Successful conclusion of the International Conference on Cemetery Studies in Athens

From 18 to 20 April, 2024, the International Conference on Cemetery Studies took place at the Harokopio University in Athens, Greece.

The International Conference on Cemetery Studies, organized by the Harokopio University in collaboration with the University of York, both members of ASCE, reached a successful conclusion.

Taking place at Harokopio University from April 18 to 20, 2024, the conference showcased a diverse range of presentations that explored the latest research on cemeteries spanning from the late 18th century to the present day. Scholars from diverse disciplines presented their insights and findings on history, art, culture, anthropology, geography, social studies, and cemetery tourism.

The conference facilitated lively discussions and fostered new collaborations, contributing significantly to the field of cemetery studies.

You can find the event program HERE.

International Conference in Athens 2024: Program

The Harokopio University presents you the program of the International Conference on Cemetery Studies, taking place from 18 to 20 April 2024 in Athens, Greece.

About the conference

The International Conference on Cemetery Studies, organized by the Harokopio University in collaboration with the University of York, both members of ASCE, will take place from 18 to 20 April 2024 at the Harokopio University in Athens, Greece.

The event will bring together a wide spread of academics, presenting their latest research findings concerning various aspects of cemeteries (end of 18th century onwards), including history, art and culture, anthropology, geography, social studies, and cemetery tourism.

The guest of honor at the event will be the ASCE president, Mrs Lidija Pliberšek.

Participation at the conference

The conference fee is 30 euros (15 euros for doctoral students). The fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and a guided tour in the historical cemetery of Athens. 

Conference language: English.

Conference program

You can find the detailed program of the event at this LINK.

International Conference in Athens 2024: Call for paper

The Harokopio University invites you to participate in the International Conference on Cemetery Studies, taking place from 18 to 20 April 2024 in Athens, Greece.

About the conference

From 18 to 20 April 2024, the International Conference on Cemetery Studies will take place at Harokopio University in Athens, organized by Harokopio University in collaboration with the University of York, both members of ASCE.

The event intends to bring together a wide spread of academics, presenting their latest research findings concerning various aspects of cemeteries (end of 18th century onwards), including history, art and culture, anthropology, geography, social studies and cemetery tourism. Postgraduates and doctoral students are especially welcome.

The guest of honor at the event will be the ASCE president, Mrs Lidija Pliberšek.

The conference fee is 30 euros (15 euros for doctoral students), including light lunch, refreshments and a guided tour in a historical cemetery of Athens. 

IMPORTANT: For all ASCE members who wish to attend the conference (without presentation) there won't be registration fees. The number of places is limited, so please confirm your participation at ioannaparaskevopoulou@yahoo.gr by the end of February.

Conference language: English.

Call for papers

Abstracts of no more than 300 words and a short, 100-word CV (both in word format and in English) should be sent to ioannaparaskevopoulou@yahoo.gr no later than 31 January 2024.

An edited selection of papers from the conference will be published in electronic form (with ISBN).

You can find the entire call for papers HERE.