Blog Post: ATRIUM Summer School 2026

ATRIUM SUMMER SCHOOL 2026

From Maps to Data and Data to Maps: Exploring Spatial Histories

29 June - 2 July 2026 | Athens, Greece
By Anna Aslanoglou

From 29 June to 2 July 2026, the UNESCO Chair on Digital Methods for the Humanities and Social Sciences at the Athens University of Economics and Business welcomed an international group of researchers, students and cultural heritage professionals to Athens for the ATRIUM Summer School, From Maps to Data and Data to Maps: Exploring Spatial Histories.

Fourteen participants representing ten countries across Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America took part in the four-day programme. The cohort included participants from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, with international representation from Brazil, Kenya and Turkey, as well as several European countries. This geographical and disciplinary diversity created a dynamic environment for collaborative learning, knowledge exchange and discussion.

The Summer School attracted strong interest from applicants around the world. The selection process was highly competitive, reflecting the exceptional quality and diversity of the candidates' academic and professional profiles. The selected participants brought together different levels of experience and expertise, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, doctoral researchers, academics, librarians and cultural heritage professionals.