Services (Prototype)

The Digital Humanities (DH) at the University of Bern offer a wide range of services for researchers, students and institutions. Our expertise includes support for research projects, the development of innovative publication formats, the provision of technical solutions and advice on digital tools and methods. The aim is to promote scientific innovation, strengthen digital skills and improve networking between research and the public.

The following is an overview of our main services and the contact persons responsible for them.

Overview

 

Support for research projects and applications

We advise and support researchers at the Faculty of Humanities in the design and implementation of their research projects. This includes assistance with applications for third-party funded projects. Our advice ranges from methodological questions to the selection and use of digital tools that are suitable for specific research questions.

Contact:

Digital Humanities
Walter Benjamin Kolleg, University of Bern
Muesmattstrasse 45, CH-3012 Bern
digitalhumanities@unibe.ch

 

Open Access Publication Advice in the OA Lab

The Open Access Lab (OA Lab) supports researchers in publishing scientific work in open access (Diamond OA). Our goal is to promote innovative, publisher-independent publication formats that integrate both text and multimedia elements.

Our services include:

  • Consulting on the establishment and further development of academic OA journals
  • Support in the development of innovative publication formats (e.g. linking text, images, audio and video files)
  • Support in submitting OA journals to metrics-based indices (DOAJ, SCOPUS, Web of Science)
  • Image management and legal advice on image rights

Contact:

Katharina Böhmer, M.A.
katharina.boehmer@unibe.ch

 

Platforms for digital research environments

nodegoat Go: data management and network analysis

nodegoat Go is a virtual research environment that has been specially developed for the management, visualisation and analysis of complex data. Researchers and students at the University of Bern can apply for free access and carry out projects in the humanities, social and natural sciences.

  • Currently active projects: 113
  • Researchers on the platform: 186

Services:

  • Provision of a personal or group research environment
  • Support with data entry and visualisation
  • Organisation of workshops and training on how to use nodegoat

Contact:

Sebastian Borkowski
nodegoat.support@unibe.ch

 

Digital image processing with IIIF

The International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) enables the efficient provision and use of image data. In collaboration with the University Library of Bern, we provide an IIIF interface that allows access to high-quality image data for research purposes.

Services:

  • Advice on integrating IIIF into research projects
  • Provision of interfaces and image management tools
  • Support in using IIIF standards for projects in the humanities and social sciences

Contact:

openscience@unibe.ch

 

Handwriting and Text Recognition with Transkribus

Transkribus is a powerful tool for automated text recognition of handwritten and historical documents. The University of Bern supports researchers by subsidising the use of the tool and providing training and workshops.

Services:

  • Introduction to the use of Transkribus
  • Support with text recognition for historical documents
  • Organisation of workshops on advanced features (e.g. PyLaia training)

Contact:

digitalhumanities@unibe.ch

 

Geovistory: Linking and analysing research data

Geovistory is a collaborative information system that allows researchers to structure, link and analyse data. Its innovative visualisation tools promote the sharing and dissemination of research data.

Services:

  • Advice and support on using Geovistory
  • Provision of tools for semantic data modelling
  • support with publishing and analysing research data

Contact:

Stephen Hart
stephen.hart@unibe.ch

 

Advice and training on digital tools

We offer training and advice on a wide range of digital tools, including:

  • Blender: 3D modelling and visualisation
  • Text Encoding Initiative (TEI): digital editions and text technologies
  • Transkribus: automated text recognition
  • nodegoat: data management and network analysis

Our workshops are designed to be practical and offer both beginners and experienced users the opportunity to develop their digital skills.

Contact:

digitalhumanities@unibe.ch