CSMC News (2021)23 December 2021|CSMC NewsGeorgia – Codicology and Preventive ConservationPhoto: Andrea PatakiIn cooperation with the Cologne Institute for Conservation Sciences and several regional partners, the new three-year research project, starting in 2022, will foster the exchange between Georgian and German researchers and students.22 December 2021|CSMC NewsCuneiform Culture and the Akkadian LanguagePhoto: CSMCFrom 21-25 February 2022, the CSMC will host an introductory-level winter school on ‘Cuneiform Culture and the Akkadian Language’. Participation is open to students from all backgrounds.21 December 2021|CSMC NewsCSMC Receives Generous Donation from René TeijgelerPhoto: René TeijgelerThe internationally renowned researcher and advisor in the field of Critical Cultural Heritage has recently honoured the CSMC with a donation of special written artefacts. A few days ago, the objects were received by Jan van der Putten and Roberta Zollo in Utrecht.14 December 2021|CSMC NewsVacant Research Associate PositionsPhoto: CSMCWe invite applications for research associate positions on the projects ‘The Development of Literacy in the Caucasian Territories' and 'Valuating Handwriting in East Asia in the Digital Age', respectively. 7 December 2021|CSMC NewsA Coffin, a Doll, and a CursePhoto: Sara ChiariniIn the latest volume of our series ‘Artefact of the Month’, the final one of the year, an unknown Athenian intrudes into a cemetery at night. The person tampers with a grave in order to influence the outcome of a trial – with the help of a curse.29 November 2021|CSMC NewsCSMC Announces J. P. Gumbert Dissertation Award 2022Photo: CSMCWith the J. P. Gumbert Dissertation Award, the CSMC honours the best doctoral thesis defended in 2021 that contributes to any aspect of the study of manuscripts and other written artefacts. We now welcome nominations. 28 November 2021|CSMC NewsMusic for AdventPhoto: Stadtgeschichtliches Museum LeipzigA few weeks ago, we called for your participation to make the forgotten pieces from Marie Pohlenz' 'musical friendship album' resound again. Just in time for the festive season, we have received the first contributions. 26 November 2021|CSMC NewsHandwriting MattersPhoto: CSMCDespite the availability of prints and digital media, handwriting still plays a significant role in many religious contexts. In this short film, CSMC researchers explain why manuscripts prevail – and why printed words sometimes fall short of expressing the meaning of handwritten ones.25 November 2021|CSMC NewsEthical and Responsible Research at the CSMCPhoto: CSMCThe council meeting of the Cluster of Excellence has approved a new Ethics Paper that outlines the responsibilities of manuscript researchers and provides guidelines for the appropriate treatment of written artefacts and research data.24 November 2021|CSMC NewsCall for Papers: Computational Systems for Ancient Written ArtefactsPhoto: © Baptiste DUPUY de l'agence BaptisteDreamOn 22 May 2022, ‘Computational Systems for Ancient Written Artefacts’, a special session at the DAS 2022 International Workshop, will take place in La Rochelle, France. The call for papers is now open, deadline for submissions is 4 January. 23 November 2021|CSMC NewsCall for Papers: UWA Conference 2023Photo: CSMCFrom 27-29 September 2023, the Cluster of Excellence will host a major international conference on ‘Studying Written Artefacts: Challenges and Perspectives’. The Call for Papers is now open. Deadline for submissions is 1 June.22 November 2021|CSMC NewsManuscript Albums: A First Comparative ApproachPhoto: Stadtgeschichtliches Museum LeipzigFrom 29–30 October 2021, the CSMC hosted the online workshop ‘Manuscript Albums: Collecting & Compiling Handwritten Items’. Organisers Janine Droese and Janina Karolewski summarise their reflections on the workshop’s papers and discussions.16 November 2021|CSMC News39 Grams of Qur'anPhoto: CSMCIn pre-modern times, master calligraphers produced editions of the Qur’an that were smaller than a palm. In this video, Cornelius Berthold explains the function of miniature Qur'ans and scrutinises an astonishingly precise 14th-century description of these small manuscripts. 15 November 2021|CSMC News'Hermann Made Me.' The Story of a Baptismal FontPhoto: Jochen Hermann VennebuschIn the new edition of our series 'Artefact of the Month', Jochen Hermann Vennebusch examines a 'living fountain' in bronze, which played a key role in a mysterious medieval ritual. 12 November 2021|CSMC NewsTrends in Statistical CodicologyPhoto: De GruyterThe new edition of 'Studies in Manuscript Cultures' is now available as open access. The volume provides a comprehensive picture of the application of statistical methodology to various aspects of manuscript production.11 November 2021|CSMC NewsVacant Research Associate PositionPhoto: CSMCWe invite applications for a research associate position on the project ‘Wandering Artefacts: The Materialistic History of German-Jewish Archives. The Correspondence of Franz Rosenzweig, Martin Buber, and Margarete Susman'. 9 November 2021|CSMC NewsHebrew CodicologyPhoto: The National Library of IsraelMalachi Beit-Arié’s new book is the result of 60 years of research. Now the opus magnum 'Hebrew Codicology' has been published digitally.5 November 2021|CSMC NewsVariants and Variance of Written ArtefactsPhoto: National Taiwan UniversityIn close cooperation with CSMC, the National Taiwan University organised and hosted an international conference on ‘Variants/Variance – Text, Form and Material’, which took place from 23-24 October. 1 November 2021|CSMC NewsNew Perspectives on PalimpsestsPhoto: CSMCFrom 7-8 October 2021, the CSMC hosted the workshop 'Removed and Rewritten: Palimpsests and Related Phenomena from a Cross-Cultural Perspective'. In this contribution, the organisers reflect on what has been achieved – and look ahead to future work in the field.29 October 2021|CSMC NewsVacant Research Associate PositionPhoto: CSMCCSMC invites applications for a research associate position on the project ‘African voices in the Islamic manuscripts from Mali: documenting and exploring African languages written in Arabic script (Ajami)'.More articles