Wrapping up SA4AW 2026: Semantic Annotation, AI, and Knowledge Graphs for the Ancient World
The 2nd Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World (SA4AW) 2026 conference brought together international scholars and students at the University of Crete to explore the role of semantic annotation in dialogue with AI, large language models, and knowledge graphs in the study of the ancient world. Featuring sixteen contributions, two keynote lectures, and a student poster session, the conference highlighted current research, open practices, and new collaborations across digital philology, cultural heritage, and AI-supported humanities research.
Maria Papadopoulou at the UoC–NUAA Online Academic Exchange Event
On 5 May 2026, Maria Papadopoulou participated in the Online Academic Exchange Event between the University of Crete and Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where she delivered the presentation “From Nanjing to Rethymno: AI, Philology, and Cross-Cultural Knowledge.” Her contribution formed part of a broader online programme of presentations and discussions that brought together scholars from both institutions around language, AI, and interdisciplinary research.
Visit of MA Students in Classical Studies to the TALOS Lab
On April 27, 2026, the TALOS Lab welcomed graduate students from the MA in Classical Studies (University of Crete) for a discussion on the intersection of Digital Humanities and Classical Studies.
2nd Call for Project Concept Notes – MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
The TALOS Lab at the University of Crete invites researchers to submit concept notes for a fully funded, two-year MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Digital Humanities! Dr. Maria Papadopoulou (TALOS Lab Director) will host an online bootcamp on May 15, 2026, to help promising candidates develop their proposals blending AI with the social sciences and humanities.
Program Announced: 20th International Conference TOTh
The full program for the 20th International TOTh Conference (Terminology & Ontology) is now available! Join us on June 4-5, 2026, onsite in France or online, to explore the exciting intersection of traditional terminology and cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence, including LLMs and the Semantic Web. We are also offering a hands-on pre-conference training on June 2-3 titled “Bringing Artificial Intelligence to Terminology.” Don’t miss this landmark 20th-anniversary event featuring an international lineup of experts. Download the program and register today to secure your spot!
Discover our MOOC: Artificial Intelligence for the Humanities and Social Sciences
An open-access MOOC designed for humanists and social scientists to explore Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Graphs, and NLP tools. Developed by the TALOS–AI4SSH Lab, this course provides a structured path to building FAIR datasets and applying semantic technologies in research, with no prior technical background required.
2nd SA4AW Conference: Program Announced & Registration Open
The TALOS Lab is excited to announce the full program for the 2nd Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World (SA4AW) Conference! Join us on May 7–8, 2026, online via Zoom or onsite in Rethymno, Crete, for a hybrid event exploring the critical intersection of semantic annotation, Large Language Models, and artificial intelligence in studying antiquity. We invite researchers, students, and the public to register now for free virtual attendance.
TALOS 6th Hybrid PhD Meeting – TALOS AI4SSH Doctoral Seminar 2026
The TALOS Lab announces the 6th TALOS PhD Meeting, taking place in hybrid format on 28 April 2026 in Rethymno and online. The meeting brings together TALOS researchers presenting work across digital humanities, archaeology, literature, education, and computational approaches, followed by discussion and feedback exchange among peers.
Dr. Maria Papadopoulou Joins the OPERAS Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group
The TALOS Lab announces the appointment of our Director, Dr. Maria Papadopoulou, to the OPERAS Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group (AI SIG). As an expert in digital humanities and semantic technologies, Dr. Papadopoulou will collaborate with European stakeholders to promote the responsible and ethical use of AI in scholarly communication. Her participation ensures that emerging AI infrastructures remain aligned with Open Science principles and genuinely serve the needs of Social Sciences and Humanities researchers.
Online Research Seminar Series by the Division of Classics: Stamatis Bouses on the ‘DMC Lexi’ Project and the Lexicon of Cyril
The Division of Classical Studies at the University of Crete invites you to a virtual lecture by Stamatis Bouses on Friday, April 24, 2026, as part of its research seminar series “Friday Online Meetings”. Delivered in Greek, the lecture will explore the “DMC Lexi” project and its systematic digital approach to identifying the “Lexicon of Cyril.” Pre-registration is required to attend.