7th Baltic Summer School of Digital Humanities Digital Methods for History Studies

When: 4 August - 8 August 2025
Where: Riga, University of Latvia's House of Science
Language: English
Duration: 5 days
Fee: 50 EUR

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Welcome to the annual Baltic Summer School of Digital Humanities (BSSDH 2025)!

The 7th Baltic Summer School for Digital Humanities will be held in Riga at the University of Latvia's House of Science from August 4–8. This year’s Summer School will focus on topics relevant to history researchers, students, and anyone interested in exploring history and humanities through digital methods. Lectures and workshops will cover subjects such as automated digitization of handwritten texts, network visualization, historical networks, spatial analysis and mapping (GIS), as well as a practical overview of the emerging AI technologies and their use in humanities research, by using chat prompting versions and also accessing LLM (large language models) with API. You can see the confirmed keynote lectures and workshops here, the full programme will be finalized during March.

PARTICIPANTS

There are no prerequisites for participation, as the workshops do not require any prior knowledge of Digital Humanities computing. The summer school is aimed at humanities researchers and students who have interest in digital methods, with beginner to intermediate skills in digital humanities. Learning computers and new technologies for humanists can be a demanding task. Building on the experience of previous years, BSSDH strives to create a community where participants can share their challenges, their findings and their know-how with each other. For that reason we plan daily wrap-up and sharing sessions – to process what was experienced during the day, what has been learned, and what needs to be addressed again.

REGISTRATION FEE

The fee for the Summer School is 50 EUR. Payment is due upon receipt of confirmation of acceptance. The registration fee covers access to all workshops, lectures, receptions, and refreshments as outlined in the programme. Participants are responsible for organizing their own accommodation, travel arrangements, and covering these expenses.

ECTS points or micro-credentials will be awarded upon completion of all requirements.

Please note that we do not provide visas for travel.

REGISTRATION FORM
The initial round of applications is open until March 20,  or until class capacity is reached. Applicants will be notified by April 3 regarding their acceptance to the BSSDH2025.

Sanita Reinsone², Haralds Matulis^{1, 2}, Anda Baklāne³, Elīna Gailīte¹, Ieva Vīvere¹, Jānis Daugavietis¹, Jānis Tomaševskis², Ilze Ļaksa-Timinska^{1, 2}, Mārcis Kalniņš², Eva Ausēja³.

BSSDH 2025 is organized by a joint effort of the, Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art (University of Latvia)¹, Faculty of Humanities of the University of Latvia² and National Library of Latvia³.

SUPPORTERS

State Research programme
VPP-IZM-Vēsture-2023/1-0003

Faculty of Humanities of the University of Latvia

CONTACT US
Coordinator Elīna Gailīte
[email protected]