Academic Profile and Studies
The Department of History and Digital Humanities at the Ionian University continues the long academic tradition of the former Department of History, which was established in 1985/86 as the only department in Greece solely dedicated to History. Today, while maintaining its historical core, the Department is dynamically entering the digital transition era, integrating Digital Humanities (DH) across its academic and research activities.
Studies at the Department are grounded in historical research, an interdisciplinary approach to the past, and contemporary scientific methodologies for analysing and interpreting historical phenomena, from antiquity to the modern era. At the same time, the curriculum integrates digital tools and applications such as Artificial Intelligence, databases, historical data visualistion, and multimedia storytelling. It also expands the study of the digital condition through the lens of the humanities.
The Department offers:
- Undergraduate education with an interdisciplinary Curriculum and an emphasis on the development of critical thinking. A key feature of the department’s programmes is the interdisciplinary approach to historical study combined with the cultivation of modern digital skills.
- Postgraduate specialisation in selected fields of History and Digital Humanities.
- Doctoral dissertations and postdoctoral research, supported by the Department’s active research laboratories.
The Department, located in the city of Corfu (72 I. Theotoki Street), features modern facilities including computer labs and specially equipped classrooms for in-person courses and various digital applications. Teaching and research are supported by 22 faculty members (DEP), 3 members of Special Technical and Laboratory Staff (EDIP), 1 member of Technical Support Staff (ETEP), 1 member of Special Educational Personnel (EEP), and administrative staff.
Why choose the Department of History and Digital Humanities?
- It is a pioneering academic department with thousands of graduates and internationally recognisd faculty.
- In an era of scientific specialisation and fragmentation, the Department offers students a strong presence in a newly emerging scientific field in Greece, which integrates knowledge of the past with cutting-edge technologies.
- It offers a combination of historical training and digital skills, with opportunities for further specialization in a wide range of fields such as Historical Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Philosophy of Technology, Digital Byzantine Palaeography, Digital Anthropology, Archaeology, Philology, and more.
- The Department’s graduates are well-prepared for careers in education, research, cultural technologies, digital humanities applications, and the social sciences.
- In March 2025, the Department achieved successful accreditation of its Undergraduate Study Program by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE).
Administration of the Department of History and Digital Humanities
The main decision-making body is the Department Assembly, which includes all faculty members, as well as representatives of the Special Teaching Staff (EEP), Special Technical Laboratory Staff (ETEP), Special Educational Staff (EDIP), and students. The head of the Department is the Chair, who serves a three-year term.
Chair of the Department of History and Digital Humanities is Professor Konstantinos Sbonias.
To ensure the smooth operation of the Department, the following committees are in place:
- Curriculum and Programme Planning Committee
- Internal Evaluation Group (OMEA)
- Postgraduate Studies Committee
- Public Relations, Department Promotion and Open Lectures Committee
- Study Guide, Timetables and Exam Schedules Committee
- Website Information Committee
- Department’s Publications Committee
Contact
Mailing Address & Website
Ionian University
Department of History and Digital Humanities
72 I. Theotoki St., 49100 Corfu, Greece
https://history.ionio.gr/
Phone Numbers & Email Addresses
Main phone line: +30 26610 87300
Secretariat: +30 26610 87330, 87350, 87313
Email (Secretariat): history@ionio.gr
Contact the Chair: sbonias@ionio.gr
