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Gentle reminder: Call for Contributions: Short Audios for category "5 Questions - 1 Answer" in "From Global to Local?" (Deadline 30/09/2024)
by Ulrike.Wuttke＠gmx.net 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

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"Text as Data": Potsdam Spring School in Digital Humanities
by Daniil Skorinkin 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

Dear colleagues, From March 31 to April 5,2025, we are holding a week-long text-focused DH Spring School <https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/digital-humanities/activities/dh-potsdam-spri…> in Potsdam, Germany. The School is aimed at students and early-career scholars* who are beginning to explore DigitalHumanities (DH) and are interested in working with textual sources. Participation is free. The concept of the DH school While traditional hermeneutic approaches remaincrucial in the humanities, computational methods offer additional perspectives for textual analysis. The Spring Schoolaims to guide participants through the process of formulating a research question about a textual source to developing a comprehensive research project. The School provides anintroduction to several computational methods and offers an opportunity for the students to reflect on the prospects of applying those methods to their own research projects/interests. "Text as Data" features intensive discussions, workshops, and lectures tailored for students across allhumanities disciplines who are interested in computational approaches to text. The focus of the week-long Spring School is on the following themes: * (mindful) Research design, operationalisation and corpus selection * Topic modeling * Stylometry * Mapping of textual data * Network analysis Who's doing the DH school The school is co-organised by the DH Network ofthe University of Potsdam and the Department of Digital Humanities and Social Studies of the FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg. Lecturers and workshop organizers are leading researchers from DH and NLP institutions in Berlin, Erlangen, Krakow, Potsdam, Prague, and Trier. Thevenue of the School is the University of Potsdam (Campus Am Neuen Palais). The preliminary timetable will be published soon on the School webpage <https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/digital-humanities/activities/dh-potsdam-spri…> . How to apply Those interested in attending theschool are welcome to submit their applications via the following link <https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/digital-humanities/aktivitaeten/potsdam-dh-sc…> until November 30th, 2024. The number of places is limited. We also offer students a limited number of travel grants ofmax. 300 euro per person. To apply for a travel grant please use this separate form <https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/digital-humanities/aktivitaeten/potsdam-dh-sc…> . Feel free to tell your students and everyone who could be interested! Best, Anastasia Glawion (Department of Digital Humanities and Social Studies, FAUErlangen-Nürnberg), Daniil Skorinkin (Digital Humanities Network, University of Potsdam), Dinara Gagarina(Department of History, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg) * While this is the pool of people we primarily have in mind, we areopen to applications from everybody interested in digital methods in the humanities.

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Four-year post-doctoral position in computer science / digital humanities at the University of Helsinki, Finland
by Hiippala, Tuomo J 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

Dear all, I'm looking to recruit a post-doctoral researcher in computer science or digital humanities to my ERC-funded project, which started in May 2024: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/multimodality/a-foundation-for-em… The project develops novel methods and resources for studying multimodality, or how human communication naturally combines multiple 'modes' of expression. These methods and resources are used to develop empirically founded theories of multimodal communication in the domain of everyday cultural artefacts. The data studied in the project includes, for example, school textbooks, user-generated explanation videos on social media, news broadcasts, instruction manuals and online newspapers. This is a fixed-term position for 48 months, starting in January 2025 or as agreed, based in the Department of Languages at the University of Helsinki, Finland. The deadline for applications is October 21, 2024. RESPONSIBILITIES: The post-doctoral researcher is responsible for developing new methods for querying the multimodal corpora created in the project, which describe the structure of multimodal discourse using graphs that combine crowdsourced human insights and vector representations. QUALIFICATIONS: The appointee must hold a doctoral degree in digital humanities, humanities computing, language technology, computer science or a related field, and have a keen interest in multimodality. Previous experience of working with knowledge graphs or information retrieval is essential. For more information, see the full announcement here: https://jobs.helsinki.fi/job-invite/3513/ If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best, Tuomo Hiippala --- Dr. Tuomo Hiippala | Professor of English Language and Digital Humanities Department of Languages | University of Helsinki, Finland | +358 50 377 33 66 http://www.helsinki.fi/~thiippal/ | https://www.helsinki.fi/multimodality

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IMC 2025: Call for contributions to a strand "Digital Approaches to Late Medieval Charters"
by Georg Vogeler 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

"Worlds of Learning" Through Digital Approaches to Late Medieval Charters The Department of Digital Humanities at the University of Graz, host of the European Research Council-funded project "From Digital to Distant Diplomatics" (DiDip), invites submissions for a series of sessions at the International Medieval Congress 2025, exploring the conference theme "Worlds of Learning" through innovative Digital Humanities approaches to late mediaeval charters (c. 1300-1500). Charters are "Worlds of Learning" - for contemporaries learning about legal activities and status, and for mediaeval studies scholars, sources of their own learning. Digital methods provide entirely new learnings: on the charters themselves and on the actors writing, using, and keeping charters. Our sessions aim to demonstrate how computational methods can fundamentally transform and expand our understanding of documentary practices and knowledge transmission across Europe. We welcome papers on the following topics: 1. Computer Vision and Medieval Charters: New Perspectives on Visual Learning * How can computer vision techniques reveal patterns in the visual aspects of charters across regions and time? * Applications of machine learning algorithms to identify and analyse layout, script styles, and graphical elements (seals, monograms) in large datasets of digitised charters. 2. Natural Language Processing and Charter Formulas: Tracing Textual Learning Networks * Computational analysis of charter texts using NLP techniques to uncover patterns in formulaic language, legal terminology, and scribal practices. * Exploration of networks of textual learning and the dissemination of documentary conventions across linguistic and cultural boundaries. 3. Data Visualisation and Medieval Charter Networks: Mapping Knowledge Circulation * Application of network analysis, GIS mapping, and other visualisation methods to represent relationships between chanceries, scribes, and document types. * New insights into the "worlds of learning" in charter production through data visualisation techniques. 4. Digital Methodologies and Medieval Charters: Innovative Approaches to Documentary Learning * How can digital editions enhance our understanding of charter creation, use, and preservation? What insights can database creation and management offer into the organisation and retrieval of mediaeval documentary knowledge? * Applications of XML/TEI encoding for semantic analysis of charter content and structure. * Exploration of linked data approaches to connect charter information across different collections and archives. By applying state-of-the-art computational methods to the study of late mediaeval charters, we aim to contribute to a more interconnected and nuanced understanding of European documentary cultures and the transmission of specialised knowledge in this period. Submission Guidelines: * Please submit a 100-word abstract of your proposed contribution and a brief CV. * Send submissions to didip(a)uni-graz.at <mailto:[email protected]>(Subject: IMC2025) * Deadline: September 16th, 2024 We look forward to your contributions to these exciting intersections of medieval studies and digital humanities! Georg Vogeler for the ERC DiDip Team

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I am on holidays.
by Gerik Scheuermann 04 Aug '24

04 Aug '24

Dear Madam/Sir, I am currently on holidays till August 12th, 2024. I will not read my email before this date. In urgent cases, please contact my secretary Karin Wenzel at wenzel(a)informatik.uni-leipzig.de <mailto:[email protected]> . Regards Gerik Scheuermann -- Prof. Dr. Gerik Scheuermann Image and Signal Processing Group Department of Computer Science Leipzig University D-04081 Leipzig Phone: +49 341 97 32250 Fax: +49 341 97 32252 email: scheuermann(a)informatik.uni-leipzig.de <mailto:[email protected]>

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Constellate Discussion Panel: ChatGPT and Copyright Infringement
by Amy Kirchhoff 01 Aug '24

01 Aug '24

Hi all ~ As part of the Text Analysis Pedagogy (TAP) Institute from Constellate, we are running a free webinar panel discussion with two legal experts about ChatGPT and copyright on Monday, August 5, at 11:30 am Eastern: ChatGPT and Copyright Infringement The New York Times initiated legal proceedings against OpenAI on December 27, 2023, accusing the company of deliberate copyright violation through ChatGPT, its generative AI product. The Times pursued more than just monetary compensation; it requested a federal court to mandate the destruction of ChatGPT and any other AI models trained on the same data. In this panel, we will discuss the implications of copyright infringement by ChatGPT and how it affects the public. We will also discuss the difficulties in defining data rights in the context of generative AI. You'll gain understanding of the training data that large language models may lawfully use and the technological guardrails that may be necessary to avoid legal liability. Panel: * João Marinotti, Associate Professor of Law at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law and an Affiliated Fellow at the Yale Law School Information Society Project * Heather Jenson, Deputy General Counsel for ITHAKA All are welcome to attend! You may register through the TAP Institute webinar registration form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMlr5e7GaXuqufaYRaNt_L5ejIxwrZOf0…>. I hope to see you there. ~ Amy -- Amy J. Kirchhoff (she/her) Senior Manager, Constellate | ITHAKA Twitter: @AmyPlusFour<https://twitter.com/AmyPlusFour> Constellate empowers educators and students with text analysis and data literacy skills. Unlock the potential of your research!

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Call for Contributions: Audios for category "5 Questions - 1 Answer" in "From Global to Local? Digital Methods in the Humanities in German-speaking Countries: A Triptych" (Deadline 30/09/2024)
by Ulrike.Wuttke＠gmx.net 01 Aug '24

01 Aug '24

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I am on holidays.
by Gerik Scheuermann 25 Jul '24

25 Jul '24

Dear Madam/Sir, I am currently on holidays till August 12th, 2024. I will not read my email before this date. In urgent cases, please contact my secretary Karin Wenzel at wenzel(a)informatik.uni-leipzig.de <mailto:[email protected]> . Regards Gerik Scheuermann -- Prof. Dr. Gerik Scheuermann Image and Signal Processing Group Department of Computer Science Leipzig University D-04081 Leipzig Phone: +49 341 97 32250 Fax: +49 341 97 32252 email: scheuermann(a)informatik.uni-leipzig.de <mailto:[email protected]>

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a postdoc in text and data mining (newspapers) at Uni Tartu
by Peeter Tinits 25 Jul '24

25 Jul '24

Dear EADH community, I have a postdoc ad that may be relevant for you or where you may know of interested circles. ---- Post doc job(s) available for text and data mining and social history / sustainability transitions. Thank you for sharing the offer in potentially interested circles. The project “The Crisis and Transformation of Industrial Modernity, 1900-2055”, is a five-year project at the University of Tartu. It is based on the Deep Transitions framework which theorizes industrialization as a long-term co-evolution of various socio-technical systems. Website: https://www.deeptransitions.ut.ee/. Job description: https://www.deeptransitions.ut.ee/jobs/ Job call PDF: http://tiny.cc/dt_postdoc_call_2024<http://tiny.cc/dt_postdoc_call_2024> 1,5 FTE available for jobs. Some flexibility in workload and work location based on the exact focus. Contact laur.kanger(a)ut.ee<mailto:[email protected]> for more details. Thank you for sharing! :) Peeter

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Intermediality and Computational Humanities Hackathon, 14-15 Nov in Vienna
by Michela Vignoli 17 Jul '24

17 Jul '24

* sorry for cross-posting * Dear colleagues, The Digital Humanities Team at the University of Vienna and the Ottoman Nature in Travelogues (ONiT) project are pleased to announce a hackathon dedicated to exploring current challenges and solutions related to the analysis of texts, images, and multimodal sources. The hackathon is targeting scholars with backgrounds in Arts and Humanities as well as Computer Science with an interest in Computational Humanities methods. The aim of the hackathon is to bring together tool providers and art and history researchers to collaboratively focus on the analysis of digitised texts, images, or an inter-medial approach. The hackathon will be a two-day event starting on Thursday, November 14 at 9:00 CET and ending on Friday, November 15 at 15:00 CET. On the first day of the event, participants will be invited to propose topics and challenges related to the theme of the hackathon that they wish to work on. Working groups will then be formed from the participants to investigate these challenges. The working groups will be flexible, and participants will be welcome to work on multiple topics throughout the course of the event. With this in mind, participants are invited to suggest for potential topics and lines of enquiry in the registration form below. The hackathon will include two keynote lectures by Thomas Smits/Melvin Wevers and Matteo Valleriani. A social dinner for the participants and small bursaries sponsored by the University of Vienna, the Austrian Academy of Sciences, and the ONiT project will be available as necessary for the covering of travel costs. More information can be found here: https://dh.univie.ac.at/hackathon/ Registration Link If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email at hackathon.geschichte(a)univie.ac.at. Best,Michela & the orga team

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