NORA-HS Autumn School 2026

November 4–6, 2026 | Sola, Norway

The first NORA-HS Autumn School will bring together PhD candidates working at the intersection of AI, the humanities, and the social sciences for three days of learning, networking, and interdisciplinary exchange at Sola Strand Hotel, just outside Stavanger.

Registration and abstract submission are now closed. Selected participants have been notified by email.

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Photo: Sola Strand Hotel

This year, NORA-HS is partnering with the PRESIMAL Autumn School to bring together researchers working on AI in the humanities and social sciences and AI in medical imaging. The joint program includes combined poster sessions, panel discussions, and social activities designed to foster interdisciplinary exchange and new collaborations.

The NORA-HS Autumn School offers participants an opportunity to learn from leading researchers, present their work, and connect with peers from across Norway.

 

Practical Information

All registered participants have received an email from the NORA-HS Autumn School organizers with practical details and individual presentation assignments. Please reply to that email to confirm your participation and indicate whether you will use the airport shuttle and/or join the optional Stavanger tour.

Please bring your own laptop for workshop sessions.

For questions or assistance, please contact the Autumn School organizers.

 

Program

Airport Shuttle

A shuttle bus will operate between Stavanger Airport and Sola Strand Hotel:

  • Wednesday, November 4: Stavanger Airport to Sola Strand Hotel, departing at 10:30 a.m.
  • Friday, November 6: Sola Strand Hotel to Stavanger Airport, departing at 3:15 p.m.

Please notify the organizers by email if you would like to use the shuttle. Transportation from Stavanger city center is not provided.

Academic Schedule

The full program and presentation schedule have been sent by email.

Please note that the Code of Conduct writing session has been canceled. The Autumn School will end at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, November 6.

NORA-HS Autumn School 2026: Click to download program and presentation Groups.

Optional Stavanger Tour

After the Autumn School ends on Friday, participants are welcome to join an optional guided tour of Stavanger.

The tour will be led by Geir Haines, Research Coordinator at NORA. The group will leave Sola shortly after the program ends and travel to Stavanger by taxi. NORA-HS will cover the taxi fare from Sola to Stavanger. The group will stop at luggage lockers before the tour begins.

The tour is expected to end at approximately 4:00 p.m., but participants may leave earlier if needed. Travel from Stavanger city center to Stavanger Airport must be arranged and paid for by participants. Direct buses are available.

Please notify the organizers by email if you would like to join.

 

 

Presentations

Oral Presentations

Format: 16:9 PowerPoint (.pptx)

Length: 12 minutes, followed by 3 minutes for questions

Deadline: November 1

Submission: a.p.seremak@nora.ai

Please make your presentation accessible to an interdisciplinary audience by including sufficient background and context.

All presentations will be run from a shared computer in the conference room. Personal laptops cannot be used. Files will be deleted after the Autumn School.

Poster Presentations

Poster presenters are responsible for printing and bringing their own posters. On-site printing is not available.

  • Preferred format: A0, portrait orientation
  • Hang your poster in the designated area upon arrival and registration.
  • Materials for hanging posters will be provided.
  • Keep your poster displayed throughout the Autumn School.
  • During your assigned session, stand by your poster to discuss your work with visitors.
  • During the other poster session, please visit and engage with other posters.
  • Your assigned session is listed in the presentation schedule sent by email.
  • Use a clear, visual layout with figures, images, and concise key points. A suggested structure is: title and affiliations; purpose; methods; results; and conclusion.

Speed Poster Presentations

All poster presenters will give a brief presentation before the poster sessions.

  • Length: 4 minutes
  • Maximum: 4 slides
  • Format: PowerPoint or PDF
  • Deadline: November 2
  • Submission: a.p.seremak@nora.ai

Presentations will take place in the main conference room and must be delivered from the shared conference computer. Personal laptops cannot be used.

Suggested slide structure

  • Title, presenter name, and affiliation
  • Background and research question
  • Methods
  • Results and conclusion

Awards

Awards will be presented for the best oral presentation and best poster presentation. Winners will be selected by an independent committee and announced at the end of the Autumn School.

Additional Information

Submitted abstracts will be included in an electronic abstract book shared with participants. Contact the organizers if you do not want your abstract to be included.

Organising Committee

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Gabriele de Seta

Researcher, Project Leader, Center for Digital narrative, University of Bergen

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Alvaro Fernandez Quilez

Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Stavanger

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Helle Sjøvaag

Professor of Journalism, University of Stavanger

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Justine Dickhoff

Senior Adviser, NORA

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Agnieszka Seremak

Adviser, NORA