hometown 4.5.18+hometown-1.2.1The UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Association - we work together to build a collaborative vision for the field, nurture the capacity for excellent research and teaching, establish and sustain effective connections with Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums, the creative and tech industries, and to create sustainable long-term partnerships with the international community.
Just 1 week left to register for in-person tickets to this year's Annual Event at the University of Southampton.
To find out more details and register, please see our website: Register & find out more: https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/20
Registration is now open for our 2026 Annual Event, taking place on 15–16 June at the University of Southampton and online.
The theme for this year’s event is 🍃 Sustainability🍃 , explored in its broadest sense: from sustaining digital infrastructures and research teams to addressing digital preservation, ethical computing, climate justice, and wider social justice concerns in digital cultural heritage.
Registration fees:
• £35 for standard in‑person attendance
• £20 for students and unwaged attendees
• Free for online participation
The programme brings together colleagues from across sectors to reflect on sustainable methods, practices, and futures for digital humanities.
Register & find out more: https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2026-annual-event/
The last of our big announcements this week (maybe the best?)...
We are now accepting applications for new Community Interest Groups (CIGs)!
CIGs are flexible, community-led spaces supporting collaboration and shared interests across digital humanities.
We will support up to 5 new groups in this round.
Deadline: 29 June 2026 (23:59 GMT)
Find out more and apply:
https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2026/05/14/cfp-new-cigs-2026/
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We are delighted to announce that UK Research and Innovation has awarded £300,000 to the UK‑Ireland Digital Humanities Association through its Digital Research Infrastructure Programme.
Running from February 2026 to March 2028, the programme will strengthen advocacy, community development and sustainability for digital humanities across the UK and Ireland, including new work on education, training and career pathways.
https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2026/05/11/ukri-funding-announcement/
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Our pilot Small Grants Scheme for early career DH researchers and GLAM practitioners is now OPEN!
Up to £ 3,000 / € 3,449.26 to support collaborative projects between researchers & GLAM institutions.
Deadline: 19 June
Details digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2026/05/01/2...
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We are happy to announce that our 2026 Annual Event Bursary Applications are open! The deadline to apply is 13 April. For more details, how to apply and eligibility, please see our website: https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2026/03/23/2026-annual-event-bursary-announcement/
We're pleased to announce that Dr Jenny McHugh was appointed last month as our new Community & Advocacy Manager! 🥳
You can read the full announcement here: https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2026/03/06/community-and-advocacy-manager/.
More news & announcements soon! #digitalhumanities #DH
Our call for proposals for the 2026 Annual Event, to be held at the University of Southampton from 15-16 June, is open for submissions until 30 January. The theme for this year’s event is Sustainability. https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2026-annual-event/2026-call-for-proposals/
Questions about the CFP? Join us at our drop-in session on Wednesday! https://www.sas.ac.uk/digital-humanities-research-hub/events/uk-ireland-dh-association-2026-annual-event-cfp-information-session-0
We are delighted to welcome Vicky Garnett, Graeme Kemp, Valentina Vavassori and Sharon Webb to our governing collective 🎉 We look forward to working with Vicky, Graeme, Valentina and Sharon over the next 3 years. https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2025/09/02/welcome-to-new-members-of-the-association-collective/
https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/people/
We are pleased to announce the CFP for the 2025 Annual Event, to be held at University of Glasgow from 17-18 June 2025 with selected sessions streamed online. The theme for this year’s event is Collaboration beyond Boundaries.
📅 Deadline: 15 Jan 2025
We've extended the submission deadline for the Annual Event - submissions are now due by 20 January.
English CFP: https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2025-annual-event/2025-call-for-proposals-english/
Gaelic CFP: https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2025-annual-event/2025-call-for-proposals-gaelic/
We are very pleased to announce that Claire Carroll has been appointed as our 2025 Advocacy & Engagement Fellow!
Claire will help to ensure we are advocating for digital humanities most effectively by determining how our field matches with the landscape of institutional and policy drivers. #DH
https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2024/12/09/advocacy-engagement-fellow-appointed/
There is still a week left to submit a paper or proposal for the 2025 Annual Event!
📅 Deadline: 15 Jan 2025
We want to hear from you!👂
@uk_ie_dh@hcommons.social is seeking feedback on the community's priorities for membership & elections. Read our recent post for context and then let us know what you think at the survey below!
Blog: https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2024/09/23/community-feedback-on-governance-working-group/
We are looking for three new members of our governing collective to help shape the development of the Association. If you think this could be you, please submit a brief expression of interest via our online form by Friday 11 July. https://forms.office.com/e/4Zfmu6eG4L
Find out more: https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2025/05/30/open-call-for-three-new-members-of-the-association-collective/
There's a little over a week left to apply for our funded Advocacy & Engagement Fellowship, to help develop the @ukie_dh@bird.makeup Advocacy plan. Come help us advocate more effectively for #DH!
📅 Applications are due 4 Nov
https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2024/09/30/advocacy-engagement-fellowship-announced/
We are excited to announce a new funded Advocacy & Engagement Fellowship, to help develop the @ukie_dh@bird.makeup Advocacy plan. Come help us advocate more effectively for #DH!
📅 Applications are due 4 Nov
https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2024/09/30/advocacy-engagement-fellowship-announced/
📣#Opportunity
Our colleagues at DARIAH-IE are hiring a Research Project Officer - based at @tcddublin@bird.makeup, the role will contribute to the development of Ireland's national infrastructure for digital arts & humanities @dariaheu@bird.makeup
📅 Apps due 14 Oct
It has been another busy and exciting year for the @ukie_dh@bird.makeup. We are grateful to everyone who has contributed their time and expertise – check out our most recent update to see what we've been up to this year!
https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2024/08/27/2024-members-briefing/
There's still time to apply for the International Teaching and Research in Hypertext summer school, running online in Aug and in-person 7-8 Sept in Poznań, Poland. Funding is available for travel and housing!
We're holding a briefing session for our pilot small grants scheme, which is targeted at early career DH researchers & practitioners working with or for the GLAM sector.
The session is on Monday 18 May, 11.00 to 12.00 (GMT). Register to attend here: https://www.sas.ac.uk/digital-humanities-research-hub/events/briefing-session-small-grants-scheme-uk-ireland-digital-humanities-association
