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Thea Pitman

@theapitman.bsky.social

Professor of Latin American Studies, University of Leeds, UK. Co-chair, Arts and Humanities Alliance. Researching Latin American digital cultural production.

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Thea Pitman@theapitman.bsky.social · 6d ago

Delighted to be publishing this with @uolpress.bsky.social and a big thank you to everyone involved in the project and the publication.

University of London Press@uolpress.bsky.social · 7d ago

The other title launching our #OpenAccess book series, Understanding Languages, Cultures & Societies, published with @ilcs.bsky.social, is Artificial Intelligence, Art and Indigeneity, edited by @theapitman.bsky.social, Sandra De Berduccy & @andreasrauh.bsky.social. uolpress.co.uk/book/artific...

A banner with UOLP branding shows the book cover for new Open Access book, Artificial Intelligence, Art and Indigeneity, with a review quote next to it. The quote says: 'Artificial Intelligence, Art and Indigeneity deftly explores the tensions, contradictions and creative possibilities that arise when hegemonic AI technologies are reappropriated in the service of Indigenous and decolonial imaginaries. Creative in its methodology and writing, it is a valuable resource for scholars of Latin American visual culture, critical Indigenous studies and digital humanities methods.' —Sarah Abel, Assistant Professor in Philosophy of Science, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Liesbeth Corens@onslies.bsky.social · last mo.

Excellent statement setting out the risk government is taking through its non-intervention in #UKHE spinning into oblivion. Could you make sure your MP reads it? With the change in leadership we can try to get some political momentum before it's too late. Here's a template if you'd like a hook.

UKHE MP template

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Hetan Shah@hetanshah.bsky.social · last mo.

‘We urge the Government to prioritise this issue. Should this situation continue unchecked, the damage to the health of higher education, research and innovation will be profound and have long-lasting consequences.’ www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/stateme...

Rob Townsend@rbtownsend.bsky.social · 7mo ago

"The study concluded...investing in #humanities contributes to preparing generations that possess technical competence alongside cultural and ethical awareness, thereby strengthening the path of comprehensive and balanced development": bit.ly/4sMLLQV

Restore humanities in higher education: Study

MUSCAT: A recently-conducted study called for the restoration of humanities in the higher education system, being a fundamental pillar for a balanced...

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Rob Townsend@rbtownsend.bsky.social · 9mo ago

"While other universities report that the humanities are shrinking, at Berkeley, the opposite is true. The music major is the fastest-growing major on campus. We are finding bigger classrooms because film is exploding. English is back to the numbers we saw 15 years ago. We are hiring" bit.ly/4ohKuOe

"The humanities really are a resource — a confidence for living in our times.” Dean Sara Guyer on the modern utility of humanities degrees

This interview originally appeared on the Division of Arts

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Rebecca Colesworthy@rcolesworthy.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Spread the word! #SaveUT!! UT Austin admin are working to eliminate vital departments and censor what profs can teach. If you haven’t yet written to UT Austin admin, please do do do. The more voices of protest and support the better. An attack on one is an attack on all!

UT AUSTIN WANTS TO EIMINATE ITS BLACK STUDIES, LA LENO STUDIES, & GENDER STUD STUDIES DEPARTMENTS Tell them you non t stand for it! President Jim Davis: president@utexas.edu Provost William Inboden: provost@utexas.edu Interim Liberal Arts Dean David Sosa: david_sosa@austin.utexas.edu @UTAustin @UTAustinCOLA #EducationalLiberty #SaveUT
Simon McGarr@tupped.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Just to be clear, an English degree - learning to critically assess texts - is actually one of the most dangerous for people such as Badenoch. An educated population, able to bring hundreds of years of context to statements in a dawning age of AI slop and attention-seeking dishonesty is also vital.

The Bear@bearlypolitics.co.uk · 10mo ago

So, the plan is to cut English, the arts, and sociology - the degrees that actually study culture - while on another part of your platform claiming to “defend” British culture. It’s performance nationalism with a reading age of seven.

Badenoch: Curb students taking 'rip-off' degrees such as English The performing arts, sociology and anthropology are among the subjects the Conservatives would like to cut
Cecily Raynor@cecilyraynor.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Friends, I'm currently writing up a methodology chapter and would love your help. Are there any recent projects that use AI or large language models (LLMs) as a direct entry point into Latin American literary texts? I'd be delighted to spotlight innovative work I may have missed. Feel free to share!

Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage@apprecovery.bsky.social · last yr.

#CFP for Debates in Digital Humanities edited by Gabriela Baeza Ventura, María E. Cotera, Annemarie Perez, and Carolina Villarroel. Deadline for 500-word abstracts, including proposed title and short bio: May 15, 2025. dhdebates.gc.cuny.edu/page/debates... #digitalhumanities #usLdh

Debates in US Latinx DH | Debates in the Digital Humanities

Transforming scholarly publications into living digital works

dhdebates.gc.cuny.edu