Join Our Community
Join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community dedicated to advancing digital cultural preservation and fostering professional excellence. The Plus Ultra Collective brings together scholars, technologists, and cultural heritage professionals to bridge the gap between past and present. By becoming a member, you contribute to a growing network of expertise, innovation, and shared resources designed to elevate your research and broaden your impact.
Why you should join? What can the Collective do for you?
Who can join Plus Ultra Collective?
We welcome scholars, students, cultural heritage professionals, technologists, and anyone passionate about digital humanities and cultural preservation. Our community is interdisciplinary and international, united by shared interests in historical research and technological innovation.
What are the benefits of membership?
Members gain access to exclusive workshops and training sessions, networking opportunities with leading experts in digital humanities, priority consideration for collaborative projects, grant writing support, and invitations to special events and conferences.
How do I get involved in projects?
After joining, you’ll receive regular updates about ongoing and upcoming projects. You can express interest in specific initiatives through your member profile, and project leaders will reach out to potential collaborators. We also encourage members to propose their own project ideas.
What time commitment is expected?
Involvement is entirely flexible and based on your availability and interests. Some members participate in monthly online meetings, while others contribute to specific projects on a more intensive basis. You determine your own level of engagement.
Do I need technical skills to join?
No! While many of our projects involve digital technologies, we value diverse expertise. Historians, archivists, linguists, and other humanities scholars without technical backgrounds are essential to our work. We provide training and pair members with complementary skills.
How does Plus Ultra Collective support early-career researchers?
We offer mentorship programs pairing early-career researchers with established scholars, provide guidance on academic job applications and grant proposals, create opportunities for publication and presentation, and facilitate networking connections across institutions and disciplines.
Can institutions join as organizational members?
Yes, we welcome partnerships with universities, museums, libraries, and other cultural institutions. Organizational membership provides opportunities for collaborative projects, shared resources, and joint funding applications. Contact us to discuss institutional partnership options.
Can I propose a new working group?
Absolutely. Members are encouraged to propose and lead working groups centered around specific technologies, historical periods, or methodologies. The Collective provides the platform and network to help launch these initiatives.
Is there a code of conduct?
Yes. We are committed to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. All members agree to abide by our Code of Conduct, which prioritizes respect, inclusivity, and constructive collaboration.
Still have questions?
We’re here to help! Reach out to Dr. Martínez-Dávila at rogerlmartinez@gmail.com and he will be happy to answer any questions you have.