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New Publication by Stelios Lekakis: Monuments of Trauma: Archaeology and Politics in Asia Minor, 1919–1922
The Museology Research Laboratory of Ionian University is pleased to highlight the recent publication of the new book by Stelios Lekakis, member of the Laboratory, entitled Monuments of Trauma: Archaeology and Politics in Asia Minor, 1919–1922. Monuments of Trauma investigates the intersections between archaeology, politics, and warfare during the period of Greek administration in Asia Minor…
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Conferences | Events | News
MBD2026 – 4th International Conference on Museum Big Data: Extended Call for Papers
The 4th International Conference on Museum Big Data (MBD2026) will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 12 to 14 November 2026, bringing together researchers and professionals interested in the emerging field of Museum Big Data and its applications in research, cultural heritage and museums. The conference provides a forum for the exchange of research, methods…
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Participation of the Museology Research Laboratory in the 1st Summer School “Souli – Acheron: History, Environment and Sustainable Development”
The Museology Research Laboratory of Ionian University participated in the 1st Summer School “Souli – Acheron: History, Environment and Sustainable Development”, which was held at the Voulgari Historical Museum in Thesprotia. As part of the Summer School, the Laboratory was represented by Rania Peponi, who participated as a speaker with a presentation entitled “Museum Education…
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The Museology Research Laboratory Meeting Series
The Museology Research Laboratory of Ionian University continues its cycle of research meetings, providing a forum for the presentation and discussion of current research, ideas and developments in the field of museology and cultural heritage.The meetings bring together members, collaborators and researchers of the Laboratory and provide opportunities for academic exchange, discussion and the development…
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The Museology Research Laboratory at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair
The Museology Research Laboratory of Ionian University participated in the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), held from 5 to 13 September 2026 at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition and Conference Centre.As part of Ionian University’s presence at the Fair, Prof. Georgios Papaioannou, Director of the Museology Research Laboratory, and Assist. Prof. Elias Christomidis, Vice-Director of the…
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In Memory of Konstantinos “Dino” Politis
It is with profound sadness that the Museology Research Laboratory of Ionian University mourns the loss of Dr Konstantinos “Dino” Politis, a distinguished archaeologist, researcher, long-standing collaborator and member of the Laboratory. For more than four decades, Dino Politis devoted his work to the archaeology and cultural heritage of Ṣāfī and the wider Dead Sea…
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