University of Crete welcomes new students and faculty

The University of Crete has marked several significant academic milestones for the 2026 period. On October 6, the university held orientation events at its Rethymno and Heraklion campuses to welcome hundreds of new students from Greece and abroad. Rector Georgios M. Kontakis welcomed the new cohort, emphasizing the university's commitment to providing a modern academic environment for personal and professional growth.

On the same day, the university conducted swearing-in ceremonies for six new and promoted faculty members. These appointments include academic roles within the School of Medicine and the Department of Physics, covering specialties such as Anatomy, Radiology, Intensive Care, Microbiology, Obstetrics-Gynecology, and Condensed Matter Physics.

Additionally, the University of Crete Internship Office has announced reporting events for the 2024–2026 internship program. These sessions, co-funded by Greece and the European Social Fund, will take place on October 21 in Rethymno and October 23 in Heraklion. The events will present statistical data, student experiences, and the challenges faced during the internship period.