Call for Proposals: Day of DH at Western University

DEADLINE EXTENDED: FEB 12 2026

Date: March 18, 2026
Location: Scholar's Lab, Weldon Library | Western University
Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026 (11:59pm)

Western University invites proposals for lightning talks and poster presentations for our upcoming Day of DH, a campus-wide event celebrating the range and creativity of digital humanities work.

Day of DH is an opportunity for scholars, students, librarians, and community partners to share how digital methods and tools are shaping research, teaching, and engagement across the humanities and beyond. We welcome contributions from all disciplines and levels of experience—whether you’re launching a new project, sharing results from ongoing research, or experimenting with digital tools and creative practices.

Presentation Formats

  • Lightning Talks (7 minutes)
    Concise, energetic presentations that highlight a project, idea, or challenge in digital humanities. Perfect for sharing works in progress, new collaborations, or lessons learned.

  • Posters (physical or digital) & StoryMaps 
    Visual presentations showcasing DH projects, tools, workflows, or classroom initiatives. Posters may include demonstrations, interactive components, or prototypes. Digital posters will be shown on the screens available in the Scholar's Lab.

Topics May Include (but are not limited to):

  • Digital archives, editions, and exhibits

  • Text analysis, data visualization, or mapping

  • Digital pedagogy and classroom projects

  • Critical making, creative coding, or media art

  • Open scholarship, metadata, and digital collections

  • Community-engaged or public humanities initiatives

  • Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities

  • Digital Creativity and Innovation

  • Digital Multilingual Practices

  • Technology for Accessibility and Inclusion

  • Cultural Heritage and Digital Preservation

  • Cultural Analytics

  • Digital Art History and Computational Visual Studies

  • Teaching, Learning, and Pedagogy in Digital Humanities

  • Critical Digital Literacy

  • Software and Hardware Solutions for DH Research

  • Environmental Sustainability in Digital Humanities

  • Advocacy, Equity, and Social Impact

  • Digital Peacebuilding

How to Submit

Please submit a short abstract (150–250 words) and a brief bio (50-100 words) via this submission link by January 30, 2026 (11:59pm).

If you have any questions, please email: rsclib@uwo.ca