The Museology Research Laboratory of Ionian University is pleased to present the new publication by Dr Anna Micheli, Postdoctoral Researcher in the HFRI-funded FLUSEUM research project, entitled Introduction to Museographic Semiotics: From the Display Case to the Symbol and the Exhibit.The book approaches the museum exhibition not simply as a space for displaying objects, but…
Since its official commencement on 2 June 2025, the FLUSEUM research project has progressed in accordance with its approved work plan and objectives. Significant progress has been achieved across the project’s research, methodological, training, management, dissemination and communication activities. Research and methodological developmentDuring the reporting period, the project established its theoretical, conceptual and methodological foundations…
The Museology Research Laboratory of Ionian University is pleased to highlight the student project “In the Footsteps of the Poets”, developed by Ioanna Livitsanou as part of the course “Museums and Multimedia (and Mobile) Applications” at the Department of Archives, Library Science and Museology.The project constitutes the first thematic section of the “Open Museum of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The CHRONOS research project, in which the Museology Research Laboratory of Ionian University participates in collaboration with The Cyprus Institute, officially commenced in August 2026. CHRONOS focuses on the development of digital approaches and infrastructures for the documentation, management and interpretation of cultural heritage, with particular attention to the needs and possibilities of smaller museums…
The Museology Research Laboratory of Ionian University has been involved in an interdisciplinary collaboration with the University of West Attica focusing on the documentation, interpretation and promotion of the stone bridges of Pogoni, Epirus.The collaboration was developed through the SCANNER Workshop – For Documentation and Promotion of Stone Bridges of Greece: The Case of Pogoni,…
The Museology Research Laboratory of Ionian University, in collaboration with Psychogios Publications, organised the presentation of the biography of legendary Greek basketball coach Giannis Ioannidis, entitled Born a Winner (Γεννημένος Νικητής), written by Dimitris Karydas and Vassilis Skountis.The event brought together perspectives from journalism, sports history and academic research, exploring the life, career and legacy…
