Everyone interested in digital humanities is in for a double treat.

The Digital Humanities Association of Southern Africa (DHASA) will be hosting a summer school from 31 October to 3 November 2022, followed by the inaugural digital humanities conference organised by the North-West University's (NWU's) Faculty of Humanities from 2 to 4 November 2022.

During the summer school a series of courses will cover a wide range of topics related to the digital humanities field, which is a relatively new research field in South Africa.

Prof Menno van Zaanen, a professor in digital humanities, says they decided, in consultation with Prof Mina Nel, the deputy dean for research and innovation in the Faculty of Humanities, to hold the DHASA summer school before the conference to maximize its impact.

As the summer school will overlap with the conference, summer school participants will be able to observe research being conducted in the field. 

"Considering the context and history of South Africa, digital humanities is an exciting field to work in," says Prof Van Zaanen.

“This field of research involves computational and digital research methodologies within the humanities; in other words, it enables researchers to conduct humanities research using computers. A proficient understanding of both digital/computational and humanities methodologies and techniques are required to accomplish this aim.”

Only 30 places are available at the summer school, while a maximum of 200 attendees can be accommodated at the main conference venue, so book your space soon. 

Click here for more details about the conference, including how to submit an abstract and how to register.

For more information regarding conference registration, please contact Marinda Malan at 25788477@g.nwu.ac.za