Thematic labs

Small-scale, collaborative investigations on topics of interest, curated by (and for) members of the OCEH community.

As part of our work with the idea of a Lab, we're developing a feature we call "thematic labs": a series of small-scale, ongoing experimental spaces organised around topics or issues that are relevant to the community. 

Through practical, collaborative experimentation, these topical micro-labs explore how the idea of a humanities laboratory can be translated into practice. They are open-ended, low-key, with a limited budget and designed to not be too demanding, either in terms of time or resources. 

If you have an idea for a lab that you would like commit to running for at least two semesters, get in touch.

List of thematic labs

  • Arctic Lab

    Humanities focused discussion and collaborative thinking about the past, present and future importance of the Arctic.

  • Writing Lab

    An open and collegial space where researchers come together to share drafts, exchange ideas, and support one another’s writing and research.

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