Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the second iteration of the *"Training week: Global history of astronomy week on primary sources"*, which will focus on cosmology, physics, and astrology.
This intensive, hands-on workshop is designed for *advanced doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and early career faculty specialising in astral sciences*. The event is organized by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) and the Observatoire de Paris. Key Information - *Dates:* June 8 – June 12, 2026 - *Location:* Bibliothèque nationale de France and Observatoire de Paris - *Goal:* To collaboratively study, classify, and interpret astral sciences manuscripts in Latin, Greek, Persian, Arabic, Sanskrit, and Chinese . - *Theme Focus:* The workshop will focus on the physical/cosmological and astrological aspects of different theories and practices of astral sciences . Workshop Pillars The program offers a unique triad of learning experiences: 1. *Primary Sources:* Direct engagement with physical manuscripts, printed books, and instruments in the Parisian archives. Dedicated sessions will cover Arabic/Persian, Chinese, Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit sources, among others. 2. *Digital Tools:* Introduction to cutting-edge digital humanities and AI tools specifically designed for the analysis of astronomical sources, including textual analysis and the digitization of tables and complex diagrams. 3. *Student Projects:* Hands-on group research where participants can work with pre-selected sources or propose their own. A key opportunity is comparing Parisian archives with documents from other global repositories . Application Details - *Eligibility:* Advanced doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and early career faculty specialising in astral sciences. - *Application Materials:* Send your CV (1 page maximum) and a letter of motivation (2 pages maximum) to support your application. - *Deadline:* January 30, 2026 - *Registration Form:* https://framaforms.org/registration-training-week-a-global-history-of-astronomy-on-primary-sources-1738244383 https://framaforms.org/registration-training-week-a-global-history-of-astronomy-on-primary-sources-1738244383 A limited number of grants will be proposed to support participants from low-income countries and/or with little institutional support. For more detailed information, please refer to the website: https://eida.hypotheses.org/seminars-2/2026-training-week-global-history-of-astronomy-week-on-primary-sources-a-focus-on-cosmology-physics-and-astrology We look forward to receiving your applications. With kind regards, AJ, on behalf of the Organizing Committee -- <https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/research/departments/max-planck-research-group-astra> *Anuj MISRA*, Ph.D (he/him) *Max Planck Research Group Leader <https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/people/amisra>* RG: Astral Sciences in Trans-Regional Asia (ASTRA <https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/research/departments/max-planck-research-group-astra> ) Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) Boltzmannstraße 22, 14195 Berlin, GERMANY Room 102, Harnackstraße 5 +49 30 22667 313 [email protected] ─ *in conjunction with*─ *Professor of the History of Science and the History of Knowledge <https://www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/en/e/wissensgeschichte/mitarbeiter_innen/Anuj-Misra/index.html>* Institute for the History of Knowledge in the Ancient World Department of History and Cultural Studies, Freie Universität Berlin Arnimallee 10, 14195 Berlin, GERMANY Room 205 +49 03 838 59046 [email protected] ─ *Affiliated External Researcher <https://ccrs.ku.dk/staff/?pure=en/persons/663586>* (2024─25) Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies (CCRS) University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, DENMARK [email protected] ─ *Adjunct Senior Fellow <https://profiles.canterbury.ac.nz/Anuj-Misra>* (since September 2021) School of Mathematics and Statistics | Te Kura Pāngarau University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND [email protected]
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