Recent meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.
Mission & Goals
The University of Crete is a public higher education and research institution committed to excellence in teaching, research and academic development. Its mission is to generate and transmit scientific knowledge, educate new scientists and scholars, and contribute to the advancement of culture and society. Its remit includes undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral education, research across a broad range of disciplines, lifelong learning, international academic cooperation, quality assurance, and the promotion of innovation, scientific dialogue and links between research, education and society at regional, national, European and international level.
EU Legislative Interests
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act)
Communication Activities
No specific communication activities are declared at this stage in relation to Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence. Registration is submitted in connection with the organisation’s participation in the European Commission AI Act Advisory Forum, for which Transparency Register registration is required for appointment as a Type C member.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
The University of Crete is a member of the INGENIUM European University alliance and forms part of the EURAXESS European network for the mobility of researchers. It is also a member of EARMA - The European Association of Research Managers and Administrators (EARMA) is a community at the heart of the European Research Area (ERA), its purpose is to help research projects run smoothly, contribute to policy consultations, and build a community of like-minded professionals. It also participates in institutional networks and partnerships supporting research, internationalisation and sustainability, including SDSN Greece and Scholars at Risk (SAR / SAR Greece). The University is associated with a wider regional research and innovation ecosystem in Crete, including long-standing partnerships and synergies with FORTH, HCMR, the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PagNi), the Technical University of Crete and the Hellenic Mediterranean University. Public information is available at: https://www.uoc.gr/en/research-en/university-of-crete-member-of-the-european-university-ingenium/ https://www.uoc.gr/en/about-the-university/ https://www.uoc.gr/en/research-en/research-activity/partnerships/ https://sdgs.uoc.gr/el/outreach-partnerships-2/
Organisation Members
The University of Crete is a public university and does not have members in the sense of a membership-based association. Relevant affiliated or closely linked entities and infrastructures publicly referred to by the University include the University General Hospital of Heraklion (PagNi) and long-standing institutional research synergies with FORTH, HCMR, the Technical University of Crete and the Hellenic Mediterranean University. Public information is available at: https://www.uoc.gr/en/about-the-university/ https://www.uoc.gr/en/research-en/research-activity/partnerships/ https://metis-innovation.uoc.gr/en/innovation-transfer-unit-en/
Additional Information
The University of Crete is a public higher education and research institution. The financial information refers to the most recent closed financial year, 01/2024–12/2024, and is based on the approved financial statements of the University of Crete and its Special Account for Research Funds. Participation in the AI Act Advisory Forum is not remunerated and concerns scientific/advisory contribution. No contribution exceeding both 10% of the total budget and €10,000 has been identified on the basis of the confirmed 2024 financial data available.