The Programme

The HPDST is a Programme of the Institute of Neohellenic Research of the National Hellenic Research Foundation in collaboration with the Laboratory of Science Education, Epistemology and Educational Technology (ASEL) of the University of Athens, Greece.
The Programme of History, Philosophy and Didactics of Science and Technology originates from two initially complementary teams, the History and Philosophy of S&T Team and this for the Didactics of Science. The merge was brought through the acknowledgment that there is a strong need for science to be reestablished in society and engage its stakeholders. This goal is to be accomplished through state of the art research using an interdisciplinary approach. Since 2000, the team has developed into one of the most promising research teams in Southeastern Europe, as can be certified by the following achievements: Read more »

HPDST Publications

The History, Philosophy and Didactics of Science and Technology Programme publishes the "Newsletter for the History of Science in Southeastern Europe" (in English), the Journal "Kritiki: Critical Science & Education" (in Greek) and the International Journal for the History of Scientific Ideas "Almagest".
Some of the publications by members of the Programme are listed within the "Bibliography" section of this website (which is updated on a regular basis). Part of the Books and Conference proceedings authored or edited by members of the Programme are also listed here. Read more »

7th Elati Workshop and research seminar

The workshop and the Research Seminar of the HePHaESTUS Programme will take place in Elati. The complete schedule is available on the Greek version of this page.

More details by calling: +30 2103689567, +30 2103689566, +30 2103688031 or faxing at: +30 2103688034.
You may also use the contact form; registered users of this website may also contact the members of the Organizing Committee through their individual contact forms. Read more »