International Study Centre

Luigi Lilio
Our centre

The Study Centre

A cultural association dedicated to promoting and spreading historical and scientific knowledge.

Coat of arms of the Luigi Lilio International Study Centre

Our history

The Luigi Lilio Study Centre was founded to preserve and honour the figure of Luigi Lilio, the Calabrian astronomer and mathematician of the sixteenth century whose contribution was fundamental to the Gregorian calendar reform.

We promote historical and scientific research, working with Italian and European institutions, organising conferences, publishing essays and putting on outreach events.

Our work is addressed to scholars, students, enthusiasts and anyone who wishes to approach the history of science and the figure of Luigi Lilio.

Mission

To preserve and spread the figure of Luigi Lilio, promoting scientific culture in Italy and in Europe.

Vision

To be an international point of reference for research on the history of the calendar and of astronomy.

Values

Scientific rigour, openness to dialogue, international collaboration and a passion for outreach.

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