Prof. Christophe Roche Received the ISO TC 37 “Excellent Project Award”!
Prof. Christophe Roche, ERA Chair Holder of the TALOS–AI4SSH project, received the Excellent Project Award from ISO Technical Committee 37 – Language and Terminology, in recognition of his exceptional leadership and innovative contributions as Project Leader of ISO 1087:2019. This international distinction highlights his pioneering work in terminology, ontology, and knowledge representation, and his role in advancing collaboration between AI and the Humanities.
TALOS Participation in Two-Day Seminar for Secondary Education Teachers (Heraklion)
TALOS members Prof. Eleni Katsarou and Rafail Giannadakis participated in a two-day seminar for secondary education teachers in Heraklion (9–10 Oct 2025), presenting on AI in education and curricula analysis, and AI/VR-AR for teaching antiquity. The event highlighted innovative, participatory practices aligned with the new curricula and strengthened ties between research and classroom practice.
Call for Papers: TOTh 2026 – Celebrating 20 Years of Terminology and Ontology Research
The 20th Anniversary Edition of the longest-running international conference on terminology, TOTh 2026, will be held on June 4–5, 2026, at Université Savoie Mont-Blanc. The conference celebrates two decades of research and collaboration in terminology and ontology, inviting submissions on language, knowledge representation, and AI applications by January 11, 2026.
3rd Meeting of Greek ERA Chairs – Deliverables and Impact | Upgrading Research in Greece
The University of Crete and FORTH co-organize the 3rd Meeting of Greek ERA Chairs on October 30, 2025, in Heraklion and online, highlighting research excellence and collaboration under the Horizon Europe ERA Chairs Programme. Co-organized by Prof. George Garinis and Prof. Melina Tamiolaki, the event features a presentation by Prof. Christophe Roche representing TALOS-AI4SSH.
Invitation: Two Online Lectures by Dr. Maria Papadopoulou
On October 22, 2025, Dr. Maria Papadopoulou, Director of the TALOS Lab (AI4SSH) at the University of Crete, will join two major online events exploring how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education, work, and culture. At Workforce Innovation 2025 – The Future Starts with You!, she will address the future of academic education in the AI era, while in Smart Attica Talk – AI for Culture: Insights from TALOS, organized by EKT, she will discuss how AI fosters creativity and cultural innovation.
Open Courses at the Department of Philology – Featuring the TALOS Short Program in Digital Humanities
The Department of Philology at the University of Crete opens its courses to teachers and the wider public. Among them is the TALOS Short Program course ΨΑΕΦ-100 | Introduction to Digital Humanities, taught by Dr. Maria Papadopoulou, Director of the TALOS Lab, introducing key concepts and applications of AI and Digital Humanities.
Invited Lecture by Prof. Christophe Roche at Al Wasl University
The TALOS Lab proudly announces the upcoming invited lecture of Prof. Christophe Roche, ERA Chair Holder of TALOS-AI4SSH, at Al Wasl University in Dubai on October 23, 2025. Titled “Terminology and Artificial Intelligence” (المصطلحية والذكاء الاصطناعي), the lecture will address how terminology and knowledge representation shape the foundations of intelligent systems, bringing together perspectives from linguistics, ontology, and AI.
TALOS at the “VR & AR Classroom Transformers” Erasmus+ Project Mobility in Crete
Members of the TALOS Lab participated in the Erasmus+ project “VR & AR Classroom Transformers” in Rethymno, presenting two talks on AI in education and digital technologies for cultural heritage. Professor Eleni Katsarou and Rafail Giannadakis showcased how Artificial Intelligence, VR, and AR can transform both classroom learning and the study of antiquity, aligning with TALOS’ mission to connect innovation, education, and the Humanities.
TALOS PhD Researcher Fotini Koidaki Presented at ICGL17 in Cambridge
TALOS PhD researcher Fotini Koidaki presented her work “From Page to Pixel: The 19th Century Greek 8.0 OCR Model” at the 17th International Conference on Greek Linguistics (ICGL17), University of Cambridge. Her presentation showcased a pioneering OCR model for digitizing 19th- and early 20th-century Greek prints, advancing Digital Humanities research and the preservation of Greek literary heritage.
Visit of Prof. Petros Stefaneas (NTUA) and Foivos Karounos (GFOSS) at TALOS Lab
On October 6, 2025, the TALOS Lab will host Prof. Petros Stefaneas (NTUA) and Foivos Karounos (GFOSS) for a full-day exchange at KEME/UCRC in Rethymno. The visit will foster dialogue on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Humanities, and open technologies, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and innovation.