Event & Announce Posts

Short survey on funding challenges for research data retention and long-term digital preservation We invite you to participate in a short survey on funding challenges for research data retention and long-term digital preservation, designed by the EOSC-A Long-Term Data Retention Task Force to gather community feedback. The survey is aimed at professionals working in repositories, archives, research … [Read more…]

DARIAH Visual Media and Interactivity WG issues a call for participants The working group DARIAH Visual Media and Interactivity (VMI working group) aims to create a central point of contact for European researchers interested in the use of visual media, whether as the central theme of their studies or as a means of advancing their research and dissemination … [Read more…]

6 new Community Interest Groups (CIGs) have been approved and will be joining the UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Association. We are delighted to announce that, following a highly competitive call for applications in May 2026, 6 new Community Interest Groups (CIGs) have been approved and will be joining the UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Association. Newly Approved Community Interest Groups: With … [Read more…]

Immigrant and Emigrant Correspondence, online event The UK-IE DHA Digital Correspondence Community Interest Group, warmly invite you to register and submit proposals for an upcoming free online event on Immigrant and Emigrant Correspondence.  Event Details: About the Event: This workshop brings together perspectives on personal correspondence written by or about migrants. We welcome explorations across all … [Read more…]

Dr. Emma Clarke and Paula Kelly to present on two case studies from the #DiscussAI project Friday Frontiers is back ! The first in the Autumn/Winter 2026 series of Friday Frontiers will welcome Dr. Emma Clarke and Paula Kelly to present on two case studies from the #DiscussAI project.  When: Friday 2nd October, 10.30 WEST … [Read more…]

CLDH training opportunity in Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI), taking place from 13 to 16 October 2026 in the UCL Multi-Modal Digitisation Suite We’re pleased to share an upcoming UCLDH training opportunity in Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI), taking place from 13 to 16 October 2026 in the UCL Multi-Modal Digitisation Suite.  https://www.ucl.ac.uk/digital-humanities/consulting/advanced-imaging-consultants/training Led by Dr Kathryn … [Read more…]

Graz Institute of Electronic Music and Acoustics Symposium and Exhibition Thinking sound synthesis, composing sound synthesis, developing sound synthesis, programming sound synthesis, questioning sound synthesis, experimenting with sound synthesis, probing sound syntheses. What is it that we are doing in the artistic practice of sound synthesis? As an artistic endeavour, doing sound synthesis is a … [Read more…]

📌 Save the date for a DARIAH-IE Networking Day hosting the UK-IE Digital Humanities Association’s Regional Meeting 📆 March 4th, 2027 | 📍 Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin  | 🕰️ 10:30 – 16:00 Save the date for a national event bringing together practitioners, researchers and academics working in digital arts and digital humanities across Ireland. Hosted by DARIAH-IE, Ireland’s … [Read more…]

EOSC Ireland launches a Service Provider Readiness Survey to map the national research service landscape. Please complete this survey if you run any research services. Purpose: The data gathered will help us accurately understand the preparations needed for future EOSC Ireland service onboarding to make them discoverable and accessible. It will also guide the approach to … [Read more…]

THIRST: the societal and environmental costs of AI data centre expansion 1–2pm, September 18th, 2026 Studio 3, O’Donoghue Centre, University of Galway Dr. Kat Austen in conversation with Fiona McGarry, introduction by Dr. Paul O’Neill AI data centres are being built at an accelerating rate around the globe, their demands for water and energy raising … [Read more…]

Europeana Foundation – citation survey At the Europeana Foundation, we are keen to facilitate the access and reuse of the data we make available via Europeana.eu and via our APIs. We have recently focused on data citation. We would greatly appreciate your response to a quick survey to better understand how data is cited and … [Read more…]

European Research Infra for Heritage Science (E-RIHS) – introductory webinar Monday, 14 September, from 11:00 to 12:00 CEST. If you are considering requesting access to E-RIHS services but still have questions about the process, or if you know colleagues who might be interested, we warmly encourage you to join the webinar and share the invitation … [Read more…]

According to Richard Dawkins, “There’s real poetry in the real world. Science is the poetry of reality”. So why are art and science sometimes considered as two separate fields, rather than two different sides of the same coin? And who says that scientists, engineers, and medical researchers take interest only in matters within the boundaries … [Read more…]

Copyright and Licensing with Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) The DRI is pleased to present a series of online talks entitled ‘Meet the Experts’ designed to de-mystify the day-to-day work of a digital repository. For the first talk in the series on Wednesday, 9 September at 11:00am, DRI Digital Archivist Kevin Long will discuss current issues in copyright and … [Read more…]

DARIAH-CH Training Series 2026–2027: Building Digital Skills for the Arts and Humanities DARIAH-CH and its national partners are pleased to announce the DARIAH-CH Training Series 2026–2027, a new programme of online training sessions designed to introduce researchers to the methods, tools, and good practices that are shaping digital scholarship in the arts and humanities. The series … [Read more…]

ORI, Sonraí and the Irish Reproducibility Network Repository work does not happen in isolation. The same researchers whose outputs we deposit are also being asked to manage their data properly, document their methods transparently, and make their work reproducible. Different national networks are supporting different parts of that picture, often without knowing much about each … [Read more…]

A micro-newsletter for August 2026 We don’t issue a newsletter in July or August but here’s a digest of upcoming CfPs, Events and Workshops of interest to keep you going ! Calls for Papers  Call for Papers: Entangled Histories Seminar Series 2026–2027 — “Borders and Sustainability: Human and Natural Resources across Time and Space”  Date: Online … [Read more…]

Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence – UCC, UoG, UL The Arts Council has partnered with Universities in Cork, Galway and Limerick to run a Digital Artist in Residence Programme. The Digital Artist in Residence has been established as part of the Arts Council’s Digital Arts Policy. Now in its second year, following a pilot … [Read more…]

Mastering metadata for digital preservation Bookings for the next Digital Preservation Southampton workshop are now open. Mastering Metadata for Digital Preservation August 28, 2026 11am-3:30pm BST (See in your timezone) This workshop responds to a need to equip digital preservation professionals, archivists, librarians, data managers, and researchers with essential technical skills to efficiently clean, standardise, … [Read more…]

IMA Shared Island GLAM Programme [Call open] Just announced the Shared Island GLAM Programme – a new 5-year all-island initiative led by the Heritage Council and IMA. Funded through the Shared Island initiative, the programme aims to strengthen collaboration, visibility and public engagement across not-for-profit, collections-focused galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAM) in Ireland and Northern Ireland, … [Read more…]

Research Libraries UK 2027 Conference call now open RLUK27 Conference | Belfast | 10-12 March 2027 The Living Library, Shaped by People 💠 The RLUK27 Conference call for papers is now open. The deadline for submissions is 17:00 (GMT) on Monday 26 October 2026 🔗 Read the full CFP at https://rlukconference.com/ RLUK27 is an international conference that is open to … [Read more…]

Northern European Mobility Opportunity for Artists/Arts Practitioners NEMO – Northern European Mobility Opportunity Organiser/s: Nordic Culture Fund and arts funding agencies of Ireland, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales Deadline: 18-09-2026 The NEMO programme supports emerging artists and arts practitioners across the Nordic countries, UK, and Ireland by providing financial grants to foster international creative collaborations. It … [Read more…]

Linked Pasts – Call for Participation University of Porto, 23–25 November 2026 https://linkedpasts.hcommons.org/2026/06/23/linked-pasts-12-programme The annual Linked Pasts Symposium brings together scholars, heritage professionals and other practitioners with an interest in Linked Open Data (LOD) as applied to the study of the ancient and historical world. All the activities taking place in the Linked Pasts are goal-oriented discussions … [Read more…]

Artistic Research and the Lingering Gaze of Thought by Henk Borgdorff Artistic Research and the Lingering Gaze of Thought, by Henk Borgdorff, is the text of a talk delivered at the 17th Conference of the Society for Artistic Research (SAR) in Galway. Borgdorff argues that artistic research should be understood not as opposed to academia but … [Read more…]

The mica lab is currently hiring two 24-month UKRI-funded postdocs Both roles will be based in The Bridge Studios at UWE Bristol, in partnership with MiMU Gloves, x-io Technologies, Watershed, and Drake Music. Role 1: Research Fellow in Digital Musical Instrument DesignPlanning and facilitating musical instrument co-design activities with disabled and non-disabled participants, and exploring a range of methods for prototyping surfaces, objects, … [Read more…]

From Data Acquisition to Data Publication: Quality Control, Tool Assessment, and Methodological Challenges in Digital History Digital History Autumn School 2026 From Data Acquisition to Data Publication: Quality Control, Tool Assessment, and Methodological Challenges in Digital History 28 September – 2 October 2026 Herder Institute for Historical Research on East Central Europe, Marburg & HERMES … [Read more…]

Taxonomy of Digital Research Activities in the Humanities (TaDiRAH ) The Taxonomy of Digital Research Activities in the Humanities (TaDiRAH ) has by now developed a long and vibrant history. Over the years, it has grown through a wide range of collaborations, driven by international and interdisciplinary exchange as well as the commitment of numerous … [Read more…]

Survey on research (meta)data quality [EOSC-EDEN] Have you encountered any issues when it comes to sharing, finding, accessing, and working with research data? If you are:  then your perspective on the future of FAIR long-term data preservation is invaluable.  We invite you to fill out a survey that investigates how research communities work with research data, and … [Read more…]

GenAI in Irish Libraries and Information Organisations: Readiness, Attitudes & Impact Survey You are invited to participate in the research survey, “GenAI in Irish Libraries and Information Organisations: Readiness, Attitudes & Impact.”  This study examines how library and information professionals in Ireland engage with Generative AI technologies, focusing on awareness, preparedness, attitudes, and current practices. … [Read more…]

The UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Association is pleased to invite applications for a funded Advocacy & Engagement Fellowship for 2026-27! This year’s fellowship theme is Openness and Transparency. The successful fellow will contribute to the development of the Association’s advocacy work by undertaking research and community engagement activities that explore how Digital Humanities can foster greater openness, collaboration and … [Read more…]

Digital Cultural Heritage Librarian JOB SYNOPSIS The University of Limerick Library is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Digital Cultural Heritage Librarian (Assistant Librarian Grade I) to play a key role in developing and delivering digital cultural heritage services, with a particular initial focus on the Bolton Library. The post holder will combine strong technical and … [Read more…]

Call for Papers now open | Emerging Digital Methodologies Conference 2026 We are inviting graduate students and early career researchers who are applying new digital methodologies to the humanities, and related fields, to share that research at the Emerging Digital Methodologies Conference 2026 in Oxford on Wednesday 18 November 2026.  Since the turn of the … [Read more…]

IIIF Training Course In July 2026, the Europeana Academy is offering a summer edition of its training course on preparing image collections in accordance with the IIIF framework (International Image Interoperability Framework).  Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 10:00–12:00 CET, onlineClick here for registration.

This month, Digital Preservation Southampton is running a special themed session of our free online webinars focused on Sustainability and Digital Preservation.  Get to Know Us – Summer Edition: Sustainability and Digital Preservation Building on our attendance at the UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Association Annual Event, focused on Sustainability, as well as recent developments in the sector focused on carbon … [Read more…]

The case for Public AI: making it happen with cultural heritage Developed through iteration and in collaboration with over 400 professionals of the data space and the Europeana Initiative community, the paper presents a shared vision for how the cultural heritage sector can contribute to a more democratic, pluralistic and publicly accountable AI ecosystem in Europe.  As AI … [Read more…]

Issue 38 of the Journal for Artistic Research is now Online JAR is open-access, free to read, and to contribute.  The Journal for Artistic Research (JAR) is an international, online, open-access and peer-reviewed journal that disseminates artistic research from all disciplines. JAR invites the ever-increasing number of artistic researchers to develop what, for the sciences … [Read more…]

Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy (LFS) at NCAD & IADT Creative Futures Academy are delighted to be awarded significant Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy (LFS) to support learners attending our future-focused courses in both the National College of Art & Design and the Institute of Art Design + Technology, Dun Laoghaire. Courses include: NCAD IADT See CFA … [Read more…]

Survey on Artistic Research: Performance, Teaching and Publication Practices How are artistic performance, artistic research, teaching and academic publications recognised and evaluated in higher music education today? Researchers from Széchenyi István University and Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary) are conducting an international survey examining careers, working conditions and evaluation systems in Higher Music Education Institutions worldwide. … [Read more…]

Click on the hyperlinks below to download the call for four doctoral students will be funded under this award with specialisations across the domains of: This unique multidisciplinary approach will provide the students with invaluable experiences and skills extending far beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, preparing them to become leaders in academia or industry settings. 

Practical masterclass on influencing stakeholders and advocating for data stewardship Sonraí, DANS, and CaSDaR will hold an online masterclass on June 22nd Effective data stewardship depends not only on technical expertise, but also on the ability to communicate its value to decision-makers and wider stakeholder groups. Join Sonraí, DANS, and CaSDaR for a practical masterclass … [Read more…]

Who is Responsible for the Archives? An Interdisciplinary Approach to Ethics in a Digital Age When: Friday 26 June 2026, 9:00–20:00Where: Aston University, Susan Cadbury Lecture Theatre, and online Archives are vital repositories for preserving the past, for documenting the present, and for building memories and legacies for the future. Although they hold relevance to … [Read more…]

Registrations for the Digital Medieval Studies Institute (DMSI) at Leeds will close on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. In partnership with the University of Leeds Institute for Medieval Studies (IMS), University of Leeds Libraries, and Digital Medievalist, the Digital Medieval Studies Institute (DMSI) presents a full-day programme featuring workshops on digital scholarly methods specifically tailored for … [Read more…]

Computational approaches to visual and material culture Join us for a two-day thematic research event on computational approaches to visual and material culture at Oxford’s Weston Library! 2 June 9:30am-5:00pm to 3 June 9.30am-5:00pm In-person event: Centre for Digital Scholarship, Weston Library, Oxford Free event and open to all. Registration required, limited places available. Please … [Read more…]

UK-IE DHA Community Interest Group Call UK-IE DHA is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for new Community Interest Groups (CIGs). CIGs are community-driven groups organised around a shared research interest, a community of practice, or a key issue within digital humanities. They are central to our aim of fostering a more inclusive, … [Read more…]

MeCCSA Postgraduate Network Conference We are pleased to say that due to exceptional demand, we are extending the deadline to submit an abstract for the 2026 MeCCSA Postgraduate Network Conference, which will take place on 9th September 2026 in the Minghella Studios, University of Reading. The new deadline is Monday 25th May 2026. This year’s theme is Media and … [Read more…]

UK-IE DHA – Pilot small grants scheme briefing session We will be holding a briefing session for our pilot small grants scheme on the 18 May between 11.00 & 12.00 (GMT). The session will be hosted by Prof. Jane Winters and Dr. Valentina Vavassori, who will highlight the types of projects we’re looking for and the application criteria. Please come with your questions … [Read more…]

DARIAH-Campus Open Education Resource Showcase The DARIAH-EU Community Engagement Working Group and the DARIAH-Campus Editorial Board invite participants to join us during the DARIAH Annual event in Rome for a DARIAH-Campus Open Education Resource Showcase.  This event will take place on Tuesday 26th May from 2-3.30pm in the Aula Bisconti in the main conference venue. Please register … [Read more…]

Gamifying Digital Preservation: An Introductory Twine Workshop May 12, 10:00-12:00 UTC+1 The Digital Repository of Ireland is hosting a webinar on May 12th that may be of interest if you’re planning on attending their DPASSH (Digital Preservation in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities) conference in late June!  This 2 hour online workshop led by Francesca Mackenzie (National … [Read more…]

Galaxy – Digital Research Methods Training online We would like to draw your attention to the Galaxy Training Academy 2026, a free, international training programme focused on open, reproducible digital research methods, with particular relevance for arts, humanities, and cultural heritage research. This training is relevant if you: • work with textual, audiovisual, or cultural heritage data; … [Read more…]