Masaryk University’s Digitalia MUNI ARTS and the University of Potsdam’s Theodor Fontane Archive and Network Digital Humanities have joined forces under the Knowledge Exchange Scheme (KES) to push the boundaries of Digital Humanities research and education.
Launched in late 2024, the project quickly moved from planning to action. Workshops and expert meetings brought together Czech and German researchers to exchange expertise, compare infrastructure strategies, and explore new ways to connect data and communities.
During the cooperation, Digitalia MUNI ARTS (within LINDAT/CLARIAH-CZ and EOSC) showcased its technical infrastructure, open science practices, and pilot projects such as ArchaeoVault. The Theodor Fontane Archive highlighted its work on API development, Model Context Protocols (MCP), and the DraCor platform—a powerful resource for large-scale analysis of dramatic texts in more than 20 languages.
What’s Next
The partnership will now focus on building a Digitalia–DraCor connector to link Czech and European infrastructures, expanding student and researcher exchanges through Erasmus+, and strengthening ties between infrastructure and academic research agendas. A key priority will be boosting the visibility of Czech drama and Digital Humanities research within European networks.
The KES project is more than a knowledge exchange — it lays the foundation for a long-term partnership shaping the future of Digital Humanities in Europe.