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ONLINE DDHL reading group 'Playing in the Metaverse: Video Games and the Humanities'

02 March 2022, 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

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Decoding Digital Humanities London (DDHL) reading group will cover a range of topics at the cutting edge of research in digital humanities. The group is aimed at the postgraduate community in the UK and Ireland, but welcomes participation from anyone who is interested.

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

Michael Donnay

Decoding Digital Humanities London (DDHL) is a bi-weekly reading group for anyone interested in research at the intersection of computational technologies and the humanities. These gatherings provide an opportunity to discuss readings, raise awareness of topics at the forefront of research, and spark new questions.

DDHL aims to be place for connection for the digital humanities post-graduate community in the UK and Ireland, but welcomes participation from anyone who is interested.

As part of an effort to make sessions more accessible, 3 sessions will meet virtually (via Zoom), while the other 3 will be in-person at UCL's Bloomsbury Campus in London. All sessions are 6:30-7:30pm London time. Register and get links to the articles for discussion and the Zoom joining link.

Session Topics

  • Wednesday, 2.3.22 - Playing in the Metaverse: Video Games and the Humanities (virtual)
  • Wednesday, 16.3.22 - Racism in AI: Algorithmic Reasoning in Educational Technologies (in-person)
  • Wednesday, 30.3.22 - Digital Queer Witnessing: Archives, Immersion and 3D Technologies (virtual)
  • Wednesday, 27.4.22 - Glitch Feminism: Error as Artmaking (in-person)
  • Wednesday, 11.5.22 - Student Dissertation Presentations (virtual)
  • Wednesday, 25.5.22 - Staff Presentation - Topic TBD (in-person)

DDHL is grateful for support funding from the UCL Institute of Advanced Studies Octagon Small Grants Fund.