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Immersive Technologies and Cultural Heritage CFP
by Curtis Fletcher 13 Jun '24

13 Jun '24

The USC Mellon Humanities in a Digital World Program<https://dornsife.usc.edu/digitalhumanities/> and the Ahmanson Lab<https://polymathic.usc.edu/ahmanson-lab> of the Sidney Harman Academy for Polymathic Study in the USC Libraries invite applications for the second annual Immersive Technologies and Cultural Heritage (ITCH) Symposium. The symposium will take place on Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21, at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. We seek innovative projects rooted in the humanities or humanistic social sciences that rely on immersive technologies (including but not limited to augmented reality, mixed reality, virtual reality, photogrammetry or 3D modeling) to enable close engagement with cultural heritage materials, or open new possibilities for research, teaching, and learning. We particularly seek projects that realize the benefits of working at the intersection of digital technologies and the liberal arts. Participants will: * Pre-circulate materials related to their current project (such as a draft article, website, VR/AR experience, 3D model, or other format) two weeks prior to the symposium. * Give a 10-15-minute presentation summarizing their project’s context, goals, and implications for humanities scholarship at the symposium. * Lead a hands-on project demonstration and engage in conversation with users. * Offer comments on another participant’s pre-circulated project. * Participate in a concluding roundtable discussion of the promise and perils of immersive technologies for humanities research, teaching, and learning. Workshop discussions will foreground interdisciplinary elements and user experience in project development. The Humanities in a Digital World Program at USC will provide round-trip domestic economy airfare, 3 nights lodging at a hotel near USC in downtown Los Angeles, and up to $200 in reimbursement for ground travel to and from the airport. To apply, send a single PDF document containing your name, title, affiliation; project or presentation title; 300-word abstract; and any relevant URLs to digitalhumanities(a)usc.edu<mailto:[email protected]> by July 1, 2024.

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Talk: 'With Pride, not Prejudice: on Dialogue in Film Adaptations of Literature' (Agata Hołobut, Jan Rybicki)
by Daniil Skorinkin 13 Jun '24

13 Jun '24

Dear fellow DH-ers, we (DH Potsdam) invite youto our fourth 'Code & Culture' online lecture on June 25 (registration form here <https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/digital-humanities/aktivitaeten/code-and-cult…> ). This time it is dedicated to computational research of dialogues in film adaptations of literature, and also oftheir translations to other languages. The speakers are Agata Hołobut and Jan Rybicki, both from the Institute ofEnglish Studies at the Jagiellonian University. Title: With Pride, not Prejudice: on Dialogue in FilmAdaptations of Literature Abstract: The study of film adaptations of literature has gonethrough a variety of approaches from the early evaluative reviews of the 1950s through comparative analyses of the1970s to a more intertextual view of the phenomenon starting with the 1990s. Our research looks both into quantitativeand qualitative discussion of film dialogue and its translations and into the part that words play in film portrayalsof various historical eras. This is especially important in films that adapt (or translate) literature as much of theviewers’ expectations is based on their perception of the literary original; at the same time, modern perception of thenovels’ and films’ historical settings also come into play. Quantitative approaches allow a whole seriesof comparisons between the dialogues of novels and their film “translations” (and into translations of that dialogueinto other languages), from simple percentages of direct usage of dialogue (and narrative) to stylometric analyses ofword frequencies and other linguistic items. But quantitative analysis can also look at visual elements such ascharacter screen time or camera angle; this can then be compared between various adaptations of the same text andbetween the adaptations and the literary text in search for similarities and differences of perspective. We illustrate our research with examples from a variety of adaptations of literature, with particular focus on variousPride and Prejudice films (1940, 2005) and TV miniseries (1980, 1995). Based on selected scenes taken from the fourproductions we show how recycled, reworked and re-vamped fictionalised dialogue interacts with other elements of thefilm’s structure to create different interpretations of apparently identical literary characters. Speakers:Agata Hołobut, Jan Rybicki, Institute of English Studies, Jagiellonian University 🗓️ The talk will take placeonline on June 25 at 18:30 CEST. Please register here to get the Zoom link: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/digital-humanities/aktivitaeten/code-and-cult… This lecture is part of the 'Code & Culture' series <https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/digital-humanities/aktivitaeten/code-and-cult…> of open talks at the Digital Humanities Network Potsdam. Best, Daniil Skorinkin, DH Network Potsdam

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A Research position in Digital History for the ERC project ‘HOLYLAB
by Joëlle Weis 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

Dear colleagues, the ERC project HOLYLAB is looking for a person to take care of their project database: https://jobs.fbk.eu/Annunci/Offerte_di_lavoro_A_Research_position_in_Digita… Best wishes Joelle (Weis) ---- FK is a private research institution based in Trento (Italy), operating in different scientific fields and disciplines. As such, it keeps the Autonomous Province of Trento within the mainstream of international research. FBK comprises 12 research centres with activities and production available at http://www.fbk.eu/research-centers. *The Italian-German Historical Institute (ISIG)* <https://isig.fbk.eu/en/> is a research center that promotes historical studies in the field of early modern and contemporary history. Research activities are highly interdisciplinary, transnational. ISIG’s researchers develop projects in collaboration with other institutions and conduct individual studies in political, religious, social, cultural, environmental, and economic history. The study activities promoted by ISIG maintain a constant dialogue with the most recent international historiographic trends. In line with the aims of all the FBK Research Centres, ISIG pays particular attention to innovative scientific research practices with extensive bestowal of results to the community. More information about ISIG: *https://isig.fbk.eu/en/* <https://isig.fbk.eu/en/> *Job Description* This 1-year position is an integral part of the ERC-funded research project *HOLYLAB* <https://holylab-erc.uniroma3.it/> (*Grant agreement no. 101001857* <https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101001857>) based at ISIG and Roma Tre University and coordinated by Prof. Felicita Tramontana. The central task of the candidate is to develop and populate an open-access online database for the project starting from the collected dataset in spreadsheet format. As part of the research unit based at the ISIG, the candidate will be responsible for the planned database of the ERC project HOLYLAB. The project studies the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land, a thirteenth-century organisation funded to maintain the Holy Sepulchre and the friars’ presence in the Holy Land thanks to a complex system of alms gathering that involved worldwide branches called Commissariats. HOLYLAB investigates the Custody’s economic organisation through its account books for the period 1600 and 1800. One of the project’s main objectives is to offer free access to the data on money, costs, mobility, and consumption extracted from the accounting documents of Franciscan Commissariats. The candidate will work with the spreadsheet dataset collected by the research unit based at Roma Tre and from these develop the database through a DBMS and the Wordpress platform hosted on the Roma Tre servers. The candidate therefore will also use web publishing tools and coordinate with the IT Office of Roma Tre University. If possible, the candidate will produce visualisations from the database to be published on its website. The candidates will also be expected to actively contribute to the academic life of the Centre and participate to the events organised within the ERC project by: 1. participating regularly in HOLYLAB meetings, events, and training; 2. contributing actively to the activities of the Centre; *The ideal candidate should have:* - MA Degree in one of the following fields: History, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Digital Humanities, Digital engineering; - Research experience in projects in the following fields: History, Digital humanities, Digital history, Arts and Humanities, Digital Exhibitions; - Professional and thorough knowledge of Excel spreadsheets for the management of the project’s database. Specifically, such requirements involve: - writing and running VBA macros, also complex ones (for instance, in order to modify the database structure and to manage simultaneously several value fields); - write Office Scripts for the above purposes; - analyse data through integrated calculation tools; - use pivot tables. - Knowledge of web publishing tools for managing the webpages where the project’s research and database will be published. Specifically, such requirements involve: - using one of the main CMS for the creation of digital exhibitions and archives (for instance, Omeka, CollectiveAccess, Islandora); - using Wordpress. - Knowledge of at least one Open Access DBMS (preferably MariaDB): - Teamwork approach, good communication and relational skills; - Good knowledge of written and spoken English; - Self-motivation and result orientation. *As preferable requirements*: - Knowledge of PHP and Python. - Familiarity with Azure Functions. *Employment* *T**ype of contract*: Fixed Term Contract *Working hours*: part time 80% *Gross annual salary*: about € 36.250 plus objectives achievement bonus.Compensation to be adjusted proportionally to the hours worked. *Start date*: indicatively September 2024 *Duration*: 12 months *Workplace*: Trento *Benefits*: flexi-time, company subsidised cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation, supplementary pension and health funds, training courses, public transport, sports facilities, language course fees. Further details at *https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/* <https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/> *Application:* Interested candidates must submit their application by completing the online form (*https://jobs.fbk.eu/* <https://jobs.fbk.eu/>). Please make sure that your application contains the following attachments (in pdf format): - Detailed CV (with detailed description of responsibilities, tasks, and results for each previous position); - Two referees (with e-mails and phone numbers) *Application Deadline: 08/07/2024* *Please read our **Recruitment Regulations* <https://hr.fbk.eu/sites/hr.fbk.eu/files/eng-regolamento_selezione_personale…>* before completing your application.* *For further information, please contact the Human Resources Services at * *j**obs(a)fbk.eu <obs(a)fbk.eu>**. *

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53 PhD Positions on Big Data - MSCA COFUND - Futuredata4EU Call for Application
by Francesca Tomasi 31 May '24

31 May '24

Dear all, The MSCA COFUND - Futuredata4EU Call for Application is now open<https://site.unibo.it/futuredata4eu/en/phd-program>! The deadline to submit the Application is June 28th, 2024, 2pm CEST Co-funded under the European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND and coordinated by the Università di Bologna in collaboration with the Universities of the Emilia-Romagna Region (Italy), the FutureData4EU project provides 53 positions for doctoral programs in seven thematic areas related to Big Data: * Health; * Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society; * Civil Security for Society; * Digital, Industry and Space; * Climate, Energy and Mobility; * Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment; * Enabling Technologies. The project will run for five years and will recruit 53 candidates through an international call for applications, of which 21 will be assigned to Università di Bologna, 9 each to Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Università di Parma, Università di Ferrara, 3 to the Polo Territoriale di Piacenza of Politecnico di Milano and 2 to the Campus di Piacenza of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Selected candidates will be enrolled in the doctoral courses of each University and will be contracted with a research fellowship (“assegno di ricerca”) of 36 months. Here below the requirements candidates must meet in order to be eligible for application: Mobility. Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Italy for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the deadline of this call for applications, i.e., from June 29th, 2021 until June 28th, 2024 Qualifications. Candidates must be in possession of a second-cycle academic qualification (e.g., two-year master’s degree, degree of the previous degree programme system, equivalent Advanced Artistic and Musical Training – AFAM qualification). Doctoral Candidate stage. Candidates must not be already in possession of a doctoral degree. For more info about the Call and the application procedure, please contact cofund(a)unibo.it<mailto:[email protected]> Francesca Tomasi Docente di Digital Humanities Direttrice del Digital Humanities Advanced Research Centre (/DH.ARC) Coordinatrice del Dottorato in Patrimonio Culturale nell’Ecosistema Digitale (Cultural Heritage in the Digital Ecosystem, CHeDE) Dipartimento di Filologia Classica e Italianistica Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna Via Zamboni 32, 40126 Bologna, Italy francesca.tomasi(a)unibo.it<mailto:[email protected]> https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/francesca.tomasi

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Elevate your skills with TAP Institute’s FREE text analysis courses
by Amy Kirchhoff 26 May '24

26 May '24

Hello all ~ Future-proof your research: Learn text and data analysis. Join us this summer for Constellate’s Text Analysis Pedagogy (TAP) Institute. It’s completely FREE and online, making it a valuable investment in your future. Our progressive courses allow you to begin as a novice and master advanced concepts by the program's end. You’ll learn everything from beginner programming classes in R and Python to specialized LLM (Large Language Model) classes. Register today<https://constellate.org/tap-institute?source=list> Don't miss this chance to transform your teaching and research. Register today to secure your spot and explore the range of courses we offer. Looking forward to seeing you there! ~ Amy -- Amy J. Kirchhoff (she/her) Senior Manager, Constellate | ITHAKA Twitter: @AmyPlusFour<https://twitter.com/AmyPlusFour> Constellate empowers educators and students with text analysis and data skills. Unlock the potential of your research!

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Talk: Thinking about Culture (not) as Data (Lev Manovich, June 4, online)
by Daniil Skorinkin 20 May '24

20 May '24

Dear fellow DH-ers, Digital Humanities Network Potsdam invites you to another 'Code & Culture' online lecture on June 4. This time, we'll have Prof. Lev Manovich (CUNY), a prominent theorist of digital culture and the author of the term 'Cultural Analytics'. Title: Thinking about Culture (not) as Data Abstract: Why do we often approach cultural data using ideas developed in the 18th and 19th century, before digital computers and big data? Can we think about cultural objects and histories without using categories? What can AI see in cultural artefacts, and what it remains blind to? Lev Manovich will discuss what he sees as some of the biggest challenges in looking at culture with computers, and suggest some ways to address those challenges. 🗓️ The talk will take place online on June 4 at 10:00 AM CEST. Please register here to get the Zoom link: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/digital-humanities/aktivitaeten/code-and-cult… Best, Daniil Skorinkin, DH coordinator, Uni Potsdam

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Important Notice: Fraudulent Emails Circulating in My Name
by Fabio Ciotti 14 May '24

14 May '24

Dear Colleagues, It has come to my attention that fraudulent emails are circulating using my name as the sender. These emails solicit help, but they are phishing attempts and should be discarded immediately. To ensure your cybersecurity, please consider the following recommendations: Do not open or click on any links within suspicious emails. Do not provide personal or sensitive information in response to these emails. I assure you that all official communications from me will come through the usual and secure channels. If you receive unusual or suspicious emails that appear to be from me, please do not hesitate to contact me directly to verify their authenticity. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in maintaining the security of our academic community. Best regards, Fabio Ciotti Chair, EADH Executive Committee -- Professor Fabio Ciotti Dept. "Studi letterari, filosofici e di storia dell’arte" University of Roma "Tor Vergata" Chair, European Association for Digital Humanities (EADH) Editor-in-Chief, "Umanistica Digitale" https://umanisticadigitale.unibo.it/ @Fabio_Ciotti @[email protected] f.ciotti(a)pec.it

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Registration: UK-Ireland DH 2024 Annual Event
by Michael Donnay 13 May '24

13 May '24

Dear colleagues, The UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Association invites you to register for its 2024 Annual Event<https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2024-annual-event/>. The theme for this year's event is Inclusivity Across Sectors / Uileghabhálacht Thar Earnálacha, highlighting one of the Association's Core Values. One of the dreams of information and communication technologies is that of equitable and open access to information, to services, and to opportunities. We know, however, that this dream is not always reflected in reality - especially in the digital humanities, where the expertise, skills and knowledge of a broad range of sectors, disciplines and organisations inform everything we do. It is necessary to constantly challenge our own claims and understanding of inclusivity. This inevitably involves exploring the situated and intersectional inequities of technological systems, and the cultures and societies that build them. The event will examine inclusive approaches to digital humanities research and practice broadly conceptualised, with an emphasis on intersectional approach to examining barriers to inclusion within different national, organisational, and disciplinary contexts. We are pleased to announce that our keynote roundtable will be moderated by Aoibhie McCarthy, artistic director at Sample Studios, who will be in conversation with Valerie Byrne (Cork City Council), Melissa Terras (University of Edinburgh), and Francesca Farmer (Royal Albert Memorial Museum/University of Exeter). The event will be held in-person at University College Cork, with portions of the event available to view online. The fee for attending the event in-person will be £35. Students, early career researchers and professionals, and independent scholars can attend at a discounted rate of £20. For those unable to attend in person, free online-only tickets are available. The deadline to register for in-person attendance is 5:00 PM BST on Monday, 20 May 2024. Registration: https://sas.sym-online.com/registrationforms/sas-booking4267653277/done/ Cheers, Michael Michael Donnay (he/him) Manager | Digital Humanities Research Hub School of Advanced Study | University of London Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU michael.donnay(a)sas.ac.uk<mailto:[email protected]> www.sas.ac.uk/digital-humanities<http://www.sas.ac.uk/digital-humanities> The University of London is an exempt charity and a statutory corporation in England and Wales (Company No. RC000661) HMRC Charities Reference X422. VAT Registration GB 222 7971 03.

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CfP: European Cultural Memory in its Digitalization - Inventing Cultural Memory in the 21st Century?, Graz 6./7.11.2024
by Georg Vogeler 10 May '24

10 May '24

Dear European Digital Humanists, we extended the deadline for proposal submissions for the international conference *"European Cultural Memory in its Digitalization - Inventing Cultural Memory in the 21st Century?"* to *19.5.2024* The concept of cultural heritage has been in circulation for decades (e.g. UNESCO convention 1972) if not centuries (e.g. discussion on repatriation of artworks at the Congress of Vienna, 1815), in scientific, cultural and policy contexts. The extensive digitization of collections in archives, museums, and libraries, as well as the digital dissemination and mediation of cultural artefacts has also been framed as supporting the process of Europeanization. For instance, the mission of Europeana documents this interest in creating a European cultural identity (Capurro 2023). The very idea of a European heritage is embedded with the vision and policies of the European Union, fostering a shared European identity and memory on the grounds of a common culture and history as well as the rejection of the violent experiences of the 20th century (Radonic 2023). The conference “European Cultural Memory in its Digitalization” focuses on the intersection of cultural heritage, digital transformation and Europeanisation processes, also responding to the recent dynamic trends in Artificial Intelligence. It aims to question and problematize dimensions of cultural heritage from the European past in the context of contemporary social, cultural and technological transformations. It thus takes into account both the transformative (technological) and representational (discursive) potentials of digitalization of cultural heritage. This conference will discuss the European and national cultural and research policy strategies in the context of cultural heritage and its digital transformation in general and through the lens of specific projects engaging in this process. Furthermore, recent collaborations between digital humanities and cultural heritage organizations and researchers will be discussed. By contextualizing heritage in the European digital society agenda, general digital transformation processes, datafication and artificial intelligence developments, we will drive forward current debates in Digital Humanities and Memory Studies. The aim of the conference is to bring together researchers and scholars from various disciplines and reflect on the state of research in the field, opening up fresh discussions and dialogue. We invite you to submit contributions, in particular on the following themes: * National/transnational/European policies, identities and the digital cultural heritage field * (strategies, funding, trends, transformations, etc.); Promises and expectations of digitalization, datafication and artificial intelligence in the context of the cultural heritage of Europe and the Europeanization processes; * Research and reflections about relevant actors, institutions, networks and actants in these processes (GLAMs, universities, NGOs, independent initiatives, commons, etc.); * Different types of digital cultural heritage (including archaeological, architectural, intangible cultural heritage, moveable cultural relics and museums, ancient books and archives, internet and new media digital artistic and creative content) and their material, infrastructural and discursive dimensions. * Transformation of cultural memory in the age of digitalization. We also encourage contributions that explore other related topics, including social, historical, cultural, technological, political, educational, ecological, communicational, organizational, critical, academic and other dimensions at the intersection of European memory studies and digital cultural heritage research. Concept and organization: Georg Vogeler (ZIM <https://informationsmodellierung.uni-graz.at/>), Gerald Lamprecht (CJS <https://juedischestudien.uni-graz.at/>), Dušan Ristić (ZIM <https://informationsmodellierung.uni-graz.at/>), Chiara Zuanni (ZIM <https://informationsmodellierung.uni-graz.at/>) The organizers are seeking funding, and travel and accommodation expenses will be covered according to available resources. Independent scholars as well as early career researchers will be given priority for financial support. Please send an abstract (max. 300 words) and a short CV to: office.cjs(a)uni-graz.at by April 31, 2024 *May 19th, 2024*. See https://dhgraz.github.io/European-Cultural-Memory-in-its-Digitalization/ for more details! -- Prof. Dr. Georg Vogeler Professur für Digital Humanities - Zentrum für Informationsmodellierung Universität Graz A-8010 Graz | Elisabethstraße 59/III Tel. +43 316 380 8033 <http://informationsmodellierung.uni-graz.at> - <http://gams.uni-graz.at> <https://online.uni-graz.at/kfu_online/wbForschungsportal.cbShowPortal?pPers…> Institut für Dokumentologie und Editorik e.V. <http://www.i-d-e.de> International Center for Archival Research ICARus <http://www.icar-us.eu>

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CfP: European Cultural Memory in its Digitalization - Inventing Cultural Memory in the 21st Century?, Graz 6./7.11.2024
by Georg Vogeler 10 May '24

10 May '24

Dear European Digital Humanists, we extended the deadline for proposal submissions for the international conference *"European Cultural Memory in its Digitalization - Inventing Cultural Memory in the 21st Century?"* to *19.5.2024* The concept of cultural heritage has been in circulation for decades (e.g. UNESCO convention 1972) if not centuries (e.g. discussion on repatriation of artworks at the Congress of Vienna, 1815), in scientific, cultural and policy contexts. The extensive digitization of collections in archives, museums, and libraries, as well as the digital dissemination and mediation of cultural artefacts has also been framed as supporting the process of Europeanization. For instance, the mission of Europeana documents this interest in creating a European cultural identity (Capurro 2023). The very idea of a European heritage is embedded with the vision and policies of the European Union, fostering a shared European identity and memory on the grounds of a common culture and history as well as the rejection of the violent experiences of the 20th century (Radonic 2023). The conference “European Cultural Memory in its Digitalization” focuses on the intersection of cultural heritage, digital transformation and Europeanisation processes, also responding to the recent dynamic trends in Artificial Intelligence. It aims to question and problematize dimensions of cultural heritage from the European past in the context of contemporary social, cultural and technological transformations. It thus takes into account both the transformative (technological) and representational (discursive) potentials of digitalization of cultural heritage. This conference will discuss the European and national cultural and research policy strategies in the context of cultural heritage and its digital transformation in general and through the lens of specific projects engaging in this process. Furthermore, recent collaborations between digital humanities and cultural heritage organizations and researchers will be discussed. By contextualizing heritage in the European digital society agenda, general digital transformation processes, datafication and artificial intelligence developments, we will drive forward current debates in Digital Humanities and Memory Studies. The aim of the conference is to bring together researchers and scholars from various disciplines and reflect on the state of research in the field, opening up fresh discussions and dialogue. We invite you to submit contributions, in particular on the following themes: * National/transnational/European policies, identities and the digital cultural heritage field * (strategies, funding, trends, transformations, etc.); Promises and expectations of digitalization, datafication and artificial intelligence in the context of the cultural heritage of Europe and the Europeanization processes; * Research and reflections about relevant actors, institutions, networks and actants in these processes (GLAMs, universities, NGOs, independent initiatives, commons, etc.); * Different types of digital cultural heritage (including archaeological, architectural, intangible cultural heritage, moveable cultural relics and museums, ancient books and archives, internet and new media digital artistic and creative content) and their material, infrastructural and discursive dimensions. * Transformation of cultural memory in the age of digitalization. We also encourage contributions that explore other related topics, including social, historical, cultural, technological, political, educational, ecological, communicational, organizational, critical, academic and other dimensions at the intersection of European memory studies and digital cultural heritage research. Concept and organization: Georg Vogeler (ZIM <https://informationsmodellierung.uni-graz.at/>), Gerald Lamprecht (CJS <https://juedischestudien.uni-graz.at/>), Dušan Ristić (ZIM <https://informationsmodellierung.uni-graz.at/>), Chiara Zuanni (ZIM <https://informationsmodellierung.uni-graz.at/>) The organizers are seeking funding, and travel and accommodation expenses will be covered according to available resources. Independent scholars as well as early career researchers will be given priority for financial support. Please send an abstract (max. 300 words) and a short CV to: office.cjs(a)uni-graz.at by April 31, 2024 *May 19th, 2024*. See https://dhgraz.github.io/European-Cultural-Memory-in-its-Digitalization/ for more details!

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