Workshops

Date & Place

When: 4 March, 16:15-18:00

Where: Zoom https://unibe-ch.zoom.us/j/64547208998?pwd=6zC653pnfbazEqbZo5qAI0ccGCOdxJ.1

Abstract

From Research to Resonance explores how academic research can be communicated in public in thoughtful and responsible ways. The workshop approaches public communication as a process of translation, inviting participants to consider how research findings, questions, and potential uncertainties might be shared with wider audiences while remaining true to the work itself. Through illustrative examples and moments of guided reflection, the session addresses questions of voice, audience, and ethical responsibility in public-facing research communication.

Thanks to AI, tedious task of manual transcription is a thing of the past! This workshop provides participants with a step-by-step guide on how to quickly transcribe large amounts of audio data in a time-aligned format using Whisper AI, and edit transcripts using the open-source program ELAN. The workshop is divided into two parts:

• In the first part, you’ll learn how to use the University of Bern's supercomputer (UBELIX) to automatically transcribe audio. We will cover the entire process, from uploading the files to UBELIX to downloading the finished transcripts.
• In the second part, you’ll learn how to open, edit, and annotate these transcripts in ELAN. We will cover best practices for transcription and annotation, including shortcuts and transcription conventions.

When & Where

When: Wednesday, 1 April, 16:15-17:45h.

Where: Unitobler, Room F-121

This workshop explores questions about how to conduct sociolinguistic research in an ethical fashion. We will discuss current approaches in the field for addressing ethical issues that arise in sociolinguistics research and for evaluating and minimising risk. Topics to be covered will include soliciting consent, ensuring participant confidentiality, protecting data, and developing respectful and ethical relationships with research participants. We will approach these topics by going through a number of case studies and participants will be able to discuss ethical questions in relation to their own research plans.

Date & Location

When: Monday, 11 May 2026, 16:15 - 17:45

Where: Room 220, Mittelstrasse 43