Workshop on Digital Humanities and Social Sciences/Cultural Heritage in Higher Education, Tartu, 2025
March 5, 2025 - March 7, 2025
This workshop is part of the annual conference Digital Humanities in the Nordic and Baltic countries (DHNB). It will take place in Tartu, Estonia, 5-7 March 2025.
This workshop seeks to foster dialogue and collaboration among educators, program managers, and researchers focused on the development and delivery of DHSS/DHCH programs and courses. As digital humanities programs continue to grow in number and scope, the goal is to create a platform for knowledge-sharing and exploration of pedagogical, infrastructural, and collaborative challenges and solutions.
The workshop welcomes contributions that engage with topics such as curriculum development, interdisciplinary learning, project-based education, student employability, and infrastructure building in DHSS/DHCH education. This year, the workshop will also revisit topics discussed in prior years, assessing the progress of initiatives to better inform the future of DHSS/DHCH education.
Workshop Objectives
The workshop will explore several key areas:
- Pedagogical Innovation and Experience Sharing – Participants are encouraged to present on methods, tools, and strategies they have found effective, including interdisciplinary and project-based learning models.
- Collaborative Initiatives – The workshop aims to foster partnerships, including joint teaching programs, student exchanges, and ongoing pedagogy seminars.
- Infrastructure Development – Addressing the infrastructural requirements essential for effective DHSS/DHCH education, including resource sharing and access to digital tools.
- Enhancing Student Employability – Exploring methods to integrate industry-relevant skills and interdisciplinary knowledge into DHSS/DHCH curricula.
- Community of Practice – Building a sustainable network for educators and researchers to support each other and share resources in DHSS/DHCH education.
Target Audience
This workshop is intended for:
- Educators, course instructors, and program managers involved in DHSS/DHCH programs.
- Educational researchers focused on the integration of digital tools within humanities and social sciences.
- Developers and administrators of e-learning platforms and online course materials in DHSS/DHCH.
Participants from well-established programs, as well as those in the development phase, are encouraged to submit proposals.