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The Philip Friedman Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Łódź invites applications for an interdisciplinary workshop taking place in Łódź from September 23 to 25, 2026. The workshop examines cities of significant Jewish presence as multilayered spaces of history, memory, and contemporary heritage, and discusses methods for documenting, interpreting, and mapping the Jewish past. Thematic areas include the historical topography of cities and the reconstruction of urban landscapes through GIS, georeferencing, and deep mapping, sites of memory and tangible as well as intangible heritage, everyday urban life and personal testimony, digital approaches ranging from StoryMaps and databases to VR and AR, and public engagement through museums, education, and civic initiatives. Researchers at all career stages in history, geography, anthropology, sociology, and digital humanities are invited, as are activists and staff of museums, archives, and cultural institutions. The working language is English, and the organizers cover travel and accommodation costs. The workshop forms part of the project Topography of Memory. Mapping Jewish Łódź, funded by the Stiftung EVZ.

Deadline for applications: August 25, 2026 | DETAILS