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Today at 2pm, join us online to hear more about the upcoming Social Data School with our convenor, Dr Eleanor Dare! Register on Teams: cdh.cam.ac.uk/events/41478/
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Applications are now open for the Cambridge Social Data School, taking place in-person at @Cambridge_Uni from 7-11 September. The theme of the school is Investigating AI Infrastructure. Early Bird deadline: 2 June Final deadline: 30 June Learn more: cdh.cam.ac.uk/about/news/sds…
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Join CDH at three events at the @Cambridge_Fest this March ⭐️ Read our announcement and book tickets: cdh.cam.ac.uk/about/news/cam… 📷 C R Hedayati
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As one Data School application window closes, another one opens 🪟 Our brand new Data School, launching this July, explores teaching and learning critically in an age of generative AI. Find out more and register for our virtual info session on 2 Feb: cdh.cam.ac.uk/about/news/cri…
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Start your postgraduate journey in Digital Humanities at @Cambridge_Uni in 2026! Candidates from all undergraduate disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Deadline: 7 January 2026 Find out more ⬇️ postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk…
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Our last CDH Open of the year kicks off next week! Join us on 27 Nov to explore Technologies of Self in the Postdigital Novel with Dr Denise Wong, Postdoctoral Researcher on the @UKRI_News project Reading Post-Postmodernist Fictions of the Digital RSVP: cdh.cam.ac.uk/events/40347/
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Now that's what we call a Digital Humanities cohort 💫 Welcome to our new MPhils and PhDs! Read about them here: cdh.cam.ac.uk/about/news/cdh…
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The application portal for the Cultural Heritage Data School is officially open 🥁 Join us from 13-17 April 2026 to explore 'Critically Engaging Audiences with Cultural Heritage Data'. Early bird deadline: 23 Nov Virtual Q&A: 10 Nov Apply: cdh.cam.ac.uk/events/40538/
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We are delighted to share that applications for the MPhil and PhD in Digital Humanities at @Cambridge_Uni are now OPEN 🥳 Join our virtual information sessions on 25 September and 24 November to find out more 💻 Read the full announcement: cdh.cam.ac.uk/about/news/pos…
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We're very much looking forward to our next Cambridge Social Data School, which kicks off again next week! Join us at the public event on Tuesday 9 September to hear from @SOMO speakers Lydia de Leeuw and Aintzane Márquez. Free tickets available online: cdh.cam.ac.uk/events/40071/
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FUTURE STUDENTS: MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🔏 Registration is now open for our postgraduate information sessions! 🗓️ 25 September & 24 November 🕑 MPhil in Digital Humanities: 2pm 🕒PhD in Digital Humanities: 3pm Register for your place on our website: buff.ly/z6b38K4
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Another job opportunity at CDH, commencing Spring 2026 📣 We're seeking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher to collaborate on projects exploring AI and the future of creativity. Apply by 21 September: cdh.cam.ac.uk/about/news/res…
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We're looking for an Associate Professor/Professor who can contribute to research and teaching at Cambridge Digital Humanities. This is a permanent role with a closing date of 21 September. Apply now: cdh.cam.ac.uk/about/news/now…
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What responsibilities do users and makers have in choosing AI tools, when their development can also lead to deadly outcomes at massive scales? Join S+T+ARTS Prize-winner Dr @SarahCiston in discussion at our CDH Open tonight. Book your place: cdh.cam.ac.uk/events/39766/
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📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 📢 CDH Methods Fellowships offer researchers, teaching staff, professional staff and postgrads at @Cambridge_Uni the opportunity to develop and deliver innovative teaching in digital methods. Apply by 16 July: cdh.cam.ac.uk/about/news/cdh…
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Join us on Thursday for another stimulating discussion, this time with Professor Jennifer Richards (@englishunicam) and Dr Tiago Sousa Garcia (@uniofnewcastle), co-leads of the @leverhulmetrust funded 'Bee-ing Human' project. Register online: buff.ly/96QajaJ
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Thanks to everyone who joined us at the CDH Open last week! We reconvene on Thursday 5 June to hear from Professor Jennifer Richards and Dr Tiago Sousa Garcia, co-leads of the Bee-ing Human project 🐝 Book a free ticket and find out more on our website: buff.ly/96QajaJ
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🚨 APPLICATIONS OPEN 🚨 Investigate the societal impact of AI technologies at the next Cambridge Social Data School, taking place 8-12 September 2025 at @Cambridge_Uni Find out more at our virtual information session Q&A on 6 May and apply by 26 May: buff.ly/GQNs6Ny
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Next week, experts from the @britishlibrary and @librarycongress come to the Cambridge Cultural Heritage Data School to discuss the challenges faced by GLAM professionals when using generative AI. We have one ticket left! Register here: cdh.cam.ac.uk/events/39581/
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🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY 🚨 Assistant Professorship in Digital Humanities and Film and Screen Studies (permanent) at @camdighum @FilmScreenCam coordinated by @MMLL_Cambridge Closing 15 April ⏰ Find out more and apply: cdh.cam.ac.uk/about/news/now…
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All are welcome to join us tomorrow from 5pm in SG2 of the Alison Richard Building to hear @CBlancoSioLopez's visiting lecture on factors of sustainable peace. Register: cdh.cam.ac.uk/events/39589/
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Interested in machine learning for environmental investigation? The Cambridge Social Data School, taking place online between 23 June–1 July 2025, might be for you🌱 Watch our recent info session with Dr @ihuertaz and Dr Hugo Leal to find out more: piped.video/watch?v=7A91Dr9P…
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Join us on Thursday for our next CDH Open: 💡The Politics of Machine Unlearning 📢Nanna Bonde Thylstrup 🗓️Thursday 6 March, 5-7pm 📍GR06/07 @englishunicam Image credit: Elise Racine & The Bigger Picture / Better Images of AI / Web of Influence I / CC-BY 4.0
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Cities rely on tech giants for digital infrastructure - what might this mean for migrant communities? Five experts come together to discuss racial capitalism in digital cities at @DocMattMoudi's book launch on Wednesday. Secure your place: buff.ly/4hVPfKi
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Congratulations to @DocMattMoudi on the release of his new book 'Migrants in the Digital Periphery: New Urban Frontiers of Control' out TODAY 📖 We're celebrating the book launch with a panel discussion on 26 Feb at the McCrum Lecture Theatre 📍 Join us: buff.ly/40L2RB8
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🚨BIG NEWS🚨 Registration is OPEN for the Cambridge Social Data School (23 June - 1 July). Once again, we've partnered with the @PulitzerCenter to deliver a programme on machine learning and environmental investigation - this time all online. Read more: buff.ly/4jFwixb
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Our free Methods Fellows workshops are close to selling out 👀 4 places left on Remediating Archival Photos: buff.ly/4gSwho9 2 places left on Social Media Ethnography: buff.ly/40Fjq2L 8 places left on Media Archaeology: buff.ly/4asKZiU Be quick 🚀
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How can we use computer vision to explore archival photographic collections related to forms of violence and domination? CDH Methods Fellow @tristan_dot leads a practical workshop on the topic on 3 February @theUL Book now: cdh.cam.ac.uk/events/39084/
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FIRST STEPS IN CODING WITH R 📣 Dr Estara Arrant (Research Associate at the Genizah Research Unit @theUL) delivers another instalment of this popular workshop, designed for researchers with minimal coding experience, on 5 March. Secure your place now: buff.ly/3BRF7Dj
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Today is a BIG day 😱 Applications for our PhD and MPhil in Digital Humanities close tonight (7 January) at 23:59 UK time ⏲️ We wish all applicants to @Cambridge_Uni the best of luck for a smooth submission — we cannot wait to read your stuff 💫 Apply: cdh.cam.ac.uk/about/news/app…
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Just two days left to apply for the chance to conduct your research at CDH ⚡ Apply for the MPhil: buff.ly/3RcgK8r Apply for the PhD: buff.ly/3R6sc5u
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NOW BOOKING 📸 Next month, join PhD student and Methods Fellow @tristan_dot for a workshop exploring archival photographic collections related to forms of violence and domination through computer vision. Book now: buff.ly/4gSwho9
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Want to join the in-person Cultural Heritage Data School this April, but don't have the funding? Bursary places are still available! All you need to do is state your interest on the application form 📝 Apply here by Sunday 5 January 2025: buff.ly/4fe6Yei
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Fancy learning some new skills in 2025? Join these hands-on, introductory Methods Fellows workshops ranging from archival photography to network analysis. Book now: buff.ly/3HbN1GD
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There's still time to apply for the MPhil or PhD in Digital Humanities before the deadline on 7 January 💫 We can't wait to find our 2025-26 cohort and welcome you to @cambridge_uni 🏛️ Find FAQs on the website ⬇️ MPhil: buff.ly/4gmtcMG PhD: buff.ly/45ZxPGK
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“No man is an island,” wrote John Donne, and in the era of big data, no piece of data stands alone. If you want to uncover how different data are interconnected to form a cohesive whole, join us for this workshop on Epistemic Network Analysis. Book ⬇️ buff.ly/41AOT7e
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NEW VIDEO 💻 You can now watch the recording of our recent public event on Preserving Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age with Natalie Buda Smith and Leah Weinryb Grohsgal from @librarycongress, Prof Almut Hintze from @SOAS and Yasmin Faghihi @theUL 🔗 buff.ly/3DlAwcC
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There is just one month left to apply to become part of the Cambridge Digital Humanities MPhil cohort of 2025-2026 😱 If you missed our applicant information sessions this term, no need to fret! Catch up with the recordings on our application page: buff.ly/47qFcby
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MPhil alum @Katherinenright won a @GatesCambridge scholarship to study at CDH, an experience which developed her as a historian. We're thrilled to hear she's now pursuing a PhD with @CamHistory and @CamZoology! Read about her path to doctoral success: buff.ly/41cXtc9
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The next Cultural Heritage Data School takes place in-person @Cambridge_Uni from 7-11 April 2025. Early bird applications received by Tuesday 10 December are eligible for a reduced fee. All other apps due Sunday 5 January 2025. Read more and apply: buff.ly/3VjjJwW
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Our brilliant Visiting Professor, Encarna Hildalgo Tenorio (@hidalgo_tenorio), discusses 'AI and Linguistic Synergies for Advanced Detection of Online Extremism and Disinformation' next week. Thursday 28 Nov 5:30-7pm S1, Alison Richard Building Book now: cdh.cam.ac.uk/events/39301/
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If you're leaving this platform for pastures new, remember you can follow us elsewhere too... Instagram: buff.ly/3MwdNwy LinkedIn: buff.ly/4elqC8s Threads: buff.ly/40VeBD8 Newsletter: buff.ly/49GEt74
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🤖 FINAL CDH OPEN OF TERM 🤖 Sydney Skybetter, expert in choreorobotics and Faculty Director at @BAIBrownU, delivers 'Clock, Fall: A Brief History and Speculative Future of Dancing Murder Robots' 🗓️ 25 November, 5-7pm 📍 McCrum Lecture Theatre Book: buff.ly/40UIovM
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Join us on Thursday for the penultimate CDH Open of term! Dr Ella McPherson (@CamSociology) explores digital fiction practices in civil truth-claims worlds. 🗓️ 21 November, 5-7pm 📍 S1, Alison Richard Building 🔗 buff.ly/494ozUD
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MPhil and PhD applicants: don't miss your final chance to ask our team your questions before applications close on 7 January! Join us on Thursday for the last of our virtual information sessions. Applicants from all disciplines are encouraged to book: buff.ly/3Z4wU5E
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The Critical Code Studies reading group is back! Join @ClaireJCarroll, @OrlaDelaney9 and company tonight at 5pm for a hybrid session on Algorithmic Bias. Read more: cdh.cam.ac.uk/events/39160/
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At the next CDH Open, Myria Georgiou (Professor in Media and Communications @MediaLSE) delivers a talk based on her book 'Being Human in Digital Cities'. 🗓️ Thursday 14 November ⏲️ 5-7pm 📍 GR06/07, @englishunicam Book and find out more: buff.ly/4ffGCtm
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Looking for a straightforward introduction to advanced techniques for digitising and preserving archival material? Join our Digital Archival Photography workshops, convened by @mmpawlikowski, Head of the Cultural Heritage Imaging Laboratory @theUL Book: buff.ly/3AxE36U
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Announcing the CDH Methods Fellows of 2024-25! ⭐ From L-R: Dr Olenka Syaivo Dmytryk Muhammed Alakitan Leontien Talbloom Jacob Forward Liz Stevenson Tristan Dot Yi Zhao Dr Ali Abbas (RSE Methods Fellow) Read more and sign up for their DH workshops here: buff.ly/4fqRZ1g
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Our next CDH Methods workshop tackles disk images 🔎 From Disk to Digital: Techniques for Imaging and Analysing Floppy Disks 🗓️ Monday 11 November 🕐 1-5pm 📍 Milstein Seminar Room, @theUL 📣 Dr Leontien Talboom, CDH Methods Fellow 24–25 Register here: buff.ly/3YyH0Mk
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