Connecting heritage professionals, researchers, and communities through dialogue and innovation.
1. Overview
The Museology Research Laboratory organizes academic and public events, including the flagship Museum Big Data Conferences, regional symposia, community workshops, and thematic seminars.
These gatherings promote cross-disciplinary exchange and highlight emerging trends in museology and digital heritage.
2. Highlights
Featured Conferences
- MBD2026 (Brazil) – Decolonizing Data in GLAM Institutions
- MBD2020 (Cyprus) – Big Data and Audience Engagement
- MBD2024 (Greece) – Ethics, Policy, and Digital Infrastructure
3. Upcoming Events
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New Publication by Dr Anna Micheli: Introduction to Museographic Semiotics
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…
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FLUSEUM: Progress and Current Activities
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…
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Student Project: “In the Footsteps of the Poets” – A Digital Route in Lefkada
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…
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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…
4. Calls for Papers / Participation
Stay tuned for upcoming calls for conference participation, paper submissions, and public workshops.
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