Tallinn University
10–11 September 2026

This free two-day workshop for early-career researchers focuses on research and development networking in the field of digital cultural heritage. The workshop addresses a key challenge for emerging scholars: how to build meaningful professional networks across disciplines, institutions, and sectors. It brings together expert lectures, workshop sessions, and discussions to explore how connections are formed and sustained within and beyond academia.

Participation and application

To apply, please register here: https://forms.gle/dFEb4128PiXtxJzU6 by 30 June 2026. Participation is free of charge. Coffee and lunches on both days will be provided.

Participants will be invited to prepare a short informal presentation (approx. 5 minutes) reflecting on the following question: What possibilities do you see for connecting your research with other research fields, business sectors, or communities? This may include reflections on potential collaborations, applications, or future directions of your work. Presentations and feedback rounds will be held in workshops on the second day.

ECTS requirements (optional)

Participants who wish to receive 1 ECTS credit are expected to:

• • Actively participate in the full workshop programme.
• • Deliver the short presentation described above.
• • Submit a short networking and collaboration plan (approx. 1,500–2,000 words) after the workshop. The assignment should reflect on insights gained during the workshop and outline how you envision connecting your research with broader R&D activities. This may include identifying potential collaborators (academic and non-academic), possible formats of collaboration, relevant funding opportunities, and concrete next steps.

Organisers: Prof. Hannu Salmi (University of Turku), Dr. Heidi Hakkarainen (University of Turku), Dr. Petri Paju (University of Turku), Dr. Merit Maran (Tallinn University)

For more information, please contact: Merit Maran (merit.maran@tlu.ee).

The full programme can be accesses here.