Drift 10 welcomes Data School, Data Management & Privacy, ILS Labs, and ArtLab This year, Data School, the Data Management & Privacy team, ILS Labs, and several members of ArtLab are moving to Drift 10 in Utrecht, joining the Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH), of which they are part. The process of bringing more CDH teams together at Drift 10 is steadily taking shape. In recent weeks, Data […] Read more
Last Walk-in Hour on 25 June – Resuming on 17 September Do you have a question related to digital humanities? The final Digital Humanities (DH) Walk-in Hour of Spring 2026 will take place on Thursday, 25 June, 2026. These weekly consultation sessions will resume on 17 September. During the walk-in hour, our digital humanities specialist can advise you on topics such as data analysis using R […] Read more
Evania Fasya joins CDH The Research Software Lab and the Portal Development team welcome developer Evania Fasya to their team. With her background in psychology and human-computer interaction, she brings fresh perspectives to the CDH. Fasya holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Information Systems and Human-Media Interaction at the University of Indonesia and University of Twente. Through these […] Read more
Digital Humanities-stage bij de Kiesraad 18/06/2026 Gaat jouw hart sneller kloppen van de combinatie van historisch onderzoek en digitalisering? En wil je bijdragen aan transparante verkiezingen? De Kiesraad (Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koningsrelaties) zoekt een WO-student die wil meewerken aan de verdere ontwikkeling van de Databank verkiezingsuitslagen. De Kiesraad ontwikkelt en beheert de Databank Verkiezingsuitslagen, waarmee verkiezingsuitslagen voor iedereen toegankelijk […] Read more
Training Programme Autumn 2026 – New workshops and lectures 16/06/2026 The Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) is pleased to present its Autumn 2026 Training Programme. Join us this semester for a series of free workshops and lectures on digital methods, tools, and critical perspectives in the humanities. We will kick off the Autumn semester on 17 September with a special online lecture by Julian Posada […] Read more
Meet the new CDH Ambassadors 08/06/2026 We are pleased to introduce three new CDH ambassadors, who will serve as liaisons between the Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) and their respective departments. Starting in September 2026, they will join Annette Markham (Department of Media and Culture Studies) to form the new CDH Ambassador team. With their combined expertise in digital humanities, the […] Read more
Call for student speakers: Share your digital humanities project 19/03/2026 Are you a humanities student (3rd-year BA, MA, or PhD) using digital methods in your research or thesis? And would you like to present you work to fellow students? We’d love to hear from you! We – Finn Pietrass and Thomas Rozendaal, student ambassadors at the Centre for Digital Humanities at Utrecht University – are organising […] Read more
New ILS Labs take shape at Drift 10 16/03/2026 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 10/03/2026 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) 09/03/2026 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
