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Minimal computing tools for the Humanities

Posted on May 3, 2026 by martina

Are you passionate about minimal computing for the Digital Humanities? Don’t miss the workshop “Minimal computing tools for the Humanities: how to create a cultural objects collection with CollectionBuilder”. Keynote speaker Gimena del Rio Riande (Universidad de Buenos Aires / CONICET) will guide us through the creation of cultural object collections using CollectionBuilder. Over the two sessions, participants will be introduced to the world of minimal computing—a crucial philosophy for fostering equity, accessibility, and inclusive practices within the Digital Humanities.

The event will take place across two sessions:

Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in Room WIN (Polo Zanotto, basement level, University of Verona).
Friday, May 22, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in Room MAC S.3 (Polo Zanotto, basement level, University of Verona).

Students enrolled in the L11, L12, LM37, and LM38 degree courses offered by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Verona are eligible to receive 1 type-D CFU.

Digging into Diversity and Inclusivity in the Historical Domain

Posted on April 29, 2026 by martina

During the Digital Spritz session on Tuesday, April 28, we hosted Marieke van Erp (Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences) for an in-depth exploration of “Digging into Diversity and Inclusivity in the Historical Domain”.

Exploring history through the lens of Digital Humanities allows us not only to analyze data, but also to bring to light unexplored voices and perspectives in the realm of diversity and inclusion. Thank you to all participants for the engaging questions and for creating such a vibrant networking atmosphere—even over a nice glass of Spritz!

(Un)Doing Digital Humanities in the age of vibe coding

Posted on April 29, 2026 by martina

Last Tuesday, April 28, on the occasion of the Digital Spritz, the Co-Working Room at Palazzo di Lingue came alive with a presentation by Gunther Martens (Universiteit Gent). Together, we explored the new frontiers of research during the seminar “(Un)Doing Digital Humanities in the age of vibe coding“.

It was a valuable opportunity to intersect digital tools, languages, and culture, all accompanied by our customary toast and networking in an informal atmosphere.

UDL and Assistive Technologies in Teaching Foreign Languages

Posted on April 23, 2026 by martina

Inclusion and accessibility take center stage in language teaching with Prof. Erika Avakova, visiting scholar from Brusov State University in Yerevan. On Tuesday, May 5, Room 2.6 will host a two-session event dedicated to instructional strategies for inclusive and accessible foreign language teaching.

Starting at 10:10 AM, the session “Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Teaching Foreign Languages: Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms” will take place, followed by “Digital and Assistive Technologies for Accessibility” at 11:50 AM.

The event is open to undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students, as well as academic staff. It offers a valuable opportunity to explore inclusive teaching methodologies and the application of digital and assistive technologies to foster accessibility in foreign language education.

Stories That Matter: Rethinking Disability through Literature, Culture, and Storytelling

Posted on April 20, 2026August 27, 2026 by martina

“Stories That Matter: Rethinking Disability through Literature, Culture, and Storytelling”: this is the title of the international conference taking place on Friday, May 15, starting at 9:30 AM in the Co-Working Room (Department of Languages, mezzanine floor). Organized by Chiara Battisti, Paola Carbone, Sidia Fiorato, and Anja Meyer, the event will bring together experts in Disability Studies and Medical Humanities to examine the representation of disability in literary and cultural narratives.

The event brings together scholars in Disability Studies and Medical Humanities to reflect on the representation of disability across literary and cultural narratives. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the conference explores how disability is narrated, interpreted, and reimagined across diverse contexts and traditions.

Stories have the power to change how we see the world; therefore, ample space will also be dedicated to inclusive teaching practices and new forms of digital storytelling.

In class with… Jade!

Posted on April 17, 2026 by martina

This week, Prof. Massimo Salgaro’s German Literature I class welcomed a truly special guest: Jade! Her presence captivated all the participating students, bringing smiles, curiosity, and an even warmer atmosphere to the classroom.

A small yet meaningful experiment in Inclusive Humanities, which significantly contributed to enhancing well-being and engagement during class. Sometimes, it takes very little to remind us that learning happens not only through books, but also through relationships, emotions, and everything that makes a space genuinely human.