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Opening of the applications for the European Summer University in Digital Humanities "Culture and Technology" 2025
by frederic spagnoli 23 Mar '25

23 Mar '25

Dear all, We are very happy to let you know that applications to the [ https://esudh.github.io/ | European Summer University in Digital Humanities "Culture and Technology" 2025 ] to be held at the university Marie and Louis Pasteur in Besançon (France) from July 21 to August 2 will open tomorrow 24 of March up to May 18 via [ https://www.conftool.org/esudh2025/ | Conftool ] The Summer University will last for 11 full days with an intensive programme consisting of workshops, teaser sessions, public lectures, regular project presentations, a poster session, and a panel discussion. Each [ https://esudh.github.io/WorkshopsandLectures/#workshops | workshop ] consists of a total of 18 sessions or 36 teaching hours. Building on the spirit of previous editions in Leipzig and Cluj, the ESU in Besançon aims at being a space for interdisciplinary collaboration and opportunities for scholars and students in Humanities and therefore strengthening the community of practice already established in past years. The ESU is sponsored by DARIAH with [ https://esudh.github.io/application/#dariah-scholarships | 12 scholarships ] of 450 Euros each to partially cover the costs of registration and staying in Besançon as well as by CLARIN for the organization of a workshop and of a conference. Besançon, a lively city of around 120 000 inhabitants and more than 25 000 students from all over the world, has a long tradition of teaching French to non-native speakers. Following the two weeks of the ESU, in the month of August, we will offer the possibility to attend for two to four weeks classes of French within the framework of our “ [ https://esudh.github.io/esubesancon/#french-for-dh | French for DH ] ” programme. For all relevant information please consult our [ https://esudh.github.io/ | website ] which will be continually updated and integrated with more information as soon as it becomes available. To get some insight into what you can expect from the European Summer University please consult the archive section on our website. Looking forward to meeting you in Besançon, The organizers

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Job opportunity at DSE project in Norway
by Nina Marie Evensen 20 Mar '25

20 Mar '25

Hi everyone, We are seeking a project assistant for a six-month position at the Centre for Ibsen Studies, University of Oslo. The project will focus on standardizing and improving the Digital Scholarly Edition of Henrik Ibsen's Writings (HISe), and the ideal candidate has experience with TEI XML and a strong interest in textual editing and digital humanities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an ambitious DH-project at the intersection of literature and technology, and to work on one of the most influential playwrights in history. More details on the position are available here: <https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/277540/digital-humanities-pr…> If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me or the Director of The Centre for Ibsen Studies, Giuliano D'Amico <mailto: giuliano.damico(a)ibsen.uio.no>. Please share this within your networks! Best regards, Nina Marie Evensen Digital Editor & Data Manager Centre for Ibsen Studies University of Oslo +47 920 60 359

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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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