Technical University of Crete to host European Researchers’ Night in Chania

The Technical University of Crete will host the European Researchers’ Night in Chania on Friday, September 25, 2026. The event, held at the 1st Experimental Gymnasium of Chania from 17:00 to 22:00, is part of a pan-European initiative designed to foster engagement between the scientific community and the public.

More than 15 research laboratories from the university will participate. Professors, researchers, and students will present their work through interactive workshops, experiments, scientific demonstrations, and experiential activities. The goal is to allow citizens of all ages—including children, families, and educators—to interact directly with researchers and explore how scientific inquiry contributes to understanding the world.

The event is organized under the European project ‘SCIENCE FOR GROWTH – EMPOWERING MINDS (STEPS)’, which is funded by the Horizon Europe – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) program. Partners in the project include the Technical University of Crete, the University of Crete (coordinator), and the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research.