Fevronia Nousia

Fevronia Nousia serves as a Permanent Assistant Professor in the Department of Philology at the University of Patras, specializing in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies since 2009. Her academic trajectory progressed from Contractual Lecturer to Lecturer before attaining her current permanent position.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Greek Philology (Classical and Medieval/Modern Greek specialization) from the University of Ioannina
• M.A. in Late Antiquity and Byzantine Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London
• Ph.D. in Byzantine Studies from Royal Holloway as a British Academy fellow

Her research centers on Byzantine Education, Literature, Hagiology, Reception/Dissemination of Greek Texts in the West, Critical Editions, and Greek Palaeography. She has established expertise in Byzantine textbooks, particularly during the Palaeologan era, and the transmission of Greek scholarship to Renaissance Europe through meticulous textual analysis and manuscript studies.

Analysis of her publication record reveals sustained focus on Byzantine educational frameworks, rhetorical practices (schedography), and classical text transmission. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary rigor across history, philology, and material culture studies, frequently examining figures like Manuel Moschopoulos while exploring connections between Byzantine intellectual traditions and Western European humanism.

Her scholarly recognition includes:

• Prize for best thesis in Great Britain in Byzantine Studies (2010, Hellenic Foundation)

As an academic supervisor, she has guided three doctoral theses (one completed, two ongoing) alongside numerous postgraduate theses and undergraduate projects. Her research engagement extends to national and European programs where she contributes to collaborative Byzantine studies initiatives.

She participates in the Department of Philology's research ecosystem including the Center for Digital Research and Study, contributing to laboratory projects and academic synergies that advance Byzantine manuscript scholarship and digital humanities approaches.