Announcement for Admission to the Graduate Program (M.Sc.): Digital Heritage and Landscape Archaeology of the University of Cyprus
The Master’s program (M.Sc.) Digital Heritage and Landscape Archaeology of the University of Cyprus accepts applications for new graduate students. Ten (10) new places will be available. The program is taught in English. The Master’s program offers a concrete interdisciplinary academic course platform dealing with theapplication of Spatial Technologies and GeoInformatics in the wider domain of Digital Humanities. The program acts as an interface between New Technologies and the Humanities, exposing students to the latest spatial technological developments, providing hands-on training and skills to different instrumentation and software, promoting a critical perspective of their application in terms of addressing archaeological and historical oriented questions and opening a dialogue between different disciplines. The MSc. program is implemented under the auspices of the Sylvia Ioannou Foundation. A number of tuition fee waiver scholarships will be granted to the best candidates according to the points earned in the course of admission.
Candidates should hold a BA degree in Archaeology, History, Classics, Anthropology or other related fields of research (History of Art, Architecture, Geography, Geology, Topography, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering) from recognized universities.
More Information: Professor Apostolos Sarris, Telephone: +357 – 22893572. +30 – 6944789404. Email: asarri01@ucy.ac.cy
Submission of applications: Applications can be submitted electronically using the online application system http://ucyweb.ucy.ac.cy/postgraduate_appl_en by Friday, 31st March 2023 until 12 noon.
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The Greek Chapter of the Computer Applications & Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA-GR) cordially invites you to attend a series of online sessions (1½ to 2 hours duration each) that will run during November and December 2022. The invited speakers and the participants will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences on past and present climate changes, digital modeling, and approaches of artificial intelligence on cultural heritage. A strong focal point in these discussions will be the impact of climate change on natural and cultural heritage sites and the application of cutting-edge technologies in their preservation and conservation. The intention is to establish a cross-border and cross-discipline collegial environment, where scholars share their experiences, highlight problems, and exchange knowledge, know-how, and discuss potential solutions.
In the first session, Dr. A. Bonnier, Prof. N. Evelpidou, and Dr. L. Ragia will discuss approaches in modeling and visualizing past and present climate change and its impact on the natural and cultural landscape of key localities in Greece.
In the second session, Prof. Em. Ch. Zerefos, Secretary General of the Academy of Athens, will deliver his keynote lecture on climate change threats to cultural and natural UNESCO heritage sites in the Mediterranean.
In the third session, Dr. G. A. Ioannakis and Dr. D. Abate, researchers engaging in Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches in the study of Cultural Heritage will discuss the contribution of AI in advancing research agendas within the field of Humanities.
In the fourth session, Dr. A. Hein, Dr. I. Karatasios, and Dr. L. Bratasz, will discuss the impact of climate change on heritage materials and approaches for their conservation and future preservation.
Emeri Farinetti, Department of Humanities, RomaTre University, CAA-GR Chair
George Pavlidis, Athena-Research and Innovation Center in Information, Communication and Knowledge Technologies, CAA-GR Deputy chair
Theodora Moutsiou, Archaeological Research Unit, University of Cyprus, CAA-GR Secretary
Pınar Özgüner Gülhan, Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Letters and Science, Gaziantep University, CAA-GR Treasurer
Dorina Moullou, Ephorate of Antiquities of East Attica, Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, CAA-GR Publication officer
Stella Sylaiou, International Hellenic University, CAA-GR Social media, communications and outreach
The link will be shared to the registered participants only
Event Program
Session 1. Modeling and visualizing past and present climate change Nov. 18, 18:00 GMT+2 (Athens Time Zone)
Opening (5 mins)
Part 1: Presentations (60 mins)
Anton Bonnier, Uppsala University, “Modeling land use and climate changes in the past, with a focus on the Peloponnese”
Niki Evelpidou, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, “Τhe role of relative sea level rise in geocultural heritage”
Lemonia Ragia, Hellenic Open University, “Visualization of climate change effects in the old city of Chania”
Part 2: Roundtable (20 minutes)
Part 3: Q&A for the audience (20 minutes)
Session 2. Climate change and Cultural Heritage Nov. 30, 18:00 GMT+2 (Athens Time Zone)
Opening (5 mins)
Part 1: Keynote lecture (45 mins)
Christos Zerefos, Academy of Athens, Honorary, AUTH, Emeritus, UOA, “Climate Change Threats to Cultural and Natural Heritage UNESCO Sites in the Mediterranean
Part 2: Open floor (30 mins)
Session 3. A.I. and Cultural Heritage Dec. 2, 18:00 GMT+2 (Athens Time Zone)
Opening (5 mins)
Part 1: Presentations (40 mins)
George Alexis Ioannakis, Athena Research Center, “Artificial intelligence and the reshaping of humanities research”
Dante Abate, Cyprus Institute, “The role of artificial intelligence in the fight against cultural property crimes: two project-based case studies”
Part 2: Roundtable (20 minutes)
Part 3: Q&A for the audience (20 minutes)
Session 4. Climate change and Cultural Heritage materials Dec. 9, 18:00 GMT+2 (Athens Time Zone)
Opening (5 mins)
Part1: Presentations (60 mins)
Anno Hein, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, “Climate change and computer modeling of material behavior”
Ioannis Karatasios, National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, “Conservation of CH building materials in view of climate change”
Lukasz Bratasz, Polish Academy of Sciences, “HERIe – preventive conservation platform for decision support”
Data processing, Data integration, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Data Mining
7 – 8 November 2022 N.C.S.R. “Demokritos”
In the framework of the MSCA ITN PlaCe a Two-day Training Workshop about ‘Data Management in Cultural Heritage’ is organized, which will take place at the N.C.S.R. “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The workshop jointly organized with the CAA-GR as an open event with physical presence. The topics concern the processing, evaluation and management of data collected in analytical studies of archaeological materials taking into account numerical as well as categorical parameters. A special focus will be on data integration and linking in databases with appropriate use of metadata and following the FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). For the sustainable management of these Big Data repositories advanced methods for data mining and automated pattern recognition are necessary utilizing artificial intelligence, machine learning and neural networks. The theoretical lectures we will be complemented by two laboratory courses for practical training.
If you are interested in participating the Training Workshop and you would like to be updated about the organization please register at: https://forms.gle/PKbLqBQGc15btHRK8
Programme
Monday, 7 November
9:30 – 10:00
Welcome at N.C.S.R. “Demokritos” and Introduction (Anno Hein)
10:00 – 11:15
The AriadnePlus Network (Markos Katsianis)
11:15 – 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00
Exploratory and model-based statistics (Ioulia Papageorgiou)
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:30
Pattern recognition in ceramic assemblages (Jaume Buxeda I Garrigós)
15:30 – 15:45
Coffee Break
15:45 – 17:15
Data Management (Anno Hein)
17:30 – 19:00
Introduction to R and Practical Training
Tuesday, 8 November
Coffee Break
9:30 – 11:00
Automated pattern recognition and machine learning (George Giannakopoulos)
11:00 – 11:15
Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:45
Data Mining (George Giannakopoulos)
12:45 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:30
Data Repositories and Relational Databases (Anno Hein)
15:30 – 15:45
Coffee Break
15:45 – 17:15
Self Organizing Maps for pattern recognition in pXRF data (Anno Hein)
17:30 – 19:00
Practical Training
For more information: Dr. Anno Hein, a.hein@inn.demokritos.gr (phone: +30 2106503316)
The University of Cyprus announces that it will be accepting applications for their new postgraduate programme, beginning in September 2022, by Thursday 31st of March 2022 until 12 noon.
Candidates should hold a BA degree in Archaeology, History, Classics, Anthropology or other related fields of research (History of Art, Architecture, Geography, Geology, Topography, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering) from recognized universities.
Graduates of the University of Cyprus and Greek Universities must have an undergraduate diploma with a cumulative grade of 6.5 or higher. The equivalent is required for graduates from other universities. The applicants must also speak English at a satisfactory level.
The applications should include the following:
A Curriculum Vitae
Certified copies of University degrees or confirmation of graduation
Copy of English language certificate: (a) for admission of international students, (b) for admission to an English-language postgraduate programme, (c) for admission to a postgraduate programme where knowledge of English is a prerequisite. Applicants must speak English at a satisfactory level: GCE or TOEFL with a grade “B” or higher for GCE- O’ level, and 600 for TOEFL or 6.5 for IELTS (this does not apply to native speakers or holders of a degree from an English speaking University).
Copies of Transcripts for all programmes of study graduate and undergraduate.
A brief (1 page / up to 650 words) statement of personal goals and research interests (in English).
The names and emails of at least two (2) referees (University Professors) familiar with the candidate and his/her academic performance. Candidates should request letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the University. The Department may request additional confidential information from referees. The reference letters are electronically submitted through the online application system.
Candidates who meet the necessary requirements will be called for an interview.
A number of fee-waiver scholarships will be offered to the best full-time registered candidates admitted in the graduate programme.
Submission of applications: Applications can be submitted electronically using the online application system http://ucy.ac.cy/postgraduate_appl_en by Thursday, 31st March 2022 until 12 noon.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their application has successfully been submitted. Upon successful submission, the candidate will receive an automated confirmation e-mail.
The University of Cyprus announces that it will be accepting applications for their new postgraduate programme, beginning in September 2022, by Thursday 31st of March 2022 until 12 noon.
Candidates should hold a BA degree in Archaeology, History, Classics, Anthropology or other related fields of research (History of Art, Architecture, Geography, Geology, Topography, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering) from recognized universities.
Graduates of the University of Cyprus and Greek Universities must have an undergraduate diploma with a cumulative grade of 6.5 or higher. The equivalent is required for graduates from other universities. The applicants must also speak English at a satisfactory level.
The applications should include the following:
A Curriculum Vitae
Certified copies of University degrees or confirmation of graduation
Copy of English language certificate: (a) for admission of international students, (b) for admission to an English-language postgraduate programme, (c) for admission to a postgraduate programme where knowledge of English is a prerequisite. Applicants must speak English at a satisfactory level: GCE or TOEFL with a grade “B” or higher for GCE- O’ level, and 600 for TOEFL or 6.5 for IELTS (this does not apply to native speakers or holders of a degree from an English speaking University).
Copies of Transcripts for all programmes of study graduate and undergraduate.
A brief (1 page / up to 650 words) statement of personal goals and research interests (in English).
The names and emails of at least two (2) referees (University Professors) familiar with the candidate and his/her academic performance. Candidates should request letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the University. The Department may request additional confidential information from referees. The reference letters are electronically submitted through the online application system.
Candidates who meet the necessary requirements will be called for an interview.
A number of fee-waiver scholarships will be offered to the best full-time registered candidates admitted in the graduate programme.
Submission of applications: Applications can be submitted electronically using the online application system http://ucy.ac.cy/postgraduate_appl_en by Thursday, 31st March 2022 until 12 noon.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their application has successfully been submitted. Upon successful submission, the candidate will receive an automated confirmation e-mail.
