Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI)
Digital Heritage Storytelling in Practice: A Two-Day Applied Workshop
26-27 May 2026
Organised by the Digital Heritage Centre (DHC), Insitute of Asia and Pacific Studies,
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Workshop Dates: 26-27 May, 2026
Location: University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Fees: 1000 RMB per participant
Capacity: 30–40 participants
Conference Access: Workshop participants will receive complimentary access to attend the Digital Futures for Cultural Heritage International Conference (28–30 May 2026).
Overview:
This two-day, practice-based workshop focuses on documenting and communicating cultural heritage through digital storytelling. Using mobile media and accessible digital tools, participants will develop practical skills in filming, recording, editing, and narrative construction. The workshop runs alongside the Digital Futures for Cultural Heritage conference and is designed as a skills-focused extension of its themes.
Who Can Apply
EOIs are welcome from:
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate students and early-career researchers
- Academics and educators
- Cultural practitioners, museum and heritage staff
- NGO professionals and independent creatives
What You Will Learn
Day 1 – Foundations of Digital Heritage Storytelling
- Ethical approaches to cultural documentation
- Mobile filming and field recording skills
- Story development and short-form narrative planning
Day 2 – Editing, Presentation, and Application
- Editing tools and narrative structuring techniques
- Reviewing raw footage and refining your digital story
- Presenting work-in-progress for peer feedback
- Receiving a certificate of participation
Expression of Interest (EOI) – What to Include
Please submit a 200–300 word EOI including:
- Brief background
Your current status (e.g. undergraduate student, postgraduate, practitioner) and institutional or professional affiliation, if any.
- Interest in the workshop
Why you would like to participate and how it relates to your studies, research, or practice.
- Relevant experience or skills (if any)
For example, work in media, heritage, community projects, or digital practice. Prior experience is not required.
- Expectations and learning goals
What you hope to gain from the workshop.
Key Dates
- EOI Submission Deadline: 25 February 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 5 March 2026
- Registration and Payment Deadline: 30 March 2026
Details on registration and payment will be sent to accepted participants and added to the event webpage in due course.
Please submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) and any queries to:
Contact: Dr Vikrant Kishore – vikrant.kishore@nottingham.edu.cn