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The Alexandria Center for the Hellenistic Studies

Since its founding by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE, and for a period of over 600 years, Alexandria was the cultural capital of the world, especially during the Ptolemaic period. The Hellenistic period – specifically in Alexandria but also throughout the Mediterranean – witnessed many achievements and contributions in all fields of knowledge that have greatly added to man’s thought and the progress of civilization.

The Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies, was established as a joint collaboration between the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Onassis Foundation, the Vardinoyannis Foundation and the University of Alexandria. The Center is open to scholars from around the world who are keen to obtain diplomas, Masters and Doctorates in Hellenistic studies in particular, in various specializations: History - Literature - Art, Archeology and Architecture - Philosophy and Science

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Online Lecture: How Souls Communicate in Hades

12 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2024

The BA Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies, in cooperation with the Institute for Mediterranean Studies – FORTH, organizes an online lecture entitled: 

"How Souls Communicate in Hades, (Proclus, In Rep. II.163.18-168.26)"
 Prof. John Finamore; University of Iowa

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

 The lecture is in English. 
The lecture will take place on Zoom at 7:00 pm in Athens and Alexandria, 6:00 pm in Paris, 5:00 pm in London, and 12:00 noon in New York.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://lnkd.in/emuqBPYX

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: https://lnkd.in/ehet2Ftp

A Journey Through Egyptian Museums, From Ptolemy Philadelphus to Giuseppe Botti

27 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024

The BA Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex-Med) and the BA Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies (ACHS), in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Centre in Cairo and the Honorary Consulate of Italy in Alexandria, organize a workshop entitled: 

“A Journey Through Egyptian Museums, From Ptolemy Philadelphus to Giuseppe Botti)


Sunday, 27 October 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center, Delegates Hall

 

 

International Workshop: The Necropolis as Memoryscape

16 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024

The BA Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies (ACHS), in collaboration with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and the Archaeological Society of Alexandria (ASA), organizes an international workshop entitled:

“Funerary Art in the Eastern Mediterranean (4th c. – 1st c. BCE): Old Connections and New Beginnings, The Necropolis as Memoryscape”

16–18 September 2024, Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center, Delegates Hall.

The workshop will be in English.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/MpYahUeWGUgELUvS8

Registration: Till the maximum capacity of the Hall.

Registration is Now Open for the Specialized Diploma, Master’s, and PhD Scholarships in Hellenistic

01 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

The Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies (ACHS) announces the beginning of registration for the Specialized Diploma, Master’s and PhD programs in Hellenistic Studies from Alexandria University, from 1 to 31 August 2024.

The Specialized Diploma, Master’s and PhD programs are the result of a collaboration between ACHS, the Vardinoyannis Foundation, and Alexandria University.

The courses are taught in English.

The ACHS, in cooperation with the Vardinoyannis Foundation, provides a grant of 75% of the tuition fees to applicants (terms apply).

Lecture: Taking Plato Seriously: Proclus as Exegete

30 May 2024 - 30 May 2024

The BA Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies, in cooperation with the Institute for Mediterranean Studies – FORTH,  organizes an online lecture entitled

Taking Plato Seriously: Proclus as Exegete
Prof. Lloyd Gerson; University of Toronto

Thursday, 30 May 2024
The lecture is in English.       

The lecture will take place on Zoom at 7:00 pm in Athens and Alexandria, 6:00 pm in Paris, 5:00 pm in London, and 12:00 noon in New York.

𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdeispj4uEte8KIj5nPOHW-c0bs74sI5J#/registration        

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