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Data. Computing. Discovery. Explore it all at Mind Bytes 2026. April 22 | Ida Noyes Hall Register now: eventbrite.com/e/mind-bytes-2… #MindBytes #UChicago

Archival assistant Megan Sands (UChicago, MAPSS in Anthropology '25, MA in Middle Eastern Studies '27) transforms photographs of Antoin Sevruguin We were delighted to highlight the work of Archival Assistant Megan Sands, whose careful and sustained efforts have transformed

My new article has appeared in BASP 62 (2025) on the very interesting magical papyrus in Michigan (P. Mich. inv. 1444) that has a love compulsion spell commissioned by a woman directed at a man. foyscalf.com/portfolio/demo…

For those interested in Ptolemaic Hieroglyphs, some interesting @ISAC_UChicago research can be found here: isac.uchicago.edu/research/publi… Take the class to learn more: Introduction to Ptolemaic Hieroglyphs Register: tinyurl.com/yc4pb8vu Mondays, Jan 26-Mar 16, 7-9pm on Zoom

Introduction to Ptolemaic Hieroglyphs Register: tinyurl.com/yc4pb8vu Mondays, Jan 26-Mar 16, 7-9pm on Zoom This course introduces participants to the hieroglyphic inscriptions of the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.

#Testing a new #OCIANA functionality - let's map the attestations of the deity 𝒍𝒉 (allāh, left) and the deity 𝒓𝒅̣𝒘 (Ruḍaw, right). We begin to see a geographic distribution come into focus...

ISAC invites applications for the position of Web Application Developer. The Web Application Developer at ISAC leads the design, development, and maintenance of web-based tools and infrastructure supporting ISAC’s digital research initiatives. Full post: isac.uchicago.edu/article/job-op…

Academic library colleagues are invited to examine the state of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on our profession at the 2025 Zar Symposium at Regenstein Library on October 3rd. lib.uchicago.edu/conferences/za…

Then, as now, wine making and transport to its final destination was a long process. Theban Tomb TT261 of Khaemwaset, a wab-priest of king Amenhotep I in the time of Thutmose III of Dynasty 18, shows how the process worked.

📢📢 'Undate: humanistic dates for computation' is the FIRST Software Paper from new #openaccess journal 'Computational Humanities Research'! Download:▶️ cup.org/3IXgXdP Submit your work:▶️ cup.org/4lkewzo #computationalhumanities @CompHumResearch @CambridgeUP

From ancient tombs to Chicago World’s Fair, ISAC showcases photographic odyssey | University of Chicago News news.uchicago.edu/story/ancient-…

Work with us at @ISAC_UChicago! ISAC is looking for an Archivist to join the team. The Archives is an essential pillar at the core of what we do. Through its dedicated predecessors, it has a built a wealth of incredible potential for future transformation. Please share widely!

Prof Ben Zhao from #UChicago was another excellent keynote speaker at Open Repositories 2025, who gave an engaging presentation about #GenAI, harms, and mitigation techniques. youtube.com/watch?v=HL62C3… #AI #openrepos2025

We're set up at the @IAAssyriology annual meeting in Prague. Stop by our exhibit to see titles from @AmOrientalSoc @Archaeopress @ASOResearch @UCLACotsen @HUCPress @ISAC_UChicago @LockwoodPress @mohrsiebeck @pennmuseum and more! #assyriology #cuneiformstudies

Take a peek at what new archives, manuscripts, rare books, and digitized items were added in June at the Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center: lib.uchicago.edu/about/news/new…

TFW: it’s 1,800 years ago and your mum writes to your fella offering to pay for your camel-taxi so you can give birth with her by your side. This ancient artefact can currently be seen as part of our free exhibition, Treasured, from now until 26 October in the Weston Library.

All campus libraries will be closed Friday, July 4 in for the Independence Day holiday. Summer hours resume on Saturday, July 5. See hours.lib.uchicago.edu for a complete list of our summer hours.

We're pleased to announce a new resource based on the ancient Egyptian collection at the Art Institute by ISAC associate Emily Teeter and associate curator of ancient Egyptian art in the Arts of Africa department at the Art Institute of Chicago, Ashley Arico.

On July 2 & 3, the RCC Walk-in Lab located in Regenstein will be closed. Our help desk services will be available during business hours via help@rcc.uchicago.edu on those days. The RCC will be closed on July 4. The Walk-in lab and in-person services will resume on Monday, July 7.

All campus libraries will be closed this Thursday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday. Normal summer hours resume on Friday, June 20.