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Technical University of Crete

The Technical University of Crete (TUC) is a young and dynamic university with a clear mission: to expand knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education. In this endeavour, the pursuit of excellence is the driving force. More than 70 laboratories with prime equipment, high technology infrastructure and eminently qualified personnel, as well as 120 faculty and staff members with international academic background attest to the level of excellence in education and research conducted at the University. This profile ranks the Technical University of Crete amongst the most prominent research institutions in Greece.

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Indonesian fire fighters extinguish a fire in a land next to residence in Pekanbaru, Riau province on September 13, 2019. The blazes spread smog across Southeast Asia and adding to concerns about the impact on global warming. Adek Berry/AFP

New research reveals that wildfires can influence El Niño

Wildfires are intensifying, yet they’re one of the most poorly understood phenomena on Earth. New research shows that they can disturb both regional and global climate.
En septembre 2019, des pompiers indonésiens tentent d’éteindre un incendie dans la province de Riau. Adek Berry/AFP

Des données inédites sur les interactions entre les mégafeux et le phénomène El Niño

Si les feux de forêt se multiplient, ils demeurent l’un des phénomènes les plus mal compris sur Terre. De nouvelles recherches montrent qu’ils peuvent perturber le climat régional et mondial.

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