Author: Alphaeus Lien-Talks
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Digital Archaeological Collections as AI Training Data
Session 20, “Digital Archaeological Collections as AI Training Data”, brought together researchers working at the intersection of archaeology, digital collections, and artificial intelligence. Chaired by MAiA members Vera Moitinho de Almeida, Nevio Dubbini, Aurore Mathys, and Gabriele Gattiglia, the session featured 11 presentations and lively discussions on the opportunities and challenges of using archaeological data…
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CAA 2026 WG1 report
MAiA members presented “A Survey on Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology”, a collaborative initiative developed within Working Group 1 with contributions from MAiA members across the network. The presentation explored how archaeologists currently perceive and use Artificial Intelligence within the discipline. The survey aimed to better understand the opportunities, concerns, expectations, and challenges associated…
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Europa Nostra Award
We are delighted to announce that the Europa Nostra Award has been awarded to a groundbreaking project focused on rapid documentation of cultural heritage damage following the 2023 earthquakes in south-east Türkiye and northern Syria. Following the devastating 2023 earthquakes, this initiative mobilised volunteers and researchers to assess over 1,500 archaeological and historic sites using…
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Map of AI in Archaeology
The WG 1 is building a comprehensive “Map of AI in Archaeology” to identify key agents and projects globally.As such, we kindly invite you to complete and share our brief survey, which will take approximately 5-8 minutes. Your input will help us understand current trends, foster collaboration, and highlight diverse AI applications in our field.Access…
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MAIA Second General Meeting Held in Hainburg
The Second General Meeting of the MAIA COST Action (CA23141) was held in a hybrid format on March 30–31, 2026, at the Kulturfabrik Hainburg in Hainburg an der Donau, Austria. The meeting was organized to discuss how artificial intelligence can be managed in archaeological research and integrated through interdisciplinary methods. Participants included expert researchers in…
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MAIA Training School at York
The MAIA COST Action Training School, “Creative, Critical and Practical Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology”, was held from 2–4 September 2025 at King’s Manor, University of York. Over three intensive days, participants engaged in a combination of hands-on training, critical discussion, and collaborative exploration of how Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of archaeology.…
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Future Use of AI in Archaeology
MAIA WG3 Workshop | 30–31 March | Hainburg and online On 30 and 31 March, MAIA Working Group 3 will hold a workshop titled Future Use of AI in Archaeology. The event is co-located with the MAIA meeting in Hainburg, with online participation available. Rather than concentrating on established AI applications in archaeology, the workshop…
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Call for short-term scientific missions (STSMs)
Applications will be received until the deadline of 31.01.2026 for STSMs under the COST Action MAIA, a European research network dedicated to advancing ethical, effective, and technically robust applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in archaeology. MAIA brings together archaeologists, computer scientists, and digital specialists to develop best practices, consolidate expertise, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. STSMs form a…
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Call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs)
COST Action CA23141 – MAIA (Managing Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology), 2025-2026 Applications are invited for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) under the COST Action MAIA, a European research network dedicated to advancing ethical, effective, and technically robust applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in archaeology. MAIA brings together archaeologists, computer scientists, and digital specialists to develop…
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CORE GROUP
Action Chair: Gabriele Gattiglia (University of Pisa) – gabriele.gattiglia@unipi.it Action Vice-Chair: Holly Wright (University of York) – holly.wright@york.ac.uk Grant Holder Scientific Representative: Gabriele Gattiglia (University of Pisa) – gabriele.gattiglia@unipi.it Science Communication Coordinator: Francesca Anichini (University of Pisa) – francesca.anichini@unipi.it Grant Awarding Coordinator: Despina Catapoti (University of the Aegean) – dcatapoti@aegean.gr WG1 Leader: Michel Edwar Mickael (Instytut Genetyki I Biotechnologii Zwierząt…