Faculty of Philology

The Informatics Laboratory of the Department of Philology contributes to the education of students at the School of Philosophy, helping them develop the ability to search for, evaluate and use information effectively in today’s academic environment.

Its educational activities focus on Information Literacy, Digital Skills and Artificial Intelligence Literacy, with an emphasis on learning and academic research.

The aim is not simply to familiarise students with tools and technologies, but to develop their ability to search strategically, critically evaluate information and sources, reflect on their choices, and make responsible use of available digital and technological resources.

The Lab is open to students from all departments of the School of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).

The skills and approaches developed through its activities support academic study, scholarly information searching, source evaluation, reference management and the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence. They can be applied across different academic disciplines.

The underlying methodology remains the same. What changes is the selection of examples, sources, tools and research scenarios, which are adapted to the needs and specific characteristics of each subject area.

Information Literacy

We learn how to locate, search for and evaluate scholarly information.

From library catalogues and electronic databases to modern search engines, we explore search strategies, keyword selection, the use of filters and Boolean operators, and ways of assessing the reliability and suitability of sources.

Digital Skills

We use digital tools and services that support learning and academic research.

These include tools for searching for and organising information, managing references and collaborating with others, with an emphasis on their meaningful use rather than merely their technical operation.

Artificial Intelligence Literacy

We explore the capabilities and limitations of Artificial Intelligence in academic contexts.

We discover and experiment with contemporary AI tools, examine how they work and analyse their outputs. We learn to critically assess their reliability, quality and suitability for different research needs.

The same approach — different examples

Information Literacy, Digital Skills and Artificial Intelligence Literacy are not limited to any single academic discipline.

The fundamental principles are shared: I formulate my question, search strategically, identify and select sources, evaluate information, use appropriate tools and substantiate my choices.

What changes from one academic field to another is how these principles are applied: the sources, databases, tools, examples and research scenarios.

This allows educational activities to be adapted to the needs of different departments and subject areas while maintaining a common foundation of skills, critical thinking and reflection.

This approach is connected with the concept of Metaliteracies, which emphasises critical and reflective engagement with information, knowledge creation and responsible participation in contemporary information environments.

The Lab’s educational activities include seminars, workshops and initiatives that connect knowledge with practice and respond to the needs of academic study and research.

Seminars

Thematic sessions on Information Literacy, Digital Skills, Artificial Intelligence and academic research.

→ Explore the available seminars

Activities

Educational activities and visits that introduce students to libraries, archives, museums and other institutions and spaces dedicated to knowledge and culture.

→ Explore the Lab’s activities

Informatics Laboratory
Department of Philology
School of Philosophy
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Location: New Wing 801, Room 1, 8th Floor, University Campus, Zografou, 15772 Athens, Greece

Email: philinfolab@phil.uoa.gr
Telephone: +30 210 727 7660

Director: Professor Theodora Antonopoulou

Seminar design, organisation and delivery: Kyriaki (Kiki) Papadopoulou, M.Sc., Special Technical Laboratory Staff (ETEP)