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.
TALOS Scientific Responsible, Prof. Melina Tamiolaki, at Conference on Humanities and Education in the 21st Century
Prof. Eleni Melina Tamiolaki, TALOS Scientific Responsible, participated in the national conference “Humanities and Education in the 21st Century: Problems and Prospects” at AUTH (26–27 September 2025). In her talk, she highlighted how TALOS connects Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities, showcasing the project as a model of innovation and interdisciplinarity.
TALOS Hosts AI4DH Delegation at the University of Crete
The TALOS Lab at the University of Crete is resuming its activities with a collaborative visit from the Slovenian ERA Chair Delegation – AI4DH. Professors Antoine Doucet and Marko Robnik Šikonja will join TALOS for a full day of exchange, fostering stronger European partnerships at the crossroads of Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities and Social Sciences.
TALOS Lab to Coordinate the European Project Teachers’ Academy for AI Literacy
TALOS Lab is proud to take part in the Teachers’ Academy for AI Literacy, a €1.5M Erasmus+ project uniting 14 partners from 7 European countries. The initiative aims to equip teachers with the knowledge and critical skills to engage with AI in education—not only on a technical level but also with attention to ethical, social, and humanistic dimensions. By fostering collaboration and developing innovative training programs, the Academy seeks to ensure that AI is used inclusively and responsibly, bridging digital divides and strengthening the digital transformation of education across Europe.
Dr. Maria Papadopoulou Awarded Top UoC Funding for PhiloGraphia Project
Dr. Maria Papadopoulou, Director of the TALOS Lab, achieved outstanding success as her project PhiloGraphia received the top grade of 100/100 and was selected for funding by the UoC Research Committee. The project will build a knowledge graph from Diogenes Laertius’ Lives of Eminent Philosophers, offering new digital pathways to explore ancient wisdom and the evolution of philosophical thought.