The proceedings of the 1st Conference of Postgraduate Students and Doctoral Candidates in Modern Greek Philology at the University of Crete were successfully concluded. The conference took place at the Gallos Campus in Rethymno from October 24 to 26.

The aim of the conference was to foster a vibrant and creative scholarly dialogue and to promote the exchange of ideas among researchers from around the world. Emerging scholars presented original papers that showcased both innovative research approaches and contemporary themes, as well as enduring issues in philological studies. Their presentations covered a wide range of topics, spanning from the 16th to the 21st century, highlighting the continuity and renewal of Modern Greek Philology both as a field of research and as an active academic community.

Among the topics that drew particular interest were mental illness and trauma, gender, the body and sexuality, as well as the use of digital tools and computational methods, ecological approaches, tourism, and the travel experience in literature and the press. In addition, the Chinese translation of Kazantzakis’s works and the exploration of texts and themes of shared interest between Greece and Romania underscored the international dimension of Modern Greek Philology.

The participation of delegates from numerous Greek universities, as well as from the Universities of Birmingham, Berlin, Bucharest, and Cyprus, confirmed the international resonance of the field of Modern Greek Philology. At the same time, the conference highlighted the University of Crete’s active engagement in extensive research and collaboration networks in the humanities.