Certificate Programme in Digital Humanities Projects
Published on June 23, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. Sofia Rodriguez, an expert in Digital Humanities and the lead instructor for the Certificate Programme in Digital Humanities Projects. Sofia, thank you for joining us. GUEST: Thanks for having me, I'm excited to be here! HOST: Let's dive right in. Can you share a bit about your experience with Digital Humanities and what inspired you to create this course? GUEST: Absolutely! I've seen firsthand how digital tools can transform humanities research, making it more accessible and insightful. This course aims to equip students with those tools and methods. HOST: That's fantastic. And how do you see Digital Humanities evolving in the industry? What trends are you noticing? GUEST: There's a growing demand for data analysis and text mining skills in humanities research. Also, visualization techniques are becoming increasingly important for presenting research findings in a digestible manner. HOST: Interesting. I can imagine those skills being quite valuable. But there must be challenges in teaching and learning such a diverse set of skills. Can you share some of those? GUEST: Yes, one challenge is keeping up with the rapid pace of technological change. We constantly review and update our course content to ensure students learn the most relevant and current tools. HOST: That must keep you on your toes! Looking ahead, where do you see the future of Digital Humanities? GUEST: I believe Digital Humanities will continue to bridge the gap between tech and traditional humanities, opening up new avenues for research and collaboration. HOST: Exciting times ahead indeed! Thank you, Sofia, for sharing your insights and giving us a glimpse into the Certificate Programme in Digital Humanities Projects. GUEST: My pleasure, thank you for having me! HOST: To our listeners, if you're interested in enhancing your humanities scholarship and boosting your career prospects with in-demand skills, be sure to check out the Certificate Programme in Digital Humanities Projects. Apply now and unlock the potential of the digital humanities!
