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Posted on Monday July 19, 2021
Updated on Monday October 21, 2024
News
Explore the latest news from the common European data space for cultural heritage, Europeana Initiative and cultural heritage sector as we work towards digital transformation.
We are happy to announce the results of the 2021 Europeana Network Association (ENA) Members Council elections. Of the 73 candidates who came forward in this year’s elections, our Network Members chose 27 of them to fill the open seats in the Members Council. Read on to meet the Councillors!
As we continue our focus on stories, projects and collections which highlight Black history in Europe and beyond, we interview Jessica de Abreu, co-founder of The Black Archives Amsterdam, and production assistant Camille Parker. They tell us about the Archive’s work and approach to digitisation and reflect on the importance of making Black history visible.
In our final post about our image classification pilot, we explore the results of using a model which can classify a digitised cultural heritage object in multiple ways, and share our future plans for this work.
We are delighted to announce the winners of the fifth Europeana Research Grants Programme call. Three projects on crowdsourcing and research received a grant and two projects for video tutorials for Higher Education were awarded a special prize. Read on to find out more.
A Subtitle-a-thon is a crowdsourcing initiative which invites the public to create and add subtitles to archival audiovisual clips from European heritage collections available on the Europeana website. We share how this tool can be used by educators to help students engage with and explore audiovisual heritage.
You’ve booked your ticket; it’s in your diary; you’re excited to network with cultural heritage professionals across Europe. It’s now time to explore the programme for Europeana 2021! Read on to discover the exciting keynotes, panels and sessions planned for our conference on 10 - 12 November and find out how to build your own programme.
Title:
Fasia Jansen
Creator:
Philipp Khabo Koepsell
Date:
1970
Institution:
Each One Teach One Archive and Empowerment Project
This October, as part of Black History Month, Europeana is sharing stories, projects and collections to highlight Black history in Europe and beyond. Today, Dr. Jeff Bowersox tells us about the work of Black Central Europe to open new perspectives on diverse histories in Germany and explore Black history within Europe.
This year, the Europeana website blog has increasingly shared stories from physical exhibitions across Europe. We hear about the experiences of organisations who have published on Europeana's blog and its role in bringing their content to wider audiences.
The 2021 virtual edition of the Europeana Generic Services projects event brought together over 60 representatives from the projects, Europeana and the European Commission. Find out what was discussed and learn more about the projects!
This October, as part of Black History Month, Europeana is sharing stories, projects and collections to highlight Black history in Europe and beyond. Today, Dr Tola Dabiri speaks to us about Museum X, plans for a Black British Museum in the UK and the importance of collaboration when telling the story of Black history.
Title:
Ina Blümel
Institution:
TIB Hannover
Country:
Germany
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Created: 20 October 2021
Ina Blümel
Georgia Evans
In our ‘Professionals in Focus’ series, we speak to Europeana Network Association Members Councillors about their roles, working lives and plans for their time on the Members Council. This month, Ina Blümel reflects on her career and passion for architecture, teaching and research and development.
Every quarter we bring you a round-up of what's been going on across the Europeana Initiative. Highlights from July to September 2021 include discussions about the role of digital culture in the future of Europe, via a European Commission consultation and the New European Bauhaus. Discover more!
