Dear students,
The African Digital Humanities Project is pleased to invite you to participate in the Reclaiming African Voices Hackathon, an exciting initiative focused on advancing African Digital Humanities through innovation, collaboration, and community engagement.
This hackathon brings together students, researchers, academics, developers, creatives, and digital humanities practitioners to explore how technology can be used to preserve, recover, and amplify African histories, languages, and lived experiences in the digital age. Participants will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions ranging from AI-powered language preservation tools to community-driven oral history platforms and interactive digital heritage projects.
Why Participate?
The hackathon provides a unique opportunity to:
* Contribute to the preservation and promotion of African knowledge systems.
* Develop innovative digital solutions grounded in decolonisation and accessibility principles.
* Showcase creative and impactful approaches to digital heritage and storytelling.
Information Session
Date: 17 June 2026
Time: 17:30 – 18:30
RSVP Form: https://bit.ly/3PNOFGn
Venue: Online via MS Teams
Join the session: https://bit.ly/4dXH9AQ
Important Links
Summarised Hackathon Brief: https://bit.ly/4eaphTc
Full Hackathon Brief: https://bit.ly/4dArDw5
Rubric Information: https://bit.ly/4srzXCc
Red Horizon Information https://bit.ly/4u4ArPv
Submission Deadline
Date: 9 July 2026 (4 weeks maximum!)
Time: 20:00
Submission Portal: https://bit.ly/4dHevF5
We encourage all interested individuals working on Africa-focused research, digital humanities, storytelling, technology, and related fields to participate.
For further information, please contact: CHS-ADH@unisa.ac.za
We look forward to your participation in shaping the future of African digital heritage.
Kind regards,
Academic Development Open Virtual Hub
