Training Sessions

Day 2 (Tuesday, 24 June)

9.30-10.30 (GR.18): Training Session (1): Launch of the SIS Digital Lab (register here)

Joe Dale (Independent Consultant), Practical AI in Italian Studies. A Hands-On Introduction

Overview: This session offers a practical introduction to user-friendly AI tools that can enhance Italian language teaching, support research, and reduce workload. Each tool will be demonstrated live, with short examples to show how they can be adapted for use in teaching and research.

Introduced by Emanuela Patti (SIS Research Portfolio; University of Edinburgh)

13.45-14.45 (GR.18): Training Session (2): DH and Research Projects (register here)

Giovanni Pietro Vitali (Université de Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines - Université Paris-Saclay)

Overview: The workshop aims to review post-doctoral opportunities for young researchers, focusing on integrating Italian Studies with Digital Humanities. It will cover training, funding (including ERC and Marie Curie), and other calls, helping Italianists to become digital humanists and enhance their career prospects

Introduced by Olivia Santovetti (University of Leeds)