6-8 April 2025 – Rethymno, Crete
We were proud to host a one-off meeting “Social Science Perspectives on Individuals, Cultures, and Institutions in the Mediterranean Region” organized to promote exchange among scholars from different social sciences whose research focuses on the Mediterranean region.
The meeting was held in Rethymno, Crete between 6-8 April 2025, with support from the European Research Council, the Centre for Research on Cultural and Societal Diversity (CRCSD) at the University of Sussex, and the University of Crete Research Centre.
The goal of the meeting was to facilitate exchange between scholars who study the Mediterranean region using different theoretical and methodological perspectives and help learn from each other, generate new questions and promote future collaborations. There were 57 attendees from 14 different countries at the meeting, with 46 talks and posters.
Organizers
Ayşe K. Üskül
University of Sussex
Konstantinos Kafetsios
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki & Palacky University
Dina Rabie
Northeastern University, London
Featured Speakers
Mai Albzour
Assistant Professor, Department of Social and Behavioural Science, Birzeit University, Palestine
Segregation and social change perspectives within the settler colonial context in Palestine
Ahmed Ezzeldin Mohamed
Assistant Professor, Toulouse School of Economics, France
The politics of religious seasons in Mediterranean Muslim societies
Ayse Guveli
Professor of Sociology, University of Warwick, UK
Intergenerational socioeconomic consequences of migration from Turkey to Western European countries
Meeting Venues
Theartemis Palace Hotel
Markou Portaliou 26,
Rethymno, 74100 Greece
The Neratze Mosque (now used as a music academy)
Emmanoil Vernardoy 2,
Rethymno, 74131 Greece
About Rethymno
Rethymno, the captivating third-largest town on Crete, nestled along the island’s north coast, embodies centuries of history and tradition in its captivating Old Town. Adorned with Renaissance colours and embraced by the azure hues of the Mediterranean, Rethymno boasts a unique layout intricately intertwined with the sea.
As you wander through its streets, you’ll encounter Venetian-inspired architecture like the majestic Fortezza, a historic fortress overlooking the town, and the imposing Porta Guera, a prominent gate in the ancient Venetian walls. Each corner of Rethymno tells a story of resilience and beauty, inviting you to explore its seaside charm and rich cultural heritage.
