We are glad to announce that the selection process is now open for 3 students to participate in the “Digital Archaeology in Search of the Ephemeral | Creative Research Capacities” course, which will take place at the Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) from 26–30 January 2026.
The course focuses on digital heritage, new technologies, and creative research practices. Participants will explore the use of artificial intelligence, augmented/virtual reality, and digital modelling in the fields of spatial and cultural heritage.
All final-year bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students are welcome to apply!
Preliminary Schedule
- Virtual Component: 24 November 2025
Online lecture and preparation session with Martin Melioranski and Paco-Ernest Ulman. Participants will receive guidance and context for the January workshops. - Face-to-Face Component (workshops, excursions, seminars, lectures): 26–30 January 2026, EKA
Face-to-Face Component (workshops, excursions, seminars, lectures): 26–30 January 2026, EKA - Day 1: Introduction by organisers, site visits
- Day 2: Workshop 1 – AI in Modelling: AI + Phenomenal Qualities = NeRF
- Day 3: Sessions on Creative Research Capacities
- Day 4: Site visits + Workshop 2 – Conceptualising Phenomenal Qualities with AR
- Day 5: Final presentations of workshop outcomes
Topics:
- Digital archaeology
- Creative research approaches
- Heritage research and preservation
- Architecture and urban planning
Language of instruction: English (minimum required level: B2)
Credits: 3 ECTS
Participation is supported through T4EU funding. Each partner university may nominate up to 3 students. This event brings together two key activities of WP7: Annual Conference on Sustainable Heritage & workshops on transformative heritage approaches.
Application deadline: 13th November 2025 – 12:00 CET
IMPORTANT!
Before you attend the selected course, remember to inform your “Coordinatore del Corso di Studi” and the “Segreteria didattica” of your Department, following the dedicated guidelines. Failure to comply with these guidelines will preclude credit recognition.