The Metsovion Interdisciplinary Research Centre (M.I.R.C.) of the National Technical University of Athens (N.T.U.A.) was founded in 1993. Its principal aim is to contribute to the protection and development of mountainous environments and local European cultures The activities of N.T.U.A. M.I.R.C include interdisciplinary research for the Protection and Development of Mountainous Environment and Local European Cultures, teaching and provision of continuing education, as well as conducting seminars and conferences relevant to the broader object of M.I.R.C., working in close cooperation with other universities, prefectures, local governments, local social groups, cultural, research and other organisations.
