhD, Department of Greek Language, School of European and Latin American Studies, Shanghai International Studies University
- Athina Kavoulaki – Associate Professor, Department of Philology (Division of Classical Studies), University of Crete
- Eleni Kovaiou – Head Librarian, University of Crete Library
- Thanasis Mailis – Assistant Professor of Byzantine Archaeology, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Crete
- Kalliopi Papamanoli – Postdoctoral Researcher, Philologist seconded to KELKIP, Philosophy Department, University of Crete
- Sophia Trouli – Assistant Professor of Museum Studies, Department of Primary Education, University of Crete; Museum Educator, Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete (Rethymno)
- Aristeidis (Aris) Tsantiropoulos – Associate Professor of Social Anthropology, Department of Sociology, University of Crete
- Ioanna Venieri – Archaeologist, Hellenic Ministry of Culture; Head of the Department of Exhibitions, Communication and Education, Epigraphic Museum, Athens
