Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7.00pm to 8.00pm BST
From archive to algorithm, join us for this unique insight on how AI is transforming cultural heritage research here at Cambridge.
Led by Cambridge University Library in collaboration with the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics and the Collections, Connections, Communities Strategic Research Initiative (CCC).
ArCH is building a secure, replicable, open‑source workspace where galleries, libraries, archives, museums, and academic researchers can explore cultural heritage collections with AI, without needing specialist technical expertise.
Drawing on case studies from across the University of Cambridge, including the University Library the project tackles some of the most persistent challenges in cultural heritage research that our panel will explore in this webinar.
There will be a live Q&A with the speakers, featuring questions from the audience.
Do join us for what will be a fascinating insight and conversation on how AI tools are shaping the future of heritage discovery. Can't attend live? Register anyway, and we'll send you the recording after the event has aired.
Speakers
A medieval manuscript scholar by training, Dr Suzanne Paul is particularly interested in the application of digital and scientific approaches to the study and curation of manuscripts.
She has collaborated on several large-scale digitisation projects, including the Polonsky Foundation Greek Manuscripts project.
Amelie Roper is Head of Research at the University of Cambridge Libraries and Archives (CULA), where she manages the University Library Research Institute, a centre for collections-led research. She is a Co-Lead on the AI for Cultural Heritage Hub project (ArCH) and supports the delivery of CULA's research grants portfolio.
Amelie has a PhD in book history from the University of St Andrews and previously undertook an AHRC-RLUK Professional Practice Fellowship on Documenting the Role of UK Science in the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Jennie Fletcher is Lead Software Developer at the University of Cambridge Libraries and Archives (CULA), leading a small development team that supports library services and digital humanities research. She has led the development of the Cambridge Digital Library and the AI for Cultural Heritage Hub (ArCH), with a focus on applying innovative technologies to enhance access to and discovery of cultural heritage collections.
Mathew Lowe is Collections Manager for the University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge, where he is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Museum’s vertebrate collections and the development of computerised documentation systems to recognised professional standards. He also coordinates and supports research enquiries and visits, administers the specimen loans service, and supports specimen-based teaching within the Department of Zoology.
Booking information
Booking for this event will close on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 12.30pm EDT.
