Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6:00 PM–10:00 PM | Rethymno & Heraklion

On Friday, September 25, 2026, the University of Crete will open its doors to the public for its first Researchers’ Night, bringing research, science, and the people behind them closer to society.

From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the University community will welcome visitors of all ages at its campuses in Rethymno (Gallos Campus) and Heraklion (Voutes Campus), offering an evening dedicated to curiosity, discovery, and dialogue.

Researchers from the University of Crete will share their work with the public through interactive experiments, hands-on activities, presentations, and creative workshops. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore research in an accessible and engaging way, ask questions, exchange ideas, and discover how scientific knowledge is created and how it contributes to our understanding of the world and to the challenges facing society.

The event will take place at:

Rethymno
📍 Gallos Campus – New Library

Heraklion
📍 Voutes Campus – School of Medicine

Researchers’ Night provides a unique opportunity to strengthen the relationship between researchers and society, inspire young people to explore science, and highlight the value of research and innovation in shaping the future. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the people whose curiosity, creativity, and commitment drive scientific progress.

STEP Into the World of Research!
A night to meet the people behind the research

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
📍 Rethymno: Gallos Campus, New Library
📍 Heraklion: Voutes Campus, School of Medicine

Free entrance