New ILS Labs take shape at Drift 10 Construction of the brand-new research facilities for the ILS Labs at Drift 10 is now in full swing. Renovations are progressing rapidly and the soundproof booths that will house the labs are currently being installed. The technical installation of the first labs is expected to start in April. The labs of the Institute for Language […] Read more
ArtLab in NH Nieuws: 3D model of the vault of Alkmaar’s Grote Kerk Researchers from Utrecht University’s ArtLab are literally getting up close to art history. In the Grote Kerk in Alkmaar, they are using aerial work platforms to take thousands of photographs of the painted church vault. Using advanced technology, the images will be combined into a detailed 3D model, allowing both researchers and visitors to explore […] Read more
Vacancy: International digital humanities researcher at Brock University (Canada) The Department of Digital Humanities in the Faculty of Humanities at Brock University is inviting applications from internationally recognized scholars for the Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Social Change, a senior academic position based in Ontario. The role is part of the Canadian government’s Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program, a $1 billion […] Read more
Vacature: CDH Software ontwikkelaar 26/02/2026 Als wetenschappelijk ontwikkelaar (0,8-1,0 fte) bij het Centre for Digital Humanities draag je bij aan het ontwerp, de (door)ontwikkeling en het beheer van software oplossingen ter ondersteuning van geesteswetenschappelijk onderzoek en onderwijs. Deadline om te reageren: 29 maart 2026. […] Read more
Boost your coding skills at the Research Software Summer School 2026 13/02/2026 Are you a humanities or social sciences researcher who has started coding, but feels ready to move beyond Jupyter Notebooks? The Research Software Summer School: Going Beyond Notebooks (29 June-3 July, Utrecht) offers you the chance to take your programming skills to the next level and integrate software into your own research. Registration is now […] Read more
ArtLab joins the Centre for Digital Humanities 29/01/2026 As of January 2026, Utrecht University’s ArtLab will formally become part of the Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH). ArtLab is an academic heritage laboratory that combines advanced imaging and 3D technologies with expertise in material art history. Its integration into the CDH will support Artlab’s continued growth and enable a broadening towards new digital humanities […] Read more
Vacature: Medewerker kennisvalorisatie/teamleider bij Data School 29/01/2026 Data School zoekt voor 16 tot 28 uur een enthousiaste medewerker kennisvalorisatie/teamleider die zich bezighoudt met projectmanagement, business development en het begeleiden van collega’s. Als tijdelijke medewerker, in verband met vervanging zwangerschapsverlof, zul je in eerste instantie deze positie vervangen en coördineer je lopende projecten van Data School. Er is ruimte voor eigen inbreng en creatieve […] Read more
Spring 2026 Training Programme – Open for registration! 12/01/2026 Our brand-new Spring 2026 Training Programme offers a range of exciting new workshops and lectures, including Qualtrics, Small Language Models, and AI & investigative journalism. Whether you are taking your first steps in the digital humanities or looking to deepen your expertise, our free workshops and lectures provide fresh perspectives and hands-on learning opportunities. This […] Read more
Walk-in Hours resume on 22 January 2026 18/12/2025 After the winter holiday break, the Digital Humanities Walk-in Hours will resume on 22 January, 2026. Do you have a question related to digital humanities? Drop by our weekly walk-in hours every Thursday from 14:00 to 15:00. All humanities staff and students are welcome, whether you are a beginner or working at an advanced level. […] Read more
Help the Research Software Lab test their new upload feature 12/12/2025 The developers of the CDH Research Software Lab (RSLab) are currently working on a new upload feature for the text search and exploration Textcavator (formerly I-Analyzer). For the final development phase, they are looking for researchers who would like to test this new functionality. Do you have a dataset you would like to use in […] Read more
Textcavator renewed: new name, new upload feature, and new corpora 12/12/2025 I-Analyzer is now called Textcavator, a name that better reflects the flagship tool of the CDH Research Software Lab (RSLab). In addition to the new name, the RSLab is introducing an upload feature for adding your own dataset, as well as several new corpora. The Centre for Digital Humanities spoke with scientific developer Luka van […] Read more
Vacancy: Three affiliate positions at the Centre for Digital Humanities (0.1 fte) in GKG, F&R, and TLC 09/12/2025 The Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) invites permanent academic staff of the Faculty of Humanities at Utrecht University to apply for the position of CDH affiliate. Affiliates act as ambassadors and liaisons within their departments, supporting the ambitions of the CDH. Currently, we have three openings in the departments History and Art History, Philosophy and […] Read more
Join the 2026 Methods and Statistics Winter School 17/11/2025 Looking to develop or strengthen your statistical or programming skills this winter? The UU department of Methodology and Statistics is offering a series of Winter School courses. The upcoming programme includes introductory and applied courses in R, Python, and/or JASP. […] Read more
ADS Research Grants Call 11/11/2025 The Utrecht University focus area Applied Data Science (ADS) invites applications for small research grants of €5000 each. These grants support projects that apply data science methods in research fields where these techniques are not yet applied. Projects must be approved by a UU Special Interest Group (SIG) and must include applicants from more than […] Read more
Vacancy: Student assistant for the SURF Research Cloud platform 10/11/2025 The UU Virtual Research Environment (VRE) Support Team is looking for a motivated and tech-savvy student assistant to help develop best practices and create clear and user-friendly tutorials for the SURF Research Cloud platform. As a student assistant, you will write tutorials for the SURF Research Cloud and translate technical workflows into accessible documentation. You […] Read more
Peering through the paint – Revealing the Lucia Master 27/10/2025 Sjors Nab won the 2025 Humanities RMA Thesis Prize for his technical art-historical research on the Master of the Legend of Saint Lucy. Layer by layer, he explored the paintings of this fifteenth-century Flemish painter, whose real name remains unknown. The Centre for Digital Humanities spoke with him about his research and the techniques he used. When […] Read more
Join the new AI Workplace – co-organized by the Faculties of LEG and Humanities 20/10/2025 Are you curious about how to use AI in your teaching practice? Would you like to develop your AI skills, ask questions, or exchange experiences with colleagues? Then join the AI Workplace. The AI Workplace is a new initiative for teachers, co-organized by the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance (LEG) and the Faculty of […] Read more
Gratis kaartjes voor Privacyrede over leerlingvolgsystemen 16/10/2025 Op 4 november 2025 organiseren SETUP en SURF de jaarlijkse Privacyrede in de theaterzaal van de Neude Bibliotheek in Utrecht. Dit jaar staat het thema leerlingvolgsystemen centraal. Scholieren krijgen het woord om zélf te vertellen hoe het is om op te groeien met Magister. Scholieren over opgroeien in digitale systemen – en wat volwassenen daar […] Read more
Become a Student Ambassador (0.1 FTE) at the Centre for Digital Humanities 09/10/2025 Do you have ideas on how to engage your fellow humanities students with Digital Humanities (DH)? Would you like to organise a student activity that brings DH to life? The Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) is looking for a Student Ambassador (0.1 FTE) to help involve students in CDH activities. Humanities researchers, lecturers, and students […] Read more
CDH launches renewed Small Grants programme 09/10/2025 The Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) has expanded its Small Grants programme, offering support for both teachers and students to engage with digital humanities methods and courses. The programme supports teachers in enhancing their courses with digital humanities methods and developing their own digital skills, and now also includes a new grant specifically for students. […] Read more
