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The Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) organizes its 7th Annual International Conference on Mediterranean Studies, 14-17 April 2014, Athens, Greece.The aim of the conference is to bring together scholars, researchers and students from all areas of Mediterranean Studies, such as history, arts, archaeology, philosophy, culture, sociology, politics, international relations, economics, business, sports, environment and ecology, etc.Registration:The registration fee is €300 (euro), covering access to all sessions, two lunches, the official dinner of the conference (Greek Night), coffee breaks and conference material. Special arrangements will be made with a local luxury hotel for a limited number of rooms at a special conference rate. In addition, a number of social events will be organized: A Greek night of entertainment with dinner (the official dinner of the conference), an archaeological tour (urban walk) of Athens, a special one-day cruise to the Greek islands, and a one-day visit to Delphi. Details of the social program are available at http://www.atiner.gr/2014/SOC-MDT.htmAbstracts submission:Please submit an abstract (email only) to: atiner@atiner.gr, using the abstract submission form available at http://www.atiner.gr/2014/FORM-MDT.doc by the 30 September 2013 to: Dr. Gregory A. Katsas, Academic Member of ATINER and Associate Professor, The American College of Greece-Deree College, Greece.Abstracts should include the following:- Title of Paper,- Full Name (s),- Affiliation,- Current Position,- an email address,- and at least 3 keywords that best describe the subject of your submission.Decisions are reached within 4 weeks.Participation without paper:If you want to participate without presenting a paper, i.e. organize a panel (session, mini conference), chair a session, review papers to be included in the conference proceedings or books, contribute to the editing of a book, or any other contribution, please send an email  to Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, ATINER (gtp@atiner.gr).The Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER)The ATINER was established in 1995 as an independent academic association with the mission to become a forum, where academics and researchers - from all over the world - could meet in Athens to exchange ideas on their research and to discuss future developments in their disciplines. Since 1995, ATINER has organized more than 250 international conferences, symposiums and events. It has also published approximately 150 books. Academically, the Institute consists of five Research Divisions and twenty-three Research Units. Each Research Unit organizes an annual conference and undertakes various small and large research projects. Academics and researchers are more than welcome to become members and contribute to ATINER's objectives. The members of the Institute can undertake a number of academic activities. If you want to become a member, please download the form (membership form). For more information or suggestions, please send an email to: info@atiner.gr.Infos - Contact:www.atiner.gr/mediterranean.htm