Digital Archaeology | Creative Research Capacities 2026
We invite final-year bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students to participate in the course “Digital Archaeology in Search of the Ephemeral | Creative Research Capacities” (BIP), 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 modeling in the fields of spatial and cultural heritage.
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
- Day 1: Introduction by organizers, 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 Erasmus+ (and/or T4EU) funding. Travel and accommodation information will be provided separately to selected participants. 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: 27 October 2025
Registration deadline: 24 November 2025
More information and inquiries:
Hanna-Britt Augasmägi – hanna-britt.augasmagi@artun.ee
