UK DARIAH Day
On Tuesday 3 September 2024, UK DARIAH Day will bring together researchers and practitioners with an interest in Digital Humanities to consider opportunities and challenges around research infrastructures in the UK, showcase current tools and projects, and build national and regional networks. It will also explore how closer alignment with the European Digital Research Infrastructure for the Arts and Humanities (DARIAH) can strengthen ongoing UK efforts. The opening provocation will be given by Sally Chambers, Head of Research Infrastructures Services at The British Library and a director of DARIAH. Participation from projects, networks and individuals is welcomed, in particular we would encourage contributions to our Project Showcase and Collaboration Catalyst (see calls, below).
The event, which is organised by the UK cooperating partners of DARIAH (the Universities of Brighton, Edinburgh, Exeter and Leeds, Kings College London and the School of Advanced Study, University of London), will be held at the University of Leeds. This is a free event (registration required).
UK DARIAH Day immediately precedes the Digital Humanities Congress 2024 at the University of Sheffield (4-5 September); Leeds and Sheffield are connected by a direct train, which we hope will encourage delegates to extend their visit to Yorkshire!
Provisional Programme:
- 9:30-10: Arrival, coffee
- 10-10.30: Welcome
- 10:30-11:15: Provocation and open discussion - Sally Chambers (British Library/DARIAH): ‘What is infrastructure in Digital Humanities?’
- 11:15-12:15: DARIAH in the UK context
- 12:15-2: Lunch (provided) & Project Showcase
- 2-3:30: Collaboration Catalyst
- 3:30-4:30: Closing conversation
Call for Project Showcase:
This session is designed to help participants develop their understanding of the UK Digital Humanities research landscape. It will feature stalls or posters that showcase the projects, tools and infrastructure that contribute to and support DH research within the UK and internationally. We warmly encourage submissions focused on diverse research, software, hardware, networks and services that, viewed together, will demonstrate the scope of the UK DH ecosystem.
We envisage posters and stalls, but display formats can be flexible: please get in touch if you would like to discuss requirements for displaying or demonstrating your work. To apply, please complete the relevant section of the registration form.
Call for Collaboration Catalyst:
This interactive session will bring together UK DH researchers and practitioners to workshop live or planned projects, and conceptualise innovative solutions through collaborative thinking and cooperation. We invite five-minute project ‘pitches’ which will form the basis for this collaborative workshop. This is a great opportunity to build connections and knowledge, develop your project plans, and initiate new collaborations with colleagues across the UK.
To pitch your project, please complete the relevant section of the registration form. You will be asked submit a title and brief summary, and outline what complementary expertise the project would benefit from.
How to register:
To attend UK DARIAH Day, please complete the registration form. Registration closes on Monday 19 August 2024 at 5pm.