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Mathematics
Applications open until April 12th for PhD students and postdocs

Selected students will have all their local expenses covered by Festum π. We would prefer for their institution to cover travel expenses, should this may not be possible they can apply to us.




Festum-Pi 2024 will take place at Ciheam Maich
Chania Crète 8 - 20 July. Applications for mathematicians https://www.festum-pi.com/math.fr.html More to come soon for the musical part.
Apr 2

The beginning of a great partnership: Museum of Printing - Festum-pi Festival
Article in Haniotika Nea. You can read it here . Σειρά συναυλιών στο Μουσείο Τυπογραφίας στο πλαίσιο του δεύτερου Festum π που θα γίνει...
Apr 2


Artificial intelligence, innovation, research... science in the grip of geopolitical tensions
Interview with Guillaume Carnino (historian), Mathilde Velliet (technology geopolitics researcher ) and Cédric Villani in Le Monde...
Apr 1


Our Vision: Maths & Music on the Aegean Islands
Bridging worlds through mathematics and music! The FESTUM Π project revives the ancient Pythagorean dialogue between numbers and harmony,...
Apr 1


Festum-pi: A festival where music and mathematics come together in perfect harmony!
More at: https://www.haniotika-nea.gr/me-symmetochi-megalon-onomaton-sta-chania-to-festival-oysikis-kai-athi-atikon/
Apr 1


Festum-pi Summer School and Research Conference. 14-27 July 2025, Chania, Crete, Greece.
14-27 July 2025, Chania, Crete, Greece. Maths & Music on the Aegean islands. Applications open until April 12th for PhD students and...
Mar 13


Cédric Villani: "Europe needs cultural unity"
*texte français de l’itw Cédric Villani dans les commentaires Ευχαριστούμε TA NEA και την Alexia Kefalas για αυτή την συνέντευξη....
Aug 12, 2024


Renowned Mathematician Cedric Villani at MAICh: Connecting Mathematics and Economics!
Upon his visit to CIHEAM MAICh in the framework of Festum π conference, the world known French Mathematician, Fields Medalist, Professor...
Jul 25, 2024




Huge thanks to Cyril Letrouit and Bertrand Maury
UN GRAND MERCI ΕΝΑ ΜΕΓΑΛΟ ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ L’édition 2024 arrive à sa fin. Un grand merci à Cyril Letrouit et Bertrand Maury, les architectes de...
Jul 19, 2024


The mathematical work of Festum-pi 2024 concludes today!
Οι μαθηματικές εργασίες του Festum π 2024 ολοκληρώνονται σήμερα. Τα Χανιά μας αγκάλιασαν και μας χάρισαν ιδανικές συνθήκες συγκέντρωσης...
Jul 19, 2024




Michalis Dafermos dancing by the board
Michalis Dafersmos giving maths lecture at Festum-pi!
Jul 16, 2024


Mademoiselle Mathilde at Festum-pi together with Clément Mouhot and Cédric Villani
Mademoiselle Mathilde with two admirers, professors Clément Mouhot (Cambridge) and Cédric Villani (Lyon 1).
Jul 14, 2024


Festum-Pi Festival : the... melody of "genius"
Article in Haniotika Nea. You can read it here . Special thanks to Chaniotika Nea and Georgios Konstas for this report to our professors...
Jul 13, 2024


Dionysios and Cedric together with Gina Pavlaki
Avec une grande amie de la France, Mme Gina Pavlaki
Jul 10, 2024


Festum-Pi 9-17 of Jule, Chania
9-17 of July, Chania welcomes internationally renowned musicians for a series of concerts with free admission at the Mikis Theodorakis...
Jul 6, 2024


News from THE BOSS Cédric Villani
Dionysios directs Festum π but THE BOSS is certainly Cédric. How does the president of Fondation de l'Écologie Politique eager to...
Jul 6, 2024

Festum-Pi: The celebration of mathematics and music returns, this time in Chania
Article in Athens Voice. You can read it her e.
Jun 25, 2024


Reportage on the NEA Channel
We would like to thank Marina Giakoumaki and Neatv Gr Crete TV for this reportage that helps our work to reach the audience of Crete.
Jun 25, 2024


We are waiting for you in Chania, for Music and Mathematics.
Many thanks to Arielle Beck for this magnificent Chopin. See you on 17 July for her recital at the Venizeleion Conservatoire. Σας...
Jun 22, 2024


Festival "Festum-Pi": a celebration of maths and music
Article in Haniotika Nea. You can read it here .
Jun 15, 2024


3rd edition of Festum π.
Mathematician Cédric Villani for the Festum π project. Ο μαθηματικός Cédric Villani για το Festum π. Mathématicien Cédric Villani pour le...
Jun 3, 2024


Many thanks to Athens Academy for the important support
Ευχαριστούμε θερμά την Ακαδημία Αθηνών για αυτήν την σημαντική υποστήριξη. Un grand Merci à l’Académie d’Athènes pour cette magnifique...
May 20, 2024


Mathemata-maths poster is on!
Αγαπητοί φίλοι • Chers amis • Dear friends of Festum π, our maths poster is ready and the one on music will follow in a couple of days....
May 1, 2024

Many Thanks to Hervé Dole Astrophysics Vice-President of Université Paris-Saclay for this wonderful support letter.
Merci a Hervé Dole Astrophysique Vice-Président de Université Paris-Saclay pour cette formidable lettre de soutien. Υποστήριξη στο...
Apr 21, 2024


A big thank you to George Apostolidis and Athens 9.84.
Ένα μεγάλο ευχαριστώ στον Γιώργο Αποστολίδη και το Αθήνα 9,84. https://athina984.gr/2023/09/14/d-dervis-mpoyrnias-ta-mathimatika-synantoy...
Sep 14, 2023


Seminar "Music and Mathematics". Speaker: Vasilis Koukoulogiannis (University of the Aegean).
Σεμινάριο "Μουσική και Μαθηματικά". Εισηγητής: Βασίλης Κουκουλογιάννης (Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου).
Aug 26, 2023


Exploring the Intersection of Music and Mathematics: A Lecture by Franck Jedrzejewski.
Franck Jedrzejewski, musicologist and mathematician. First lecture on the relationship between music and mathematics. PDF of the...
Aug 22, 2023


Reviving the Legacy: The Creation of a Global Center for Pythagorean Studies.
Dionysios Dervis-Bournias, founder of the Festum Festival, discusses the creation of a global Center for Pythagorean Studies,...
Aug 18, 2023


Festum π: Celebrating the Intersection of Mathematics, Music, and Culture.
Dionysios Dervis-Bournias talks about Festum π, an event celebrating mathematics and music, its origins, the cultural ties between Greece...
Aug 9, 2023


Festum π: A Festival of Mathematics and Music in Samos.
For the second consecutive year, Festum π brings together the science of mathematics and the art of music. The event will take place from...
Aug 4, 2023


2nd edition of Festum π.
Mathematician Cédric Villani for the Festum π project. Ο μαθηματικός Cédric Villani για το Festum π. Mathématicien Cédric Villani pour le...
Aug 2, 2023


Festumpi 2025: 2nd Edition - Where Music Meets Mathematics on Pythagoras’ Island.
The Festum π returns for its second edition, a fascinating festival that unites music and mathematics in a cultural and intellectual...
Aug 1, 2023


Vina's homage.
Thank you very much to To Vima for today's Festum π! Ευχαριστούμε πολύ Το Βήμα για το σημερινό αφιέρωμα στο Festum π!
Aug 28, 2022


Aegean Meets Paris: A Mathematical and Musical Fusion.
The collaboration between the University of the Aegean and Paris-Saclay’s renowned Mathematics School, alongside the Paris Conservatoire,...
Aug 23, 2022


Samos, the Island of Pythagoras: A Celebration of Mathematics and Music.
Samos, the island of Pythagoras. The celebration of Mathematics and Music. Στη Σάμο, το νησί του Πυθαγόρα. Η γιορτή των Μαθηματικών και...
Aug 19, 2022


Festum Π: Where Numbers Meet Notes.
From July 21 to 25 on the Greek island of Samos, Festum Π will blend mathematics and music, drawing inspiration from ancient history and...
Aug 17, 2022


Harmony of Numbers and Notes in Samos
The first Franco-Hellenic Festival of Music and Mathematics will take place from August 19 to 29, 2022, on the island of Pythagoras,...
Aug 4, 2022


Greek-French Festival Unites Music and Mathematics in Samos.
In July, maestro Dionysis Dervís-Bourniás launched an initiative bringing together mathematicians and musicians from the University of...
Aug 3, 2022


A new project : Festum π.
Mathematician Cédric Villani for the Festum π project. Ο μαθηματικός Cédric Villani για το Festum π. Mathématicien Cédric Villani pour le...
Aug 3, 2022


Festum π: Uniting Greece and France Through Math and Music
The deputy mayor of Eastern Samos, Despina Kaila, describes the Festum π as a bridge of friendship between Greece and France, connecting...
Jul 18, 2022


Festumpi launches its first edition! A festival blending music and mathematics between France and Greece! A unique cultural and intellectual fusion.
The Festum π is a unique festival that fuses music and mathematics, creating a space for cultural and intellectual exchange between...
Jul 17, 2022
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