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GenAI in Irish Libraries and Information Organisations [Survey, closes July 14th]

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.

Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Responses will be used for research purposes only and reported in aggregated form. The study has received ethical approval from the UCD Human Research Ethics Committee – Humanities (Ref: 022-HS-26-LR-Havelka) and is a collaboration between UCD’s iSchool and the Western Regional Section of the Library Association of Ireland.

Your insights will help inform future research, training, and professional development related to GenAI in the Irish library and information sector. We encourage you to participate and share your response.

https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/ireland

The case for Public AI: making it happen with cultural heritage [Europeana Report Published]

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 reshapes how knowledge, culture and history are produced, accessed and interpreted, this paper explores how the cultural heritage sector, supported by the data space, can help build Public AI in Europe — AI that serves the public good, not just commercial interests.

The paper sets out a clear and ambitious role for the data space in turning this vision into reality: from leading by example and applying AI in line with Public AI principles across our technology stack, to acting as a rights broker, trusted infrastructure, literacy engine, technical partner and collective voice for the cultural heritage sector.  

Read the paper if you are curious to know:

  • Why is cultural heritage data so valuable for AI training?
  • Beyond data, how can cultural heritage institutions and professionals help shape an alternative AI approach in Europe?
  • What opportunities is the data space exploring to make this happen, and what challenges must we overcome?
  • What is Public AI, why is it gaining traction in policy debates, and how can it address structural imbalances in today’s AI ecosystem? 
  • What is the state of Europe’s AI landscape, and what role can our sector play in it? What partnerships are needed —and under what conditions— for us to play that role effectively?
  • What are the risks of inaction — for Europe, for the future of AI systems, for the open knowledge ecosystem and for our sector?

Read the paper in full

Key Insights

Creative Futures Academy – Microcredential Learner Fee Subsidy [Applications open]

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 website for further details:

Up to 80% Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy offered to CFA Learners in 2026

Artificial Intelligence and the Next Frontiers of Digital History: From Algorithmic Reading to Autonomous Agents [May 19 @3pm BST, online]

The seminar series organised by the Computational Humanities research group at the Department of Digital Humanities of King’s College London (https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/computational-humanities-research-group) will feature another seminar.
– 19 May 2026 3pmBST
– Javier Cha (The University of Hong Kong)
– Title: Artificial Intelligence and the Next Frontiers of Digital History: From Algorithmic Reading to Autonomous Agents
To receive the link to join, please register at https://forms.office.com/e/gZrrpypLzN by 12 May 2026.

See the event’s page (https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/artificial-intelligence-and-the-next-frontiers-of-digital-history-from-algorithmic-reading-to-autonomous-agents) for abstract and bio.

RAIVE Summer School – Self-built technologies and AI datasets [Applications close May 10]

RAIVE Summer School

We are very excited to have launched the open call for the third edition of RAIVE Summer School, taking place between the 31st of August and 6th of September 2026.  

RAIVE is a collaboration between researchers of Sint Lucas School of Arts Antwerpen (KdG) and the Royal Conservatoire Antwerpen (AP). It is a laboratory where young artists from diverse disciplines such as dance, music, visual arts and technology come together to redefine the boundaries of their craft through the lens of interdisciplinary collaboration. Within RAIVE you have the possibility to explore integrating self-built technologies and AI data sets into an artistic creation process. We aim to reflect on what collaboration between humans and technology implies, and how we can approach it in small scale and ethical ways. The summer school is for anyone who considers themselves a young artist/researcher (regardless of age) and is interested in the topic of performative AI and interdisciplinary creation. 

If you want to know more, visit the website of RAIVE. Everything you need to know can be found there. The application deadline has been extended until the 10th of May.