Anika Nicolosi

Anika Nicolosi is Associate Professor of Greek Language and Literature at the University of Parma, Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Enterprises. Since 2020 she has held this rank, having previously served as University Researcher (2008-2020). She has been awarded two National Qualifications for Full Professor (2019) and three for Associate Professor (2013, 2016-2018), covering Greek Language & Literature and Classical & Late-Antique Philology.

Education

• Classical High-School Diploma, L. Ariosto State High School, Reggio Emilia (1997-1998)
• Laurea (110/110L) in Classical Literature, University of Parma (2002) – thesis in Greek Language & Literature
• PhD in Greek and Latin Philology, University of Parma (19th cycle)
• Teaching qualification for secondary-school Latin & Greek
• Diploma in Archival Science, Paleography and Diplomatics, State Archives of Parma
• Specialization courses in Papyrology (Lecce & Florence)
• Research visits: Oxford, Würzburg, Cologne (2004-2006)

Research Interests

Her scholarship focuses on the history of the Greek language, philological and literary analysis of archaic Greek poetry, Hellenistic and Imperial epigram, Greek theatre, Greek lexicography, and Imperial prose. She is deeply engaged in textual criticism and papyrology, exploring the relations between Greek and Latin literature, and investigating the history of classical philology. Digital approaches to fragmentary poetry and the creation of XML/LOD critical editions constitute an emerging research strand.

Recent Publication Trends

Between 2022-2025 her output reveals a concentration on archaic iambic and elegiac poetry (Archilochus, Hipponax, Semonides), Hellenistic epigrammatists (Meleager, Hedylus, Strato), and reception studies spanning from Strabo to Botticelli and medieval Latin authors. Cross-generic intertextuality, gendered discourse, and botanical/erotic imagery are recurrent analytical lenses, while digital philology projects (CLARIN-IT, XML editions) foreground methodological innovation.

Scientific Awards & Recognition

• National Scientific Qualification (ASN) for Full Professor (2019, two sectors)
• National Scientific Qualification (ASN) for Associate Professor (2013, 2016-2018)
• FFABR 2017 funding for basic research (Italian Ministry)
• FIL research grants, University of Parma (continuous since 2008)
• Reviewer for MIUR programs, VQR 2011-2014 & 2015-2019
• Member, Editorial Board Eikasmós (Tier A journal)
• Anonymous referee for multiple Tier A national & international journals

Doctoral Training & Grants

Since 2024 she sits on the Teaching Board of the PhD Programme in Historical and Textual Sciences (XL cycle, University of Parma); she has been a board member for the PhD in Philological-Literary, Historical-Philosophical and Artistic Sciences (2013-ongoing) and for earlier cycles in Greek and Latin Philology (2008-2012). She has participated in three consecutive PRIN national research projects (2008, 2010-11, 2022) and has been PI of local FIL grants every year since 2008.

Laboratory & Outreach Activities

She coordinates digital-edition initiatives such as the HT-Archilochus XML archive and CLARIN-IT working groups for ancient Greek fragmentary poetry. As President of the Parma Delegation of the Italian Association of Classical Culture (and former Secretary, 2003-2018), she organizes public lectures, school events, and editorial projects to promote classical studies in the region.