21st TOTh Conference – Call for Papers: Terminology & Ontology: Theories and Applications
The 21st International Conference on Terminology & Ontology: Theories and Applications (TOTh 2027) will take place on June 3–4, 2027, at the University Savoie Mont-Blanc in Chambéry, France, and online. The conference invites contributions on terminology, ontology, artificial intelligence, knowledge graphs, semantic technologies, and their interdisciplinary applications. The deadline for extended abstract submissions is January 10, 2027. A two-day training session on Terminology and Artificial Intelligence will precede the conference on June 1–2, 2027.
Call for Abstracts: Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World (SA4AW 2027)
The Call for Abstracts for SA4AW 2027 is now open! The 3rd Conference on Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World will take place on May 13–14, 2027, in Rethymno, Crete, and online. Submit your abstract by December 15, 2026.
TALOS 7th PhD Meeting
The 7th TALOS PhD Meeting, part of the TALOS AI4SSH Doctoral Seminars, will take place on October 30, 2026, in a hybrid format. The programme includes PhD research presentations on Digital Humanities, ontologies, literary texts and curriculum analysis, followed by a guest lecture by Dr Rita Tegon on the computational analysis of the Herakles myth across ancient literature and video games.
XML in Practice: Tools and Workflows for Journal Editors
As part of the EU-funded AEGIS-OA project, the EDCH Community Task Force hosts an online webinar on 29 October 2026 exploring practical XML tools and workflows for journal editors. Discover practical applications, JATS XML conversion, and OJS integration to streamline digital publishing.
The Classical Philologist’s Toolkit in the Digital Age: An Online Masterclass
The Centre for Hellenic Culture presents the second session of the Open Access Classics series: The Classical Philologist’s Toolkit in the Digital Age. Maria Papadopoulou (University of Crete) and Alexandros Fotis-Mitsis (University of Patras) will explore key digital resources, text analysis methods, and AI applications for the study of ancient texts. The online masterclass will take place on 22 October 2026 at 19:00. Participation is free of charge, with registration required.
TALOS Lab at the Signing of the NUAA–UoC Joint Research Center for Digital Humanities
The TALOS AI4SSH project marks a new milestone in international collaboration with the signing of an agreement between the University of Crete and Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) to establish a Joint Research Center for Digital Humanities. The initiative strengthens institutional cooperation and opens new opportunities for joint research, talent development, and innovation in digital humanities.
Presentation by Melissa Bergoffen at the 3rd MEDITARCH – Ancient World Conference
Melissa Bergoffen will present her research at the 3rd MEDITARCH – Ancient World Conference, exploring how semantic AI technology and ontologies can improve the study of female representations and dress in Bronze Age Aegean wall paintings. Her work focuses on developing a consistent framework for documenting and comparing depictions of hairstyles and jewelry across archaeological contexts.
TALOS Announces a Postdoctoral Research Opportunity at the University of Crete
TALOS AI4SSH at the University of Crete invites applications for a postdoctoral research position focusing on Artificial Intelligence applications in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary research, software development, open datasets, training activities, and scientific dissemination. The application deadline is 28 October 2026, 23:59 (Athens time).
TALOS AI4SSH Lab Continues the Dialogue on AI in Education and Society
The TALOS AI4SSH Lab, represented by Evangelos Katis, took part in an event at the 1st Laboratory Center of Heraklion, highlighting the role of Artificial Intelligence in education and society, the importance of its responsible use, and the need to strengthen AI literacy among educators.
TALOS at Researcher’s Night 2026
TALOS participated in Researcher’s Night 2026, organized by the University of Crete on September 25, 2026, at the Rethymno Campus in Gallos. The event brought research and science closer to the public, highlighting the people, ideas, and activities behind ongoing research at the University. TALOS joined this celebration of science, research, and innovation, contributing to the dialogue between the research community and society.