New CDH Training Programme Spring 2025 (in-person & online): register now for workshops, lectures & more! We are pleased to present the Training Programme of the Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) for the first half of 2025. Take your first steps into the world of digital humanities or refine your existing skills. Make sure to reserve your spot, registration is now open for all CDH events! Every six months, we launch a new […] Read more
Hugo Quené appointed CLARIAH-NL Supervisory Board member Starting in September 2024, CLARIAH-NL will lead the ongoing development and the sustainability of the Dutch national infrastructure for digital humanities research. As a first step, a Supervisory Board has been installed that represents all parties involved. To make this possible, the CLARIAH-NL organisation has now formally been founded. The aim of this organisation is to […] Read more
The U-Blad corpus now available in I-Analyzer The CDH Research Software Lab has added all print editions of the U-Blad to the online text and data mining tool I-Analyzer. The U-Blad served as Utrecht University’s (UU) independent magazine from 1969 to 2010. Launched on 5 September 1969, under the title U utrechtse universitaire reflexen, it was later renamed the U-Blad in 1974. […] Read more
New Open Access Toolkit supports UU/UMC staff with publication The Utrecht University (UU) Publishing Support department presents the Open Access Toolkit. This is a tool for UU/UMCU staff to get better acquainted with the possibilities of publishing a research article or book(chapters) open access. Each open access route has advantages and disadvantages, which are discussed in detail in the Toolkit. In addition, each route […] Read more
Call for Applications for 11 Doctoral Positions at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität The research training group “Literature and the Public Sphere in Differentiated Contemporary Cultures” at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, funded by the German Research Foundation, is offering 11 Doctoral Positions (m/f/d) (65%, E-13 TV-L) for a duration of three years respectively, starting 1 October 2025. Extensions for the doctoral positions (6 months) are possible. The interdisciplinary Research Training […] Read more
Survey on reference tools by Utrecht University Library Do you use a reference manager, such as Zotero or Endnote? The University Library would like to help you better use and manage references. That is why we would like to know which tools you use. Please complete the short survey, so we can learn how to better help you use these tools effectively. Go […] Read more
First UDCC Forum review On 12 November 2024, the UDCC (Utrecht Digital Competence Center) convened for its inaugural Forum event. The UDCC Forum brings together people from across Utrecht University (UU) working to support university processes in digital research, including, but not limited to, areas such as research data management, software, and infrastructure. By getting together once a month, […] Read more
Utrecht Young Academy launches AI Helpdesk Members of the Utrecht Young Academy have launched an AI Helpdesk. The AI helpdesk is now live and available at ikhebeenvraagoverai.nl. Users can access the website to learn more about AI use and its impact. Young researchers from Utrecht University will provide the answers. The AI Helpdesk, an initiative supported by the Utrecht Young Academy and hosted by Utrecht […] Read more
Austrian Delegation visits Data School on Responsible AI Practices Last week, a delegation of high-ranking Austrian civil servants visited Utrecht University and various public management organisations across the Netherlands. The visit aimed to gain insights into the Dutch approach to responsible AI governance, as highlighted by the Netherlands’ top ranking in the 2024 Responsible AI Index. In recent years, Data School has supported Austrian civil […] Read more
Vacature stageplekken Data School 2025 Data School heeft in 2025 weer nieuwe stageplaatsen beschikbaar. Deadline 15 december 2024 Stageperiode Blok 3 en/of blok 4 (3 februari 2025 t/m 27 juni 2025) Omvang Eén blok fulltime of twee blokken parttime (20 uur p/w) Stagevergoeding €400,- / maand bij fulltime€200,- / maand bij parttime Locatie Data School, Drift 13, Utrecht. Thuiswerken is […] Read more
Interview: OpenAlex, a big step towards Open Science? Utrecht University has published an interview with Open Science specialist drs. Jeroen Bosman (Utrecht University Library) about OpenAlex, the new database for scientific output offering more than 250 million works. Its focus on full openness and availability is why OpenAlex fits in well with the principle of Open Science: the striving for an academic world […] Read more
Upcoming Data School workshops for humanities staff & students Are you a staff member or student at the Faculty of Humanities at Utrecht University (UU)? Then this is your chance to join a free workshop hosted by digital humanities (DH) experts from the Data School team! As part of the CDH Education Programme, we are organising introductory workshops on data ethics, network visualisation and […] Read more
ATRIUM Project: Researcher survey Are you a researcher from the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences? The ATRIUM Project needs your participation in their Researcher Survey! The goal of ATRIUM (Advancing fronTier Research In the arts and hUManities) is to bridge leading research infrastructures in arts and humanities (DARIAH), archaeology (ARIADNE), languages (CLARIN), and open scholarly communication in the social […] Read more
CDH Newsletter October 2024 The Centre for Digital Humanities’ newsletter for October 2024 has been published. You can read the newsletter in your browser by clicking the button below. Would you like to receive the monthly CDH newsletter directly in your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter by clicking the button below and register with your (professional) email address. […] Read more
How can I-Analyzer work better for you? Share your wishes! Have you ever used I-Analyzer? Are there certain features or corpora you would like to see in I-Analyzer? This user survey is your chance to share your ideas with the scientific developers from the Research Software Lab of the Centre for Digital Humanities. All of the questions in this survey are optional, and your responses are completely anonymous. […] Read more
Data School Call for Workshop Ideas: Making a Difference. Societal Impact through Collaborative Research The transdisciplinary conference Making a Difference. Societal Impact through Collaborative Research (7-8 April 2025, organised by Data School) aims to connect practitioners from the public sector and media industries with researchers working on societal challenges linked to digital technologies. By facilitating dialogue and exchange, the conference provides a forum for exploring new ways of gaining insights into […] Read more
Self-Reflection Guide for Human-Related Big Data Research (MBDO) The Faculty of Humanities (Utrecht University) and the FEtC-H (Faculty Ethics Assessment Committee – Humanities) have introduced the mandatory Self-Reflection Guide for all researchers conducting MBDO. The Self-Reflection Guide has become a standard tool to help humanities researchers make informed decisions, ensuring their research is responsible and efficient. If you are researching big data from […] Read more
CFP: Human-centered Artificial Intelligence grants Are you conducting collaborative interdisciplinary research in the field of human-centered artificial intelligence, or are you planning to? Then be sure to apply for one of the small grants of the Utrecht University focus area Human-centered Artificial Intelligene (HAI) by 28 October 2024. Application form Download the complete call (Intranet login required) for more information, […] Read more
New study on the effect of GenAI in teacher-student relationships Jiahui Luo (Jess) of the University of Hong Kong has published a research article titled: How does GenAI affect trust in teacher-student relationships? Insights from students’ assessment experiences. Abstract Many observed that the rise of GenAI is causing an ‘erosion of trust’ between students and teachers in higher education. Such distrust mainly stems from concerns […] Read more
Vacature: Student-assistent digitale ethiek bij Data School Uren per week: 8-12 (0.2 – 0.3 fte) Universiteit Utrecht, Faculteit Geestestwetenschappen, Data School (Centre for Digital Humanities) Uiterlijk reageren op: 3 november 2024 Functie Het Data School team van de Universiteit Utrecht zoekt een student-assistent digitale ethiek. Data School hoort bij het Centre for Digital Humanities en werkt samen met overheidsorganisaties om data ethiek […] Read more
