# Science outreach initiatives in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/science-outreach-initiatives-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-09-29T07:00:04.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Researchers’ Night 2026, a pan-European science outreach initiative, was celebrated across various Greek cities on September 25, 2026. Events included live experiments, technology demonstrations, and stargazing at locations such as the University of Thessaly in Larissa and the National Observatory in Athens.

In Crete, the University of Crete held its inaugural Research Night across its Rethymno and Heraklion campuses. Part of the European STEPS project, the event attracted over 4,000 visitors and featured collaborations with the Technical University of Crete and the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research. Following these events, the STEPS project is scheduled to transition to a ‘Researchers at Schools’ initiative, involving scientists visiting various schools to conduct experiential learning labs.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: University of Crete hosts inaugural Research Night

The University of Crete held its first Research Night in Rethymno and Heraklion, attracting 4,000 visitors to engage with scientific research through interactive workshops and exhibitions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-crete-hosts-inaugural-research-night

### 2026-09-24: Researchers' Night 2026 brings science outreach to Greece

Researchers' Night 2026 takes place across Greece on September 25, featuring interactive science experiments and research demonstrations in cities including Larissa, Rethymno, and Athens.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/larissa-to-host-researchers-night-2026-at-papas-mill

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