Open eScience call – Projects in need of research software

If your research requires the development of advanced research software, and if you think the research community in general would benefit from that software, then this call is for you. The Netherlands eScience Center supports researchers from all disciplines by creating tailor-made research software: digital tools that contribute to answering research questions by creating and/or […] Read more

Relocation ILS labs to Drift 10 to start in 2026

In 2026, the relocation of the Institute for Language Sciences (ILS) Labs to Drift 10 will begin, bringing them under the same roof as other CDH teams, including the Research Software Lab and Humanities IT Services. As part of the UU city centre renovation project, the renovation of Janskerkhof 13/13a is due to start in 2026, its completion planned for 2029. […] Read more

Call for sessions – National Research Software Day 2025

Do you have ideas, insights, or experiences related to research software that you would like to share with the NL-RSE community? The call for sessions is open until 5 September. On 25 November, researchers, research software engineers, policymakers, and community leaders will gather in Delft for the National Research Software Day 2025. Together, they will […] Read more

Data School at Utrecht Science Week

On 2 October, Data School will feature in the Utrecht Science Week programme to share insights from years of experience in building collaborating between academia and external partners. From 4:00 to 5:40 pm, Data School will host an interactive session on working with sectors such as journalism, government, NGOs, and commercial organisations. Highlights include Joris […] Read more

CDH Training Programme Autumn 2025 – Registration now open

We are excited to launch our Autumn 2025 Training Programme. Whether you are taking your first steps into digital humanities or looking to deepen your expertise, our free workshops and lectures offer new insights and hands-on learning. What is on this Autumn? Online Lecture Series: Digital Humanities in Times of Geopolitical Turmoil Curated by CDH-affiliate Fabian […] Read more

National Geographic reporter Myrthe Prins plays guinea pig at ILS Labs

‘Soe-gi-ta-geu-bu-ti-to-ba-meu…, for ten minutes now I have been listening to a robotic voice, droning on meaningless syllables without intonation or emotion.’ National Geographic reporter Myrthe Prins visited the Institute for Language Sciences (ILS) Labs, part of the Centre for Digital Humanities. Guided by PhD candidate and psycholinguistics researcher Iris van der Wulp, Prins participated in a series of […] Read more

DPG Media and Utrecht University’s Data School develop tool to support ethical use of data and AI in the media sector

DPG Media and the Utrecht University Data School are jointly developing a ‘Data Ethics Decision Aid for Media (DEDA for Media)’. Starting in 2026, this analogue model will help media companies in recognizing and addressing ethical issues concerning digitalisation, data and AI projects. Development will be completed by the end of this year, after which […] Read more

CDH Newsletter April 2025

The Centre for Digital Humanities’ newsletter for April 2025 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

New CDH affiliated member: Annette Markham

The Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) team is proud to welcome dr. Annette Markham as an affiliated member. She is Chair Professor of Media Literacies and Public Engagement at the Department of Media & Culture Studies at Utrecht University (UU), Principal Investigator (PI) of the Futures + Literacies + Methods Lab, member of the strategic theme Dynamics […] Read more