Tuesday, August 19, 2025


SRMIST Announces International FDP on Digital Humanities: DH 360°

 

SRMIST Announces International FDP on Digital Humanities: DH 360°



The Department of English, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, is set to host an international seven-day online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “DH 360°: Tools, Theories, and Applications in Digital Humanities” from August 25 to September 2, 2025.

About the FDP

In today’s academic and research landscape, digital tools are reshaping the way humanities are studied, taught, and applied. This FDP brings together global experts to provide participants with a 360-degree understanding of Digital Humanities (DH)—from foundational theories to advanced applications.

Key areas include:

  • Text mining and analysis

  • Digital archives and preservation

  • GIS mapping for cultural studies

  • Data visualization techniques

  • Artificial Intelligence in cultural research

  • Ethical challenges and debates in DH

Participants will not only engage with lectures and discussions but also gain hands-on training with widely used DH tools and methodologies.

Who Can Participate?

The FDP is designed for faculty members, research scholars, and academics keen on integrating digital approaches into their research and pedagogy. It will serve as a platform to bridge traditional humanities with cutting-edge technology, encouraging innovation in teaching and scholarship.

Expert Speakers

Renowned speakers from India and abroad will deliver sessions, including:

  • Dr. Nirmala Menon – IIT Indore

  • Prof. Claire Warwick – Durham University, UK

  • Dr. Shanmugapriya – IIT Dhanbad

  • Dr. Ananya Saha – BIT Ranchi

  • Prof. Dr. Manu Mangattu – Poet, Research Consultant & Literary Critic

  • Zahra S Roozafzai – ACECR Institute, Iran

  • Dr. Praveen Sam D – SSN College of Engineering, Chennai

Registration Details

  • Faculty: ₹500

  • Research Scholars: ₹300

  • Foreign Participants: $6

👉 Register here: Click to Register

Organizing Committee

  • Convenor: Dr. V. Vennila, Asst. Professor & Head, Dept. of English

  • Organizing Secretaries: Dr. Annie Vimala D & Dr. Abirami T, Assistant Professors

Supported by the leadership of SRMIST Chancellor Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar and guided by the university’s academic and administrative team, the FDP promises to be a transformative event for scholars across the globe.


🌐 Join us this August and be part of the future of Digital Humanities.

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