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The volume features a contribution by Dr. Maria Papadopoulou, Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities and Classics at the University of Crete and Director of the TALOS Lab. - [TALOS Short Program-Diploma in DH: 2026–2027 Winter Semester Launch](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-short-program2026-27/) - The Short Program–Diploma in Digital Humanities (DH) is running for its 4th year (academic year 2026–2027), delivered by the Department of Philology of the University of Crete within the framework of the TALOS project. Open to students from all Departments (from the 3rd semester onwards). Submit your Expression of Interest by 20/07/2026. - [TALOS hands-on training at the Crete Past and Present 2026 Summer School](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/cretepastandpresent2026/) - As part of the Crete Past and Present 2026 Summer School, the TALOS Lab delivered the hands-on session “Looking for Europa (mal du pays)” in Rethymno on 25 June 2026. Led by Maria Papadopoulou and Rafail Giannadakis, the training introduced participants to the myth of Europa, its textual and visual receptions, and to AI-supported methods such as semantic annotation, ontology-based modelling, and knowledge graphs, which students then applied in group work. - [The School of Philosophy of the University of Crete among the world’s top 500 in the Times Higher Education ranking](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/timeshigheredication2026/) - The University of Crete has been ranked in the 401–500 band worldwide in Arts and Humanities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026. This distinction reflects the University’s strong international presence and the quality of its academic and research work in the Humanities, closely connected with the fields represented by the School of Philosophy. - [TALOS at UNESCO Club “Knossos” event on AI and cultural heritage in Heraklion](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/unescoknossosclub-pressjune2026/) - Prof. Eleni Melina Tamiolaki and Melissa Bergoffen participated in the UNESCO Club “Knossos” event «Οπτικοποιώντας την Ιστορία» in Heraklion on 13 June 2026. Their presentation introduced the broader vision of TALOS and highlighted current work in digital cultural heritage and digital archaeology, within a wider programme on AI, 3D modelling, and digital technologies for cultural heritage that brought together approximately 195 registered participants. - [Join TALOS: Two Postdoctoral Positions Now Open at the University of Crete!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/postdoc-call1-june26/) - The TALOS – AI4SSH project at the University of Crete has opened a new call for two postdoctoral positions in AI, Computational Linguistics, Digital Humanities, and Cultural Heritage. Based in Rethymno and open until 2 July 2026, the positions offer an exciting opportunity to join an international research environment working on AI applications for the humanities and social sciences. - [Rafail Giannadakis at the Erasmus+ Staff Week organised by the international offices of the Universities of Crete and Piraeus](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/erasmusstaffweekmay2026/) - During the last week of May 2026, Rafail Giannadakis, Research Assistant at the TALOS-AI4SSH Lab, participated in the Erasmus+ Staff Week at the University of Crete, organised by the international offices of the Universities of Crete and Piraeus. As part of the programme, he presented the talk “Digital Transformation in Education and Research: The TALOS – AI4SSH Initiative,” introducing the TALOS initiative and highlighting its role in connecting artificial intelligence, education, and research in the humanities and social sciences. - [Melina Tamiolaki and Melissa Bergoffen at UNESCO Club “Knossos” Event on AI and Cultural Heritage](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/unescoevent-june2026/) - Prof. Eleni Melina Tamiolaki and Melissa Bergoffen will participate in the UNESCO Club “Knossos” event on AI and cultural heritage on Saturday, 13 June 2026, in Heraklion. Their talk will present the TALOS programme and current research on digital cultural heritage, within a broader public event on AI, 3D modelling, augmented reality, and digital innovation for cultural and historical heritage. - [TOTh 2026 Successfully Concluded in Chambéry](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/toth2026pressrelease/) - TOTh 2026 successfully concluded in Chambéry after four days of training, presentations, and international exchange at the intersection of terminology, ontology, and artificial intelligence. Organised by the University of Crete’s TALOS Lab in AI4SSH, the event featured a two-day pre-conference training, the 20th anniversary conference programme, presentations by TALOS members, and the Young Researcher Prize awarded to Giuliana Elizabeth Vilela Ruiz. - [Methodology of Formally Representing Genre Terminology in Archaic Greek Lyric](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/alyra-giann-2026/) - On May 29–30, 2026, TALOS Lab member Rafail Giannadakis participated online in the international Romanian Colloquium, presenting a paper on the methodology of formally representing genre terminology in archaic Greek lyric. Using ALyrA (Archaic Lyrical Agora) as a case study, the talk discussed how the ontoterminology paradigm, TEDI software, and formalization function as a philological method to organize uncertainty. - [TALOS at ISTAL27: Analyzing Literacy Models in Greek L1 Curricula Through NLP](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/con-istal27-2026/) - TALOS Lab member Evangelos Katis attended the 27th International Symposium on Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (ISTAL27) in Thessaloniki to present a co-authored study by Evangelos Katis, Eleni Katsarou, Maria Tzanaki, and Eirini Daskalaki. The research utilizes Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools to analyze autonomous versus ideological literacy frameworks within the 2023 Greek L1 Curricula. - [TALOS Invited Lecture: Cybersecurity and Citizen Science: Building Digital Resilience Together by Dr. Stavros Eleftherakis (NYU - Abu Dhabi)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/eleftherakis-lect-may2026/) - TALOS Lab will host a hybrid invited lecture by Dr. Stavros Eleftherakis, Postdoctoral Researcher at NYU Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, at 14:30 Athens time. The lecture, titled “Cybersecurity and Citizen Science: Building Digital Resilience Together,” will take place at the TALOS Conference Room, Building Γ, KEME/UCRC, Rethymno, and online. The talk will explore everyday cybersecurity threats, digital resilience, privacy-preserving collaboration, and the role of citizen science in identifying suspicious digital behaviour. - [New book by Prof. Christophe Roche on Concept Theory and Terminology Marks the 20th Edition of TOTh!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/rochemonogr2026/) - As the 20th Anniversary Edition of the TOTh International Conference approaches, a major milestone of this anniversary year is the publication of Christophe Roche’s new book, "Une théorie du concept pour la terminologie." The monograph revisits the conceptual foundations of terminology and offers a timely contribution to current discussions on ontoterminology, knowledge representation, and artificial intelligence. - [The Faculty of Letters at Rethymno Garden: TALOS AI4SSH Participations](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-municipalgarden/) - On May 16, 2026, the Faculty of Letters of the University of Crete moved outdoors to the Rethymno Municipal Garden, bridging academic research with the local community. The TALOS AI4SSH project was there, demonstrating how modern technologies are transforming traditional fields of humanities. - [TALOS AI4SSH Lab Visits Schools in Heraklion: Shaping the Future of AI Education](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-visits-schools/) - As part of its commitment to accessible, human-centric AI education, the TALOS AI4SSH Lab visited the 2nd Laboratory Center and the 5th EPAL of Heraklion. The visits focused on the rapid transformation of AI, its benefits for educators, and the critical necessity for responsible use guidelines. - [TOTh 2026 Book of Abstracts Now Available—Opening talk by Danielle Candel (CNRS, Université Paris Cité)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/toth2026-bookofabstracts/) - The TOTh 2026 Book of Abstracts is now available, offering an overview of this year’s contributions to the 20th anniversary edition of the TOTh International Conference, to be held on 4–5 June 2026 at the University Savoie Mont Blanc and online. The programme will open with Danielle Candel’s lecture, “On the 20th Anniversary of the TOTh Conference,” while the AI terminology training led by Silvia Piccini, Christophe Roche, and Maria Papadopoulou will take place on 2–3 June 2026. - [TALOS at TEDxUniversityofCrete 2026](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-tedxuoc-may2026/) - On 9 May 2026, members of the TALOS AI4SSH team were present at TEDxUniversityofCrete, an event centered on ideas, creativity, and innovation within the academic community. Lefteris Zampoulakis, TALOS research assistant and undergraduate student in the Department of History and Archaeology, contributed as part of the organising committee, while Prof. Melina Tamiolaki, TALOS PI, also attended and delivered remarks. TALOS’s presence reflected its ongoing commitment to outreach, public engagement, and dialogue at the University of Crete. - [Last chance to register for the TOTh 2026 AI Terminology Training!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/toth26-training/) - There is still time to register for the TOTh 2026 training “Bringing Artificial Intelligence to Terminology: A Step-by-Step Project Approach,” taking place on 2–3 June 2026 before the 20th anniversary edition of the TOTh International Conference. Led by Dr. Silvia Piccini, Prof. Christophe Roche, and Dr. Maria Papadopoulou, the training highlights a core principle of the programme: AI is a tool, but the expert remains essential. - [Fotini Koidaki presented GeoAffect at the ISA-22 workshop at LREC 2026](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/koidaki-isa22-may2026/) - Fotini Koidaki, TALOS PhD candidate in RT3: Corpus Analysis, presented the paper “GeoAffect: A Multi-Layer Annotation Schema and Few-Shot LLM Evaluation for Geoaffective Analysis of Literary Texts” at ISA-22, held within LREC 2026 in Palma de Mallorca. The paper introduced a multi-layer annotation schema for analysing how places are emotionally framed in literary narrative, applied to 19th-century Ionian prose fiction and evaluated on 13 large language models. - [Wrapping up SA4AW 2026: Semantic Annotation, AI, and Knowledge Graphs for the Ancient World](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/sa4aw2026-pressrelease/) - 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](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/uoc-nuaa-event-may2026/) - 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. - [Discover our MOOC: Artificial Intelligence for the Humanities and Social Sciences](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/mooc-ai-4ssh/) - 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. - [TALOS 6th Hybrid PhD Meeting – TALOS AI4SSH Doctoral Seminar 2026](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/6phdmeeting-april2026/) - 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. - [Visit of MA Students in Classical Studies to the TALOS Lab](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/ma-studentsvisit2026/) - 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](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/call2-msca2026/) - 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](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/program-toth2026/) - 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! - [2nd SA4AW Conference: Program Announced & Registration Open](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/2sa4aw-registration-ann/) - 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. - [Demetra Kasimis (University of Cambridge) to deliver lecture on "Democracy’s Parapolitics: A Conspiracy Theory of the Oikos for the AI Age"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/kasimis-lect-march26/) - Demetra Kasimis, Assistant Professor in Political Theory at the University of Cambridge, will deliver the lecture “Democracy’s Parapolitics: A Conspiracy Theory of the Oikos for the AI Age” on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, from 11:30 to 12:30, in Room 1, School of Philosophy, Gallos Campus, University of Crete, Rethymnon, Greece. Open to all interested participants and offered in the framework of the course AEFF152 “Euripides, Trojan Women,” the lecture will explore how ancient Greek thinkers used the language of conspiracy to make visible the hidden role of the oikos in democratic power. - [Dr. Maria Papadopoulou Joins the OPERAS Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/papadopoulou-operas/) - 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](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/classicsseminars-cyrillexicon/) - 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. - [1st Call for Project Concept Notes – MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/call1-msca2026/) - 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. - [New Erasmus+ KA171 International Mobility Collaboration between the University of Crete (TALOS Lab) and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/erasmus-ka171-launch/) - The TALOS AI4SSH Lab announces a new Erasmus+ KA171 International Mobility collaboration between the University of Crete and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, focusing on a timely and strategic research initiative dedicated to the analysis of educational curricula through advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methods. - [Last Call for Papers: SA4AW 2026 – Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World International Conference | Hybrid, May 7-8!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/sa4aw2026-lastcall/) - SA4AW 2026 (7–8 May 2026, Rethymno & online) issues its final call for papers, inviting abstracts (max 1,000 words) on semantic annotation in dialogue with hybrid AI, LLMs, deep learning, and knowledge graphs for the ancient world and cultural heritage. Submissions are double-blind reviewed via EasyChair, with accepted papers invited to a post-conference edited volume. - [Crete Past and Present: Receptions of Crete Summer School (University of Crete | June, 2026) — AI & Classics hands-on session](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/classics-summerschool-2026-ann/) - The TALOS Lab announces its participation in the Summer School “Crete Past and Present: Receptions of Crete” (University of Crete, Rethymnon, 21–27 June 2026). The programme explores how Crete’s myths, landscapes, and literary traditions have been reimagined from antiquity to today, alongside visits to major archaeological and museum sites. TALOS contributes the half-day hands-on seminar “Looking for Europa (mal du pays)” (Dr Maria Papadopoulou & Rafail Giannadakis), introducing AI-assisted annotation, ontology modelling, and linked data workflows for FAIR outputs. Apply by 10 March 2026. - [TALOS 2026 Inaugural Event: Visit by Toma Tasovac (DARIAH ERIC, Director Emeritus) | Hybrid](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/febr17-2026-event/) - The TALOS Lab inaugurates its 2026 events with a hybrid gathering on 17 February 2026, featuring Toma Tasovac (DARIAH ERIC, Director Emeritus). The programme includes talks by Toma Tasovac and Stavroula Konstantopoulou (PhD candidate, University of Valladolid & Visiting Scholar, Talos Lab), a TALOS Award Ceremony (Open Dataset Reuse Award and Short Program–Diploma in DH Excellence Award), and the traditional vasilopita cake cutting. The event will take place onsite in Rethymno (KEME/UCRC) and online via Zoom. - [TALOS Short Program-Diploma in DH: 2026 Spring Semester Launch](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-shortprogram2026/) - The University of Crete’s Short Program–Diploma in Digital Humanities (DH), offered by the Department of Philology within the TALOS project, enters its third year (2025–2026). The Spring Semester begins on 9 February 2026 and is open to students from all Departments (from the 3rd semester onwards). Expression of Interest is due by 22 February 2026, while course declarations run via eduportal from 23 February to 9 March 2026. - [TOTh 2023–2024 Proceedings Now Available in Open Access!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/toth-proc-ann2026/) - The TOTh Conference Proceedings for 2023 and 2024 are now available in open access. TOTh (Terminology & Ontology: Theories and Applications), organised by the TALOS project, brings together researchers and professionals working on language and knowledge engineering. The volumes include peer-reviewed papers and posters on terminology, ontology, knowledge graphs, AI and NLP, along with contributions by TALOS members. - [Maria Papadopoulou to participate in the Hellenic Authors’ Society international conference on AI and writing](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/syn-syggr-febr26/) - Dr Maria Papadopoulou (University of Crete, Director of the TALOS AI4SSH Lab) will participate in the Hellenic Authors’ Society international conference “Writing, Translating, Thinking in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: What Does It Mean to Be a Writer Today?” (Goethe-Institut Athens, 27–28 February 2026). She will join the roundtable “AI in Education: Opportunity or Kerkoporta?” on Saturday, 28 February (15:15–16:30), contributing to the public discussion on responsible and critical uses of AI in education and the Humanities. - [TALOS 5th PhD Meeting (Hybrid): Research Presentations and Guest Lecture!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/5th-phd-meeting2026/) - The 5th TALOS PhD Meeting will take place on 6 March 2026 in hybrid format, onsite in Rethymno and online via Zoom. The session will feature research presentations by TALOS PhD candidates and TALOS Lab–affiliated doctoral researchers on topics ranging from semantic prosopography and NLP to ontoterminology and archaeological metadata, and will conclude with a guest lecture by Emmanuela Schoinoplokaki (UCSB, LOREL Lab) on the intersections of Classics, Social Justice, and Digital Humanities. - [TALOS in the online seminar series “Digital Classical Philology” (University of Patras) | March 24, 2026-Online](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/papadopoulou-uop-march2026/) - Dr Maria Papadopoulou (University of Crete, Director of the TALOS AI4SSH Lab) will participate in the University of Patras online seminar series “Digital Classical Philology” with a talk on 24 March 2026 (17:00) titled “Artificial Intelligence and Classical Studies: The Contribution of TALOS.” The session is open to the public and will take place online via Zoom. - [TALOS online webinar: Gen AI-assisted scenarios based on the action-oriented approach in language education](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/workshop-20260326-jaleniauskiene/) - TALOS is organizing the online webinar “Gen AI-assisted scenarios based on the action-oriented approach in language education” on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Evelina Jaleniauskiene of Kaunas University of Technology, the session will explore how AI can support the design and implementation of action-oriented scenarios in language education. - [TALOS at the HOU Spring Webinar Series on Digital Humanities: Online Lecture Tomorrow, March 26](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/hou-seminar-march2026/) - Tomorrow, Thursday, March 26, 2026, Melina Tamiolaki, Scientific Coordinator of the TALOS project, and Rafail Giannadakis, Research Assistant at the TALOS Lab, will participate in the 2025-2026 spring seminar series of the Hellenic Open University MA programme “Digital Humanities: methods, tools, practices.” Their talk, “The TALOS Project: Artificial Intelligence for the Social Sciences and the Humanities,” will present the programme’s objectives and the main strands of its research activity. - [Gaming and Literacy in the Age of AI: Perspectives and New Directions (Virtual)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/gaming-and-literacy-march18/) - The TALOS–AI4SSH Lab at the University of Crete announces the virtual event “Gaming and Literacy in the Age of AI: Perspectives and New Directions” (18 March 2026, 18:00–20:00 EET). Open to the public (registration required), the event explores how gaming environments shape meaning-making, identity, and multimodal literacies, and how these processes are being reshaped by artificial intelligence and the growing need for critical AI literacy. Speakers include Dr. Earl Aguilera and Dr. Raúl Alberto Mora, with Dr. Zoi Traga Philippakos serving as discussant. - [TALOS at the Hybrid International Women’s Day Event of the 14th Panhellenic Student Conference of Archaeology](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-intwomday-archstconf/) - Antonia Lourentzaki (TALOS Research Assistant) and Rachel Milio (TALOS PhD candidate) represent the TALOS Lab today at the hybrid International Women’s Day event organised by the 14th Panhellenic Student Conference of Archaeology (7 March 2026, “Xenia” Student and Cultural Center, Rethymno & online). Their talk, “Prostitutes and Queens: Making Women of the Past visible in the Digital Age” (18:25–18:45), highlights how digital approaches can support the study and visibility of women in the past. - [Invited Lecture: Dodona Travels to Ithaca and Back — Lessons from Testing AI in Greek Epigraphy (Hybrid)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/martingonzalez-lecturemarch2026/) - Elena Martín González (Assistant Professor, University of Valladolid) will deliver an invited hybrid lecture at the TALOS Lab (KEME/UCRC, University of Crete) on Thursday, 19 March 2026 (15:00, Greek time). Titled “Dodona Travels to Ithaca and Back: Lessons from Testing AI in Greek Epigraphy,” the talk presents results from the NextGenerationEU-funded project “Dodona Travels to Ithaca,” examining the application of the AI model Ithaca to the oracular tablets of Dodona and reflecting on the methodological possibilities and limitations of AI in Greek epigraphy. - [Talos at the 6th International Conference "Literacies and Contemporary Society"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/6iclcs-cyprus-feb2026/) - The TALOS Lab presented innovative research at the 6th International Conference "Literacies and Contemporary Society" in Nicosia, Cyprus. Using Natural Language Processing (NLP), the study examines linguistic patterns and literacy representations within Greek L1 curricula, revealing a significant bias toward decontextualized skills over social practices. Discover how computational tools are reframing our understanding of educational frameworks and critical language awareness. - [TALOS participation in the 6th International Scientific Conference of the Regional Directorate of Education of Crete](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/6rde-conf-march26/) - Earlier this month, TALOS members participated in the 6th International Scientific Conference of the Regional Directorate of Education of Crete on education in the digital era. Prof. Eleni Katsarou delivered a keynote on teaching and learning during the AI era, while Evangelos Katis presented on the need for AI literacy and professional development for educators. - [TALOS at the 3rd Panhellenic Conference on AI in Education organized by the "Politropi" Schools](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/politropi2026-conference/) - TALOS Research Assistant Rafail Giannadakis presented a pedagogical framework for teaching Ancient Greek literature using Generative AI multimedia at the 3rd Panhellenic Conference on AI in Education. His approach enables students to understand the operational logic of GenAI while gaining a deep understanding of primary sources, as they must rely on the original text to identify "hallucinations" and biases in AI-generated visual and auditory outputs. - [Easter wishes from TALOS AI4SSH!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/easter-wishes2026/) - The TALOS–AI4SSH Lab sends its warmest wishes for a restful and peaceful Easter break. We wish our entire community a season filled with renewal, health, and inspiration. - [TALOS participation in the 53rd CAA International Conference in Vienna](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/53caa-confer2026/) - TALOS researchers Melissa Bergoffen and Antonia Lourentzaki participated in the 53rd CAA International Conference in Vienna, presenting their work on the application of semantic data methods in archaeology. Bergoffen explored how ontoterminologies can better structure complex iconographic metadata, using the Bronze Age "Ladies in Blue" fresco as a case study. Lourentzaki detailed the development of a FAIR Linked Open Data framework and domain-specific ontoterminology to conceptualize and query the complex spatial and artefactual record of Göbekli Tepe. - [1st Lecture of the Series "Artificial Intelligence: Science, Society and Education": "Ethical Issues in AI"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/open_lectures_ethics-and-ai/) - The announcement in English: The TALOS Lab is launching a new series of lectures in Greek titled “Artificial Intelligence: Science, Society, and Education". The inaugural lecture, "Ethical Issues in Artificial Intelligence," will be held on November 11, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Student Cultural Center "Xenia". The event will also be streamed live via - [Maria Papadopoulou at University of California, Santa Barbara: Research Collaboration and Expert-Guided AI in the Humanities!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/papadopoulou-ucsb-ann/) - The TALOS Lab is pleased to announce the upcoming lecture and workshop of Dr Maria Papadopoulou, Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities and Classics at the University of Crete and Director of the TALOS Lab, hosted by the Department of Classics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The visit, fully funded by UCSB, reflects a strong commitment to fostering international academic dialogue and collaboration between European and US institutions. - [Call for Papers: SA4AW 2026 – Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World International Conference | Hybrid, May 7-8!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/sa4aw2026-call/) - SA4AW 2026 (7–8 May 2026, Rethymno & online) launches its call for papers, inviting abstracts (max 1,000 words) on semantic annotation in dialogue with hybrid AI, LLMs, deep learning, and knowledge graphs for the ancient world and cultural heritage. Submissions are double-blind reviewed via EasyChair, with accepted papers invited to a post-conference edited volume. - [Final Call for Papers: TOTh 2026 – Extended Submission Deadline for the Longest-Running International Conference on Terminology!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/toth-2026-final-call/) - The Final Call for Papers for TOTh 2026 is now open, with an extended submission deadline of 8 February 2026. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the longest-running international conference on Terminology invites contributions on Terminology, Ontology, AI, NLP, and related fields. TOTh 2026 will take place on 4–5 June 2026 at Université Savoie Mont-Blanc (Chambéry, France), with onsite and online participation. - [Launch of the Teachers’ Academy for AI Literacy!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/teachers-academy-launch/) - The University of Crete launches the Teachers’ Academy for AI Literacy, a three-year European initiative coordinated by the TALOS AI4SSH Lab and funded by ERASMUS+ EDU 2025. The project brings together 14 partners from 7 countries and will train 2,500 primary and secondary school teachers in the pedagogically sound, ethical, and socially responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in education. - [Hybrid hands-on Workshop by Litao Lin](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/hybrid-hands-on-workshop-by-lin/) - Hybrid hands-on workshop by Litao Lin - [GIS Training Session](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/gis-training-session/) - GIS Hand-on Training led by Alexandros Maridakis - [Welcoming Stavroula Konstantopoulou (PhD candidate, University of Valladolid) as a Visiting Scholar at the TALOS Lab!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/stavroula-konst-lab/) - Stavroula Konstantopoulou, PhD candidate in Classical Philology at the University of Valladolid, joins the TALOS AI4SSH Lab as a Visiting Scholar (January–April 2026). During her stay, she will work and discuss with the Lab members the integration of Artificial Intelligence, HTR, and TEI/EpiDoc methodologies into the study of Greek epigraphic and archival material, with a focus on the oracular tablets of Dodona and their excavation archives. - [TALOS at Al Wasl University: Advancing International Collaboration](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/papadopoulou-alwasl-vis2026/) - Dr Maria Papadopoulou, Director of the TALOS AI4SSH Lab, visited Al Wasl University in Dubai on 8 January 2026 for meetings focused on strengthening international collaboration. Discussions centred on the forthcoming Memorandum of Understanding between Al Wasl University and the University of Crete and explored concrete opportunities for joint research and educational initiatives in the Humanities, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Humanities. - [2nd Call for Papers: TOTh 2026 – Extended Submission Deadline for the Longest-Running International Conference on Terminology](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/toth-2026-2nd-call/) - The 2nd Call for Papers for TOTh 2026 is now open, with an extended submission deadline of 8 February 2026. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the longest-running international conference on Terminology invites contributions on Terminology, Ontology, AI, NLP, and related fields. TOTh 2026 will take place on 4–5 June 2026 at Université Savoie Mont-Blanc (Chambéry, France), with onsite and online participation. - [Reviving Antiquity in the Digital Age: An Online Talk by Rafail Giannadakis at the General Lyceum of Lechaina](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/giannadakis-lechaina-dec2025/) - Rafail Giannadakis delivered a successful online talk at the General Lyceum of Lechaina on 3 December 2025, where he presented the mission and work of the TALOS AI4SSH Lab and discussed the use of Artificial Intelligence and digital tools in the teaching of antiquarian subjects in secondary education. Drawing on examples from ancient texts, archaeology, and multimedia applications, the talk highlighted new ways of engaging with antiquity while emphasising the importance of a critical approach to generative AI. - [Season’s Greetings from TALOS AI4SSH!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/xmas-greet-2026/) - The TALOS AI4SSH Lab sends warm wishes for happy winter holidays and a peaceful New Year, thanking its research community and collaborators and looking ahead to a 2026 filled with health, calm, and new discoveries. - [TALOS Visit to Stanford University: Discussions on AI in Education](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-stanford-dec2025/) - Professor Eleni Katsarou and Dr Konstantinos Sipitanos visited the Stanford Graduate School of Education on 10–11 December 2025, hosted by Dr Víctor R. Lee and Christine Bywater. During the visit, they presented their research on Artificial Intelligence in Education and engaged in discussions with members of Stanford GSE, CSET, the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, and the DISTAL Lab. The meetings established groundwork for potential future collaboration between TALOS AI4SSH and Stanford University in the area of AI in education. - [TALOS Visit to California State University, East Bay: Exploring Collaborations in AI Literacy and Educational Technology](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/ucsu-visit-dec-2025/) - Professor Eleni Katsarou and Dr Konstantinos Sipitanos represented the TALOS Lab during a two-day visit to California State University, East Bay, hosted by Associate Professor Earl Aguilera. They presented research on AI literacy for future teachers and NLP-based curriculum analysis, opening the way for joint projects and a forthcoming Memorandum of Understanding. - [Radio Interview with Dr Maria Papadopoulou now available online: Artificial Intelligence and the Human](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/rad-inter-papadop-dec-2025/) - Dr Maria Papadopoulou, Director of the TALOS Lab, discussed Artificial Intelligence and its impact on human thinking, learning, and ethics in a radio interview on Dialogues with Antonis Vamiedakis, highlighting the role of the Humanities in a digital world. - [TALOS Research Visit to Athens: Rafail Giannadakis at NTUA and GlossAPI](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/giannadakis-vis-ntua-dec2025/) - Rafail Giannadakis represented TALOS AI4SSH during a two-day research visit to Athens, invited by the λ-Form Group at NTUA and the GlossAPI team of GFOSS. His talks addressed ontological and terminological modelling for ancient world studies and philosophical questions in Plato’s Republic, strengthening links between TALOS, NTUA, and GFOSS. - [TALOS at the 75th Annual Conference of the Literacy Research Association: Prof. Eleni Katsarou on AI-Powered Curriculum Analysis](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/katsarou-lra-2025/) - Professor Eleni Katsarou represented TALOS AI4SSH at the 75th Annual Conference of the Literacy Research Association in Las Vegas, presenting AI-powered methods for analysing and redesigning L1 curricula. Her contribution showcased how NLP and digital tools can support evidence-based reform and strengthen literacy education. - [Online Talk by Dr. Maria Papadopoulou — TALOS AI4SSH at the Joint Seminar Series (UoC Medical School–IMBB-FORTH–UCRC)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/papadopoulou-lec-nov-2025/) - Dr. Maria Papadopoulou, Director of the TALOS Lab, will deliver an online talk in the Joint Seminar Series in Translational and Clinical Medicine (UoC Medical School–IMBB-FORTH–UCRC) on 19 November 2025 (15:00–16:00 EEST), presenting TALOS AI4SSH work on terminology and ontologies, knowledge graphs and FAIR data, NLP for Greek, cultural-heritage applications, and AI literacy in education. - [New hybrid GIS Training by Alexandros Maridakis (UoC)!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/gis-train-nov-2025/) - TALOS Lab marks GIS Day 2025 with a hybrid, hands-on GIS workshop led by Alexandros Maridakis (University of Crete) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 11:30–14:30 (EEST). Participants will use QGIS and ArcGIS to map and analyze humanities and cultural-heritage data; the session is in English, recorded, and offered onsite at UCRC KEME (Building Γ2/Γ3) and online via Zoom. - [TALOS at the 15th Conference on Hellenic Language & Terminology (ELETO): Dr. Maria Papadopoulou on AI & Terminology](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/15-conf-eleto-2025/) - TALOS Lab announces the participation of Dr. Maria Papadopoulou in the 15th Conference “Hellenic Language & Terminology” (ELETO)—co-organized with NKUA’s Department of French Language & Literature and the Technical Chamber of Greece—held 6–8 November 2025 in Athens. She will join the round table “Artificial Intelligence and Terminology,” presenting TALOS’s ISO/TC 37–aligned work on terminology, ontologies, and knowledge graphs for cultural heritage. - [Invitation: Two Online Lectures by Dr. Maria Papadopoulou](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/lectures-papadopoulou-oct2025/) - 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. - [3rd Meeting of Greek ERA Chairs – Deliverables and Impact | Upgrading Research in Greece](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/3rd-era-chair-meeting/) - 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. - [InnoDays 2025 (Heraklion, Crete): TALOS AI4SSH at Booth B03!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/innodays-dec-2025/) - TALOS AI4SSH will participate in InnoDays 2025 “Crete of Knowledge and Production”, held 28–30 November 2025 at the International Exhibition Center of Crete (Gouves, Heraklion). Visit us at Booth B03 in Hall 3 to explore our tools, research projects, and educational activities in Artificial Intelligence for the Humanities and Social Sciences! Everyone is welcome! - [Prof. Christophe Roche's Invited Lecture on Terminology Validation and AI at Al Wasl University](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/roche-conf-talk-alwasl-nov-2025/) - Prof. Christophe Roche, ERA Chair Holder of TALOS–AI4SSH, will deliver an invited lecture titled “Validation of Terminology: The Contribution of Formal Approaches” at Al Wasl University’s 4th International Conference on Graduate Studies and Scientific Research (19–20 November 2025, Dubai), discussing how ontology-based methods support reliable, interoperable terminology in an AI-driven research landscape. - [TALOS at the 13th National Student Conference on Archaeology: Antonia Lourentzaki on Göbekli Tepe Reliefs](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/lourentzaki-conf-oct-2025/) - TALOS Research Assistant Antonia Lourentzaki presented at the 13th National Student Conference on Archaeology, showcasing an ontology-based, AI-supported study of Göbekli Tepe reliefs and their violent animal imagery; the constructive feedback she received will guide the next steps of the TALOS knowledge graph. - [New Course on AI for SSH (Online, Jan–May 2026)!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/kedivim-ai4ssh-2026/) - Applications are open until January 8, 2026, for the University of Crete’s K.E.DI.VI.M. online course developed with the TALOS-AI4SSH project! Running January–May 2026, this English-taught, research-led program equips scholars, educators, and cultural-heritage professionals with practical AI skills for SSH (200 teaching hours, 20 ECTS), covering foundations, cultural heritage, education, and ethics. Be at the forefront of AI innovation in the Humanities. Apply now and transform your future! - [TALOS PhD Researcher Fotini Koidaki Presents at the 1st University of Crete Conference of MA and PhD Students in Modern Greek Philology](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/koidaki-1st-stconf-oct-2025/) - TALOS PhD Candidate Fotini Koidaki (RT3) participated in the 1st Conference of MA and PhD Students in Modern Greek Philology at the University of Crete. Her presentation introduced a computational framework for studying 19th-century Ionian prose, applying AI-based text analysis and Digital Humanities methods to explore literary patterns and cultural connections. - [TALOS PhD Candidate Melissa Bergoffen Presented at the 2nd MEDITARCH – Ancient World Conference](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/melissa-conf-oct-2025/) - TALOS PhD Candidate Melissa Bergoffen (RT2) participated in the 2nd MEDITARCH – Ancient World Conference at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, presenting her research on female representations in Bronze Age Aegean wall paintings. Her talk introduced how AI technologies, ontologies, and ontoterminologies can enhance archaeological data management and promote FAIR Principles, highlighting a feminist and interdisciplinary approach that bridges Artificial Intelligence and Archaeology. - [Prof. Christophe Roche Received the ISO TC 37 “Excellent Project Award”!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/roche-iso-award-2025/) - 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 AI4SSH YouTube Channel](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-ai4ssh-youtube-channel/) - We are excited to announce that the TALOS AI4SSH Project is sharing its scientific journey on YouTube. Our channel serves as a video repository for our diverse research activities and a hub for open educational content. - [Invited Lecture by Prof. Christophe Roche at Al Wasl University](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/roche-lecture-aiwasluni/) - 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 Participation in Two-Day Seminar for Secondary Education Teachers (Heraklion)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/seminar-sec-educ-teac-oct-2025/) - 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](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/20th-toth-call-1/) - 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. - [Open Courses at the Department of Philology – Featuring the TALOS Short Program in Digital Humanities](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/open-courses-phil/) - 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. - [Visit of Prof. Petros Stefaneas (NTUA) and Foivos Karounos (GFOSS) at TALOS Lab](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/stefaneas-karounos-visit-oct-2025/) - 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 at the “VR & AR Classroom Transformers” Erasmus+ Project Mobility in Crete](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/vr-erasmus-sept-2025/) - 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 Hosts AI4DH Delegation at the University of Crete](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/ai4dh-delegation-2025/) - 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 PhD Researcher Fotini Koidaki Presented at ICGL17 in Cambridge](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/koidaki-icgl17-2025/) - 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. - [Giuliana Elizabeth Vilela Ruiz presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/giulvil-presenting-at-the-4th-talos-phd-meeting/) - Giuliana Elizabeth Vilela Ruiz presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting - [Dimitris Billianos presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/dimibill-presenting-at-the-4th-talos-phd-meeting/) - Dimitris Billianos presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting - [Rachel Milio presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/rachmil-presenting-at-the-4th-talos-phd-meeting/) - Rachel Milio presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting - [Evangelos Katis presenting at the 3rd TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/evangkat-presenting-at-the-3rd-talos-phd-meeting/) - Evangelos Katis presenting at the 3rd TALOS PhD Meeting - [Melissa Bergoffen presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/melberg-presenting-at-the-4th-talos-phd-meeting/) - Melissa Bergoffen presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting - [Evangelos Katis presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/evangkat-presenting-at-the-4th-talos-phd-meeting/) - Evangelos Katis presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting - [Fotini Koidaki presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/fotko-presenting-at-the-4th-talos-phd-meeting/) - Fotini Koidaki presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting - [Dimitris Kotzinos visit at TALOS Lab](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/dimitris-kotzinos-visit-at-talos-lab-2/) - Dimitris Kotzinos visit at TALOS Lab - [TEDI Training organised by TALOS Lab](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/tedi-training-organised-talos-lab/) - TEDI Training organised by TALOS Lab - [Fotini Koidaki presenting at the 3rd TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/fotkoid-presenting-at-the-3rd-talos-phd-meeting/) - Fotini Koidaki presenting at the 3rd TALOS PhD Meeting - [Melissa Bergoffen presenting at the 3rd TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/melberg-presenting-at-the-3rd-talos-phd-meeting/) - Melissa Bergoffen presenting at the 3rd TALOS PhD Meeting - [Rachel Milio presenting at the 3rd TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/ram-presenting-at-the-3rd-talos-phd-meeting/) - Rachel Milio presenting at the 3rd TALOS PhD Meeting - [TALOS Scientific Responsible, Prof. Melina Tamiolaki, at Conference on Humanities and Education in the 21st Century](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/conference-human-educ-2025/) - 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. - [Training session by Dr. Dimitris Billianos (Part 1)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training-session-by-dr-dimbill-part-1/) - Training Session by Dr. Dimitris Billianos - [Training session by Dr. Dimitris Billianos (Part 2)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training-session-by-dr-dimbill-part-2/) - Training Session by Dr. Dimitris Billianos - [Hybrid hands-on Workshop by Laura Soffiantini](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/hybrid-hands-on-workshop-by-ls/) - Hybrid hands-on workshop by Laura Soffiantini - [Workshop by Dr. Silvia Piccini (Part 2)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/workshop-by-dr-sp-part-2/) - Hybrid hands-on workshop by Dr. Silvia Piccini (Part 2) - [Workshop by Dr. Silvia Piccini (Part 1)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/workshop-by-dr-silvia-piccini-part-1/) - Hybrid hands-on workshop by Dr. Silvia Piccini (Part 1) - [Visiting Scolars presenting at the 2nd TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/visiting-scolars-presenting-at-the-2nd-talos-phd-meeting/) - Visiting scholars Laura Soffiantini and Litao Lin presenting at the 2nd TALOS PhD Meeting - [Semantic Web Foundations: Querying and Modelling Ontoterminologies, Part 2](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/semantic-web-foundations-querying-and-modelling-ontoterminologies-part-2/) - This video is about Rafail Giannadakis teaching a short course on the Semantic Web Foundations - [The 2nd TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/the-2nd-talos-phd-meeting/) - Fotini Koidaki, Evangelos Katis and Rachel Milio presenting at the 2nd TALOS PhD Meeting - [Semantic Web Foundations: Querying and Modelling Ontoterminologies](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/semantic-web-foundations-querying-and-modelling-ontoterminologies/) - This video is about Dr. Maria Papadopoulou teaching a short course on the Semantic Web Foundations - [Rachel Milio presenting her PhD for TALOS-AI4SSH RT1](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/rm-presenting-phd-rt1/) - In this video Rechel Milio is presenting her PhD "Attic Oratory and the Semantinc Web" for TALOS-AI4SSH RT1. - [Rachel Milio presenting at the 1st TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/rm-presenting-1st-phd/) - In this video Rachel Milio is presenting at the 1st TALOS Phd Meeting - [TALOS Lab to Coordinate the European Project Teachers’ Academy for AI Literacy](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/teachers-academy-ann-2025/) - 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. - [How to query an ontology](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/howto-query-ontology/) - How to query an ontology: an example of querying the LACRIMALit ontology which focuses on the creation of query graphs for ontologies by building examples for LACRIMALit ontology. - [TALOS AI4SSH Project - Introduction](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-ai4ssh-introduction/) - A new Center of Excellence will be established in Rethymnon: "TALOS", named after the ancient robot/guardian of Crete. The activities of the Center will be led by Professor Christophe Roche, who has committed to put his long standing experience in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Humanities to the service of the UoC for the duration of the project (2023-2028). - [Dr. Maria Papadopoulou's Lightning Talk at the 2024 MCAA Annual Conference and Assembly Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/mp-talk-at2024-mcaa-annual-conference/) - Dr. Maria Papadopoulou, TALOS Project Manager and MCAA Alumna, delivered a Lightning Talk at the 2024 MCAA Annual Conference and Assembly Meeting (Milan & online March 14-16, 2024). - [Dr. Maria Papadopoulou Awarded Top UoC Funding for PhiloGraphia Project](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/philographia-announc/) - 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. - [Knowledge Modelling & Ontoterminologies Training for TALOS Interns](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training-august-2025/) - On August 7, 2025, TALOS Research Assistant Rafail Giannadakis led a training for the lab’s interns on knowledge modelling, ontologies, and the TEDI software, offering hands-on insights and practical skills as part of the TALOS Internship Program. - [Celebrating the Successful Closing of the TALOS Summer School 2025](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/closing-summer-school-2025/) - The TALOS Summer School 2025 successfully concluded in Rethymno, bringing together 25 talented students to explore Artificial Intelligence in the social sciences and humanities. Over eight days, participants engaged in lectures, hands-on workshops, and collaborative projects, culminating in a closing ceremony and diploma award. The TALOS team will soon share all training materials online for wider access. - [Dr. Maria Papadopoulou Featured in InfoCom’s SmartTalks on AI and the Humanities](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/smarttalks-talos-2025/) - Dr. Maria Papadopoulou, Director of the TALOS-AI4SSH Lab, was featured in InfoCom’s SmartTalks, a long-standing interview series that hosts key voices from technology, telecoms, and innovation. In her talk, she introduced the mission of TALOS, emphasizing the role of explainable, transparent, interdisciplinary, and impactful AI in advancing research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as in shaping new approaches to cultural heritage. - [Invited Talk by TALOS Lab Director Maria Papadopoulou at InScience Magazine](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/inscience-talk-june-2025/) - On June 12, 2025, at 18:00 (GR time), Dr. Maria Papadopoulou, Director of TALOS AI4SSH, will present the lab’s mission at a special InScience Magazine event. The talk will be streamed live via Zoom, Facebook, YouTube, and the InScience website. TALOS is an EU-funded lab at UoC advancing AI in the Humanities and Social Sciences through interdisciplinary research and education. - [Join the Summer School "TALOS – Artificial Intelligence for the Social and Human Sciences 2025"!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/join-the-summer-school-talos-artificial-intelligence-for-the-social-and-human-sciences-2025/) - The TALOS-AI4SSH Lab at the University of Crete is hosting the summer school “TALOS – Artificial Intelligence for the Social and Human Sciences 2025” from September 3–10 in Rethymno. Aimed at Greek students (2nd grade Junior to 2nd grade Senior High), the program explores AI in areas like cultural heritage, language, and education. Participation is free, with priority given to girls. Applications opened May 14. - [Christophe Roche Keynote Lecture at DHEAC 2025](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/keynote-lecture-dheac-2025/) - We are delighted to announce that Prof. Christophe Roche will deliver a keynote at DHEAC 2025, the Annual International Conference on Digital Humanities for East Asia Classics. This talk explores how ontological modeling empowers the preservation and digital interpretation of Chinese classical painting traditions. - [TALOS at the 8th International Forum of the European Youth Parliament Greece](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-8th-international-forum-european-youth-parliament/) - Representation TALOS Al4SSH at the Initiatives Fair of the 8th International Forum of the European Youth Parliament Greece, held in Heraklion, Crete. - [Graduation Ceremony: TALOS Digital Humanities Diplomas Awarded at UoC](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/graduation-2025/) - On July 22nd at 9:30am, during the Dept. of Philology graduation ceremony at the University of Crete, we celebrated the graduation of 7 students from the Short Program-Diploma in Digital Humanities (DH)! - [From Myth to Clay: Visualizing Tragedy on Ancient Greek Vases](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/invited-talk-liaocheng-university/) - We're happy to feature an invited talk by Dr. Maria Papadopoulou, Assistant Professor at the University of Crete and Visiting Professor at the University of Liaocheng, as part of the TALOS in China - July 2025 events. - [Ontology & Terminology for DH: Workshop at DHEAC 2025](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/workshop-dheac-2025/) - Ontology & Terminology for Digital Humanities: A Hands-On Workshop Join us at DHEAC 2025 for an interactive workshop exploring how ontologies and terminology frameworks can be applied to cultural heritage — with traditional Chinese painting as the central case study. - [NUAA Summer Course 2025: AI for Cultural Understanding](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/nuaa-summer-course-2025-ai-cultural-understanding/) - Τhis summer course bridging Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Digital Humanities (DH) and Cultural Heritage (CH)! was organized as part of the NUAA Summer Lecture Program 2025. - [Echoes of the Past, Engines of the Future: AI & Classics at Crete Past and Present 2025](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/classics-summerschool-june-2025/) - At the Crete Past and Present 2025 summer school, students explored the intersection of Classics and AI in a hands-on workshop led by Dr. Maria Papadopoulou and Rafail Giannadakis (TALOS Lab). Using the Knowledge Graph Editor (KGE), participants modeled ancient tragedies, gaining practical experience in symbolic AI and digital humanities tools. - [TALOS at MDTT 2025: Exploring Ontoterminologies for the Study of Antiquity](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/mdtt-2025/) - Today, TALOS researchers Rachel Milio, Rafail Giannadakis, and Antonia Lourentzaki presented their paper "Creating Ontoterminologies for Antiquity: Workflow, Challenges and Solutions" at MDTT 2025 in Thessaloniki. Their work showcases a FAIR-aligned approach to building ontoterminologies for humanities research, using TEDI to address the conceptual and linguistic complexities of ancient data. - [TOTh 2025: A Week of Innovation in Terminology, Ontology & AI](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/toth-2025-recap/) - The 19th International TOTh Conference and Training Session brought together 92 participants from 18 countries for a dynamic week of exchange and learning, both onsite and online. The hands-on training on Knowledge Graphs, LLMs, and RAG set the stage for two days of rich academic dialogue, including excellent presentations from the TALOS – AI for SSH team. With engaging talks, a thought-provoking keynote, and two prizes awarded for outstanding contributions, TOTh 2025 was a success. - [Uoc Ventures: Υποστήριξη Καινοτόμων Ιδεών & Διαγωνισμός Καινοτομίας Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/uoc-ventures_2025/) - Η Μονάδα Καινοτομίας και Μεταφοράς Τεχνογνωσίας Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης «Μητις» καλεί τους ερευνητές και φοιτητές του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης να συμμετάσχουν στον διαγωνισμό καινοτομίας Uoc Ventures 2025! Μία δράση για την προώθηση καινοτόμων και πρωτοποριακών ιδεών στο ακαδημαϊκό/ερευνητικό περιβάλλον και τη στήριξη ερευνητικών ή/και τεχνολογικών αποτελεσμάτων σε επίπεδο τεχνολογικής ωρίμανσης και δυνητικής εμπορευματικής αξιοποίησης. - [19th International Conference TOTh (June, 5 & 6): Announcing Call for Participation](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/toth-2025-call-participations/) - Join an international community of experts and researchers at TOTh 2025 to explore the evolving intersections of terminology, ontology, and artificial intelligence. Featuring hands-on training, peer-reviewed presentations, and thought-provoking discussions, this hybrid event takes place from June 3–6 at the University Savoie Mont Blanc and online. - [Dimitris Kotzinos visit at TALOS Lab](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/dimitris-kotzinos-visit-at-talos-lab/) - Join us on Friday, May 16, 2025, as TALOS Lab welcomes Professor Dimitris Kotzinos (CY Cergy Paris University) for a presentation on his European research projects in Social Sciences and Humanities. A leading expert in AI, data semantics, and ethical computing, Prof. Kotzinos will share insights from his work on knowledge graphs, social networks, and AI fairness. The open event will take place from 10:30 to 12:30 at the TALOS Conference Room, Rethymno. - [How Does AI See – and How Do We See AI? | Final Lecture of the Series "Artificial Intelligence: Science, Society, and Education"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/5th-lecture-ai-2025/) - Join us on May 16 for the final lecture of the AI: Science, Society and Education series, exploring how machines see the world through Computer Vision—and how we perceive AI. With speaker Antonis Argyros and discussant Dimitris Kotzinos. In-person in Rethymno and online via Zoom. - [Invited Hybrid Talk: When AI Meets Society: Practical Applications for Real-World Problems](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/pres-may-23-2025/) - Noelia Rico and Pablo Pérez-Núñez from the University of Oviedo will present how artificial intelligence can address real-world social challenges in a hybrid presentation organized by TALOS. From optimizing school menus to enhancing public transportation and agricultural efficiency, their work demonstrates the practical impact of AI across diverse sectors. - [4th TALOS PhD Meeting & Invited Speaker](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/4th-talos-phd-meeting/) - Join us for the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting on May 14, 2025 (11:30–18:30, Greek time) at the TALOS Conference Room, UCRC, Gallos campus, or via Zoom. Presentations by PhD researchers and an on-site closing session by Antonios Angelakis on IPRs and innovation. Recording will be on the TALOS YouTube channel. - [Bridging Politics and Technology: A Lecture by Alexandros Melidis on Open Governance and Civic Tech](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/melidis-talk-may-2025/) - Alexandros Melidis, General Director of GFOSS, will share his journey into digital governance — from shaping Greece’s transparency tools like Diavgeia to exploring how AI and open technologies can strengthen democracy. His talk will focus on the intersection of social sciences and civic tech. Join us on Thursday, May 8 at 17.30 in room B1-29A, School of Social Sciences, University of Crete. - [Melissa Bergoffen Presented at CAA 2025 (May 6)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/melissa-bergoffen-presented-at-caa-2025-may-6/) - Melissa Bergoffen (TALOS RT2) presented at CAA 2025 in Athens, emphasizing standardized metadata and quality imagery in pottery research. She introduced ontoterminologies via TEDI for her PhD work and enjoyed engaging with fellow researchers, discussing digital approaches in archaeology, and exploring a wide range of innovative applications showcased throughout the conference. - [TALOS at the CyberSocial Learning Laboratory, University of Illinois!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-at-the-cybersocial-learning-laboratory-university-of-illinois/) - Prof. Eleni Katsarou visited the CyberSocial Learning Lab at the University of Illinois, where she presented the RT4 project on the digitalization of education. She engaged in insightful discussions with Dr. Bill Cope and Dr. Mary Kalantzis on the impact of GenAI in literacy research and its potential to shape the future of education. - [Call for Participation: SA4AW 2025 – Program Now Live!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/call-for-participation-sa4aw-2025-program-now-live/) - The Call for Participation is now open for the Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World (SA4AW) 2025 conference, taking place May 20–21 at the University of Crete in Rethymno and online. This event will explore how semantic technologies, AI, and deep learning are reshaping the study of the ancient world. With keynotes by Chiara Palladino and Margherita Fantoli, and a program now live, SA4AW invites everyone to join the conversation. Registration is free—don’t miss it! - [Open Lectures Series: Artificial Intelligence: Science, Society and Education](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-open_lectures_2024-25/) - Researchers from the “Talos Centre – Artificial Intelligence for the Humanities and Social Sciences” and collaborators are going to discuss in a series of lectures with general public the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in everyday life, in science, society and education. Each lecture includes a main speaker, a critical debater, and a Q&A session. - [AI for SSH Course: Applications Open April 1, 2025](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/announc-kedivim/) - Explore the future of Artificial Intelligence in Humanities and Social Sciences with the University of Crete's innovative online course! Applications open April 1, 2025. Gain AI literacy, hands-on experience, and advance your career in research and education. Don't miss this opportunity to join experts from TALOS AI4SSH. - [TOTh 2025: Deadline for submissions postponed to February 3, 2025](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/toth-2025-postoponed-call/) - The TOTh Conference, focused on "Terminology & Ontology: Theories and Applications," will be held on June 5-6, 2025, at the University Savoie Mont-Blanc, France (onsite & online). The paper and poster submission deadline is now February 3, 2025. See more here and at TOTh website! - [2nd Call for Submissions: TOTh 2025 Conference on Terminology & Ontology– Papers and Posters](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/2nd-call-toth-2025/) - 2nd Call for Submissions for TOTh 2025 Conference: Researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts in language and knowledge engineering are invited to the 19th International TOTh Conference, focused on “Terminology & Ontology: Theories and Applications”. This event provides a unique platform for interdisciplinary discussions on trends in language, AI, and knowledge representation. - [1st Call for Submissions: TOTh 2025 Conference on Terminology & Ontology– Papers and Posters](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/toth-2025-call-1/) - Researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts in language and knowledge engineering are invited to the 19th International TOTh Conference, focused on “Terminology & Ontology: Theories and Applications”. This event provides a unique platform for interdisciplinary discussions on trends in language, AI, and knowledge representation. - [3rd TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/3rd-phd-meeting/) - We are pleased to announce the 3rd TALOS PhD meeting, which will take place on March 11th from 11:30-14:30 (Greek time) both onsite and online. The TALOS PhD meeting series offers a valuable opportunity to discuss key papers central to their doctoral work with peers while also presenting their own innovative contributions. Time: Tuesday March - [4th Lecture of the Series "Artificial Intelligence: Science, Society, and Education" – "AI and Education: challenges and perspectives"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/4th-lecture-ai-2025/) - The 4th lecture "AI and Education: Challenges and Perspectives" will be held on March 12, 2025, at 19:30 (Greek time) at "Xenia" in Rethymnon and online. Eleni Katsarou will discuss AI's impact on education, with Panagiotis Anastasiadis as discussant. The event is open to the public, with a webcast link available soon in this blog post. - [Exploring the Future of AI: Maria Papadopoulou at TechFuse Ioannina](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/techfuse-mar-2025/) - Maria Papadopoulou will participate in a distinguished panel at TechFuse Ioannina to discuss the role of AI Factories and open data in shaping the future of artificial intelligence in Greece. This blog post includes details about the session and provides the live streaming link to watch the discussion live. - [Our new MOOC on AI Ethics has been launched!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/mooc-ai-ethics-2025/) - Dive into the ethical dimensions of Artificial Intelligence with our new online course, "Artificial Intelligence and Ethics," led by Dr. Nikos Erinakis from the University of Crete. Explore topics like algorithmic bias, privacy, and accountability in automated decision-making. You can find the link to the MOOC in this blog post. - [An Exploration into the Knowledge Network of The Journey to the West – A Digital Humanities Approach](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/liu-hui-lecture/) - Join us on March 10, 2025, at 8:30 PM (Greek time) in Room 6, Filosofiki (Rethymno, Gallos campus) for a talk by Dr. Hui Liu (NUAA) on the knowledge networks in Anthony C. Yu’s translation of The Journey to the West. Using digital humanities tools, she explores Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism in the text. You can access the Zoom link here, in this blog post. - [Join the TEDI Training organized by TALOS Lab!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/tedi-training-march-2025/) - Join the TALOS Lab on March 10th for a hybrid TEDI software (onToterminology EDItor) training with Prof. Christophe Roche, covering ontology, terminology, and practice. You can ask for downloading TEDI in a link that can be found here. - [UCL Lyceum Classics Community Seminars](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/ucl-lyceum-classics-community-seminars/) - Rachel Milio will present in the UCL Lyceum Classics Community Seminars. Rachel's presentation on Creating Ontoterminologies for Attic Oratory with Tedi will take place online on 26 February 2025. - [Prof. Laure Berti training on “Using LLMs to build a Knowledge Graph”](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/laure-berti-training/) - Prof. Laure Berti will kindly give a two-part hands-on workshop onsite at UCRC-KEME and online (the Zoom link follows) titled “Using LLMs to build a Knowledge Graph”. - [Training for TALOS interns!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training-for-talos-interns/) - On February 20, Rafail Giannadakis introduced TALOS interns to knowledge modeling, ontoterminologies, and TEDI software in a private training. However, it is recalled that Prof. Christophe Roche will provide a fuller and hands-on training on these topics next Monday in an open hybrid training! Registration is not required, and the link can be found here. - [Activities of the ILSP of Xanthi in Digital Archaeology](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/iel-xanthis-febr-2025/) - Join us on February 20, 2025, for an online event presenting the Digital Archaeology activities of the Institute for Language and Speech Processing (ILSP) – Xanthi. Experts Despoina Tsiafaki and George Pavlidis will showcase innovations in AI, 3D reconstruction, and more. Free participation, no registration required! - [Update on the 3rd Lecture of the Series "Artificial Intelligence: Science, Society, and Education" – "Literature in the Digital Age"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/3rd-lecture-ai-2025/) - 3rd Lecture – "Literature in the Digital Age" | Mon 17, 2025, 8:00 p.m. at Student Cultural Center "Xenia". Speaker: Anastasia Natsina (UoC), with Alexandros Katsigiannis (UoC) as critical discussant and Eleni Katsarou as moderator. Join us onsite or online (find the link in this blog post) to explore how AI and digitalization reshape literature. - [TALOS Lab welcomed the New Year with Vasilopita!](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/lab-vasilopita-2025/) - The TALOS Lab welcomed the new year with Vasilopita! Almost all the lab members gathered at UCRC to share ideas, enjoy the Greek New Year's cake, and celebrate the year ahead. Congrats to Valia Angelaki for finding the lucky coin! - [Two-day training session on text processing and analysis techniques  (February 10-11, hybrid)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training-febr-2025/) - Join us for a two-day training session on text processing and analysis techniques, focusing on both modern and ancient Greek texts. Explore tools like NLTK, SpaCy, CLTK, and UGARIT while gaining hands-on experience with sentiment analysis. The training will be led by Dr. Dimitrios Bilianos, an expert in computational linguistics on February 10-11 at the UCRC & online. The sessions will be recorded. - [Prof. Eleni Katsarou on AI and Education at Anatolia College (Thessaloniki)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/ai-education-thess-febr-25/) - Prof. Eleni Katsarou, TALOS Board member and Professor of Curriculum Theories, delivered a lecture at Anatolia College on AI’s role in education, research, and literacy. Her talk explored how AI can enhance educational research, transform teaching, and promote critical awareness. See photos from the event & download the presentation in Greek! - [UPDATE: UoC Students visit to Greek DH Organizations (Athens, Jan 2025)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-athens-visit-2025/) - The Talos-AI4SSH Lab organized a successful two-day visit to Athens on January 29-30, 2025, for University of Crete students. Participants explored key Digital Humanities research centers, gaining valuable insights into innovative projects in AI and DH. Many thanks to the hosting institutions and to the students—we look forward to future initiatives! - [Update on the 2nd Lecture of the Series "Artificial Intelligence: Science, Society, and Education" – "How AI Works?"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/2nd-lecture-ai-2025/) - On January 20, the lecture "How AI Works?" took place successfully as part of the series "Artificial Intelligence: Science, Society, and Education!" In this blog post, you can find the speaker's PDF presentation and event photos. - [Call for Posters: Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World (SA4AW) Conference](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/sa4aw-call-posters/) - The SA4AW conference invites poster submissions on topics like ontology-driven annotation, FAIR/LOD data, and NER for Greek/Latin. Submit a 750-word abstract by Feb 1, 2025 via EasyChair. Accepted posters will be published in the proceedings. Connect with scholars exploring ancient studies and modern tech! More details on the conference website. - [Artificial Intelligence and the Sciences of the Past: Lecture by Dr. Maria Papadopoulou at the Dept. of History and Archaeology (UoC)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/hist-arch-lecture-2024/) - On December 4, 2024, Dr. Maria Papadopoulou delivered a lecture at the Dept. of History and Archaeology (University of Crete) on the impact of Artificial Intelligence in History and Archaeology. She discussed how AI is reshaping research, improving data analysis, and fostering collaboration, while also addressing ethical concerns and potential risks. - [Reminder: NLP/AI Seminar Series – AI Explainability and Ethics (November 28th)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/reminder-nlp-ai-seminar-3/) - Join the second session of the NLP/AI Seminar Series focusing on AI Explainability and Ethics. - [Reminder: NLP/AI Seminar Series – NLP and Linguistic Resources (November 21st)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/reminder-nlp-ai-seminar-1/) - Join the first session of the NLP/AI Seminar Series focusing on NLP and Linguistic Resources. - [Reminder: NLP/AI Seminar Series – AI Dangers (December 5th)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/reminder-nlp-ai-seminar-3-2/) - Join the final session of the NLP/AI Seminar Series focusing on AI Ethics and Dangers. - [NLP/AI Seminar Series hosted by CLLT and TALOS-AI4SSH Lab](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/nlp-ai-seminars-2024/) - The Computational Linguistics and Language Technology Lab (CLLT) at the University of Crete, in collaboration with the TALOS-AI4SSH Lab, is hosting a series of insightful online seminars on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This series will cover various themes in NLP, linguistic resources, AI ethics, and explainability, featuring experts from both academic and professional spheres. - [Career Day in Digital Humanities](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/career-day-dh-2024/) - The TALOS Lab is organizing a "Career Day in Digital Humanities" on November 25 at the Gallus Campus in Auditorium Γ at 9.50 a.m.-16.00 p.m. (Greek time). - [Call for Abstracts: Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World - SA4AW](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/call-for-abstracts-semantic-annotation-for-the-ancient-world-sa4aw/) - Dates: May 20-21, 2025 Location: Gallos Campus, University of Crete, Rethymno (Onsite and Online) Conference Page Description: We are pleased to announce that the call for abstracts for the 1st Conference in Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World, taking place in Rethymno on May 20-21st, 2025, is now open. This conference will explore the contribution of semantic - [Multilingual Digital Terminology Today (MDTT) 2024](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/multilingual-digital-terminology-today-mdtt-2024/) - Christophe Roche and Maria Papadopoulou present at the Multilingual Digital Terminology Today (MDTT) 2024 conference (27 - 28 June 2024), University of Granada, Spain. The title of the co-authored paper is: C. Roche, M. Papadopoulou, "Terminology Evaluation: The Contribution of Formal Approaches'' Published Paper Conference Proceedings - [Hybrid hands-on workshop by Laura Soffiantini (PhD cand. KU Leuven)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/hybrid-hands-on-workshop-by-laura-soffiantini-phd-cand-ku-leuven/) - We are pleased to announce a hybrid hands-on workshop led by PhD candidate Laura Soffiantini (KU Leuven) on Tuesday 12th November, 2024 at 14:30. Time: 14:30-16:30 (Greek time)Venue: Onsite at the UCRC conference room, Gallos Campus (Rethymno) and Online (pre-registration required here for the Zoom link)Title: "Scraping Data from the Web. A Tutorial for Ancient - [Call for project concept notes – MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/call-for-project-concept-notes-msca-postdoctoral-fellowships/) - Interested in submitting for a two-year MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Digital Humanities? TALOS Project Manager and Marie Curie Alumna offers support to potential candidates. Do you have a groundbreaking research idea combining the digital with the humanistic and are willing to acquire new skills through advanced training as well as international, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral mobility? - [8th Meeting of Greek-speaking Translation Studies Scholars - 8TradCon](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/8th-meeting-of-greek-speaking-translation-studies-scholars-8tradcon/) - Stergios Chatzikyriakidis, Professor of Computational Linguistics, University of Crete presents at the 8th Meeting of Greek-speaking Translation Studies Scholars - 8TradCon (30, 31 May 2024 and 1 June 2024) at the Research Dissemination Center Building (KEDEA), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The title of the co-authored paper is: M. Theochari, S. Hadjikyriakidis, "Literary Translation and Electronic - [Logic Colloquium 2024 - Special session "Logic, Language and Computation"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/logic-colloquium-2024-special-session-logic-language-and-computation/) - The European Summer Meeting of the Association for Symbolic Logic, Logic Colloquium 2024, will take place at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, from June 24 to June 28, 2024. The colloquium features the special session on "Logic, Language, and Computation" chaired by Robin Cooper and Stergios Chatzikyriakidis. Visit the official programme page → - [Greek ERA Chairs Day 2023](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/greek-era-chairs-day-2023/) - 1st meeting of all Greek ERA chairs Date: Sept 26 2023 11:00 am Location: FORTH - Heraklion, Crete Description : The inaugural Greek ERA chair meeting that included all 7 Greek ERA chairs [link] of the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation for an overview) was a great success.The meeting was attended by the Director - [2nd Greek ERA Chairs meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/2nd-greek-era-chairs-meeting/) - The 2nd Greek ERA Chairs Meeting will take place at the National Hellenic Research Foundation, Athens on June 28, 2024. The meeting will bring together chairpersons from various disciplines, creating a platform for insightful discussions, networking, and the exploration of groundbreaking research opportunities. TALOS AI4SSH coordinator, Melina Tamiolaki, will present on “The Project TALOS-Artificial Intelligence - [Inaugural Meeting of the Hellenic Research Network for Digital Humanities](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/inaugural-meeting-of-the-hellenic-research-network-for-digital-humanities/) - TALOS project manager, Maria Papadopoulou and TALOS RT2 PhD Candidate, Fotini Coidakis, participate (onsite and online respectively) at the Inaugural meeting of the Hellenic Research Network for Digital Humanities that takes place at the National Hellenic Research Foundation, Athens on July 1st, 2024. See the programme (in Greek) - [Hybrid hands-on workshop by Litao Lin (PhD cand. Nanjing University)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/hybrid-hands-on-workshop-by-litao-lin-phd-cand-nanjing-university/) - We are pleased to announce a hybrid two hour hands-on workshop led by TALOS visiting scholar, Litao Lin 林立涛 (PhD candidate, Nanjing University) on Monday 11th November, 2024 at 14:30. Time: 14:30-16:30 (Greek time)Venue: Onsite at the UCRC conference room, Gallos Campus (Rethymno) and Online.For online participation pre-registration is required for having the meeting's Zoom link. Click - [So, what does Poetry help with? Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities in the Age of AI](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/what-does-poetry-help-with/) - TALOS project coordinator, Melina Tamiolaki and TALOS expert in AI ethics, Nikos Erinakis, will deliver lectures and participate in the panel of the event entitled 'So, what does poetry help with? Arts, Social Science and Humanities in the Age of AI'. organized by the Friends of the poet Manolis Anagnostakis Society, at Roustica, Rethymno, on August - [China Lecture Tour 2024](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/china-lecture-tour-2024/) - Christophe Roche and Maria Papadopoulou offer lectures at Peking University and Tsinghua University.The invited lectures are organised by the Digital Humanities lab of Peking University and the History Department in collaboration with the Digital Humanities Department of Tsinghua University. October 16, 2024, 9:00-12:00 Venue: Peking University, Department of Information Science ''Proposal for an Ontoterminology of - [TALOS Member at the 4th Scientific Conference on Speech Therapy in Kalamata](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-member-at-the-4th-scientific-conference-on-speech-therapy-in-kalamata/) - We are excited to announce that Stergios Chatzikyriakidis, a TALOS member and Professor of Linguistics at the University of Crete, participated in the 4ο Επιστημονικό Συνέδριο Λογοθεραπείας [4th Scientific Conference on Speech Therapy] on November 1-2 & 3, 2024, in Kalamata. He delivered a keynote address titled "Πώς φτάσαμε στα Μεγάλα Γλωσσικά Μοντέλα και τι - [TALOS AI at TEDxSitia](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-ai-at-tedxsitia/) - Date: October 22, 2023Location: Sitia, Crete Description: Professor Eleni Katsarou, participated on behalf of TALOS AI for SSH at the TEDx event held in Sitia in Crete. The title of the presentation was "Artificial Intelligence and thinking, learning and knowledge." Talk Details: Αrtificial Intelligence and thinking, learning and knowledge The talk will focus on the - [NUAA Delegation visited the UoC](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/nuaa-delegation-visit-2024/) - On November 13, 2024, a delegation from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) visited the University of Crete (UoC) in Rethymno. This visit builds on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in February, initiated by Professor Christophe Roche. - [2nd PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/2nd-phd-meeting/) - We are pleased to share the programme of the 2nd PhD meeting, scheduled for Monday 4th November, 2024. The TALOS PhD meeting series provides a platform for TALOS PhD students and visiting researchers to showcase their research. These meetings offer a valuable opportunity to discuss key papers central to their doctoral work with peers, while also - [Lecture by Dr. Silvia Piccini (CNR-IT)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/lecture-by-dr-silvia-piccini-cnr-it/) - We are pleased to invite you to a lecture by Dr. Silvia Piccini, senior researcher at Istituto di Linguistica Computazionale "Antonio Zampolli" of the Consilio Nationale delle Ricerche-CNR (Italian National Research Council) on Monday 4th November, 2024 at 8:30pm (Greek time) at the School of Philosophy, Room 7, Gallos Campus (Rethymno). Title: Saussure's Terminology: Formalizing - [Hybrid hands-on workshop by Dr. Silvia Piccini (CNR-IT)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/hybrid-hands-on-workshop-by-dr-silvia-piccini-cnr-it/) - We are pleased to announce a hybrid hands-on workshop led by Dr. Silvia Piccini, senior researcher at Istituto di Linguistica Computazionale "Antonio Zampolli", Consilio Nationale delle Ricerche (CNR-IT) on Tuesday 5th November, 2024. Time: 11:30-13:30 and 14:30-16:30 (Greek time) Venue: Onsite at the UCRC conference room, Gallos Campus (Rethymno) and Online (zoom link to morning session, Meeting - [NUAA Short Course (SPARQL & TEDI)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/nuaa-short-course-sparql-tedi/) - TALOS project manager, Maria Papadopoulou and TALOS Research Assistant & Social Media Manager, Rafail Giannadakis teach a Short Course on SPARQL and TEDI for Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics - NUAA graduate students on July 9 & 11, 2024 (online). The course is organized by Liu Hui, Assoc. Professor at the College of Foreign - [TALOS participated at the closing event of H2020-ERA Chair Mnemosyne](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-participated-at-the-closing-event-of-h2020-era-chair-mnemosyne/) - Talos AI4SSH ERA Chair project participated at the closing event of Horizon 2020 ERA Chair Mnemosyne project at the Cyprus University of Technology on December 7-8, 2023. TALOS member, professor Artemis Karnava (second from left), travelled to Cyprus specially for this event. Dates: 7th - 8th of December 2023 Location: Onsite Limassol (Cyprus) - [TOTh 2024 - Terminology & Ontology: Theories and applications - Call for Papers](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/toth-2024-terminology-ontology-theories-and-applications-call-for-submissions/) - The TOTh Conferences – Terminology & Ontology: Theories and applications – bring together researchers, professionals and, more generally, all persons interested in issues related to language and knowledge engineering.The 18th TOTh International Conference will be held both onsite at University Savoie Mont Blanc (France) and online on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 of June 2024. - [1st TALOS PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/phd-meeting-1st/) - The TALOS PhD meeting series provides a platform for TALOS PhD students and visiting researchers to showcase their research. These meetings offer a valuable opportunity to discuss key papers central to their doctoral work with peers, while also presenting their own innovative contributions. We are pleased to share the programme for the 1st PhD meeting, - [Lecture at Brasilia University](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/lecture-at-brasilia-university/) - TALOS Members, Anastasia Natsina and Stergios Chatzikyriakidis are giving a lecture at the Instituto de Letras, University of Brasilia (Brazil), on July 30, 2024 at 18:30 (local time). The title of the lecture is "Digital Humanities: Literature and Linguistics in the TALOS project''. See some photos of the lecture at Brasilia University - [LRA 2023 - International Conference of the Literacy Research Association](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/lra-2023-international-conference-of-the-literacy-research-association/) - LRA 2023 International Conference of the Literacy Research Association took place from 29 November to 2 December 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.. Eleni Katsarou, member of TALOS Steering Committee, joined the international conference of the Literacy Research Association that took place from 29 November to 2 December 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She presented (in - [TOTh 2024 Conference and Training session](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/toth-2024-conference-and-training-session/) - TOTh 2024 (Terminology & Ontology: Theories and Applications) has come to a close! Since 2007, TOTh has been held at the University Savoie Mont Blanc (Chambéry) during the first week of June. From 2023 onwards, it has been organized by the University of Crete (Rethymno). The TOTh Conferences: Terminology & Ontology: Theories and applications bring together - [UoC Department of Philology, Open Day, April 27th, 2023](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/uoc-department-of-philology-open-day-april-27th-2023/) - Title: UoC Department of Philology, Open Day. Dates: April 27, 2023.Description: During the 2023 UoC Department of Philology Open Day, organized by our TALOS member, Anastasia Natsina, students and teachers from the following secondary schools were informed on the project TALOS: Πρότυπο ΓΕΛ Ρεθύμνου 2ο ΓΕΛ Ρεθύμνου ΓΕΛ Ατσιποπούλου 6ο ΓΕΛ Ηρακλείου 8ο ΓΕΛ Ηρακλείου - [Launching TALOS](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/launching-talos/) - Launch event of the "TALOS-Artificial Inteligence for Humanities and Social Sciences" project. The event took place on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 19.30 (Greek time), at the “Pantelis Prevelakis” Hall (Odeion), in Rethymno. On behalf of the research team Melina Tamiolaki, Co-ordinator (University of Crete, Department of Philology and UCRC) & Christophe Roche ERA Chair - [TOTh 2023 Training and Conference](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/toth-2023-training-and-conference/) - Dates: 30 May 2023 - 2 June 2023Location: University Savoie Mont Blanc, France - http://toth.condillac.org/ - Organised by University Savoie Mont Blanc and University of Crete - the ERA Chair Holder Christophe Roche chairs the Scientific Committee. He also gave a talk on an ontology and terminology of emotions. - Programme: [link] - 73 registered people - [Training in "Terminology & Digital Humanities"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training-in-terminology-digital-humanities/) - Title: Training in "Terminology & Digital Humanities" Dates: May 30 & 31, 2023 Location: On-site & Online Speakers:Christophe Roche, University of Crete - University Savoie Mont-BlancMaria Papadopoulou, University of Athens Presentation: Digital Humanities (DH) is a newly emerging interdisciplinary area at the intersection of Computer Science and the Humanities (including but not limited to art, - [Seminar and Workshop (May 2023)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/seminar-and-workshop-may-2023/) - Seminar Title: Digital Editions in Ancient Greek Literature Dates: May 8-12 : 11.00-13.00 Location: UCRC, Room of Multiple UsesInstructor: Andreas Antonopoulos (University of Ioannina)[Programm] Workshop Title: Digital Education: the Role of Artificial Intelligence Dates: May 12-13 Location: Room S1, Departement of Philosophy and Social Studies and online here [Programm] Presentations: Digital Education: Educational Data Analytics - [IT-in-Heritage Workshop on "Digital for Heritage & Heritage of Digital"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/it-in-heritage-workshop-on-digital-for-heritage-heritage-of-digital/) - Description: Seminar on Digital Humanities Dates: June 5 & 6, 2023. Location: University Grenoble Alpes, France. - The TALOS Project was presented in order to set up new collaborations and projects in DH - A Workshop on "Practical questions on ontologies for SSH" will be organised online and on-site at University of Rethymno in 2024 - [ISO TC 37 Annual Meeting on "Language and Terminology"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/iso-tc-37-annual-meeting-on-language-and-terminology/) - Dates: July 11 - July 16, 2023. Location: European Commission, Brussels, Belgium. - https://www.iso.org/committee/48104.html - TALOS participated in the SC1 (Principles and methods), SC2 (Terminology workflow and language coding) and SC4 (Language resource management) meetings - The ERA Chair Holder Christophe Roche is the Project Leader of the core standard ISO 1087 on "Terminology work and - [TALOS at the European Commission](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-at-the-european-commission/) - The ERA Chair Holder Christophe Roche and the Project Manager Maria Papadopoulou were at the European Commission for the annual meeting of the ISO TC37 in Brussels, 11-16 June 2023. An opportunity to meet Darko Karacic, the TALOS Project Adviser, European Commission. - [International Workshop, "Classical Texts in Digital Media"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/international-workshop-classical-texts-in-digital-media/) - Dates: Sept 1-3 2023 Location: University of Patras (room II-9, Conference and Cultural Centre) Description : This event will bring together leading researchers and research groups in digital Classics, with the twofold aim of: (i) showcasing and sharing knowledge of the latest developments in working with digitized Greek and Latin texts and related materials; and - [Afnor 2023 - French National Standardization Committee Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/afnor-2023-french-national-standardization-committee-meeting/) - The French National Standardization Committee -Afnor honour Christophe Roche for his ten years of serving as president of the Committee on Terminology Standards on September 5th, 2023, in Paris.. Prof. Christophe Roche, TALOS ERA Chair, was presented with a commemorative plaque at the annual Afnor Committee Meeting on Terminology Standards on September 5, 2023 in - [TALOS 2023 ERA Chair lecture tour in China](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-2023-era-chair-lecture-tour-in-china/) - TALOS ERA Chair Holder gave lectures at three universities in China. Prof. Christophe Roche, TALOS ERA Chair, was invited to present the TALOS project at three Chinese universities: Liaocheng University (14/9), Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics-NUAA (19/9) and Peking University (21/9). The talks were followed by meetings with students and faculty. The lectures coincided - [Presentation on Semantic Annotation (Digital Classical Philology)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/presentation-on-semantic-annotation-digital-classical-philology/) - Standards for philology, the EVT software criteria for reviewing digital text collections [link]. Date: November 06 2023 4:00 pm Location: Room Eβ3, Building E, KEME-PK and online via zoom Presentation: Find the presentation slides here - [TALOS at the Hellenic Society for Terminology (ELETO) 14th Conference on “Hellenic Language and Terminology”](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-at-the-hellenic-society-for-terminology-eleto-14th-conference-on-hellenic-language-and-terminology/) - ERA Chair Professor Christophe Roche was invited to give the plenary lecture at the 14th Conference “Hellenic Language and Terminology” (Online, 9-11 November 2023) [link]. Registration deadline: 7th of November 2023 Date: 9th – 11th of November 2023 Location: Online Paper Conference proceedings Video - [Online Training on Text Analysis with Digital tools](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/online-training-on-text-analysis-with-digital-tools/) - TALOS member, Anastasia Natsina, organizes a two-part training workshop on "Text analysis with digital tools". The workshop will be led by Titika Dimitroulia, Professor of Theory and Practice of Translation (Department of Theatrical Studies, University of Athens). Titika Dimitroulia, is co-author of two textbooks in Digital Humanites (in Greek): Digital Literary Studies (Kallipos, 2015) and - [2 Day Online Course – "Digital Humanities and Ontologies“ training for students at the University of Jena](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/2-day-online-course-digital-humanities-and-ontologies-training-for-students-at-the-university-of-jena/) - ERA Chair Professor Christophe Roche and Dr. Maria Papadopoulou will be giving a 2 day online course on "Digital Humanities and Ontologies" at the University of Jena (Online, 7-8 of December 2023). This course explores the dynamic intersection of technology, humanities, and social sciences, offering a multidisciplinary perspective that redefines conventional practices and opens new - [TALOS ERA Chair at the 2nd mentoring visit of the National Contact Points NCP_WIDERA.NET](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-era-chair-at-the-2nd-mentoring-visit-of-the-national-contact-points-ncp_widera-net/) - ERA Chair Professor Christophe Roche gave a presentation at the 2nd mentoring visit of National Contact Point NCP_WIDERA.NET. The visit was kindly organized by Ms Andriana Papakonstantinou and Sofia Gova (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) in conjunction with Ms Vassiliki Kalodimou and Maria Mikroni (Praxi network, Greece's National Contact Point in Horizon Europe) organizers - [2024 MCAA Annual Conference and General Assembly](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/2024-mcaa-annual-conference-and-general-assembly/) - TALOS Projet Manager and MCAA Member, Maria Papadopoulou, will deliver a Lightning Talk at the 2024 MCAA Annual Conference and Assembly Meeting (Milan & online March 14-16, 2024). Established and supported by the European Commission, but entirely run by volunteer members and with a bottom-up approach at its core, the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) - [CLARIN Webinar](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/clarin-webinar/) - The Institute of Speech Processing (Athena Research Center) and the CLARIN:EL Infrastructure are organizing a webinar on Thursday 7 March 2024 at 15:00-17:00. Title: How we got to ChatGPT and what we can do with it Presenter: Stergios Chatzikyriakidis, Professor of Computational Linguistics, University of Crete - [DH2024-TALOS at LEAF Commons Workshop](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/dh2024-talos-leaf-commons-workshop/) - Rachel Milio (TALOS-AI4SSH PhD Candidate for RT1) will be co-leading a workshop at the DH2024 conference in Arlington, Virginia. The workshop, entitled “LEAF Commons: Using Linked Tools for Digital Editorial Production,” focuses on using the suite of LEAF Commons tools to integrate encoding best practices into a digital knowledge production workflow. - [Presenting TALOS' Short Program in DH to 1st Year Students](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/presenting-talos-short-program-in-dh-to-1st-year-students/) - Anastasia Natsina, Head of the Department of Philology, will organize an official welcome for the first-year students of the department. Additionally, Maria Papadopoulou will present the Short Program-Diploma in Digital Humanities on October 2nd, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. (room Γ). Watch this page for updates. See the presentation here (in Greek) - [Researchers' Night 2024](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/researchers-night-2024/) - On Friday, September 27, 2024, researchers and scientists will guide visitors of all ages into the fascinating world of research. The events will take place in lots of Greek cities. Eleni Katsarou will participate with a presentation in the Researchers' Night events organized by UCRC and the Hellenic Mediterranean University at Rethymno on 27.09.2024 . Stay tuned ## Pages - [TALOS Centre](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/) - TALOS-AI4SSH ERA Chair in Artificial Intelligence for Humanities and Social Sciences About us Open Positions Project Strategy “ERA Chairs support universities or research organisations […] to attract and maintain high-quality human resources under the direction of an outstanding researcher and research manager (the ‘ERA Chair holder’), and to implement structural changes to achieve excellence on - [Courses 2025-2026](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training/short-programme-dh/courses-2025-26/) - Courses of Academic Year 2025-2026 Χειμερινό εξάμηνο 2025-2026 Κωδ Τίτλος Μαθήματος Διδάσκων Περίγραμμα Μαθήματος Διδασκαλία: Ημέρα & ώρα Έναρξη μαθημάτων 22/9/2025 Εξετάσεις η-τάξη ΨΑΕΦ 100 Εισαγωγή στις ΨΑΕ | Introduction to Digital Humanities [5 ects, ΥΠΟ] Μαρία Παπαδοπούλου maria.papadopoulou@uoc.gr Περίγραμμα / Outline ΠΕΜΠΤΗ 8:30-11:30 , ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ 3 ΦΙΛΟΣΟΦΙΚΗ ΣΧΟΛΗ Παράδοση εργασίας σε συνεννόηση με την - [Testimonials](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/events/testimonials/) - They Said About Us Testimonials from Visiting Scholars Diego Canali, Master’s student in Philology, Literature and Classical tradition, University of Bologna (Italy), is the recipient of scholarship from the Department of Classical and Italianistic Philology (FICLIT) to visit TALOS during the Winter semester 2023. This is what Diego said about his experience: I had many - [RT1: Semantic Annotation of Texts](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/research/rt1-semantic-annotation/) - RT1: Semantic Annotation of Texts Research Topics RT1: Semantic Annotation of Texts RT2: Classifying and Naming Objects RT3: Corpus Analysis RT4: Digitalization and Datafication of Education RT5: HAI-NLP Software for SSH RT6: Standards for SSH Objective 2 Research WP2 RT1 Task T2.2 RT1: Semantic Annotation of Texts Use Hybrid AI to semantically annotate ancient texts. - [RT6: Standards for SSH](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/research/rt6-standards-for-ssh/) - RT6: Standards for SSH Research Topics RT1: Semantic Annotation of Texts RT2: Classifying and Naming Objects RT3: Corpus Analysis RT4: Digitalization and Datafication of Education RT5: HAI-NLP Software for SSH RT6: Standards for SSH Objective 2 Research WP2 RT6 Task T2.2 RT6: Standards for SSH Using standards is essential for data and knowledge sharing as - [RT2: Classifying and Naming Objects](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/research/rt2-classifying-naming-objects/) - RT2: Classifying and Naming Objects Research Topics RT1: Semantic Annotation of Texts RT2: Classifying and Naming Objects RT3: Corpus Analysis RT4: Digitalization and Datafication of Education RT5: HAI-NLP Software for SSH RT6: Standards for SSH Objective 2 Research WP2 RT2 Task T2.2 RT2: Classifying and Naming Objects Describe (knowledge modelling), classify (using machine learning to - [RT4: Digitalization and Datafication of Education](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/research/rt4-digitalization-datafication-education/) - RT4: Digitalization and Datafication of Education Research Topics RT1: Semantic Annotation of Texts RT2: Classifying and Naming Objects RT3: Corpus Analysis RT4: Digitalization and Datafication of Education RT5: HAI-NLP Software for SSH RT6: Standards for SSH Objective 2 Research WP2 RT4 Task T2.2 RT4: Digitalization and Datafication of Education Main objective: To evaluate the possible - [RT3: Corpus Analysis](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/research/rt3-corpus-analysis/) - RT3: Corpus Analysis Research Topics RT1: Semantic Annotation of Texts RT2: Classifying and Naming Objects RT3: Corpus Analysis RT4: Digitalization and Datafication of Education RT5: HAI-NLP Software for SSH RT6: Standards for SSH Objective 2 Research WP2 RT3 Task T2.2 RT3: Corpus Analysis RT3 applies Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to - [Courses 2026-2027](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training/short-programme-dh/courses-2026-2027/) - Courses of Academic Year 2026-2027 Χειμερινό εξάμηνο 2026-2027 Κωδ Τίτλος Μαθήματος Διδάσκων Περίγραμμα Μαθήματος Διδασκαλία: Ημέρα & ώρα Έναρξη μαθημάτων … Εξετάσεις η-τάξη ΨΑΕΦ 100 Εισαγωγή στις ΨΑΕ | Introduction to Digital Humanities [5 ects, ΥΠΟ] Μαρία Παπαδοπούλου maria.papadopoulou@uoc.gr Περίγραμμα / Outline eLearn ΦΣ3.13 Φιλοσοφία της Τεχνητής Νοημοσύνης και Δημιουργικότητας | Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence - [Team](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/team/) - Our Team Scientific Responsible Eleni Melina Tamiolaki Professor of Ancient Greek Literature, Department of Philology & Elected Vice Rector, University of Crete More ERA Chair Holder Christophe Roche Professor in Artificial Intelligence, ERA Chair Professor, University of Crete & University Savoie Mont Blanc, France (Emeritus) More Research Group Leader Maria Papadopoulou Assistant Professor of Digital - [Training](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training/) - Training in UoC and TALOS The UoC is committed to excellence in teaching and to student-centered learning through the various innovative activities of the UoC Teaching and Learning Center: tott.uoc.gr. Courses offered in the framework of TALOS will capitalise on this tradition. A Student-Centred Learning will be set up to enhance the autonomy and critical - [Short Program-Diploma in DH](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training/short-programme-dh/) - Short Program-Diploma in Digital Humanities at the University of Crete About the Program (EN)Σχετικά με το Πρόγραμμα (EL)About the Program (EN) About the Program From academic year 2023-2024 a Short Program-Diploma in Digital Humanities runs at the University of Crete. The SP is open to undergraduate students of all UoC Departments in their third semester - [Open Positions](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/open-positions/) - Open Positions in our Centre Tenure-track Faculty Position (Department of Philology, University of Crete, GREECE) Associate or Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities and Classical Philology Description of the subject of the position The subject of Digital Humanities and Classical Philology covers both the field of Classical Philology and the recent developments in the field of - [Publications](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/research/publications/) - Publications 2023 Chatzikyriakidis, S., Kolokousis, I., Koula, C., Papadakis, D., & Sakellariou, E. (2023) “Greek Dialect Dataset: A raw text dataset for Computational Greek Dialectology.” Poster presented at the 16th International Conference on Greek Linguistics, December 2023. [programme] Chatzikyriakidis, S., Qwaider, C., Kolokousis, I., Koula, C., Papadakis, D., & Sakellariou, E. (2023) “GRDD: A Dataset - [Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World Conference 2026](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/events/conferences/semantic-annotation-for-the-ancient-world-conference-2026/) - May 7 - 8, 2026 Student and Cultural Center, “Xenia” Nikolaou Psarrou 46 Rethymno and Online (Zoom) The 2nd Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World (SA4AW) conference examines the role of semantic annotation in dialogue with hybrid AI approaches, large language models (LLMs), deep learning, and knowledge graphs in the study of the ancient world - [TALOS AI4SSH Internship Program](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training/talos-lab-internships/) - About the program OVERVIEW The TALOS AI4SSH at the University of Crete is pleased to announce the launch of the “TALOS Lab Internship Program”! This initiative offers a unique opportunity for bachelor and postgraduate students to gain hands-on experience and contribute to innovative projects at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities & Social - [Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World - SA4AW Conference Page](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/events/conferences/sa4aw-conference-semantic-annotation-for-the-ancient-world/) - Call for Papers for SA4AW 2026 is open! Visit Page ABOUT THE CONFERENCE FOCUS AND SCOPE The Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World conference focuses on methods, standards, and tools for the semantic annotation of historical, literary, and cultural heritage materials. WE WELCOME CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO Ontology-based models and frameworks for semantic annotation Methods for - [About Us](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/about-us/) - About us: The TALOS AI4SSH Lab ERA Chair in Artificial Intelligence for Humanities and Social Sciences Project Strategy “ERA Chairs support universities or research organisations […] to attract and maintain high-quality human resources under the direction of an outstanding researcher and research manager (the ‘ERA Chair holder’), and to implement structural changes to achieve excellence - [Data Management Plan](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/data-management-plan/) - Data Management Plan Data Management Plan Read the Data Management Plan of TALOS AI for SSH View DMP version 1 View DMP update 1 - [Open Dataset 3: Modeling Events (Classical period)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/open-datasets/open-dataset-3-modeling-events-lacrimalit-and-evento/) - LACRIMALit Ontology Authors: M. Papadopoulou, C. Roche Environment: Protégé Ontology in OWL: Download Visualisation: WebOWL Query the LACRIMALit Ontology SPARQL Endpoint 1: TALOS dashboard SPARQL Endpoint 2: TALOS Lab Tools A query example: # CQ1: What are the different types of political crises? PREFIX rdf: PREFIX owl: PREFIX rdfs: PREFIX xsd: PREFIX skos: - [Network and Collaborations](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects-collaborations/network-collaborations/) - Network and Collaborations Afnor Association Française de Normalisation Contact: Fanny Munoz Visit CLARIN k-center for Ukrainian University of Jena, Germany Contact: Dr. Olha Kanishcheva Visit CNR – ILC Centro Nazionale di Ricerca – Istituto di Linguistica Computazionale ‘Antonio Zampolli’ Contact: Dr. Silvia Piccini Visit Condillac Research Group in Knowledge Engineering at the University of Savoie (France) Contact: - [Newsletter](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/contact/newsletter/) - Newsletter Subscribe to our Newsletter! 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During her stay, she focuses on AI-assisted textual restoration, Handwritten Text Recognition, and TEI/EpiDoc - [Summer School 2025 - TALOS Artificial Intelligence for the Social and Human Sciences](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training/summer-school-ai4ssh-2025/) - Summer School 2025 TALOS Artificial Intelligence for the Social and Human Sciences September 3–10, 2025 09:00 - 14:30 School of Philosophy, Gallos Campus – Rethymno GreekEnglishGreek Θερινό Σχολείο ΤΑΛΩΣ – ΤΝ για τις ΑΚΕ Τεχνητή Νοηµοσύνη για τις Κοινωνικές και Ανθρωπιστικές Επιστήµες 2025 ΠΕΡΙΛΗΨΗ Το Εργαστήριο ΤΑΛΩΣ – ΤΝ για τις ΑΚΕ της Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου - [Mobility Grants](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/mobilitygrants/) - Mobility Grants The TALOS project is offering mobility grants to scholars and young researchers who wish to collaborate with the TALOS team in research, training, project applications and/or other activities. Mobility Grants Paused The offering of mobility grants is paused for 2026. The quota for available seats for Mobility Grants has been reached, and we - [Open Dataset Reuse Award](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/events/open-dataset-reuse-award/) - Open Dataset Reuse Award Overview TALOS AI4SSH Centre aims to fund and actively collaborate with researchers, fostering innovative research that leverages rich open datasets provided by TALOS, contibuting that way to an ecosystem that generates impactful research that support real-world applications. Who Can Apply? We welcome individual and group submissions from students and researchers from - [PhD in RT2: Classifying and Naming Objects](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/research/rt2-classifying-naming-objects/rt2-phd/) - PhD in RT2: Classifying and Naming Objects Artificial Intelligence and Women of the Bronze Age Aegean: Constructing an Ontology of Female Representations in Archaeology (WP2, RT2) PhD Candidate: Melissa Bergoffen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1737-4371) Keywords: AI Technology, Bronze Age Aegean, CIDOC CRM, FAIR Principles, Feminist Archaeology, Iconographic Analysis, Material Culture, Ontologies/Ontoterminologies. Project Aims: To create a central - [Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World Conference 2025](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/events/conferences/semantic-annotation-for-the-ancient-world-conference/) - May 20-21, 2025 Student and Cultural Center, “Xenia” Nikolaou Psarrou 46 Rethymno and Online (Zoom) This conference will explore the contribution of semantic annotation, along with that of hybrid AI, deep learning, and knowledge graphs to ancient world studies. Semantic annotation is the process of tagging or (manually or automatically) labelling pieces of content—such as - [PhD in RT1: Semantic Annotation of Texts](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/research/rt1-semantic-annotation/rt1-phd/) - PhD in RT1: Semantic Annotation of Texts The PhD project for RT1: Semantic Annotation is entitled “Attic Oratory and the Semantic Web.” This project aims to create an open database for the study of Attic Oratory, highlighting the interaction of people and legal events within the corpus of Attic Oratory. This database is based in - [Angelina Manola](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/team/angelina-manola/) - Angelina Manola PhD Candidate - Research Fellow ANGELINA MANOLA Angelina Manola is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Philology at the University of Crete. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Philology at the University of Athens, specializing in Classical Philology (2020). She also holds her Master’s degree at the University of Athens, with a - [Videos](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/events/videos/) - Our Videos GIS Training Session Video Tutorials TALOS AI4SSH YouTube Channel Videos Dimitris Kotzinos visit at TALOS Lab Video Presentations Giuliana Elizabeth Vilela Ruiz presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting PhD Meetings Dimitris Billianos presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting PhD Meetings Rachel Milio presenting at the 4th TALOS PhD Meeting PhD Meetings - [Research](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/research/) - Research Objective The objective of the Talos ERA Chair Project is to create a hub of excellence at UCRC-UoC (Rethymnon) combining data and knowledge-based AI methods based on interdisciplinary collaborative research. In order to reach this general objective, six related Research Topics (RT) will be pursued. Below you can find more information about these RTs. - [TALOS Innovation Aspects](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-innovation-aspects/) - TALOS Innovation Aspects - D3.js Tree TALOS Innovation Aspects Interactive Tree Visualization of Innovation Drivers and Barriers This interactive diagram visualizes the key aspects of TALOS' innovation framework, including capacity building, drivers, and barriers. Click on nodes to expand or collapse branches. Use the controls to navigate and search. Zoom In Zoom Out Reset View - [Virtuous Circle of Sustainability](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/virtuous-circle/) - Research Project Sustainability Diagram Virtuous Circle of Research Project Sustainability How successful research projects maintain financial sustainability through a self-reinforcing cycle Best Practices Strategic resource allocation and strong project management Tangible Outputs Robust datasets, prototypes, trained researchers, publications Engagement with Target Audiences Academia, industry, public, and policymakers Measurable Impact Citations, policy changes, products, sustained funding - [Courses 2024-2025](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training/short-programme-dh/courses-2024-25/) - Courses of Academic Year 2024-2025 Χειμερινό εξάμηνο 2024-2025 Κωδ Τίτλος Μαθήματος Διδάσκων Περίγραμμα Μαθήματος Ημέρα & ώρα Αίθουσα η-τάξη ΦΣ3.8 Φιλοσοφία της Ψηφιακότητας | Philosophy of Digitality [10 ects] Νίκος Ερηνάκης nikos.erinakis@uoc.gr Περίγραμμα / Outline Δευτέρα 17:30 – 20:30 (έναρξη 23.09.24) αίθουσα 6, Φιλοσοφική Σχολή eLearn ΕΠΑ 139 Η Μουσειακή Αγωγή την εποχή της ΤΝ - [Training Session in Classics and AI](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training/training-session-classics-ai/) - Classics & AI Echoes of the Past, Engines of the Future Thursday, 19 June, 2025 10:00 - 13:30 Xenia Student Cultural Center, Rethymno Training Session Classics & AI Echoes of the Past, Engines of the Future ABSTRACT This hands-on introductory workshop will introduce students to knowledge graphs, focusing on their practical application in knowledge representation. - [Melissa Bergoffen](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/team/melissa-bergoffen/) - Melissa Bergoffen PhD candidate - RT 2 Classifying and Naming Objects MELISSA BERGOFFEN Melissa Bergoffen is the PhD Candidate for TALOS Research Topic 2, Classifying and Naming Objects. Her PhD project centers around creating an ontology for describing and recording female representations from Bronze Age Aegean archaeological artifacts in a manner that merges the fields - [RT5: Hybrid AI/NLP Software for SSH](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/research/rt5-hai-nlp-software-for-ssh/) - RT5: Hybrid AI/NLP Software for SSH Research Topics RT1: Semantic Annotation of Texts RT2: Classifying and Naming Objects RT3: Corpus Analysis RT4: Digitalization and Datafication of Education RT5: HAI-NLP Software for SSH RT6: Standards for SSH Objective 2 Research WP2 RT5 Task T2.2 RT5: Hybrid AI/NLP Software for SSH This topic is dedicated to the - [PhD in RT3: Corpus Analysis](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/research/rt3-corpus-analysis/rt3-phd/) - PhD in RT3: Corpus Analysis A study of 19th-century Ionian literature using Natural Language Processing methods (WP2, RT3) This PhD research builds a comprehensive overview of 19th-century Ionian prose fiction that, unlike poetry, has long remained an uncharted area of modern Greek literature. This project aims to identify the titles of 19th-century Ionian novels and - [Giuliana Elizabeth Vilela Ruiz](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/team/giuliana-vilela/) - Giuliana Elizabeth Vilela Ruiz PhD Candidate - Research Fellow GIULIANA ELIZABETH VILELA RUIZ Giuliana Elizabeth Vilela Ruiz is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Crete, Department of Philology, focused on exploring the zoological ontoterminological aspects of Rerum Medicarum Novae Hispaniae Thesaurus by Francisco Hernández, comparing classical models with particular attention to Aristotle. She is - [Rachel Milio](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/team/rachel-milio/) - Rachel Milio PhD candidate - RT 1 Semantic Annotation of Texts RACHEL MILIO Rachel Milio is a PhD Candidate for TALOS Research Topic 1, Semantic Annotation of Texts. Her PhD project centers on the creation of a digital interface for the study of Attic oratory using Semantic Web technologies. She has a BA from Bucknell - [Open Dataset 5: Ancient Greek and Chinese Philosophers Ontology](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/open-datasets/open-dataset-5-ancient-greek-and-chinese-philosophers-ontology/) - Open Dataset 5: Ancient Greek and Chinese Philosophers Ontology The current ontoterminology version 1.0 aims to model the Ancient Greek philosophers, their philosophical production and their spatial and temporal positioning. A previous version of the ontology has been developed in the context of the KELKIP Project (kelkip.uoa.gr ). The ontoterminology was created by Rafail Giannadakis - [Open Datasets](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/open-datasets/) - Open Datasets Open Dataset 1: Modeling an archaeological site (Göbekli Tepe, Turkey) Open Dataset 2: Archaic Lyric Poetry Ontology (ALyrA) Open Dataset 3: Modeling Events (Classical period) Open Dataset 4: Modeling Events (Hellenistic period) Open Dataset 5: Ancient Greek and Chinese Philosophers Ontology Open Dataset 6: Collection of Datasets on Greek NLU Open Dataset 7: - [Open Dataset 2: Archaic Lyric Poetry Ontology (ALyrA)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/open-datasets/open-dataset-2-ancient-lyric-poetry-alyra-ontology/) - This is version 1.0 of the ALyrA ontoterminology (i.e., ‘a terminology whose conceptual system is a formal ontology’, Roche 2007 ), which focuses on modelling Archaic Lyric poets (799-430 BC). AlyrA stands for “Archaic Lyrical Agora”. The ontoterminology was created by Rafail Giannadakis (Department of Philology, University of Crete) under the supervision of Dr. Maria - [Open Dataset 4: Modeling Events (Hellenistic period)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/open-datasets/open-dataset-4-modeling-events-hellenistic-period/) - Description of dataset: This is version 1.0 of an ontoterminology about events taking place in the Hellenistic World. The Hellenistic times extend from the death of Alexander the Great (323 BC) until the Battle of Actium (31 BC). It is a period that concludes the Wars of the Successors of Alexander to the creation of - [Knowledge Graph Editor](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/knowledge-graph-editor/) - Knowledge Graph Editor This page is under construction. 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April 2024 New PhD - [Resources](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/) - Resources Open Datasets Check out the collection of open datasets Data Management Plan Read the Data Management Plan of TALOS AI for SSH PDECA Plan for Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication Activities (PDECA) Private Resources Area with the private resources of the centre Fostering innovative research that leverages rich open datasets, TALOS AI4SSH Centre runs the - [Anastasia Natsina](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/team/natsina-2/) - Anastasia Natsina Associate Professor of Modern Greek Literature, Head of the Philology Department, University of Crete - TALOS member until 31/12/2024 She studied Modern Greek Literature at the Universities of Athens and Oxford. Her DPhil thesis, “Modern Greek short stories in the last quarter of the 20 th century: A contribution to the exploration of - [Stergios Chatzikyriakidis](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/team/chatzikyriakidis/) - Stergios Chatzikyriakidis Professor of Computational Linguistics at the University of Crete - TALOS member until 31/12/2024 Stergios Chatzikyriakidis is a Professor of Computational Linguistics at the University of Crete. He earned his BA in Greek Philology (specializing in Linguistics) from Aristotle University, Thessaloniki. He continued his studies with an MSc in Computational Linguistics and Formal - [Conferences](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/events/conferences/) - Our Conferences Conferences that are organized by Talos Lab Conference on Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World Date: May 20-21, 2025 Where: University of Crete, Gallos Campus, Rethymno Learn More - [Open Dataset 10: Ontology of Legal Bodies in Classical Athens](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/open-datasets/open-dataset-10-legal-bodies-in-classical-athens/) - Description of dataset: This is version 1.0 of a dataset created in the context of a PhD thesis in “Semantic Annotation and Attic Oratory” that defines the primary legal bodies in Classical Athenian courts c. 419 BC to 323 BC. A legal body is defined as “an individual or group who either proceeds over or - [Talos Homepage 2](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-homepage-2/) - Packages are included in TALOS project WP1: Management WP2: Research WP3: Training WP4: Visibility Topics Read More https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/talos-intro.mp4 Download our Flyer Working Packages Management WP1 Management Research Management WP2 Research More Training WP3 Training More Visibility WP4 Visibility More - [Advisory Board](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/advisory-board/) - The Advisory Board of our Centre Bozia Helen Assistant Professor of Classics and Digital Humanities, University of Florida More Bunt Harry Professor of Humanities and Digital Sciences and Department of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence, Tilburg University More Crane Gregory Professor, Classical Studies Winnick Family Chair in Technology and Entrepreneurship, Classical Studies Professor, Computer Science - [Projects](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects-collaborations/projects/) - Projects TALOS AI4SSH Lab aims to build innovative and interdisciplinary projects and collaborations (MoU) More about our Projects soon… Stay tuned - [Projects & Collaborations](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects-collaborations/) - Projects and Collaborations TALOS AI4SSH Lab aims to establish innovative and interdisciplinary international collaborations (MoU) and projects. View more about our Projects More View more about our Network & Collaborations More - [White Pages](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/white-pages/) - White Pages No data yet! - [PhD in RT4: Digitalization and Datafication of Education](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/research/rt4-digitalization-datafication-education/rt4-phd/) - PhD in RT4: Digitalization and Datafication of Education The PhD for “RT4: Digitalization and Datafication of Education” aims to study the contribution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the research and evaluation of educational Curricula. Focus on the study of the Greek educational curriculum of 2022 for teaching Modern Greek as L1 in Primary and Secondary - [Open Dataset 1: Modeling an archaeological site (Göbekli Tepe, Turkey)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/open-datasets/open-dataset-1-modeling-an-archaeological-site/) - This is Version 1.0 of an ontoterminology (i.e. ‘a terminology whose conceptual system is a formal ontology’ Roche 2007 ) that defines and represents the archaeological finds of T-Pillars in Göbekli Tepe, SE Turkey (-10000 to -8300 BCE) , in a machine-tractable way. This dataset was created by Antonia Lourentzaki (Department of Archaeology, University of - [Open Dataset 9: Ancient Oratory Ontology](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/open-datasets/open-dataset-9-ancient-oratory-ontology/) - Description of dataset: This is version 1.0 of a dataset created in the context of a PhD thesis in “Semantic Annotation and Attic Oratory” that defines the primary legal proceedings in Classical Athenian courts c. 419 BC to 323 BC. A legal proceeding is defined as “a court dispute between two litigants, for which a - [Undergraduate Courses](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/training/undergraduatecourses/) - Short programme in Digital Humanities Winter Semester 2023: 1. Εισαγωγή στην ΤΝ: Γράφοι Γνώσης/Introduction to AI I: Knowledge Graphs (Monday, 8.30-11.30 am) Course code: ΨΑΕΦ 300. Seminar (mandatory) Instructor: Christophe Roche gr/en Room 9, Faculty of Philosophy, Rethymnon campus and Room E130, Heraklion campus. 2. Εισαγωγή στις Ψηφιακές Ανθρωπιστικές Επιστήμες/Introduction to Digital Humanities (Tuesday, 8.30-11.30 - [Melina Tamiolaki](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/team/tamiolaki/) - Scientific Responsible Eleni Melina Tamiolaki Professor of Ancient Greek Literature, Department of Philology & Deputy Director of the University of Crete Research Center (UCRC), University of Crete, Greece Melina Tamiolaki has been recently promoted to Professor of Ancient Greek Literature at the Department of Philology of the University of Crete and Collaborating Faculty Member at - [Evangelos Katis](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/team/evangelos-katis-2/) - Evangelos Katis PhD candidate - RT 4 Digitalisation and datafication of education He studied Computer Programming Engineering in Thessaloniki, Greece. He is working as an IT (Information Technology) professor in Secondary education. His postgraduate studies was in “Informatics & Multimedia” program in Heraklion. His master Thesis was about Ontologies in Education, with subject “Semantic Modelling of Educational - [Eleni Katsarou](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/talos-centre/team/katsarou/) - Eleni Katsarou Professor of Curriculum Theories and Instruction at the Department of Philosophy and Social Studies, University of Crete Eleni Katsarou, Ph.D., is Professor of Curriculum Theories and Instruction at the Department of Philosophy and Social Studies, University of Crete, Greece. She graduated from the School of Philosophy at EKPA (University of Athens, B.Sc. 1987), - [Open Dataset 8: Modern Greek Literature](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/open-datasets/open-dataset-8-modern-greek-literature/) - Description of dataset Modern Greek literature v.1.0 : This repository includes raw text data from interwar poets and prose writers: Interwar_poetry: a zipped file containing interwar poetry categorized by date, author and collection, a zipped file with the collected works per author, and a zipped file with the collected works per author in tei compliant - [Open Dataset 6: Collection of Datasets on Greek NLU](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/open-datasets/open-dataset-6-greek-nlu/) - Description of dataset Greek Natural Language Understanding (OYXOY: v1.0) : This dataset aims to serve as a community meeting point for the collective development, testing, and distribution of datasets for the evaluation of Greek NLP systems. Contributions and feedback are highly encouraged. This dataset was created by Konstantinos Kogkalidis and Stergios Chatzikyriakidis Download from Zenodo. Suggested - [Open Dataset 7: Greek Dialect Corpus](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/resources/open-datasets/open-dataset-7-greel-dialect-corpus/) - Description of dataset Greek dialect corpus v1.0 : A collection of raw text from various Greek dialects. Contains data from the following dialects: Cypriot Greek Cretan Greek Pontic Greek Northern Greek Some part of the Modern Greek wikipedia The repository contains data collected from the web and other textual resources (blogs, websites, theatrical plays among ## Headers - [Architect Header](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/shufflehound_header/architect-header/) - TALOS Project About Us Virtuous Circle of Sustainability TALOS Innovation Aspects Team Open Positions Mobility Grants Advisory Board Research RT1 RT2 RT3 RT4 RT5 RT6 Publications Visiting Scholars Training Short Program-Diploma in DH Courses 2023-2024 Courses 2024-2025 Courses 2025-2026 Courses 2026-2027 Internship Program Summer School 2025 Resources Open Datasets Open Dataset Reuse Award Software TEDI - [Architect Header with Breadcrumbs](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/shufflehound_header/architect-header-with-breadcrumbs/) - TALOS Project About Us Virtuous Circle of Sustainability TALOS Innovation Aspects Team Open Positions Mobility Grants Advisory Board Research RT1 RT2 RT3 RT4 RT5 RT6 Publications Visiting Scholars Training Short Program-Diploma in DH Courses 2023-2024 Courses 2024-2025 Courses 2025-2026 Courses 2026-2027 Internship Program Summer School 2025 Resources Open Datasets Open Dataset Reuse Award Software TEDI ## Footers - [Architect Footer](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/shufflehound_footer/architect-footer/) - About TALOS The mission and vision of the TALOS Centre of Excellence in AI for SSH of the University of Crete is to build capacity in AI4SSH and DH by attracting highly talented researchers , fostering collaborations with other centers in AI4 SSH and in DH in Greece and abroad, proposing innovative curricula, and organising ## Projects - [TALOS AI4SSH Project - Introduction](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/talos-ai4ssh-introduction-video/) - TALOS AI4SSH Project - Artificial Intelligence for Humanities and Social Sciences - Introduction Video Features Speakers - Date January 9, 2024 Language English Duration 05:20 Event Introduction video of Talos AI4SSH Centre Venue Rethymno Organizer Talos AI4SSH Centre Licence Creative Commons Attribution licence (reuse allowed) Category Tags Synopsis Thanks to the generous funding by the - [Hybrid hands-on workshop by Laura Soffiantini (PhD cand. KU Leuven)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/hybrid-hands-on-workshop-by-laura-soffiantini-phd-cand-ku-leuven/) - We are pleased to announce a hybrid hands-on workshop led by PhD candidate Laura Soffiantini (KU Leuven) on Tuesday 12th November, 2024 at 14:30. Time: 14:30-16:30 (Greek time) Venue: Onsite at the UCRC conference room, Gallos Campus (Rethymno) and Online (zoom link to morning session ; link to afternoon session: ) Title: "Scraping Data from - [Lecture by Dr. Silvia Piccini (CNR-IT)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/lecture-silvia-piccini/) - We are pleased to invite you to a lecture by Dr. Silvia Piccini, senior researcher at Istituto di Linguistica Computazionale "Antonio Zampolli" of the Consilio Nationale delle Ricerche-CNR (Italian National Research Council) on Monday 4th November, 2024 at 8:30pm (Greek time) at the School of Philology, Room 7, Gallos Campus (Rethymno). Title: Saussure's Terminology: Formalizing - [Hybrid hands-on workshop by Dr. Silvia Piccini (CNR-IT)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/hands-on-workshop-by-dr-silvia-piccini-cnr-it/) - We are pleased to announce a hybrid hands-on workshop led by Dr. Silvia Piccini, senior researcher at Istituto di Linguistica Computazionale "Antonio Zampolli", Consilio Nationale delle Ricerche (CNR-IT) on Tuesday 5th November, 2024 at 8:30pm. Time: 11:30-13:30 and 14:30-16:30 (Greek time) Venue: Onsite at the UCRC conference room, Gallos Campus (Rethymno) and Online (zoom link - [2nd PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/2nd-phd-meeting/) - We are pleased to share the programme for the 2nd PhD meeting, scheduled for Monday 4th November, 2024. The TALOS PhD meeting series provides a platform for TALOS PhD students and visiting researchers to showcase their research. These meetings offer a valuable opportunity to discuss key papers central to their doctoral work with peers, while also - [Presenting TALOS' Short Program in DH to 1st year students](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/presenting-talos-short-program-diploma-in-dh-to-1st-year-students/) - Anastasia Natsina, Head of the Department of Philology, will organize an official welcome for the first-year students of the department. Additionally, Maria Papadopoulou will present the Short Program-Diploma in Digital Humanities on October 2nd, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. (room Γ). Watch this page for updates. See the presentation here (in Greek). - [Researcher Night 2024](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/researcher-night/) - Eleni Katsarou will participate with a presentation in the Researcher Night events organized by UCRC and the Hellenic Mediterranean University at Rethymno on 27.9.2024 . Watch this page for updates. - [China Lecture Tour 2024](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/china-lecture-tour-2024/) - Christophe Roche and Maria Papadopoulou offer lectures at Peking University and Tsinghua University. The invited lectures are organised by the Digital Humanities lab of Peking University and the History Department in collaboration with the Digital Humanities Department of Tsinghua University. Venue: Peking University, Department of Information Science Date/Time: October 16, 2024 (9:00-12:000). ''Proposal for an - [1st PhD Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/1st-phd-meeting/) - The TALOS PhD meeting series provides a platform for TALOS PhD students and visiting researchers to showcase their research. These meetings offer a valuable opportunity to discuss key papers central to their doctoral work with peers, while also presenting their own innovative contributions. We are pleased to share the programme for the 1st PhD meeting, - [Online Training on Text Analysis with Digital tools](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/online-training-on-text-analysis/) - TALOS member, Anastasia Natsina, organizes a two-part training workshop on “Text analysis with digital tools“. The workshop will be led by Titika Dimitroulia, Professor of Theory and Practice of Translation (Department of Theatrical Studies, University of Athens). Titika Dimitroulia, is co-author of two textbooks in Digital Humanites (in Greek): Digital Literary Studies (Kallipos, 2015) and - [Open Lectures Series: Artificial Intelligence: Science, Society and Education](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/talos-open_lectures_2024-25/) - Researchers from the “Talos Centre - Artificial Intelligence for the Humanities and Social Sciences” and collaborators are going to discuss in a series of lectures with general public the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in everyday life, in science, society and education. Each lecture includes a main speaker, a critical debater, and a Q&A session. - [So, what does Poetry help with? Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities in the Age of AI](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/lecture-on-ai-for-ssh/) - TALOS project coordinator, Melina Tamiolaki and TALOS expert in AI ethics, Nikos Erinakis, will deliver lectures and participate in the panel of the event entitled ‘So, what does poetry help with? Arts, Social Science and Humanities in the Age of AI’. organized by the Friends of the poet Manolis Anagnostakis Society, at Roustica, Rethymno, on August - [UCL Lyceum Classics Community Seminars](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/ucl-lyceum-classics-community-seminars/) - Rachel Milio will present in the UCL Lyceum Classics Community Seminars. The Lyceum Classics Community Seminars are an international forum designed to bring together PhD students with a shared interest in Classics and the Ancient Mediterranean World. Lyceum’s mission is to foster a dynamic network of young researchers, where ideas can be shared and collaboration - [2 Day Online Course – "Digital Humanities and Ontologies“ training for students at the University of Jena](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/2-day-online-course-digital-humanities-and-ontologies-training-for-students-at-the-university-of-jena/) - ERA Chair Professor Christophe Roche and Dr. Maria Papadopoulou will be giving a 2 day online course on “Digital Humanities and Ontologies” at the University of Jena (Online, 7-8 of December 2023). This course explores the dynamic intersection of technology, humanities, and social sciences, offering a multidisciplinary perspective that redefines conventional practices and opens new - [DH2024-TALOS at LEAF Commons Workshop](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/dh2024-leaf/) - Rachel Milio (TALOS-AI4SSH PhD Candidate for RT1) will be co-leading a workshop at the DH2024 conference in Arlington, Virginia. The workshop, entitled “LEAF Commons: Using Linked Tools for Digital Editorial Production,” focuses on using the suite of LEAF Commons tools to integrate encoding best practices into a digital knowledge production workflow. - [Lecture at Brasilia University](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/lecture-at-university-brasilia/) - TALOS Members, Anastasia Natsina and Stergios Chatzikyriakidis will give a lecture at the Instituto de Letras, University of Brasilia (Brazil), on July 30, 2024 at 18:30 (local time). The title of the lecture is “Digital Humanities: Literature and Linguistics in the TALOS project‘‘. See photos here, here and here. - [NUAA Short Course (SPARQL & TEDI)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/nuaa-short-course/) - TALOS project manager, Maria Papadopoulou and TALOS Research Assistant & Social Media Manager, Rafail Giannadakis teach a Short Course on SPARQL and TEDI for Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics – NUAA graduate students on July 9 & 11, 2024 (online). The course is organized by Liu Hui, Assoc. Professor at the College of Foreign - [Logic Colloquium 2024 - Special session "Logic, Language and Computation"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/logic-colloquium-2024-special-session-logic-language-and-computation/) - The European Summer Meeting of the Association for Symbolic Logic, Logic Colloquium 2024, will take place at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, from June 24 to June 28, 2024. The colloquium features the special session on “Logic, Language, and Computation” chaired by Robin Cooper and Stergios Chatzikyriakidis. Visit the official programme page here. - [TALOS participated at the closing event of H2020-ERA Chair Mnemosyne](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/era-chair-mnemosyne-closing-event/) - Talos AI4SSH ERA Chair project participated at the closing event of Horizon 2020 ERA Chair Mnemosyne project at the Cyprus University of Technology on December 7-8, 2023. TALOS member, professor Artemis Karnava (second from left), travelled to Cyprus specially for this event. Dates: 7th – 8th of December 2023 Location: Onsite Limassol (Cyprus) - [LRA 2023 - International Conference of the Literacy Research Association](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/lra-2023-international-conference-of-the-literacy-research-association/) - LRA 2023 International Conference of the Literacy Research Association took place from 29 November to 2 December 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.. Eleni Katsarou, member of TALOS Steering Committee, joined the international conference of the Literacy Research Association that took place from 29 November to 2 December 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She presented (in - [8th Meeting of Greek-speaking Translation Studies Scholars - 8TradCon](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/8-trad-con/) - Stergios Chatzikyriakidis, Professor of Computational Linguistics, University of Crete presents at the 8th Meeting of Greek-speaking Translation Studies Scholars – 8TradCon (30, 31 May 2024 and 1 June 2024) at the Research Dissemination Center Building (KEDEA), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The title of the co-authored paper is: M. Theochari, S. Hadjikyriakidis, “Literary Translation and Electronic - [Inaugural Meeting of the Hellenic Research Network for Digital Humanities](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/hellenic-research-network-for-dh-inaugural-meeting/) - TALOS project manager, Maria Papadopoulou and TALOS RT2 PhD Candidate, Fotini Coidakis, participate (onsite and online respectively) at the Inaugural meeting of the Hellenic Research Network for Digital Humanities that takes place at the National Hellenic Research Foundation, Athens on July 1st, 2024. See the programme here (in Greek). - [2nd Greek ERA Chairs meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/2nd-greek-era-chairs-meeting/) - The 2nd Greek ERA Chairs Meeting will take place at the National Hellenic Research Foundation, Athens on June 28, 2024. The meeting will bring together chairpersons from various disciplines, creating a platform for insightful discussions, networking, and the exploration of groundbreaking research opportunities. TALOS AI4SSH coordinator, Melina Tamiolaki, will present on “The Project TALOS-Artificial Intelligence - [Multilingual Digital Terminology Today (MDTT) 2024](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/mdtt-2024/) - Christophe Roche and Maria Papadopoulou present at the Multilingual Digital Terminology Today (MDTT) 2024 conference (27 – 28 June 2024), University of Granada, Spain. The title of the co-authored paper is: C. Roche, M. Papadopoulou, “Terminology Evaluation: The Contribution of Formal Approaches”. For the published paper see here. For the conference proceedings see here. - [TOTh 2024 Conference and Training session](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/toth-2024-conference-and-training-session/) - TOTh 2024 (Terminology & Ontology: Theories and Applications) has come to a close! Since 2007, TOTh has been held at the University Savoie Mont Blanc (Chambéry) during the first week of June. From 2023 onwards, it has been organized by the University of Crete (Rethymno). The TOTh Conferences: Terminology & Ontology: Theories and applications bring together - [Call for project concept notes – MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/call-for-project-concept-notes-msca-postdoctoral-fellowships/) - Interested in submitting for a two-year MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Digital Humanities? TALOS Project Manager and Marie Curie Alumna offers support to potential candidates. Do you have a groundbreaking research idea combining the digital with the humanistic and are willing to acquire new skills through advanced training as well as international, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral mobility? - [CLARIN Webinar](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/clarin-webinar/) - The Institute of Speech Processing (Athena Research Center) and the CLARIN:EL Infrastructure are organizing a webinar on Thursday 7 March 2024 at 15:00-17:00. Title: How we got to ChatGPT and what we can do with it Presenter: Stergios Chatzikyriakidis, Professor of Computational Linguistics, University of Crete - [2024 MCAA Annual Conference and General Assembly](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/2024-mcaa-annual-conference-and-general-assembly/) - TALOS Projet Manager and MCAA Member, Maria Papadopoulou, will deliver a Lightning Talk at the 2024 MCAA Annual Conference and Assembly Meeting (Milan & online March 14-16, 2024). Established and supported by the European Commission, but entirely run by volunteer members and with a bottom-up approach at its core, the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) - [TALOS at the Hellenic Society for Terminology (ELETO) 14th Conference on “Hellenic Language and Terminology”](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/14-conference-hellenic-language-terminology/) - ERA Chair Professor Christophe Roche was invited to give the plenary lecture at the 14th Conference “Hellenic Language and Terminology” (Online, 9-11 November 2023) [link]. Registration deadline: 7th of November 2023 Date: 9th – 11th of November 2023 Location: Online Paper Conference proceedings Video - [TALOS ERA Chair lecture tour in China](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/talos-lecture-series-in-three-chinese-universites/) - TALOS ERA Chair Holder gave lectures at three universities in China. Prof. Christophe Roche, TALOS ERA Chair, was invited to present the TALOS project at three Chinese universities: Liaocheng University (14/9), Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics-NUAA (19/9) and Peking University (21/9). The talks were followed by meetings with students and faculty. The lectures coincided - [TALOS ERA Chair at the 2nd mentoring visit of the National Contact Points NCP_WIDERA.NET](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/talos-era-chair-at-the-2nd-mentoring-visit-of-the-national-contact-points-ncp_widera-net/) - ERA Chair Professor Christophe Roche gave a presentation at the 2nd mentoring visit of National Contact Point NCP_WIDERA.NET. The visit was kindly organized by Ms Andriana Papakonstantinou and Sofia Gova (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) in conjunction with Ms Vassiliki Kalodimou and Maria Mikroni (Praxi network, Greece’s National Contact Point in Horizon Europe) organizers - [Presentation on Semantic Annotation (Digital Classical Philology)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/presentation-on-subjects-of-interest-to-talos/) - Standards for philology, the EVT software criteria for reviewing digital text collections [link]. Date: November 06 2023 4:00 pm Location: Room Eβ3, Building E, KEME-PK and online via zoom Presentation: Find the presentation slides here - [Afnor 2023 - French National Standardization Committee Meeting](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/afnor-2023-french-national-standardization-committee-meeting/) - The French National Standardization Committee -Afnor honour Christophe Roche for his ten years of serving as president of the Committee on Terminology Standards on September 5th, 2023, in Paris.. Prof. Christophe Roche, TALOS ERA Chair, was presented with a commemorative plaque at the annual Afnor Committee Meeting on Terminology Standards on September 5, 2023 in - [ISO TC 37 Annual Meeting on "Language and Terminology"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/iso-tc-37-annual-meeting/) - Dates: July 11 – July 16, 2023. Location: European Commission, Brussels, Belgium. – https://www.iso.org/committee/48104.html – TALOS participated in the SC1 (Principles and methods), SC2 (Terminology workflow and language coding) and SC4 (Language resource management) meetings – The ERA Chair Holder Christophe Roche is the Project Leader of the core standard ISO 1087 on “Terminology work and - [TALOS AI at TEDxSitia](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/talos-ai-at-tedxsitia/) - TALOS AI at the TEDxSitia Date: October 22, 2023 Location: Sitia, Crete Description : Professor Eleni Katsarou, participated on behalf of TALOS AI for SSH at the TEDx event held in Sitia in Crete. The title of the presentation was “Artificial Intelligence and thinking, learning and knowledge.” Talk Details: Αrtificial Intelligence and thinking, learning - [Greek ERA Chairs Day](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/greek-erachairs-day/) - 1st meeting of all Greek ERA chairs Date: Sept 26 2023 11:00 am Location: FORTH – Heraklion, Crete Description : The inaugural Greek ERA chair meeting that included all 7 Greek ERA chairs [link] of the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation for an overview) was a great success. The meeting was attended by the - [International Workshop, "Classical Texts in Digital Media"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/international-workshop-classical-texts-in-digital-media/) - Dates: Sept 1-3 2023 Location: University og Patras (room II-9, Conference and Cultural Centre) Description : This event will bring together leading researchers and research groups in digital Classics, with the twofold aim of: (i) showcasing and sharing knowledge of the latest developments in working with digitized Greek and Latin texts and related materials; and - [TALOS at the European Commission](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/talos-at-the-european-commission/) - The ERA Chair Holder Christophe Roche and the Project Manager Maria Papadopoulou were at the European Commission for the annual meeting of the ISO TC37 in Brussels, 11-16 June 2023. An opportunity to meet Darko Karacic, the TALOS Project Adviser, European Commission - [TOTh 2023 Training and Conference](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/terminology-ontology-theories-and-applications/) - Dates: 30 May 2023 – 2 June 2023 Location: University Savoie Mont Blanc, France – http://toth.condillac.org/ – Organised by University Savoie Mont Blanc and University of Crete – the ERA Chair Holder Christophe Roche chairs the Scientific Committee. He also gave a talk on an ontology and terminology of emotions. – Programme: [link] – 73 registered - [IT-in-Heritage Workshop on "Digital for Heritage & Heritage of Digital"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/itinheritage-digital-for-heritage-heritage-of-digital/) - Description: Seminar on Digital Humanities Dates: June 5 & 6, 2023. Location: University Grenoble Alpes, France. – The TALOS Project was presented in order to set up new collaborations and projects in DH – A Workshop on “Practical questions on ontologies for SSH” will be organised online and on-site at University of Rethymno in 2024 - [Training in "Terminology & Digital Humanities"](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/training-in-terminology-digital-humanities/) - Title: Training in “Terminology & Digital Humanities” Dates: May 30 & 31, 2023 Location: On-site & Online Speakers: Christophe Roche, University of Crete – University Savoie Mont-Blanc Maria Papadopoulou, University of Athens Presentation: Digital Humanities (DH) is a newly emerging interdisciplinary area at the intersection of Computer Science and the Humanities (including but not limited - [Seminar and Workshop (May 2023)](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/seminar-and-workshop-may-2023/) - [Event Poster] Seminar Title: Digital Editions in Ancient Greek Literature Dates: May 8-12 : 11.00-13.00 Location: UCRC, Room of Multiple Uses Instructor: Andreas Antonopoulos (University of Ioannina) [Programm] Workshop Title: Digital Education: the Role of Artificial Intelligence Dates: May 12-13 Location: Room S1, Departement of Philosophy and Social Studies and online here [Programm] Presentations: Digital - [UoC Department of Philology, Open Day, April 27th, 2023.](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/uoc-department-of-philology-open-day-april-27th-2023/) - Seminar Title: UoC Department of Philology, Open Day. Dates: April 27, 2023. Description: During the 2023 UoC Department of Philology Open Day, organized by our TALOS member, Anastasia Natsina, students and teachers from the following secondary schools were informed on the project TALOS: Πρότυπο ΓΕΛ Ρεθύμνου 2ο ΓΕΛ Ρεθύμνου ΓΕΛ Ατσιποπούλου 6ο ΓΕΛ Ηρακλείου 8ο - [Launching TALOS](https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/projects/launcing/) - Launch event of the project TALOS-Artificial Inteligence for Humanities and Social Sciences. which will take place on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 19.30 (Greek time), at the “Pantelis Prevelakis” Hall (Odeion), in Rethymno. Your presence will be a great honor for us. 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