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Code & Culture talk (12.03): Literary Computing of US-American Romance Novels (Guhr)
by Digital Humanities Potsdam 28 Feb '25

28 Feb '25

Dear DH colleagues, The Digital Humanities Network at the University of Potsdam cordially invites you to the next lecture in the 'Code & Culture' talk series <https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/digital-humanities/aktivitaeten/code-and-cult…>. Our guest this time is *Svenja Guhr* (Technical University of Darmstadt/Stanford University), who will talk about "Literary Computing of US-American Romance Novels/"/*/./* _Abstract_*: */This talk explores the application of literary computing to contemporary popular fiction, focusing on the Romance series Men Made in America. By employing scene-segmented unit comparisons, it analyzes the representation of domestic space and character sound across the corpus, offering new perspectives on the structural and thematic elements of this popular genre./ _Time and place_*: March 12**, 2025*, 17:00 (CET), online via Zoom. Please *register* here to get the Zoom link: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/digital-humanities/activities/code-culture-le… Best wishes, DH Network Potsdam -- Netzwerk Digitale Geisteswissenschaften Universität Potsdam Am Neuen Palais 10 Haus 4, Raum 2.11 14469 Potsdam https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/digital-humanities

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by Bruno Sartini 27 Feb '25

27 Feb '25

Dear All, Apologies for the cross-posting. I am writing you to announce a deadline extension for the Second International Workshop of Semantic Digital Humanities, which will be held in Portoroz, Slovenia, on June 1st-2nd. I also remind you of travelling grant opportunities for students that present their contributions to the Workshop (more information below) I paste an excerpt of the call for paper with the link to the full version below. We invite all members of Semantic Web, CH and DH communities actively involved in the development of systematic approaches and advanced technologies for handling heterogeneous, diverse and challenging humanities data. This includes, but is not limited to, constructing and utilizing of knowledge graphs for the humanities, extracting and representing knowledge from historical texts, data linking across disciplines, enriching semantics of historical records and biographies, analyzing social networks, ontology adoption, extension and evaluation for specific domains. In addition, it includes the exploitation of recent technologies, e.g. LLM(s), in the context of semantic technologies, to tackle the diverse challenges associated with working with historical data. We welcome presentations that not only focus on technological endeavours but also explore the analysis of CH and DH data landscape through the perspective of philosophical, historical, social, and other research questions. Apart from research, resource and work-in-progress papers, we encourage the audience to submit panel proposals. By this, authors will be provided with a platform to share and discuss their challenges and/or showcase research findings by gaining immediate feedback from diverse perspectives encompassing computer science, humanities, and cultural heritage. This interactive environment will foster a dynamic and interactive space for knowledge exchange and collaboration. Travelling information: https://semdh.github.io/index#sponsor CfP: https://easychair.org/cfp/SemDH2025 Best, Dr. Bruno Sartini

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Job opening: Lecturer in social data science at University of Helsinki
by Lagus, Krista H 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

Dear digital humanists and social scientists, Are you passionate about social data science and eager to share your knowledge with the next generation of students? We are excited to announce an opening for a lecturer in social data science, with a focus on bachelor-level education, at the University of Helsinki. Join our vibrant intellectual community in Finland, the happiest country on earth for the seventh year in a row! The country's strong sense of well-being and stability makes it an ideal place to live and work, especially in these uncertain times. Learn more about the position and apply here: http://bit.ly/3XkQQlb [https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/ae0ba282/068af298-6f74-4334-9a46-d.jpg]<http://bit.ly/3XkQQlb> University Lecturer in Social Data Science<http://bit.ly/3XkQQlb> University Lecturer in Social Data Science bit.ly We look forward to welcoming you to our team! 😊 Best wishes, Krista -- <https://cran.r-project.org/package=finnsurveytext> Krista Lagus Professor in Digital Social Science Centre for Social Data Science (CSDS) University of Helsinki, Finland https://www.helsinki.fi/en/networks/centre-social-data-science New: FinnSurveyText – R package for the analysis of survey open answers in Finnish and other languages Preprint: 10.5281/zenodo.14170042<https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14170042> Video: https://www.helsinki.fi/fi/unitube/video/307d2df5-1a2b-4440-9562-d7d915addc… Tutorial: https://dariah-fi-survey-concept-network.github.io/finnsurveytext/ R-package: <https://cran.r-project.org/package=finnsurveytext> https://CRAN.R-project.org/package=finnsurveytext<https://cran.r-project.org/package=finnsurveytext>

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Algorithmic Literacy for more Transparency in the EU
by Loup Cellard 25 Feb '25

25 Feb '25

Dear colleagues, I would like to invite you to a collective exploration about algorithms & digital inclusion. Citizens across Europe are struggling with opaque algorithms. The ALGO->LIT project aims at improving the algorithmic literacy of digital inclusion workers to better support citizens’ understanding of algorithms as well as effectively exercise their right to transparency. We are launching the project tomorrow morning, on the 26th of February, registration to attend on-site in Bruxelles is HERE <https://my.weezevent.com/launch-event-algolit-algorithm-literacy-for-effect…> . A live on youtube will be available here: https://www.youtube.com/live/MFhqDEUt1Ks 📍 An event at the crossroads of European expertise - France 🇫🇷 | Belgium 🇧🇪 | Netherlands 🇳🇱 09h00 - 09h25 | Welcome & Coffee ☕ A convivial moment to meet and exchange ideas before an intense morning of discussion and reflection. 09h30 - 09h50 | Project presentation Dive into the world of Algolit, an innovative project experimenting a digital inclusion approach to algorithmic transparency. 10h00 - 10h45 | Round Table #1: AI and Digital Inclusion - Feedback Players in the field will be sharing their initiatives and best practices to demystify AI for vulnerable groups. 👤 Confirmed speakers: 🔹 Erwan Le Luron (Lyon Métropole) - The game experience Aïe Aïe AI <https://resin.grandlyon.com/actualites/details/aie-aie-ia-le-jeu> 🔹 Florence Camus (CybeRogier, Belgium) - Inclusion and algorithms in Belgium <https://be.linkedin.com/in/camusflorence> 🔹Djamel Dris (City of Armentières, FR) — Conducting participatory workshops to elucidate algorithms and AI <https://trophees.idealco.fr/projet-2024/tous-inclus-grace-au-numerique/> 🎙 10h45 - 11h | Keynote: AI literacy and social impact 🗣 Confirmed speaker: Nicolas Chagny (Internet Society - Renaissance Numérique) <https://www.renaissancenumerique.org/nicolas_chagny/>Why is AI education essential to reducing the digital divide and encouraging the responsible use of algorithms? ☕ 11:10 - 11:20 | Coffee break 🍪 11h20 - 12h05 | Round Table #2: Public policies for digital inclusion in Europe in the age of AI What are the public authorities' approaches to digital inclusion and AI in France, Belgium and the Netherlands? 👤 Confirmed speakers: 🔹 France: Léa Gislais (ANCT - National Agency for Territorial Cohesion) <https://lesbases.anct.gouv.fr/profils/lea-gislais> 🔹 Belgium: Hughes Marchal (Paradigm - Brussels) <https://be.brussels/fr/loisirs-evenements-sports/activites-culturelles/fest…> 🔹 Netherlands : Danny Lämmerhirt (Waag Futurelab) <https://waag.org/en/danny-lammerhirt/`> 12:05 - 12:20 | Keynote: Building ethical and inclusive AI in Europe, by and for future generations 🗣 Speaker: Nathanael Ackerman <https://www.digitalwallonia.be/fr/personnes/ackerman-nathanael/> (AI4Belgium - BOSA) Why do we need to give ALL citizens the keys to an informed adoption of AI, from the earliest age and throughout life? REGISTRATION SITE HERE <https://my.weezevent.com/launch-event-algolit-algorithm-literacy-for-effect…> YOUTUBE LIVE HERE <https://www.youtube.com/live/MFhqDEUt1Ks> The ALGO->LIT is coordinated by Datactivist <https://datactivist.coop/en/>, the French coop specialised in opening data and algorithms, in partnership with La Mednum (Paris, FR), the French coop representing the network of digital inclusion workers, as well as research centers FARI (Brussels, BE) and Waag FutureLab (Amsterdam, NL). ALGO-LIT is a project funded through an EU Erasmus + grant and coordinated by Datactivist (France). Best, Loup -- *Loup Cellard* <http://www.loupcellard.com>Researcher — Datactivist <https://datactivist.coop/en/> (Paris/Marseille) Affiliate at Sciences-Po Médialab <https://medialab.sciencespo.fr/> (Paris) + ADM+S Centre <https://www.admscentre.org.au/> (Melbourne) Editor at Tèque <https://revue-teque.fr/>, a tech criticism journal by Audimat Editions <https://audimat-editions.fr/> (Paris) Email : loupcellard(a)gmail.com Mobile FR : +33 7 87 00 84 22 Website : loupcellard.com <http://www.loupcellard.com/> Twitter : @CellardLoup <https://twitter.com/CellardLoup>Newsletter : Data Dandysme <https://tinyletter.com/loupcellard>

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Call for Communications Manager
by Zoe S 19 Feb '25

19 Feb '25

*Call for Communications Manager* The European Association for Digital Humanities (EADH) seeks applicants for the role of Communications Manager. Working together with our Executive Committee, the Communications Manager will write news releases, maintain EADH's website, update its slider with new project descriptions, and disseminate news through our social media channels. The person fulfilling this role should anticipate spending approximately 2-3 hours per week on the position. The role comes with a small annual stipend of €2,000, paid in quarterly instalments. The role is well suited for those who wish to develop deeper knowledge of digital humanities in Europe and gain professional experience in social media and communications. Desired skills include: · attention to detail · some knowledge of digital humanities communities in Europe · excellent written communication skills in English and in a second European language · experience creating and publishing content (Drupal or WordPress) · experience with social media platforms · skills in graphic design (Photoshop, GIMP) To apply, submit a CV or résumé and a short cover letter describing your interest in, and qualifications for, the position to Zoe Screti, the Secretary of EADH (secretary(a)eadh.org) The application deadline is 28 February 2025.

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[Constellate Webinars] AI-powered Teaching & Learning AND Introducing Impresso Datalab
by Amy Kirchhoff 18 Feb '25

18 Feb '25

Hi all ~ Constellate from ITHAKA is running two webinars in the next two months. AI-powered Teaching and Learning February 21, 2025 | 3- 4 PM EST Three speakers will share their experiences integrating AI tools into teaching, learning and research. Jingjing Wu (Texas Tech University) will discuss using GitHub Copilot in R workshops. Doug Dechow (Chapman University) will explore applying ChatGPT for data manipulation and wrangling. Amy Kirchhoff (Constellate/ITHAKA) will share how to use Claude to optimize code. Register for AI-powered Teaching and Learning<https://constellate.org/events/ai-powered-teaching-and-learning-2> Introducing the Impresso Datalab March 25, 2025 | 10 - 11:30 AM EST Leveraging an unprecedented corpus of newspaper and radio archives, "Impresso - Media Monitoring of the Past" is an interdisciplinary research project that rethinks and advances computational research on historical media across modalities, time, languages, and national borders. In this seminar, we introduce the "Impresso Datalab", a novel platform for a) programmatic access to historical data and as well b) as machine learning models and annotation services. The Datalab offers access to data and models via a dedicated Python library, and facilitates various types of computational analysis based on Jupyter notebooks. Register for Introducing the Impresso Datalab<https://constellate.org/events/introducing-the-impresso-datalab> These webinars are free and open to all. No special software or materials needed. Recordings will be available afterward for asynchronous viewing by all registrants. Read more and register at Constellate<https://constellate.org/events>. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. ~ Amy -- Amy J. Kirchhoff (she/her) Senior Manager, Constellate | ITHAKA Bluesky: @amyjoankirchhoff.bsky.social<http://amyjoankirchhoff.bsky.social>

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Scientific Co-ordinator (postdoc), Data Science Network, University of Vienna
by Tara L Andrews 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

(Apologies for cross-posting) Dear colleagues, I’d like to draw your attention to a job opening at the University of Vienna, for which I would personally be very happy to see candidates from the digital humanities! * * * Our research network Data Science @ Uni Vienna is looking for a highly motivated Scientific Coordinator. We are offering an excellent working environment in an interdisciplinary team. This full-time position is limited to 39 months. Application deadline: 7 March 2025. Main Responsibilities: Strengthening collaboration between the research network and external partners, including NGOs, governments, and companies Developing strategies to bridge society and data science research Uni Vienna Key Duties: Participation in the development of the research network Data Science @ Uni Vienna, especially for the new Master programmes Business Analytics, Data Science and Digital Humanities Participation in data science research International publishing and presentation activities Participation in the supervision of PhD students Project application and external fundraising Holding classes due to extent regulations of wage agreement Supervision of students; examination activities Participation in the administration of Data Science @ Uni Vienna (e.g. organization of workshops) Possible research foci include but are not limited to: machine learning, data mining, visual data analysis, mathematical foundations of data science, scalable methods for massive data or applications of data science, e.g. in physics, life sciences, economics, social sciences or the humanities Possibility to prepare and finalise a habilitation Further information: https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Scientific-Coordinator-Data-Science-Post-Doc/… -- Univ.-Prof. Dr. Tara L Andrews Digital Humanities Institut für Geschichte, Universität Wien Universitätsring 1, A-1010 Wien

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ESTS Registration open
by Elena Pierazzo 12 Feb '25

12 Feb '25

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the official registration for the ESTS 2025 conference is now open and can be completed directly on the conference website: ESTS 2025 <https://cesr-ests2025.sciencesconf.org/registration?lang=en>. Additionally, we are excited to introduce a new workshop that has been added to enrich the program: TEI Publisher workshop : https://cesr-ests2025.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/6 Date & Time: Monday morning, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Instructors: Turska Magdalena (Oxford University) & Sabel Helena Bermúdez (Head of Digital Editions at JinnTec GmbH, Berlin) Capacity: Limited to 24 participants Open to: All registered attendees Interested participants are kindly requested to confirm their attendance by writing to the email address: serena.crespi [at] univ-tours.fr <http://univ-tours.fr/> This workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to explore TEI Publisher in depth, and we encourage those interested to secure their spot early. We are also delighted to confirm our two keynote speakers for Monday afternoon: Federica Nicolardi (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II): The Herculaneum Papyri: Challenges and Prospects from a Buried Library to a Digital Collection of Rediscovered Texts Luca Milasi (Università Roma 1 La Sapienza): Honography, Logography, and Gender: Reconfiguring the Public–Private Divide through Handwriting and Woodblock Printing in Late-Premodern and Early Modern Japan and Korea We look forward to welcoming you to Tours for an exciting and engaging conference. Best regards, Serena Crespi ESTS 2025 Organizing Committee Elena Pierazzo pierazzo(a)gmail.com <mailto:[email protected]>

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Call for Abstracts - “Connessioni Digitali: Linguaggi, Arti, Culture e Tecnologie in Dialogo”
by Comitato Giornata DH UniGe 11 Feb '25

11 Feb '25

<English version below> Gentilissime/i, è con grande piacere che il Dottorato in Digital Humanities delle Università di Genova e Torino comunica l’apertura della Call for Abstracts per il convegno dottorale “Connessioni Digitali: Linguaggi, Arti, Culture e Tecnologie in Dialogo” che si terrà presso l’Università di Genova il 26 e 27 giugno 2025. Il convegno si propone di creare uno spazio interdisciplinare in cui promuovere il dialogo tra le diverse discipline umanistiche e le tecnologie digitali, allo scopo di esplorare come questi due mondi apparentemente diversi si influenzino e trasformino a vicenda. Alleghiamo alla presente la Call for Abstracts con tutte le informazioni relative ai temi di ricerca, alle modalità di partecipazione e alle linee guida da seguire per l’invio dei contributi. La scadenza per l’invio degli abstract è fissata al 10 marzo 2025. Tutti gli abstract saranno sottoposti a revisione del comitato scientifico e le autrici e gli autori selezionate/i avranno l’opportunità di presentare il proprio lavoro durante il convegno. Gli atti di convegno verranno pubblicati da Genova University Press (GUP). Per ulteriori informazioni, vi invitiamo a contattarci a questo indirizzo mail (giornatadh(a)unige.it) o a visitare la pagina del convegno sul nostro sito: https://digitalhumanities.phd.unige.it/node/607 Vi aspettiamo numerose/i e vi invitiamo a diffondere la Call for Abstracts tra i vostri contatti! Cordiali saluti, Il Comitato Organizzativo ----------------------------ENGLISH VERSION----------------------------  Dear all,  The PhD Programme in Digital Humanities of the Universities of Genoa and Turin is pleased to inform you that the Call for Abstracts for the conference ‘Digital Connections: A Dialogue around Languages, Arts, Cultures and Technologies’ is now open. The conference will be held at the University of Genoa on 26 and 27 June 2025.    The conference aims to create an interdisciplinary setting that fosters dialogue between different humanities and digital technologies, in order to explore how these two apparently different worlds influence and transform each other.    Please find attached the Call for Abstracts, which includes information on research topics, participation guidelines, and submission requirements. Abstracts are due 10 March 2025. All submissions will undergo a review process performed by the scientific committee, and the selected authors will have the opportunity to present their work during the conference. The abstracts will be later published by Genova University Press (GUP). For further information, please contact us at this email address (giornatadh(a)unige.it) or visit the conference page on our official website: https://digitalhumanities.phd.unige.it/node/607,which is constantly updated.  We look forward to your participation and would appreciate if you could share our Call for Abstracts with your contacts!  Best regards,    The Organising Committee  

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[COSI 2025] Deadline extension : 17th Conference on Optimization and Information Systems
by Engelbert MEPHU NGUIFO 10 Feb '25

10 Feb '25

Apologize for multiple postings. -------------------------------------------- Confirmed invited speakers : - Kamel ADI Université du Québec en Outaouais, Canada. [ https://uqo.ca/profil/adixka01 | https://uqo.ca/profil/adixka01 ] - Alexandre de BREVERN Université Paris Cité, France [ https://www.dsimb.inserm.fr/~debrevern/index.php | https://www.dsimb.inserm.fr/~debrevern/index.php ] - Joao GAMA University of Porto, Portugal [ https://www.inesctec.pt/en/people/joao-gama#intro, | https://www.inesctec.pt/en/people/joao-gama#intro, ] - Mohand Tahar KECHADI University College Dublin, Ireland [ https://people.ucd.ie/tahar.kechadi, | https://people.ucd.ie/tahar.kechadi, ] - Francisco MARTINEZ ALVAREZ Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain [ https://datalab.upo.es/profile/martinez/, | https://datalab.upo.es/profile/martinez/, ] - Gianpaolo ORIOLO Universita di Roma, Italy [ http://people.uniroma2.it/gianpaolo.oriolo/index.htm?biosketch, | http://people.uniroma2.it/gianpaolo.oriolo/index.htm?biosketch, ] =================================================== COSI'2025 17th Conference on Optimization and Information Systems 01 - 03 Juin 2025 Ecole Supérieure en Sciences et Technologies de l'Informatique et du Numérique, Bejaia, Algeria [ http://www.isima.fr/cosi/cosi2025/ | http://www.isima.fr/cosi/cosi2025/ ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Important Dates : Deadlines extension • Abstract submission deadline: February 21 , 2025 • Full paper submission deadline: February 28 , 2025 • Notification to authors: April 15, 2025 • Final paper submission deadline: May 1, 2025 • COSI Conference: 01 – 03 June, 2025 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Conference on Optimization and Information Systems (COSI) aims to bring together researchers in Computer Science and Mathematics, primarily from the fields of combinatorial optimization, graph theory, information systems, and artificial intelligence. The 17th edition of COSI, taking place in Bejaia from 01 to June 03, 2025, will be hosted by the Ecole Supérieure en Sciences et Technologies de l'Informatique et du Numérique (ESTIN - Bejaia). This edition follows previous ones held in Tizi-Ouzou (2004), Bejaia (2005), Algiers (2006), Oran (2007), Tizi-Ouzou (2008), Annaba (2009), Ouargla (2010), Guelma (2011), Tlemcen (2012), Algiers (2013), Bejaia (2014), Oran (2015), Setif (2016), Bouira (2017), Oran (2018), and Tizi-Ouzou (2019). COSI fosters a friendly and engaging environment for discussions and exchanges between researchers. Continuing its tradition, the 2025 edition will feature high-profile invited talks , original research papers , and demonstrations of research prototypes. We invite submissions in two categories: 1. Regular papers (up to 12 pages, LNCS format) 2. Demo papers (up to 4 pages) All submissions must be in PDF format and electronically submitted using the Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT) via the following Submission Link : [ https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/COSI2025 | https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/COSI2025 ] Guidelines for formatting (number of pages, LaTeX and Word styles) can be found here : [ https://cosi.isima.fr/cosi2025/soumettre.php | https://cosi.isima.fr/cosi2025/soumettre.php ] All accepted and presented manuscripts will be included in the online conference proceedings. We are currently on discussion with Springer to publish COSI-2025 post-proceedings in the CCIS series of Springer. CCIS Series is Indexed in DBLP, Google Scholar, EI-Compendex, Mathematical Reviews, SCImago, and Scopus. CCIS volumes are also submitted for inclusion in ISI Proceedings. Topics COSI 2025 is organized around the following five topics, with a non-exhaustive list of associated keywords: Topic A: Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Knowledge Representation and Reasoning • Constraints Satisfaction • Data Analytics, Data Mining • Explainable Artificial Intelligence • Social Networks (e.g., recommendation algorithms, security) • Agent-based and Multi-agent Systems • Ethics, Trust and Fairness • Planning and Scheduling Topic B: Operational Research and Decision Support Systems • Combinatorial Optimization • Mathematical Programming • Algorithms and Graph Theory • Heuristics and Metaheuristics Topic C: Big Data • Big Data Management Systems (e.g., storage, indexing, query optimization) • Cloud, Distributed, Decentralized, and Parallel Data Management • Data Warehousing, OLAP, Analytics • Energy-efficient Techniques Topic D: Cybersecurity • IoT and Sensor Networks • Information and Network Security • Dynamic Networks (e.g., Ad hoc, WSN, VANETS) Topic E: Applications • Healthcare and Biology • Transport and Logistics • Environment and Sustainable Development • Agriculture • Banking and Retail Honorary Chair : - Abdelkamel TARI, ESTIN Bejaia, Algeria Local Chair : - Ali DJENADI, ESTIN Bejaia, Algeria PC Chairs : - Engelbert MEPHU NGUIFO, University Clermont Auvergne, France - Abderrazak SEBAA, ESTIN, Bejaia, Algeria

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[Call for Abstracts] Workshop on Human-Centred Machine Learning: Bridging Design, Development, and Social Impact (March 6-7, 2025, Lugano – Switzerland)
by c.natali6＠campus.unimib.it 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

(Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this call) -------------------------------------------------- CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Workshop on Human-Centred Machine Learning: Bridging Design, Development, and Social Impact March 6-7, 2025, Lugano, Switzerland (in-person) -------------------------------------------------- The B4EAI team (Best 4 Ethical AI) invites abstracts for the Workshop on Human-Centred Machine Learning: Bridging Design, Development, and Social Impact (March 6-7, 2025, Lugano – Switzerland), a two-day event focused on addressing critical questions about the ethically and socially responsible design and deployment of AI systems. This workshop seeks to advance human-centred design principles and participatory approaches in AI development and contribute to the responsible adoption of these technologies. Our workshop features a distinguished lineup of keynote speakers, including (in alphabetical order): - Federico Cabitza (University of Milano-Bicocca, IT): "Measuring Social Impact in AI Systems" - Cristina Conati (University of British Columbia, CAN): "Community Perspectives in AI Research" - Marcello Ienca (Technical University of Munich, DE): "Policy Perspectives on AI Governance" - Caterina Moruzzi (Edinburgh University, UK): "Future Directions in Human-Centered AI" - Elisa Rubegni (Lancaster University, UK): "Human-Centred Design Principles in AI Development" - Niels van Berkel (Aalborg University, DK): "Successful Case Studies in Human-Centred AI" The programme includes dedicated panel sessions on the topics of "Bridging Technical Innovation and Social Impact", "Ethical Considerations in AI Development", "Implementation Challenges and Solutions" and "Shaping the Future of Human-Centred AI". Finally, a session will be dedicated to spot presentations (10 minutes) by participants that would like to present their own research. **Submission Guidelines** For the spot presentations session, we welcome short abstracts addressing, but not limited to, the following topics: - How can we design AI systems that meaningfully incorporate diverse human perspectives and needs throughout their development cycle? - What methodological frameworks can bridge the gap between technical AI capabilities and real-world social challenges? - How do we measure and evaluate the social impact of AI systems beyond traditional technical metrics? - What are effective approaches for participatory design in AI development, particularly when working with marginalised or vulnerable communities? - How can we ensure AI systems remain accountable to their intended social benefits throughout their lifecycle? We invite the submission of abstracts for the meeting from early career scholars (students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty). Abstracts should be up to 250 words long (excluded references) and they should include name, affiliation, and title in one .pdf file. Abstracts should be submitted by February 21 to: b4eai.info(a)gmail.com **Important Dates** Submission Deadline: February 21, 2025 AoE Notification of Acceptance: February 24, 2025 Workshop Dates: March 6-7, 2025, Lugano – Switzerland Location: Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Campus Universitario USI/SUPSI (Via la Santa 1, 6962 Viganello) For further details, please contact alessandro.facchini(a)supsi.ch ** We are committed to fostering diversity and equality. Submissions from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome. **

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ATNU Virtual Speaker Series - Hannah Busch - "Matching Medieval Manuscripts with Machine Learning" - 2025-02-19
by James Cummings 04 Feb '25

04 Feb '25

[Please Forward] === https://research.ncl.ac.uk/atnu/news/atnuvirtualspeakerseries-hannahbusch-2… Our next speaker in the ATNU Virtual Speaker Series is Hannah Busch from the CCeH at the University of Cologne who will talk to us about "Matching Medieval Manuscripts with Machine Learning". Join us on Wednesday 19 February 2025 at 4pm UK time. (We will send the zoom link to all registered attendees shortly before the event.) "Matching Medieval Manuscripts with Machine Learning" Hannah Busch (University of Cologne) Wednesday 19 February 2025 4pm (GMT) (8am PT, 11am ET) Abstract: Large-scale digitization projects of the past twenty years and the possibility of exploitation with the help of the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) have substantially contributed to reaching a critical mass which allows the application of deep learning for the study of medieval book scripts. In the past years, not only the number of digitized medieval sources increased significantly, but also the quality of the image data. Parallel to this development, the computation of images is becoming more powerful, and—more importantly—affordable. During my presentation I am going to talk about the possibilities of dating and localizing the origin of medieval Latin manuscripts with the help of Deep Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence. I will be giving insights in how to approach such an undertaking of building an image similarity search based on palaeographical features of medieval Latin scripts. In particular, I’ll be focusing on the reuse of existing scholarly manuscript descriptions for the training of Artificial Neural Networks and the challenges that come with relying on those new technologies. How is the palaeographic information encoded in descriptive metadata? Can manuscript metadata be read and processed by the machine? Can it be used to teach Artificial Neural Networks which manuscript samples are similar by means of Latin palaeography? To conclude my presentation, I’d like to discuss how we can build a bridge between the output of the artificial palaeographic eye and the human readable descriptive metadata. Bio: Hannah Busch studied German-Italian Studies (BA) and Textual Scholarship (MA) in Bonn, Florence, and Berlin. She worked as a research associate at the Trier Center for Digital Humanities, and as a PhD candidate within the project “Digital Forensics for Historical Documents” at the Huygens Instituut (KNAW) in Amsterdam and at Leiden University. In her doctoral thesis, she is working on the application of deep machine learning methods for the dating and localization of medieval Latin manuscripts. Her research interests also lie in various areas of digital medieval studies, in particular the (mass) digitization of medieval written documents and experimentation with computer-aided methods for manuscript research. Since June 2023, Hannah is a research associate at the Cologne Center for eHumanities (CCeH) within the academy project Formation of Europe. === If you missed our previous talks you can see recordings of them at: https://research.ncl.ac.uk/atnu/speakers/

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[Constellate Webinar] Teaching Meta-Cognition with Open-Access LLMs: Dr. Alexa Alice Joubin - Feb 5
by Amy Kirchhoff 31 Jan '25

31 Jan '25

Hi all ~ Constellate at ITHAKA is running a webinar next week that may interest those working at the intersection of AI, humanities, and pedagogy. Next Wednesday, February 5 (12-1 pm Eastern), Dr. Alexa Alice Joubin will present her research on teaching meta-cognition in higher education using open-access large language models. Dr. Joubin, Professor at George Washington University and a leading voice on AI, social justice, and higher education, will discuss how open-source, open-access AI applications can enhance trust and ethical AI collaboration in higher education. She'll explore what conversational AI tools can realistically accomplish in the humanities higher education context and the substantive, rather than hyped, challenges. The webinar is free and open to all. No special software or materials needed. The recording will be available afterward for asynchronous viewing by all registrants. Register here: https://constellate.org/events/teaching-meta-cognition-with-an-open-access-… Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. ~ Amy -- Amy J. Kirchhoff (she/her) Senior Manager, Constellate | ITHAKA Bluesky: @amyjoankirchhoff.bsky.social<http://amyjoankirchhoff.bsky.social>

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Extended CfP - Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World
by Rachel Milio 31 Jan '25

31 Jan '25

[apologies for cross-posting] Call for Abstracts: Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World - SA4AW May 20-21, 2025, in Rethymno, Crete (Greece) We are pleased to announce that the call for abstracts for the 1st Conference in Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World, taking place in Rethymno on May 20-21st, 2025, has been extended. The deadline is now February 15th, 2025. Please submit an abstract of max. 1,000 words (bibliography excluded) via EasyChair<https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=sa4aw>. The conference is organised by the TALOS Centre in AI4SSH of the University of Crete (Horizon ERA Chair TALOS AI4SSH ID: 101087269) in collaboration with the Department of Philology, University of Crete. See the announcement on TALOS AI4SSH website<https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/events-page/conferences/semantic-annotation-for…>. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Description This conference will explore the contribution of semantic annotation, along with that of hybrid AI, deep learning, and knowledge graphs to ancient world studies. Semantic annotation is the process of tagging or (manually or automatically) labelling pieces of content—such as words, phrases, or objects in texts or images—with meaningful metadata to provide context and clarify meaning. Semantic annotation allows machines to process the meaning and relationships of content within a dataset, transforming raw data into structured knowledge. For example, a machine can recognize that “Athens” is a city, distinguish it from the other cities with the same name, and link it to related concepts, which improves ability to perform tasks like searching, or making inferences. By tagging concepts, entities, and relations, semantic annotation enables machines to interpret and process data more accurately, connecting data points across software, allowing for better searchability, advanced queries and further reuse via natural language processing and machine learning. Through this conference, we hope to foster collaboration and intellectual exchange amongst digital scholars of the ancient world. According to the principles of FAIR and Linked Open Data, we strive to promote openness and accessibility in all of the workflows and methods presented at the conference. In order to further encourage the open exchange of ideas, the conference will also include a round-table discussion. We welcome accepted participants to suggest topics to discuss. Conference proceedings will be published in open access online format. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We encourage proposals on the following themes: - Ontology-driven semantic annotation - Standardisation - Multilingual annotation practices - Automatic and semi-automatic annotation - Annotation of ancient geography - FAIR/LOD data - Semantic Web - NER for ancient Greek/Latin - RDF-based digital editions - Methods, tools, and platforms ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submission details: We invite paper and poster proposals from all scholars, junior and senior, working in the topic areas of the conference. For papers: Please submit an abstract of max. 1,000 words (bibliography excluded, free format). Submissions will be reviewed via double-blind peer review through EasyChair. Paper presentations will be 20 minutes long, with extra time for questions and discussion. The working language of the conference is English. A longer version of accepted papers will be published in an edited volume after the conference. More details about the edited volume are forthcoming. For posters: Authors are invited to submit an abstract of no more than 750 words to the EasyChair page, describing their research questions, motivation, and preliminary results. All formats are accepted. An image of the poster may also be included. Accepted posters will be published in the proceedings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Important dates: Extended Deadline for submission: February 15th, 2025 Notification of acceptance to authors: March 9th, 2025 Deadline for confirmation of participation by accepted authors: March 16th, 2025 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Organisers: Maria Papadopoulou Ass. Professor in Digital Humanities & Classics, TALOSAI4SSH & Dept. of Philology (University of Crete) Rachel Milio Ph.D. candidate, TALOS AI4SSH & Dept. of Philology (University of Crete) Rachel Milio (she/her) PhD Candidate of TALOS-AI4SSH<https://talos-ai4ssh.uoc.gr/>, Semantic Annotation of Texts TALOS Address: University of Crete Research Center (UCRC), Level 1-Building Γ- Room Γ2 Gallos Campus, University of Crete, Rethymno, GR 74100 Office Phone: +30 28310 77141 Mobile Phone: +30 69816 31347 University Email: philp0997(a)philology.uoc.gr

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TEI XML job in Amsterdam (artists' correspondence project)
by Peter Boot 30 Jan '25

30 Jan '25

Hi all, What could be a more attractive subject line than this? It sounds too good to be true. Check out https://vacatures.knaw.nl/job/Projectmedewerker-XML-redactie-Huygens-Amster…. Best wishes, Peter

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ISWC 2025 Call for Submissions - Research, Resource, In-use, Industry, Poster & demos, DC, Workshops, Dagstuhl-style workshops, Challenges, and Tutorials
by Gesese, Genet-Asefa 28 Jan '25

28 Jan '25

ISWC 2025 Call for Submissions =========================================== 24th International Semantic Web Conference (ISWC 2025) Nara, Japan November 2-6, 2025 Follow us: Twitter/X: @iswc_conf #iswc_conf ( https://twitter.com/iswc_conf<https://goto-ng.fiz-karlsruhe.de/,DanaInfo=twitter.com,SSL+iswc_conf> ) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iswc/<https://goto-ng.fiz-karlsruhe.de/company/iswc/,DanaInfo=www.linkedin.com,SS…> Mastodon Social: https://mastodon.social/@iswc_conf<https://goto-ng.fiz-karlsruhe.de/,DanaInfo=mastodon.social,SSL+@iswc_conf> Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/iswc-conf.bsky.social<https://goto-ng.fiz-karlsruhe.de/profile/,DanaInfo=bsky.app,SSL+iswc-conf.b…> ISWC 2025 features multiple tracks, i.e., research, resource, in-use, industry, poster & demos, doctoral consortium, workshops, dagstuhl-style workshops, challenges, and tutorials, Hence, authors are kindly asked to check out the calls of each track to choose the one that best fits their contribution. =========================================== Call for Research Track Papers The research track of ISWC 2025 solicits novel and significant research contributions addressing theoretical, analytical, and empirical aspects of the Semantic Web. We welcome work describing original and replicable research showing evidence of significant contribution to the Semantic Web. Important Dates: Abstract submission due May 6th, 2025 Full paper submission due May 13th, 2025 Rebuttal June 17th - 20th, 2025 Notifications July 17th, 2025 Camera ready papers due July 31st, 2025 Research Track Chairs: Contact: iswc2025-research(a)easychair.org<mailto:[email protected]> Daniel Garijo, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Sabrina Kirrane, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria =========================================== Call for Resource Track Papers The ISWC 2025 Resources Track aims to promote the sharing of resources that support, enable, or utilize semantic web research. We welcome descriptions of resources that leverage knowledge representation based on Semantic Web standards or other graph data models to improve the acquisition, processing, and sharing of data on the web. Important Dates: Abstract submission due May 6th, 2025 Full paper submission due May 13th, 2025 Rebuttal June 17th - 20th, 2025 Notifications July 17th, 2025 Camera ready papers due July 31st, 2025 Resource Track Chairs: Contact: iswc2025-resource(a)easychair.org<mailto:[email protected]> Cogan Shimizu, Wright State University, US Angelo Salatino, KMi,The Open University, UK =========================================== Call for In-use Track Papers The In-Use track seeks submissions describing applied research as well as software tools, systems, or architectures that benefit from the use of Semantic Web and Knowledge Graph technologies (including, but not limited to, technologies based on the Semantic Web standards). Importantly, submitted papers should provide convincing evidence of the use of the proposed application or tool by the target user group, preferably outside the group that conducted the development and, more broadly, outside the Semantic Web and Knowledge Graph research communities. Important Dates: Abstract submission due May 6th, 2025 Full paper submission due May 13th, 2025 Rebuttal June 17th - 20th, 2025 Notifications July 17th, 2025 Camera ready papers due July 31st, 2025 In-Use Track Chairs: Contact: iswc2025-in-use(a)easychair.org<mailto:[email protected]> Maribel Acosta Technical University of Munich, Germany Andrea Giovanni Nuzzolese CNR - Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies, Italy =========================================== Call for Posters and Demos Track Papers The ISWC 2025 Posters and Demos Track offers an opportunity to showcase late-breaking research results, ongoing research or resource projects, speculative or innovative ideas, and interactive demonstrations. This track is designed to encourage dynamic discussions between presenters and participants, fostering feedback that can shape future research directions. These discussions will offer participants an effective way to broaden their knowledge of emerging research trends and to network with other researchers. Important Dates: Posters & demos submissions due - July 31st, 2025 Author notifications - August 28th, 2025 Camera-ready submissions due - September 11th, 2025 Posters and Demos Chairs: Contact email: iswc2025-pd(a)easychair.org<mailto:[email protected]> Gong Cheng Nanjing University, China Shenghui Wang University of Twente, The Netherlands =========================================== Call for Challenges Proposals A great way to advance the state of the art in a given domain is to create competition. We invite you to propose an ISWC 2025 Challenge, in which you define an open competition on a problem of your choice within the Semantic Web domain. Important Dates: Challenge proposal submission due Feb 18th, 2025 Notification of challenge acceptance Mar 2nd, 2025 Semantic Web Challenge Chairs: Contact: iswc2025-challenge(a)easychair.org<mailto:[email protected]> Mayank Kejriwal University of Southern California, United States Pablo Mendes Upwork, United States =========================================== Call for Workshops Workshops at ISWC play a critical role in fostering focused, intensive scientific exchange on specific topics aligned with the conference’s overarching themes. They provide a unique venue for exploring emerging ideas, discussing novel perspectives on established research, and engaging with related research communities. We encourage proposals for workshops that will inspire meaningful dialogue and collaboration among ISWC attendees, providing a platform to advance research and innovation in this dynamic field. Important dates: Submission deadline - February 18, 2025 Notification to proposers - March 11, 2025 Workshop website and CfP available online - April 8, 2025 Workshop program with list of accepted papers available online - July 29, 2025 Workshop days - November 2-3, 2025 Workshop Chairs: Blerina Spahiu - University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy Juan Sequeda - data.world, USA Contact: iswc2025-ws(a)easychair.org<mailto:[email protected]> =========================================== Call for Dagstuhl Style Workshops Inspired by the Special Session at ISWC 2024 and the Dagstuhl Seminar model, these workshops are designed to encourage in-depth discussions on challenges or emerging topics within a half-day or full-day event format. The goal is to create a collaborative and open environment for brainstorming and exploring new directions, similar to the spirit of Dagstuhl Seminars. These workshops will prioritize dynamic discussions and the presentation of fresh ideas and ongoing research, rather than requiring participants to submit papers or give formal presentations. Important dates: Submission deadline - July 1, 2025 Notification to proposers - July 11, 2025 Workshop website online - July 25, 2025 Workshop days - November 2-3, 2025 Workshop Chairs Blerina Spahiu - University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy Juan Sequeda - data.world, USA Contact: iswc2025-ws(a)easychair.org<mailto:[email protected]> =========================================== Call for Tutorials The International Semantic Web Conference 2025 is pleased to announce the Call for Tutorials. Continuing the tradition of excellence, the 2025 edition will feature a comprehensive tutorial program serving the diverse interests and expertise of our audience. These tutorials aim to provide attendees with insights into foundational and cutting-edge topics, practical applications, and the latest advancements in Semantic Web, Knowledge Graphs, and Linked Data technologies. Important dates: Submission deadline - May 20, 2025 Notification to proposers - June 10, 2025 Tutorial website online - July 8, 2025 Materials available on the website (if any) - August 8, 2025 Tutorial days - November 2-3, 2025 Tutorial chairs: Blerina Spahiu - University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy Juan Sequeda - data.world, USA Contact: iswc2025-ws(a)easychair.org<mailto:[email protected]> =========================================== Call for Industry Track Papers The Industry Track at ISWC 2025 welcomes extended abstracts about the application of knowledge graphs and semantic technologies in various industrial sectors, aiming to showcase the state of their adoption and the latest trends. It provides an opportunity for industry adopters to highlight and share the key learnings and new research challenges posed by real-world implementations. Important dates: Submissions Due - 1st July 2025 Notifications Due - 29th July 2025 Camera-Ready Papers Due - 11th September 2025 Industry Track Chairs: Contact email: iswc2025-industry(a)easychair.org<mailto:[email protected]> Oktie Hassanzadeh IBM Research, US Irene Celino Cefriel, Italy =========================================== Call for Doctoral Consortium Submissions The DC event is intended for students who have articulated a reasonably detailed research proposal, preferably supported by some preliminary results, but are not yet on the final stretch of their thesis, such that the feedback gathered at the DC will have a maximal impact. The aim is to support the students in refining their proposal and to suggest possible ways to improve their research plan and to achieve results with prospective greater impact. Submissions Due - 3 June 2025 Notifications - 8 July 2025 Camera-ready Submissions Due - 31 July 2025 Doctoral Consortium - 3 November 2025 Doctoral Consortium Track Chairs: Contact: iswc2025-doctoral-consortium(a)easychair.org<mailto:[email protected]> Abraham Bernstein University of Zurich, Switzerland Natasha Noy Google Research, US =========================================== All deadlines are 23:59 AoE (anywhere on Earth) For more details check out the conference website: https://iswc2025.semanticweb.org/<https://goto-ng.fiz-karlsruhe.de/,DanaInfo=iswc2025.semanticweb.org,SSL+> Dr.-Ing. Genet Asefa Gesese Head of Machine Learning Department Information Service Engineering Phone. +49 7247 808 186 Fax. +49 7247 808 78186 FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen www.fiz-karlsruhe.de ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz-Institut für Informationsinfrastruktur GmbH. Sitz der Gesellschaft: Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Amtsgericht Mannheim HRB 101892. Geschäftsführer: Prof. Dr. Wolfram Horstmann. Vorsitzende des Aufsichtsrats: MinR’in Marion Steinberger. FIZ Karlsruhe ist zertifiziert mit dem Siegel "audit berufundfamilie".

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TOTh 2025 Call for Papers - Deadline approaching February 3, 2025 - International Conference on Terminology and Ontology
by Christophe Roche 28 Jan '25

28 Jan '25

[Apologies for multiple postings] [Please disseminate] ====================================================== *19^th International Conference TOTh 2025 – On-site & Online* *Terminology & Ontology: Theories and applications* *Call for Papers & Posters* http://toth.condillac.org/ <http://toth.condillac.org/> June 5 & 6, 2025 University Savoie Mont-Blanc (Chambéry, France) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The TOTh Conferences, created in 2007, bring together researchers, teachers, trainers, practitioners, users and industrialists interested in Terminology**and, more generally, in the links between language and knowledge in the context of our discipline, considering conceptual and technological advances in disciplines such as Artificial Intelligence. The International Programme Committee comprises more than 20 nationalities and the most prominent personalities in the domain. The official languages are English and French. The annual events organised by TOTh include a Conference, a Training session, a Young Researcher Prize, and a Workshop. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Topics (not limited to):* - Terminology, Translation, Linguistics, Lexicology, Lexicography - Natural Language Processing: Corpus analysis - Artificial Intelligence: Ontology, Knowledge Graph, Generative AI, Large Language Models - Terminology Management, Environment, Methodology, FAIR principles, Standards (ISO, W3C) - Applications: Digital Humanities, Information Retrieval, Semantic Web, Linked Open Data ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Deadline for submission of extended abstracts postponed to: February 3, 2025* Notification to authors: March 3, 2025 Easychair submission page: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=toth2025 <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=toth2025> The format for submitting abstracts is free. The number of characters including spaces is between 12,000 and 15,000, excluding the bibliography ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *5 Free Registrations for Young Researchers* https://toth.condillac.org/free-registrations <https://toth.condillac.org/free-registrations> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *TOTh 2025 Training – On-site & Online* “*Terminology & Artificial Intelligence (2) Retrieval-Augmented Generation and Large Language Models (including hands-on work)*” https://toth.condillac.org/training <https://toth.condillac.org/training> 3 & 4 June 2025 University Savoie Mont-Blanc (Chambéry, France). ======================================================

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Event: How to study books with computer vision (26 Feb, 11-1)
by Emily Middleton 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Dear all, You are warmly invited to a workshop on computer vision, hosted as part of the Unversity of Leeds School of English 'Digital Horizons in English Studies' seminar series <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fahc.leeds…>, taking place on 26 February 11am-1pm GMT. *Giles Bergel (Senior Research in Digital Humanities, University of Oxford): 'How to study books with computer vision: a practical introduction'* Computer vision — or the extraction of data from images — is an established part of the digital humanist's toolkit. This workshop will introduce participants to some practical applications of computer vision for the study of the printed page, including illustration detection, visual search, difference detection and page-layout recognition, as well as some critical debates within visual AI studies. No prior knowledge of computer vision or coding experience is required, but participants will need a laptop. We will use web-based demos employing open source software created by the Visual Geometry Group at the University of Oxford, in association with humanities researchers studying the book and its contents. Bio: Dr. Giles Bergel is Senior Researcher in Digital Humanities in the Department of Engineering Science in the University of Oxford. A book historian by training, he researches, teaches and supports the use of computer vision in the humanities and in cultural heritage. He has personal interests in cheap print (ballads, chapbooks and ephemera) and in the history of copyright. *Please register using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/hJ0799HHGJ <https://forms.office.com/e/hJ0799HHGJ>.* Please note there are two options: the first hour, introducing the tools and some use cases, will be livestreamed on Teams and recorded, and is open to all. We have 20 places for an in-person workshop, lasting the full two hours. Please only register for the in-person session if you are certain you can attend (it will be taking place in person at the University of Leeds). We will email to confirm your place/send a Teams link closer to the time. We hope to see you there, Emily Bell and Mel Evans (seminar coordinators)

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Invitation: Folgert Karsdorp & Mike Kestemont – The application of unseen species models in history (29 January 2025, hybrid)
by Professur für Digital History 27 Jan '25

27 Jan '25

Dear colleagues, The Chair for Digital History at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany, cordially invites all those interested in Digital Humanities and Digital History to the next talk of the Open Research Colloquium Digital History on *Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 4-6 p.m. (c.t.; CET)*. We are particularly delighted that the lecture will take place in hybrid form this time. *Folgert Karsdorp (Meertens Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands)* and *Mike Kestemont (University of Antwerp, Belgium)* will discuss in their talk titled /“The application of unseen species models in history: correcting registration bias in nineteenth-century police reports from Brussels”/ how statistical methods from ecology can be used in historical research to identify and analyze gaps and biases in historical records. Based on three case studies – from medieval chivalric literature to the archives of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) – they will show how “Unseen Species Models” offer new perspectives and approaches for handling incomplete historical archives. More detailed information on the talk can be found on the Chair's blog: https://dhistory.hypotheses.org/9525 Location: * Room 2070 A, Main Building of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin (a brief registration via e-mail to digitalhistory(a)hu-berlin.de is recommended) * For Zoom access details, please send a short request to digitalhistory(a)hu-berlin.de or subscribe to the open mailing list <https://sympa.cms.hu-berlin.de/sympa/info/offenes-kolloquium-digital-history>. We look forward to welcoming you to the research colloquium and engaging in discussions with you! With kind regards, Prof. Dr. Torsten Hiltmann Melanie Althage -- Melanie Althage, M.A. Research Assistant Chair for Digital History Department of History Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Unter den Linden 6 10099 Berlin

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[Deadline Approaching] HHAI2025 - Call for Papers, Workshop and Tutorial Proposals (June 9-13, 2025, Pisa, Italy)
by c.natali6＠campus.unimib.it 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

(Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this CfP) ================================================================== CALL FOR PAPERS HHAI 2025 - Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence https://hhai-conference.org/2025/ June 9–13, 2025, Pisa, Italy ================================================================== Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence (HHAI) is an international conference series that focuses on the study of Artificial Intelligence systems that cooperate synergistically, proactively and purposefully with humans, amplifying instead of replacing human intelligence. HHAI aims for AI systems that work together with humans, emphasizing the need for adaptive, collaborative, responsible, interactive and human-centered intelligent systems. HHAI systems leverage human strengths and compensate for human weaknesses, while taking into account social, ethical and legal considerations. HHAI 2025 will be held on June 9–13, 2025, in Pisa, Italy, and is the fourth conference in the series. The HHAI field is driven by developments in AI, but it also requires fundamentally new approaches and solutions. Thus, we encourage collaborations across research domains such as AI, HCI, cognitive and social sciences, philosophy and ethics, complex systems, and others. In this fourth international conference, we invite scholars from these fields to submit their best original – new as well as in progress – works, and visionary ideas on Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence. The conference will feature three outstanding keynote speakers: - Prof. John Shawe-Taylor (University College London, UK) - Dr. Jonathan Stray (Berkeley Center for Human-Compatible AI, University of California, US) - Prof. Sandra Wachter (Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, UK) **Join the HHAI community and keep up with the news:** Website: https://hhai-conference.org/2025/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hhai-conference/ X: https://x.com/hhai_conference Mastodon: https://sigmoid.social/@hhai IMPORTANT DATES Abstract submission: January 24th, 2025 (extended) Paper submission: January 31th, 2025 (extended) Acceptance notification: March 16th, 2025 Camera-ready version: April 13th, 2025 Conference: June 9-13, 2025 LOCATION HHAI 2025 will be an in-person, single-track conference organized in Pisa, Italy. Workshops and tutorials (9-10 June) will be held at the University of Pisa and Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa, Italy. The main conference (11-13 June) will be held at CNR. TOPICS We invite research on different challenges in Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence. The following list of topics is illustrative, not exhaustive: - Human-AI interaction, interpretation and collaboration - Adaptive human-AI co-learning and co-creation - Learning, reasoning and planning with humans and machines in the loop - User modeling and personalisation - Integration of learning and reasoning - Transparent, explainable, and accountable AI - Fair, ethical, responsible, and trustworthy AI - Societal awareness of AI - Multimodal machine perception of real-world settings - Social signal processing - Representations learning for Communicative or Collaborative AI - Symbolic representations for human-centric AI - Human-AI Coevolution - Foundation models and humans - Human cognition-aware AI - Decentralized human-AI systems - Reliability and robustness in human-AI systems - Applications of hybrid human-AI intelligence We welcome contributions about all types of technology, from robots and conversational agents to multi-agent systems and machine learning models. PAPER TYPES In this conference, we wish to stimulate the exchange of novel ideas and interdisciplinary perspectives. To do this, we will accept three different types of papers: - Full papers present original, impactful work (12 pages excluding references) - Blue sky papers present visionary ideas to stimulate the research community (8 pages excluding references) - Working papers present work in progress (8 pages excluding references) Accepted full papers and Blue sky papers will be published in the Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Hybrid Human-Machine Intelligence, in the Frontiers of AI series by IOS Press. Working papers can be included in these proceedings, unless the authors request the paper to remain unpublished. REVIEWING PROCESS & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Submissions of full, blue-sky, and working papers should be original work without substantial overlap with pre-published papers. All submissions should adhere to IOS formatting guidelines. Papers should be written in English and detailed submission instructions can also be found here. **Important** HHAI 2025 will follow a double-blind reviewing process. Thus, submissions must exclude all information that might disclose the authors’ names or affiliations. All studies involving human participants should have received human-research ethics consent from the relevant institutions and mention this in the paper. Work should be submitted in PDF format via Easychair (link to be announced soon). On acceptance, at least one author should attend the conference. A significant contribution is expected from all authors. PROGRAM CHAIRS Chiara Boldrini (IIT-CNR, IT) Luca Pappalardo (ISTI-CNR, IT) Andrea Passerini (University of Trento, IT) Shenghui Wang (University of Twente, NL) CONFERENCE CHAIRS Michela Milano (University of Bologna, IT) Dino Pedreschi (University of Pisa, IT) Stuart Russell (University of California Berkeley, US) Ilaria Tiddi (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, NL) CONTACT INFORMATION For questions, you can reach the program chairs at: program(a)hhai-conference.org ================================================================== HHAI2025 - Call for Workshop and Tutorial Proposals Workshops and tutorials (Pisa, Italy): June 9-10, 2025 Main conference (Pisa, Italy): June 11-13, 2025 Workshop and tutorial proposals submission: January 31, 2025 Website: https://hhai-conference.org/2025/workshops-and-tutorials/ ================================================================== ------------- Aim and scope ------------- We invite proposals for two-day, full-day, and half-day workshops at HHAI 2025, the Fourth International Conference on Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence. We also invite tutorials to run alongside the workshops. Some of the accepted workshops and tutorials will form part of the second edition of the HHAI Summer School. The HHAI 2025 workshops and tutorials provide a platform for discussing a topic related to Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence with an audience specifically interested in that topic in an informal setting (compared to the main conference). We invite submissions for events fostering cross-disciplinary interaction, scientific discourse, and creative and critical reflection rather than just mini-conferences. We offer organizers flexibility on formats that best suit the goals of their event. We also welcome submissions from research communities that may not be prominently featured in AI events and conferences. Workshop and Tutorials will be in person – online/remote versions will not be accepted. --------------- Types of Events --------------- We welcome three types of contributions: traditional workshops, interactive events, and tutorials. 1. Traditional Workshops Traditional workshops typically match the topics and challenges of the general call for papers to the main conference. In a traditional workshop, the organizers may consider a program involving one or more invited talks and presentations of accepted papers around a certain theme. We encourage workshops focusing on emerging topics and applications, open research questions and challenges, and broader topics that interest a wider community. In addition, we also encourage workshops with previous editions in HHAI, which could attract communities that have been working in the same research area for some years. 2. Interactive Events In the spirit of reflection and community-building, we invite academics from all disciplines and people representing different communities of practice (including journalism, advocacy, activism, education, art, law, and policy) to contribute creative and reflective events related to HHAI. The format for these events is flexible. Alternative formats include but are not limited to: 2a. Lightning Talks: Short, time-limited presentations, usually lasting 5-10 minutes, where speakers quickly share key ideas or insights on a topic. They are designed to be concise and engaging, often used in conferences or workshops to cover a wide range of topics quickly. 2b. Debates or Rump Sessions: Informal, open-ended discussions where participants debate topics, share ideas, or discuss unresolved issues in a less structured format than formal sessions. Often, these discussions are lively and allow for spontaneous, free-flowing conversation; 2c. Unconference: A participant-driven, informal conference where attendees propose and lead sessions or discussions on topics of interest. Unlike traditional conferences with pre-scheduled agendas, an unconference allows for flexible, spontaneous collaboration and open sharing of ideas. 2d. Open space or world cafe sessions: Facilitative group discussion formats where participants engage in collaborative conversations on topics of mutual interest. In “Open Space”, attendees create their own agenda and move between discussions freely, while in “World Café”, small groups rotate between tables, sharing ideas in a structured, conversational environment. Both aim to foster open dialogue and collective problem-solving. 2e. Interactive Workshop: A hands-on, participatory session where attendees actively engage in activities, exercises, or discussions to learn and apply new skills or knowledge. The focus is on collaboration, practice, and direct involvement rather than passive listening. 2f. Competitions: they are a powerful tool for encouraging researchers to engage in discussions, exchange knowledge, and advance the development and assessment of theories and practices in hybrid intelligence systems. By introducing challenging competitions to the HHAI community, competition organizers can help push the state-of-the-art in specific fields and address problems of practical significance. 3. Tutorials: Unlike the workshops and interactive events, tutorials are intended for reasonably well-established topics. However, considering that HHAI is an emerging research topic, we particularly welcome tutorials that connect well-established topics in AI and other disciplines to HHAI topics. We encourage tutorials to be interactive to engage the audience. Tutorials should serve one or more of the following objectives: - Introduce novices to major topics of HHAI research; - Survey a mature area of HHAI research or practice; - Motivate and explain HHAI topic of emerging importance; - Present a novel synthesis combining distinct HHAI research lines; - Discuss/showcase technological resources of value for the HHAI research community; - Introduce HHAI audiences to an external topic that can motivate, use, or be useful to HHAI research. --------------- Important Dates --------------- Workshop and tutorial proposals due: January 31, 2025 Proposal acceptance notification: February 7, 2025 Deadline for announcing the Call for Contributions to the workshops and tutorials: February 14, 2025 Recommended deadline for submissions to the workshops and tutorials: April 11, 2025 Recommended deadline for notifications on the submissions: May 2, 2025 Workshops and tutorials (Pisa, Italy): June 9-10, 2025 Main conference (Pisa, Italy): June 11-13, 2025 All deadlines are 23:59 AoE (anywhere on Earth). --------------------- Submission Guidelines --------------------- Your proposal should not exceed 8 pages (excluding references) in the IOS format and must include the following information: - Title and abstract of the workshop or the tutorial. - Name, affiliation, and short bio of each organizer. - We recommend at least two organizers who are knowledgeable in the field but have complementary expertise. - In addition to the main organizers, workshops can employ additional organizations, e.g., a program committee for evaluating the contributions. - The topics and issues on which the workshop or the tutorial will focus. - The intended workshop or tutorial duration (two hours, half-day, full-day event, two-day event). - A link to the prior iteration of this workshop or tutorial, if applicable. - You can also discuss other closely related workshops. - A brief description of the workshop or tutorial format, e.g., the mix of events such as paper presentations, invited talks, panels, and general discussion. - The targeted audience size. - A brief description of your plan to attract people to your workshop - Special requirements, such as equipment, if any. - Include a note if you have any special requirements for your session that are not addressed elsewhere. - Supporting material, if any. If you have additional materials supporting your proposal, such as a video example of the facilitation, a website, or written workbooks, you can also include that in your proposal. Proposals must be submitted via Easychair: https://easychair.org/account2/signin?l=6328160757064560375 ------------------- Evaluation Criteria ------------------- Connection to and relevance for the objectives of the HHAI conference and the objectives listed in this particular call. Scientific quality: The potential of the proposal to generate stimulating discussions and useful results about scientific problems related to HHAI Clarity, coherence, and comprehensiveness of the plan Diversity and inclusion: Thoughtfulness in the approach detailed to ensure engagement and participation of a broad audience. Diversity in backgrounds of the workshop organizers and intended presenters/contributors. --------------------------------- Workshop and Tutorial Proceedings --------------------------------- We plan to collect and compile a collected volume of HHAI 2025 Workshop and Tutorial proceedings under the CEUR-WS umbrella after the conference, which, while not mandatory, we encourage workshops to contribute to. For this reason, we encourage the interested workshop and tutorial organizers to read the CEUR-WS guidelines carefully and to collect submissions in an adequate format. --------------- Workshop Chairs --------------- Giulio Rossetti (ISTI – National Research Council of Italy) Davide Dell’Anna (University of Utrecht) Gizem Gezici (Scuola Normale Superiore) --------------- Tutorial Chairs --------------- Letizia Milli (University of Pisa) Alistair Knott (Victoria University Wellington) -------- Contacts -------- For any questions, please contact the workshop and tutorial chairs via workshop(a)hhai-conference.org.

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Call for Book Chapter Submissions: Critical Approaches to Automated Text Recognition
by Melissa Terras 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

Dear Colleagues, Please find below a call for book chapters, on critical approaches to ATR. I would appreciate if you could share with your networks, and do please ask if you have any questions! Thanks, Melissa (and Paul, Joe and Sarah). Call for Chapter Submissions: Critical Approaches to Automated Text Recognition Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit to a collection of essays tentatively entitled Critical Approaches to Automated Text Recognition, to be edited by Melissa Terras, Paul Gooding, Sarah Ames and Joe Nockels. Automated Text Recognition (ATR) (a process that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to extract text from a scanned image or document, including Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR)), has significantly evolved recently. ATR is impacting the accessibility of historical texts, the institutions that steward them, and the broader field of digital humanities. As the technology shifts from developmental stages to practical applications, it is crucial to scrutinize its impacts, potentials, and the ethical dimensions it intersects with. This edited collection aims to gather diverse perspectives on the complexities of ATR, emphasizing critical analyses to guide future developments, while urging a reflection on how this technology is reshaping our engagement with digital and historical texts, the institutions that host them, and the use and users of such resources. Proposals on any critical topic relating to automated and advanced text recognition (including OCR, HTR, etc) are welcome, but the editors are particularly interested in essays which engage with future possibilities in this space and consider how automated text recognition can have an impact beyond academia. A preliminary foray into this topic “The implications of handwritten text recognition for accessing the past at scale”, by Nockels, J., Gooding, P. and Terras, M. (2024), published in the Journal of Documentation (https://doi.org/10.1108/JD-09-2023-0183) suggested a number of relevant areas in need of further discussion, including: 1. Access to Multiple Voices, underrepresented groups and endangered languages – How ATR can highlight diverse perspectives and contribute to a more inclusive historical record. 2. Integrating the Results of ATR into Collection Systems and Processes – Examining the ramifications of integrating ATR results into digital collection infrastructures 3. Integration with Advanced AI Processes – Potential and issues of combining ATR with advanced AI techniques to enhance functionalities and improve analysis. 4. ATR and Legal Frameworks - Navigating legal challenges such as copyright and data privacy in the use of ATR. 5. Data Ethics and Bias - Addressing biases and ethical considerations in ATR processes and data to ensure responsibility and transparency 6. Environmental Costs of ATR - Considering the environmental impacts of computationally intensive ATR models and advocating for sustainable practices. 7. Establishing Data Sharing and Data Consent Principles - Adhering to FAIR and CARE principles for ethical data handling in ATR projects. 8. Near Future Issues for the Use of ATR with Historical Documents - Anticipating technological and ethical challenges in using ATR for historical documents. 9. Speculating ATR Design - Using speculative design methods to envision and plan future impacts of ATR on historical research and public engagement. 10. ATR Limitations - Addressing the challenges and shortcomings of ATR technology, including incomplete capture or interpretation of texts. Proposals based on these, or any other critical topic, are welcome. Chapter proposals of ~500 words plus brief biography will be accepted until March 31st, 2025. Submissions will undergo a peer-review process to ensure the relevance and quality of the contributions. Acceptances will be sent out May 2025. Feedback and revision suggestions will be provided for accepted proposals. Final chapters, which can range from 5000-7000 words in length, will be due in December 2025. Please send your chapter proposal (~500 words), including chapter title, and a brief biography (~100 words per author) by March 31st 2025 to all the editors: * Melissa Terras: m.terras(a)ed.ac.uk * Paul Gooding: Paul.Gooding(a)glasgow.ac.uk * Sarah Ames: sarah.ames(a)nls.uk * Joe Nockels: j.nockels(a)sheffield.ac.uk If you have any questions, please contact the editors. We are in advanced discussions with Facet Publishing (https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/) a leading publisher of books for library, information and heritage professionals. We have successfully worked with them before on various book projects. We do not have funding for open access, however authors are allowed to publish their accepted versions of chapters on their institutional repository, which will we draw together as we did for our previous publication, see https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/elegaldeposit/the-book-electronic-legal-deposit/. ———— Professor Melissa Terras MBE FREng Design Informatics, Edinburgh College of Art University of Edinburgh @melissaterras The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

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Reminder: CFP Research Creation, Community Engagement, and Open Social Scholarship proposals due January 24
by Jon Bath 20 Jan '25

20 Jan '25

Sorry for cross-posting. -------------------- Conference Call for Papers *Research Creation, Community Engagement, and Open Social Scholarship* May 1-3, 2025 Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia Deadline for submissions: January 24 2025 This conference will bring together key practitioners in research creation, open social scholarship, and community engagement to encourage broad and inclusive conversations about centring, empowering, and serving communities through humanities research that focuses on inclusive, generous processes. It will also play host to the 12th Implementing New Knowledge Environments (INKE) Partnership annual gathering. Humanities scholarship is traditionally and problematically disconnected from selfless commitments to creativity and community. However, a number of innovative research approaches work against such conventionally exclusive perceptions and practices. For example, research creation involves the use of artistic practices to ask questions and explore possibilities, to reflect and reveal our world back to ourselves, and to help us imagine ourselves otherwise. Additionally, radical community engagement practices feature researchers who generously, humbly, and respectfully work with and within community-led initiatives instead of leading, guiding, or exclusively determining such projects. Both of these approaches foreground and expand upon open social scholarship practices, which are motivated by a desire to shift our scholarly habits away from insularity, exclusivity, and self-referentiality toward inclusive accessibility. This conference is a bold attempt to imagine a larger framework and community of open researchers, and to productively encourage diverse and innovative communities to engage their collaborative potential toward answering the following questions: ● How do we include and engage more people in creative humanities scholarship that serves their needs and the needs of others? ● In what ways can we offer our critical skills and strengths as academics to community-led initiatives? ● How can different kinds of creative research practices promote collaborative and inclusive ways of understanding each other? Featuring plenary panels focused on research creation and community engagement, paper presentations, research lightning talks, and a showcase of Open Scholarship Award winners, this conference will connect researchers, community members, creative practitioners, teachers, innovators, and unconventional scholars to explore the above questions and more. We invite proposals that address these and other issues pertinent to research in the area, and are open to considering proposals for other types of presentations as well. Proposals should specify whether you are planning for a 20-minute presentation or 5-minute lightning talk, and must contain a title, an abstract (of approximately 250 words, plus list of works cited), and the names, affiliations, and website URLs of presenters. Please send proposals on or before 24 January 2025 using this form: https://forms.gle/hbdbKGvY3aPvzUtr5 *Research Creation, Community Engagement and Open Social Scholarship* is aligned with the Community Cluster of the INKE Partnership (including its support by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council; https://inke.ca ) and generously supported by Acadia University. This event is organized by Jon Saklofske (Acadia) and Jon Bath (U Saskatchewan), co-leads of the INKE Community Cluster ( https://inke.ca/activity-clusters/#community) Please reach out to them with any questions at jon.saklofske(a)acadiau.ca

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Registration & Programme | Born-Digital Collections, Archives and Memory
by Michael Donnay 20 Jan '25

20 Jan '25

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for Born-Digital Collections, Archives and Memory, running from 2-4 April 2025 in-person and online at the University of London. The conference<https://www.sas.ac.uk/about-us/institutes-centres/digital-humanities-resear…> seeks to further an interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral discussion on how the born-digital transforms what and how we research in the humanities. It will bring together researchers and practitioners involved in accessing or developing born-digital collections and archives, and those interested in exploring the novel and transformative effects of born-digital cultural heritage. The conference will also contribute to professional development, particularly for those in the cultural heritage sector interested in learning about new approaches to collecting and archiving born-digital materials. The conference will feature a wide range of sessions, including workshops, software demos, and talks. The keynote will be delivered by Dorothy Berry, Digital Curator for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The programme also includes a plenary roundtable on environmental sustainability and a conversation on future directions in born-digital research. The event will be held in-person at the University of London, with parallel strands A and B also offered in a hybrid format and the keynote and plenary sessions available to view online. Online sessions are marked “hybrid” on the conference programme<https://easychair.org/smart-program/BDCAM25/>. Discounted, online-only and single-day tickets are available. Early bird registration runs through 2 February. The deadline to register for in-person attendance is 12 March 2025. The deadline to register for an online ticket is 26 March 2025. Registration: https://www.sas.ac.uk/about-us/institutes-centres/digital-humanities-resear… 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>

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Call for Papers: Join Our Panel on Controversies surrounding AI’s Environmental Footprint at 4S Seattle 2025
by Théophile Lenoir 20 Jan '25

20 Jan '25

Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to invite you to submit a paper to our panel at the upcoming 4S Annual Meeting in Seattle (2025). Titled "The Environmental Footprint of AI in the Context of the Twin Transitions: Quantification, Assessment, and Controversies" our panel critically examines the environmental implications of artificial intelligence (AI) as it intersects with the policy discourses on the so-called "twin transitions" of digitalization and sustainability. AI is often promoted as a tool to optimize environmental management across sectors like mobility, agriculture, and construction, offering sociotechnical promises of efficiency gains and reduced emissions. However, these promises are increasingly subject to critical scrutiny, particularly in light of the environmental costs of AI’s development and deployment. The complexities of rebound effects—where efficiency gains paradoxically lead to increased resource consumption—further intensify the need for nuanced, empirically grounded analysis. Our panel aims to explore the politics of quantification and its implications for AI governance. We welcome contributions addressing the following themes: - Institutional responses to governance tensions around AI’s environmental footprint within the “twin transitions.” - The mobilization of numbers by states, industries, NGOs, and think tanks to support or contest AI’s role in sustainability transitions. - Methodological diversity and contestation in measuring AI’s environmental impact across disciplines and sectors. Papers that address related lines of inquiry are also welcome. Selected contributions will be integrated into an editorial project advancing critical debates on AI, quantification, and environmental governance. The session will be held in person, offering an excellent opportunity to engage with fellow researchers at the intersection of STS, governance, and technology studies. Submission Deadline: 31st January 2025 Abstract acceptance will be notified by March 31st For submission guidelines, please visit https://www.xcdsystem.com/4sonline/member We look forward to your contributions and to the discussions this panel will foster. Warm regards, Nicolas Baya-Laffite (University of Geneva) and Théophile Lenoir (University of Milan)

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AIUCD2025 - fourth (and last) Call for Papers
by Simone Rebora 20 Jan '25

20 Jan '25

Dear all, In sharing the fourth (and final) Call for Papers for the upcoming AIUCD Conference (Verona, June 11-13, 2025), we remind you of the importance of adherence to the template when submitting proposals. You can find detailed instructions at the following link: https://aiucd2025.dlls.univr.it/en-gb/informations-for-authors/ The text of the Call is reproduced below and always available on the conference website: https://aiucd2025.dlls.univr.it/en-gb/call-for-papers/ The deadline for submitting proposals is *January 26, 2025.* Best regards, Simone Rebora Call for Papers (ENG) AIUCD 2025 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Challenges and Opportunities for Digital Humanities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence The conference provides an opportunity for large-scale discussions in the various research areas of the Digital Humanities, with a particular focus on issues of inclusiveness. In a world where artificial intelligence is redefining the boundaries of knowledge, it is indeed crucial to explore how this transformation can be guided by principles of inclusiveness and equity. While one track of the conference will be devoted exclusively to this issue, all the different parts of the Digital Humanities are affected by it in various ways. Starting with the computational part, which needs to better understand its tools to counter biases and distortions, but which can also use them to democratize access to knowledge and culture. Access which, in turn, can be fostered by good practices in the digitization of works and documents, by supporting, for example, the encoding of accessible digital editions for all types of users. In the field of knowledge representation, then, the concept of accessibility is already inscribed at the heart of the FAIR principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, Reusability), which need increasingly virtuous applications within digital heritage preservation practices. Preservation which, finally, is at the heart of contemporary challenges to ensure that cultural heritage is not only safeguarded, but also made accessible and understandable to a global and diverse audience. Therefore, papers relevant to the following conference tracks are invited: 1) Digital Humanities and Inclusion Proposals related to issues of inclusion in the Digital Humanities from multiple perspectives are welcomed: from accessibility at the level of research, teaching, infrastructure, and outreach, to practices for overcoming gender, economic, social, and cultural disparities. Specific topics of interest include: minority representation in digital projects; accessibility of digital resources for disadvantaged communities; the role of digital humanities in bridging the digital divide; innovative methodological approaches to make digital projects more inclusive and participatory. 2) Archives and Digital Editions We welcome both theoretical and applied proposals on (a) the representation and organisation of techniques and problems in the fields of digitisation, the organisation of born-digital heritage and methods for its archiving; (b) themes, issues, and applications pertaining to digital critical editions, to modes of visualisation and interrogation of online texts, and alternative means of encoding. 3) Computational Methods Papers are welcomed that explore methods and tools for computational analysis of cultural heritage, including advanced approaches based on cutting-edge technologies in Artificial Intelligence. Reflections on the state of the art, up to the latest theoretical frameworks, are also encouraged, with the aim of highlighting future developments and perspectives in the field. Included are approaches for the analysis of literary texts and *corpora*, touching upon computational models for literary criticism on the one hand, and research in computational linguistics and natural language processing on the other. Papers on analysis and visualization methods such as Network Analysis and Mapping are also welcomed. 4) Data and Knowledge Representation Special attention will be given to knowledge representation and the use of Semantic Web and Linked Open Data technologies. We welcome proposals concerning the design of conceptual models, knowledge graphs, ontologies and technologies of the Semantic Web with respect to cultural heritage and the Digital Humanities, the creation of datasets and applications that conform to the FAIR principles, the production of Linked Open Data in these domains, as well as the automated extraction of metadata, named entities and models from cultural heritage resources. 5) Preservation of Memory and Digital Heritage We welcome proposals concerning memory and digital cultural heritage preservation, particularly relating to the research outputs in the Digital Humanities. We also encourage proposals addressing the challenges of digital infrastructure and the problems of sustainability posed by projects involving digitisation and the conservation of born-digital collections, as well as proposals on the implementation of best practices for the preservation of, and effective access to, cultural heritage. Guidelines for the Submission of Proposals The conference envisages participation by oral communication (paper) or poster. At the proposal stage, authors are asked to specifify in which mode they intend to present the paper, whether by oral or poster communication. Following peer review, the Scientific Committee may decide whether the accepted contribution is more suitable for an oral communication or a poster presentation. It should be noted that there is no difference in quality between contributions assigned to one or the other mode of presentation: oral presentations are generally more appropriate for theoretical and methodological work, including that relating to actual applications; posters, optionally presented with a demo, are better suited to the description of projects, tools or digital resources. All proposals must be submitted in the form of a contribution of a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) pages, excluding bibliography. The submission format for contributions must adhere to the template (updated from previous years) and directions found on the page Information for Authors <https://aiucd2025.dlls.univr.it/en-gb/informations-for-authors/>. Contributions that do not adhere to the template and directions will be rejected without considering their content. Neither plagiarism nor self-plagiarism is tolerated. Please note that a plagiarism checking tool may be applied to submitted contributions. The use of Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, is not permitted unless the generated text is submitted as part of the experimental analysis, or the generative AI tool was used only for editing and refinement of the authors’ work. However, all uses must be explicitly stated in the submitted contribution. Contributions must be submitted, in PDF format only, using the dedicated platform <https://aiucd2025.dlls.univr.it/en-gb/submission/>. Proposals must be anonymised. Author names and any internal references should be removed to the extent possible so as to not compromise reviewers’ assessment of the proposal. A maximum of two proposals in the five tracks of the call can be submitted as the first contributing author. At the conference, authors will be allowed to present a maximum of two accepted contributions as either first or co-authors. In any case, at least one of the authors must register for the conference for the contribution to be accepted. The official languages of the conference are Italian and English. Authors can present in either language, regardless of the one used in their written proposal. Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated through a “double-blind” review process. Each contribution will be submitted to at least two reviewers. Proposal evaluation will be conducted based on the following criteria: - relevance of the contribution to the purpose of the conference; - innovativeness and relevance of the contribution; - methodological rigor; - critical analysis of the literature on the topics covered and relevant and up-to-date bibliography; - appropriateness of theoretical and conceptual approach to the relevant domain; - quality of exposition and adequacy of organization of the contribution; - critical attitude toward the adopted methodologies and the tools in use; - replicability of the results (with the exception of theoretical reflections). Publication of Proceedings Accepted proposals will be published as Conference Proceedings with DOI and ISBN, freely available from the conference website and the «Umanistica Digitale» portal under Book of Abstracts and Proceedings <https://umanisticadigitale.unibo.it/pages/boa>. “Giuseppe Gigliozzi” Prize AIUCD awards two prizes of 300 euros each, one for posters and one for presentations, to early career scholars (students, doctoral students, scholarship or grant holders) presenting at the conference. The terms of participation are described on the dedicated page <https://www.aiucd.it/premio-gigliozzi/> of the Association’s website. Deadlines The deadline for submission of proposals is fixed for 11:59 p.m. on January 12, 2025 January 26, 2025 (CET/GMT+1) [FINAL EXTENSION]. Acceptance notifications will be sent out to the authors by March 21, 2025. A camera-ready copy of the proposal must be submitted no later than April 11, 2025. =============== =============== =============== Call for papers (ITA) AIUCD 2025 - Diversità, equità e inclusione: sfide e opportunità per l’informatica umanistica nell’era dell’intelligenza artificiale Il convegno rappresenta un’occasione di confronto su larga scala nei diversi ambiti di ricerca delle Digital Humanities, con un’attenzione particolare alle tematiche dell’inclusione. In un mondo in cui l’intelligenza artificiale sta ridefinendo i confini del sapere, è infatti fondamentale esplorare come questa trasformazione possa essere guidata da principi di inclusività ed equità. Mentre un track del convegno sarà dedicato esclusivamente a questa tematica, tutte le diverse anime delle Digital Humanities ne sono in vario modo investite. A partire da quella più puramente computazionale, che necessita di meglio comprendere i propri strumenti per contrastare bias e distorsioni, ma che può anche utilizzarli per democratizzare l’accesso al sapere e alla cultura. Accesso il quale, a sua volta, può essere favorito da buone pratiche nella digitalizzazione di opere e documenti, supportando per esempio la codifica di edizioni digitali accessibili per ogni tipo di utenza. Nell’ambito della rappresentazione della conoscenza, poi, il concetto di accessibilità è già inscritto al cuore dei principi FAIR (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, Reusability), i quali necessitano di una sempre più virtuosa applicazione in seno alle pratiche di preservazione del patrimonio digitale. Preservazione la quale, infine, è al centro delle sfide contemporanee per garantire che l’eredità culturale non solo sia salvaguardata, ma anche resa accessibile e comprensibile a un pubblico globale e diversificato. Sono quindi incoraggiati interventi pertinenti ai seguenti assi portanti della conferenza: 1) Digital Humanities e inclusione Si accolgono proposte relative alle tematiche dell’inclusione nell’ambito delle Digital Humanities sotto molteplici aspetti: dall’accessibilità a livello di ricerca, didattica, infrastrutture e divulgazione, alle pratiche per il superamento delle disparità di genere, economiche, sociali e culturali. Gli specifici temi di interesse includono: la rappresentazione delle minoranze nei progetti digitali; l’accessibilità delle risorse digitali per comunità svantaggiate; il ruolo delle Digital Humanities nel colmare il divario digitale; approcci metodologici innovativi per rendere i progetti digitali più inclusivi e partecipativi. 2) Archivi ed edizioni digitali Si accolgono interventi di tipo metodologico e applicativo su: a) rappresentazione e organizzazione delle tecniche e criticità nel campo della digitalizzazione, dell’organizzazione del patrimonio nato digitalmente e delle modalità della sua archiviazione; b) temi, questioni, applicazioni inerenti alle edizioni scientifiche digitali, alle modalità di visualizzazione e interrogazione dei testi disponibili in rete nelle varie modalità di codifica. 3) Metodi computazionali Si accolgono interventi che esplorino metodi e strumenti per l’analisi computazionale del patrimonio culturale, inclusi approcci avanzati basati sulle tecnologie più all’avanguardia nell’ambito dell’Intelligenza Artificiale. Si incoraggiano inoltre riflessioni sullo stato dell’arte, fino ai più recenti quadri teorici di riferimento, con l’obiettivo di evidenziare sviluppi e prospettive future nel campo. Sono inclusi gli approcci per l’analisi di testi letterari e *corpora*, che tocchino da un lato i modelli computazionali per la critica letteraria, dall’altro le ricerche di linguistica computazionale e le tecniche di elaborazione del linguaggio naturale. Si accolgono anche interventi su metodi di analisi e visualizzazione come Network Analysis e Mapping. 4) Rappresentazione di dati e conoscenza Particolare attenzione sarà riservata alle riflessioni sull’organizzazione della conoscenza e sull’impiego di tecnologie del Semantic Web e dei Linked Open Data. Si accolgono proposte di progettazione di modelli concettuali, grafi di conoscenza, ontologie e tecnologie del Semantic Web per i Beni Culturali e le Digital Humanities, di creazione di dataset e applicazioni conformi ai principi FAIR, di produzione di Linked Open Data nei settori dei Beni Culturali e delle Digital Humanities, di estrazione automatica di metadati, entità e modelli da risorse del patrimonio culturale. 5) Preservazione della memoria e del patrimonio digitale Sono attesi interventi riguardanti la conservazione della memoria e del patrimonio culturale digitale, incluse specifiche riflessioni sulla preservazione degli esiti delle ricerche in Digital Humanities e dei progetti scientifici digitali. Sono incoraggiati anche interventi sulle criticità infrastrutturali e sui problemi di sostenibilità dei progetti legati alla digitalizzazione e alla conservazione di collezioni nate digitalmente, nonché proposte per la messa in atto di buone pratiche che garantiscano, oltre alla preservazione, anche l’accesso effettivo al patrimonio. Formato e modalità di invio delle proposte Il convegno prevede la partecipazione tramite intervento orale (paper) o poster. Nella fase di proposta si richiede alle autrici e agli autori di specificare in quale modalità intendono presentare l’articolo, se con una comunicazione orale o con un poster. A seguito della peer review, il Comitato Scientifico potrà decidere se il contributo accettato sia più adatto a una comunicazione orale o a una presentazione a mezzo poster. Si precisa che non c’è differenza di qualità tra i contributi assegnati all’una o all’altra modalità di presentazione: gli interventi orali sono di norma più adatti a riflessioni teoriche e metodologiche, anche connesse a esperienze sul campo; i poster, eventualmente affiancati da demo, sono particolarmente adatti alla descrizione di specifici progetti, strumenti, risorse digitali. Tutte le proposte devono essere inviate nella forma di contributo di un minimo di tre (3) pagine fino a un massimo di cinque (5) pagine, bibliografia esclusa. Il formato di presentazione dei contributi deve attenersi al template (aggiornato rispetto agli anni precedenti) e alle indicazioni che si trovano nella pagina relativa alle Informazioni per gli Autori <https://aiucd2025.dlls.univr.it/informations-for-authors/>. Contributi che non si attengano al template e alle indicazioni saranno rifiutati senza entrare nel merito del contenuto. Non sono tollerati né il plagio né l’auto-plagio. Si ricorda che uno strumento di controllo del plagio potrà essere applicato ai contributi inviati. L’utilizzo di Large Language Model (LLM), come ChatGPT, non è consentito a meno che il testo generato non sia presentato come parte dell’analisi sperimentale, o che l’IA generativa sia stata utilizzata solo per la modifica e perfezionamento del lavoro degli autori. Tutti gli utilizzi dovranno comunque essere esplicitamente dichiarati nel contributo inviato. I contributi devono essere inviati, esclusivamente in formato PDF, usando la piattaforma dedicata <https://aiucd2025.dlls.univr.it/submission/>. Il contributo deve essere anonimizzato togliendo i nomi degli autori e i riferimenti interni, nei limiti del possibile, senza che ciò impedisca una valutazione accurata della proposta da parte dei revisori. È possibile presentare in qualità di primo autore di contributo, un massimo di due proposte nei cinque track della call. In sede della conferenza è possibile presentare al massimo due contributi, di cui si è autori o coautori, tra quelli eventualmente accettati. In ogni caso, perché il contributo sia accettato è necessario che almeno uno degli autori si iscriva al convegno. Le lingue ufficiali della conferenza sono l’italiano e l’inglese. La scelta dell’una o dell’altra per il contributo non è vincolante per la comunicazione in sede di convegno. Criteri di valutazione delle proposte Le proposte saranno valutate attraverso un processo di revisione “a doppio cieco”. Ciascun contributo sarà sottoposto ad almeno due revisori. La valutazione delle proposte sarà condotta sulla base dei seguenti criteri: - attinenza del contributo alle finalità della conferenza; - innovatività e rilevanza del contributo; - rigore metodologico; - analisi critica della letteratura sui temi trattati e bibliografia pertinente e aggiornata; - adeguatezza dell’impostazione teorica e concettuale rispetto al dominio di riferimento; - qualità dell’esposizione e adeguatezza dell’organizzazione del contributo; - atteggiamento critico verso le strategie adottate e gli strumenti in uso; - replicabilità dei risultati descritti (con l’eccezione per le riflessioni teoriche). Pubblicazione degli atti Le proposte approvate in via definitiva saranno pubblicate, come Conference Proceedings con DOI e ISBN, liberamente consultabili dal sito del convegno e dal portale di «Umanistica Digitale» alla voce Book of Abstracts and Proceedings <https://umanisticadigitale.unibo.it/pages/boa>. Premio “Giuseppe Gigliozzi” AIUCD offre due premi di 300 euro ciascuno per giovani studiose e studiosi non strutturati (studenti/esse, dottorandi/e, borsisti/e, assegnisti/e) che presentino proposte accettate alla conferenza: un premio è dedicato ai poster e uno ai paper. Le modalità di partecipazione sono pubblicate sulla pagina dedicata <https://www.aiucd.it/premio-gigliozzi/> del sito dell’Associazione. Scadenze La scadenza per la presentazione delle proposte è fissata per le ore 23:59 del 12 gennaio 2025 26 gennaio 2025 (CET/GMT+1) [PROROGA FINALE]. Informazioni sull’accettazione verranno comunicate agli autori entro il 21 marzo 2025. La versione *camera ready* deve essere inviata entro l’11 aprile 2025.

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