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SUMMARY:Hands-on Workshop ‘Transcribing the Past: Citizen Scientists and Automation in Historical Demography’ (2)
DESCRIPTION:Interested researchers\, practitioners\, and citizen scientists start working on a best practice manual during this workshop\, which will be published in Historical Life Course Studies.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/in-person-workshop-transcribing-the-past-citizen-scientists-and-automation-in-historical-demography-2/
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG1
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SUMMARY:Workshop ‘Accuracy of Cause-of-Death Registration: Everyday Conditions\, Crises\, and Epidemics
DESCRIPTION:The accurate registration of deaths has long been a challenge for researchers. Crises\, such as epidemics\, often led to a systematic underestimation of the disease itself- either to downplay its spread or due to misclassification – while illnesses with similar symptoms were overreported. Likewise\, long after the epidemic had passed\, diseases with comparable symptoms could be mistaken for new epidemic outbreaks when they were not. Moreover\, these kind of crises brought overwhelming workloads\, administrative breakdowns\, and\, in many cases\, the deaths of the very officials responsible for maintaining death records. In this sense\, death certificates and other records provide crucial insights into mortality patterns\, yet their reliability is often compromised by inconsistent reporting practices\, evolving medical knowledge\, the complex nature of causes-of-death and the social context.\n  \nThis workshop seeks contributions that explore the reliability of (historical) death registration\, the handling of multiple causes of death\, and the methodological challenges of working with such data within an epidemic context.\nWe invite submissions that engage with a range of questions\, including but not limited to:\n\n\nHow reliable were death registration practices during crises (such as the Black Death\, cholera or yellow fever outbreaks\, the 1918 influenza pandemic\, or the HIV/AIDS crisis)?\n\n\nHow were multiple causes of death recorded\, and how should researchers interpret these records?\n\n\nWhat biases or gaps exist in historical registration systems\, and how can they be addressed?\n\n\nWhat methodological approaches can improve our understanding of mortality (during crises)?\n\n\nWhat broader implications do historical findings have for contemporary registration practices?\n\n\nPapers may present new empirical findings\, methodological discussions\, or theoretical perspectives. We particularly encourage interdisciplinary work that combines historical demography\, epidemiology\, and archival research.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact the local organiser Joana Maria Pujadas Mora (jpujadasmo@uoc.edu).
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/workshop-accuracy-of-cause-of-death-registration-everyday-conditions-crises-and-epidemics/
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG1
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Joana Maria Pujadas Mora":MAILTO:jpujadasmo@uoc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260304T160000
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SUMMARY:Searchathon 'Health inequalities in history'
DESCRIPTION:Archives Portal Europe (www.archivesportaleurope.net) is the online search portal of the archival heritage from Europe and about Europe; it hosts millions of archival descriptions from more than 25 countries\, in more than 20 languages\, and from thousands of archival institutions. In this searchathon\, you will test the portal to find documents related to medical history\, in order to help The Great Leap project\, a EU-funded project to study in the long term (1800-2022) the roots and drivers of health inequalities across regions and countries in Europe and beyond. This workshop will present the project and how Archives Portal Europe works\, in order to search for documents – and the best archival digger will win a £40 voucher !\n  \n\nClick here for the Google Meets Link\nPowerpoint of GREATLEAP with examples\n\n\nObjective\nThe goal of this Searchaton is to identify and locate historical archival sources that document causes of death and disease-related information across Europe. By bringing together archivists\, researchers\, and data specialists\, we aim to map out the wealth of materials preserved in European archives that can shed light on public health patterns\, medical practices\, and mortality trends from the past two centuries. The Searchaton will focus on uncovering collections that contain systematically recorded health information\, both in textual and tabular forms\, and that could potentially be used for research on the history of medicine\, demography\, and epidemiology.\n  \nContext\nSince the early 19th century\, the systematic recording of causes of death became an important component of population monitoring and public health administration. Records documenting deaths and diseases were produced in many contexts – through parish registers\, civil registration systems\, hospital logs\, and mortality reports. However\, despite their historical significance\, the extent and nature of these sources remain only partially known. In many countries\, it is still unclear where and how information on individual deaths (rather than aggregated statistics) was recorded\, preserved\, or digitized. Existing documentation practices varied widely across time and place\, reflecting differences in administrative organization\, medical knowledge\, and legal requirements. As a result\, much remains to be discovered about the availability\, accessibility\, and structure of individual-level records that could reveal detailed insights into historical causes of death. Mapping and understanding these sources is therefore essential to reconstructing the health status and medical history of past populations\, and to enabling comparative studies across regions and periods.\n  \nWhat We Are Looking For\nDuring the Searchaton\, participants will search for and identify archival sources (both digitized and in physical form) that contain any of the following types of information:\n\n\nRegisters of deaths (parish\, civil\, or municipal) that include causes of death or related annotations.\n\n\nHospital and infirmary records\, such as patient admission logs\, treatment records\, and mortality registers.\n\n\nPublic health reports issued by local or national authorities\, including mortality statistics or outbreak reports.\n\n\nMedical officer reports or epidemiological surveys documenting disease prevalence or causes of mortality.\n\n\nMilitary health and casualty records containing medical diagnoses or death causes.\n\n\nBurial and cemetery registers with cause-of-death references.\n\n\nSpecialized databases or digitized collections that aggregate such records from specific regions or periods.\n\n\nExpected Outcomes\nThe results of the Searchaton will contribute to a data paper to be submitted to Open Research Europe as part of the special collection “Multidisciplinary approaches to historical health inequalities\, 1800–2022”. All participants that contribute findings are encouraged to contribute as co-authors to this paper. Furthermore\, a summary and synthesis of the findings will be included in the introduction to a special issue of Historical Life Course Studies on sources and databases for the study of historical populations.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/searchathon-health-inequalities-in-history/
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG1
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Tim Riswick":MAILTO:For inquiries, please contact Dr. Tim Riswick, tim.riswick@ru.nl
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SUMMARY:Training Workshop ‘Socio-Economic Inequalities in Mortality Over Time’
DESCRIPTION:There is evidence that the relationship between socio-economic status and health\, particularly mortality\, is not constant. Depending on the context\, inequalities in mortality have emerged\, widened\, or decreased over the past two centuries. It is not yet clear why this is the case. In this one-day training workshop we will be exploring these changing dynamics together with Prof. Sean Clouston\, who will also deliver the keynote lecture at this workshop.\n\nThe workshop centers on discussing and testing the four-stage model proposed by Clouston et al. (2016). The model’s four stages are:\n1). Natural mortality – characterized by little or no population-level understanding of disease risk factors or treatments.\n2). Producing inequalities – marked by unequal access to new knowledge\, technologies\, or treatments;\n3). Reducing inequalities – as innovations become more widely accessible;\n4). Reduced mortality/disease elimination – where prevention and treatment are effective and broadly distributed.\n\nFollowing the workshop\, a call for special issue ‘Socio-Economic Inequalities in Mortality in the Long-Run’ in Demographic Research is launced.\n  \nProgramme of the workshop
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/training-workshop-socio-economic-inequalities-in-mortality-over-time-2/
LOCATION:Hotel de Wereld\, 5 Mei Plein\, Wageningen\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG1
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kristina Thompson":MAILTO:kristina.thompson@wur.nl
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SUMMARY:Online Workshop ‘Transcribing the Past: Citizen Scientists and Automation in Historical Demography’ (1)
DESCRIPTION:Scope and Objectives\nThrough presentations the first virtual workshop explores projects that are transcribing historical demographic records. After the workshop interested researchers\, practitioners\, and citizen scientists start working on a best practice manual. The in-person workshop will bring all contributors together to finalize the best practice manual\, which will be published in Historical Life Course Studies.\n  \nProgramme Workshop “Transcribing the Past: Citizen Scientists and Automation in Historical Demography”\n 
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/online-workshop-transcribing-the-past-citizen-scientists-and-automation-in-historical-demography-1/
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG1
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260116T140000
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SUMMARY:Online lecture 11 – Use of life tables in research of health inequalities
DESCRIPTION:Lecturer: Dr. Sergi Trias-Llimós\, Centre for Demographic Studies (CED)\, Barcelona \nContent: This lecture introduces life tables as a fundamental tool for analysing mortality and health inequalities. It covers key demographic concepts—age\, period\, and cohort—using the Lexis diagram\, explains the construction of period and cohort life tables. The session also discusses the Sullivan method for estimating healthy life expectancy and demonstrates the use of decomposition techniques (e.g.\, Arriaga) to identify the age and cause-specific drivers of health inequalities. \nObjectives: \n\nTo understand the conceptual foundations of demographic event measurement and period rates.\nTo learn how age\, period\, and cohort dimensions interact through the Lexis diagram.\n\nTo construct and interpret period and cohort life tables.\n\nTo use decomposition methods to quantify the drivers of health inequalities across populations.\n\nRecommended reading: \nLuy\, M.\, Di Giulio\, P.\, Di Lego\, V.\, Lazarevič\, P.\, & Sauerberg\, M. (2020). Life expectancy: frequently used\, but hardly understood. Gerontology\, 66(1)\, 95-104. \nPreston\, S.\, Heuveline\, P.\, & Guillot\, M. Demography: Measuring and Modeling Population Processes. \nYou can find the presentation in .pdf here and Excel sheet with examples here.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/use-of-life-tables-in-research-of-health-inequalities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251121T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251121T160000
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SUMMARY:Online lecture 10: Retrospective modelling of epidemics using historical mortality data
DESCRIPTION:Lecturer: Dr. Katarina Matthes\, University of Zurich \nContent: \nThe aim of this lecture is to provide an introduction to how mortality data can be used for retrospective modelling of an epidemic. The session will cover the concept of excess mortality\, methods for analysing and visualizing spatial patterns of mortality to identify regional variations\, and will show how to estimate the reproduction number (transmissibility) to understand epidemic disease spread. \nObjectives: \n\nIntroduction to the concept of excess mortality and methods for its application\nIntroduction to methods for showing spatial patterns\nPresentation of the reproduction number (transmissibility) \n\nRecommended reading: \nMatthes\, K.L.\, Floris\, J.\, Merzouki\, A.\, Junker\, C.\, Weitkunat\, R.\, Rühli\, F.\, Keiser\, O.\, Staub\, K.\, 2024. Spatial pattern of all cause excess mortality in Swiss districts during the pandemic years 1890\, 1918 and 2020. Spat Spatiotemporal Epidemiol 51\, 100697. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.SSTE.2024.100697 \nMatthes\, K.L.\, Le Vu\, M.\, Staub\, K.\, 2025. Fertility dynamics through historical pandemics and COVID-19 in Switzerland\, 1871–2022. Popul Stud (NY). https://doi.org/10.1080/00324728.2025.2462291 \nMourits\, R.J.\, Schalk\, R.\, Meroño-Peñuela\, A.\, Raad\, J.\, Rijpma\, A.\, van den Hout\, B.\, Zijdeman\, R.L.\, 2021. Retracing Hotbeds of the 1918–19 Influenza Pandemic. Spatial Differences in Seasonal Excess Mortality in the Netherlands. Hist Life Course Stud 10\, 145–150. https://doi.org/10.51964/HLCS9584 \nStaub\, K.\, Panczak\, R.\, Matthes\, K.L.\, Floris\, J.\, Berlin\, C.\, Junker\, C.\, Weitkunat\, R.\, Mamelund\, S.E.\, Zwahlen\, M.\, Riou\, J.\, 2022. Historically High Excess Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Switzerland\, Sweden\, and Spain. https://doi.org/10.7326/M21-3824 175\, 523–532. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.7326/M21-3824 \nSuter\, J.\, Devos\, I.\, Matthes\, K.L.\, Staub\, K.\, 2024. The health and demographic impacts of the “Russian flu” pandemic in Switzerland in 1889/1890 and in the years thereafter. Epidemiol Infect 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268824001651 \nZiegler\, E.\, Matthes\, K.L.\, Middelkamp\, P.W.\, Schuenemann\, V.J.\, Althaus\, C.L.\, Rühli\, F.\, Staub\, K.\, 2025. Retrospective modelling of the disease and mortality burden of the 1918–1920 influenza pandemic in Zurich\, Switzerland. Epidemics 50\, 100813. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epidem.2025.100813. \nYou can find the presentation in .pdf here. \n\n 
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/online-lecture-10-retrospective-modelling-of-epidemics-using-historical-mortality-data/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Online lecture 9 – Family reconstitution application in event history models
DESCRIPTION:Lecturers: Dr. Péter Őri\, Hungarian Demographic Research Institute \nContent: The lecture provides an overview of infant and child mortality prior to the demographic transition\, paying particular attention to differences by sex\, age group\, parental socioeconomic status\, historical period\, season\, and the impact of different family settings (e.g. parental loss and remarriage\, the death of a previously born child\, and having siblings). In addition to a theoretical introduction\, it presents results from macro-level statistics and individual longitudinal micro-analyses relating to Hungarian communities. \nObjectives: The lecture provides information on the levels and determinants of pre-modern infant and child mortality\, and the historical sources that enable their analysis. It also explores the application of family reconstitution data in event history models. \nRequirements: Active participation. \nRecommended reading: \n\nEdvinsson\, S.\, & Janssens\, A. (2012). Clustering of deaths in families: Infant and child mortality in historical perspective. Biodemography and Social Biology\, 58(2)\, 75–86. 6. https://doi.org/10.1080/ 19485565.2012.738575\nJaadla\, H.\, & Lust\, K. (2021). The effect of parental loss on child survival in nineteenth century rural Estonia. The History of the Family\, 26(2)\, 336–351. https://doi.org/10.1080/1081602X.2021. 1905022\nOris\, M.\, & Ochiai\, E. (2002). Family crisis in the context of different family systems: Framework and evidence on «When Dad Died». In R. Derosas & M. Oris (Eds.)\, When Dad Died. Individuals and families copying with family stress in past societies (pp. 17–80). Peter Lang.\nOris\, M.\, Derosas\, R.\, & Breschi\, M. (2004). Infant and child mortality. In T. Bengtsson\, C. Campbell\, J. Z. Lee (Eds.)\, Life under pressure. Mortality and living standards in Europe and Asia\, 1700–1900 (pp. 360–398). MIT Press.\nSchacht\, R.\, Meeks\, H.\, Fraser\, A.\, & Smith\, K. R. (2021). Was Cinderella just a fairy tale? Survival differences between stepchildren and their halfsiblings. Philosophical Transactions Royal Society\, 376(1827)\, 20200032. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2020.0032\nSear\, R.\, & Coall\, D. (2011). How much does family matter? Cooperative breeding and the demographic transition. Population and Development Review\, 37(Supplement)\, 81–112. https://doi.org/ 10.1111/j.1728-4457.2011.00379.x\nWillführ\, K. P.\, & Gagnon\, A. (2012). Are stepmothers evil or simply unskilled? Infant death clustering in recomposed families. Biodemography and Social Biology\, 58(2)\, 149–161. https://doi.org/10. 1080/19485565.2012.734745\nWillführ\, K. P.\, & Gagnon\, A. (2013). Are step-parents always evil? Parental death\, remarriage\, and child survival in demographically saturated Krummhörn (1720–1859) and expanding Québec (1670–1750). Biodemography and Social Biology\, 59(2)\, 191–211. https://doi.org/10.1080/ 19485565.2013.833803\n\nYou can find the presentation in .pdf here.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/online-lecture-9-family-reconstitution-application-in-event-history-models/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251104T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251104T120000
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SUMMARY:Information Session and Launch ‘How to publish your GREATLEAP COST Action research with Open Research Europe’
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to join us for the launch and information session of the new Open Research Europe Special Collection “Multidisciplinary approaches to historical health inequalities\, 1800–2022”.\n Registration link: Register here\n  \nWhat this Collection is about\nHealth inequalities have persisted across time\, shaped by structural\, socioeconomic\, environmental\, and demographic factors. The GREATLEAP network brings together historians\, demographers\, epidemiologists\, data scientists\, and public health experts to explore how cause-specific mortality data can shed light on the origins\, dynamics\, and transformations of these disparities from 1800 to 2022. The network is committed to creating comparable individual-level historical cause-of-death datasets\, designing analytical tools\, and generating evidence that bridges past findings with present health policy challenges.  \nThis Special Collection welcomes contributions that engage with the broad theme of historical health inequalities\, and is organized into three thematic subcollections: \n\n\nCoding and Classifying Historical Causes-of-Death — methodological work around standardization\, classification\, and coding of historical mortality data. \n\n\nApproaches and Tools for Individual-level Cause-specific Mortality Data — analytical methods\, software\, or computational tools tailored to individual-level cause-specific mortality records. \n\n\nComparisons between Space and Time using Individual-level Cause-of-Death Data — comparative research that spans regions and periods; to qualify\, submissions must involve authors from at least two countries. \n\n\nAccepted article types include research articles\, case studies\, open letters\, essays\, reviews\, data notes\, methodological articles\, software tool presentations\, and brief reports (depending on subcollection) — as long as they align with the thematic goals of the Collection. \nOpen Research Europe\nOpen Research Europe is an open access publishing platform for the publication of research stemming from European Commission funding across all subject areas. The platform makes it easy for European Commission beneficiaries to comply with the open access terms of their funding and offers researchers a publishing venue to share their results and insights rapidly and facilitate open\, constructive research discussion. Open Research Europe operates under a continuous publication schedule. A key benefit of publishing in Open Research Europe is that publication fees are fully covered for all GREATLEAP members\, meaning you can publish free of charge. In addition\, all articles undergo open peer review\, where reviewer reports and author responses are published alongside the article\, ensuring transparency and constructive engagement. See their FAQ here.  \nWhat will happen at the session\n\nPresentation of the Collection’s goals\, scope\, and structure\nWalkthrough of the submission process and author guidelines at Open Research Europe\nQ&A to address any questions from prospective contributors\n\nThis session is ideal for anyone working at the intersection of history\, epidemiology\, demography\, data science\, public health\, or allied disciplines who is interested in contributing to or learning more about the long-term study of health inequality.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/information-session-and-launch-how-to-publish-your-greatleap-cost-action-research-with-open-research-europe/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG5
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Tim Riswick":MAILTO:For inquiries, please contact Dr. Tim Riswick, tim.riswick@ru.nl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251003T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
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SUMMARY:Online lecture 8 - Session 2: Multinomial regression models by and for historians/historical demographers
DESCRIPTION:Lecturers: Dr. Mayra Murkens\, Faculty of Arts\, University of Groningen \nContent: One of the main issues historical demographers face\, is the lack of a proper estimation of the population at risk. Multinomial logistic regression models can approximate differences between groups in past societies without the information on the population at risk. In this lecture\, the idea behind multinomial logistic regressions and how to structure your data to perform these models will be discussed.  \nObjectives: \n\nShow how multinomial logistic regression analyses can offer a solution when a population at risk is missing. \nShow what is needed to perform a multinomial logistic regression.\n\nRequirements: Active participation. \nRecommended reading: \n\nRenzo Derosas\, Cristina Munno\, The Place to Heal and the Place to Die. Patients and Causes of Death in Nineteenth-Century Venice\, Social History of Medicine\, Volume 35\, Issue 4\, November 2022\, Pages 1140–1161\, https://doi.org/10.1093/shm/hkaa050\nMurkens\, M.\, Pelzer\, B.\, & Janssens\, A. (2022). Transitory inequalities: how individual-level cause-specific death data can unravel socioeconomic inequalities in infant mortality in Maastricht\, the Netherlands\, 1864–1955. The History of the Family\, 28(1)\, 95–131. https://doi.org/10.1080/1081602X.2022.2084442\n\n 
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/online-lecture-8-session-2-multinomial-regression-models-by-and-for-historians-historical-demographers/
LOCATION:MS Teams
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251003T140000
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SUMMARY:Online lecture 8 - Session 1: OLS regression models and causal inference
DESCRIPTION:Lecturers: Dr. Auke Rijpma\, Research Institute for History and Art History\, Utrecht University \nContent:Historical demographers often rely on survival models to analyze events like mortality and health outcomes. While these are powerful and appropriate tools\, the more basic OLS (Ordinary Least Squares) model is a very interesting and often robust alternative\, especially when data doesn’t perfectly adhere to the requirements of more complex models. What’s more\, there is a well-developed literature on how to perform causal inference with OLS models\, allowing researchers to go beyond simple correlation to identify meaningful causal relationships. This lecture will introduce the basic OLS model and then cover a number of key causal inference strategies. We will also demonstrate practical estimation procedures using the powerful fixest package in R\, highlighting how these methods can be applied to historical demographic data. \nObjectives: \n\nDiscuss the basics of the OLS model\nIntroduce important causal inference strategies that can be performed with extensions of the OLS model\nDemonstrate OLS estimation in R’s fixest library\n\nRequirements: Active participation. \nRecommended reading: \n\nAngrist\, Joshua D.\, and Jörn-Steffen Pischke. 2015. Mastering ’metrics: The Path from Cause to Effect. Princeton University Press.\nZwart\, Pim de\, Daniel Gallardo-Albarrán\, and Auke Rijpma. 2022. ‘The Demographic Effects of Colonialism: Forced Labor and Mortality in Java\, 1834–1879’. The Journal of Economic History 82 (1): 211–49. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022050721000577.\n\nSlides for Online lecture 8 – Session 1- OLS regression models and causal inference \n 
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/online-lecture-8-session-1-ols-regression-models-and-causal-inference/
LOCATION:MS Teams
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
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SUMMARY:Thematic Workshop: Inequality in Myeloproliferative Diseases and Acute Leukaemia Mortality and Surveillance. Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will address key issues\, including disparities in mortality and treatment access for myeloproliferative diseases (MPDs) and acute leukemias. It will also include discussions on methodologies for managing mortality data\, focusing on statistics\, the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)\, and database management. \nDay 1: October 3\, 2025 (Friday)\n• Start after 15:00 to accommodate participants’ schedules.\n• Registration\, welcome coffee\, and opening remarks.\n• Keynote lectures on historical trends and modern perspectives of MPDs and acute leukemias.\n• Cultural evening with traditional Armenian music and dinner.\nDay 2: October 4\, 2025 (Saturday)\n• Dedicated sessions focusing on specific MPDs (Polycythemia Vera\, Essential Thrombocythemia\, and Myelofibrosis).\n• Discussions on mortality trends\, surveillance\, and data management for MPDs.\nDay 3: October 5\, 2025 (Sunday)\n• Morning sessions on acute leukemias\, covering mortality data and surveillance methodologies.\n• Conclude by 15:00 to accommodate departures. \nYou can register here. The deadline for registration is June 1\, 2025.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/thematic-workshop-inequality-in-myeloproliferative-diseases-and-acute-leukaemia-mortality-and-surveillance-historical-and-contemporary-perspectives/
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Lusine Sahakyan":MAILTO:lusisahakyan@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250910T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20250228T133728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T133728Z
UID:6185-1757494800-1757505600@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Management Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:More information will follow.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/management-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna\, Via Andreatta 8\, Bologna\, Italy
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Tim Riswick":MAILTO:For inquiries, please contact Dr. Tim Riswick, tim.riswick@ru.nl
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250909T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250909T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20250129T183418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T072915Z
UID:6106-1757408400-1757440800@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Workshop Sources and Databases on Causes of Death in Historical Societies (1800–1950)
DESCRIPTION:Since the 1800s\, causes of death have been systematically recorded in various types of historical registries\, including parish registers\, civil records\, and hospital logs. Registration of causes of death was crucial for monitoring population health in earlier societies. However\, procedures for collecting this information varied across countries and over time\, often reflecting local and national regulations governing record-keeping practices. In recent years\, many of these historical sources have been digitized and transformed into databases. These databases are now invaluable tools for reconstructing and analyzing the health status and level of medical care of past populations. They also allow for comparative studies across different populations\, regions\, and time periods.\nAs part of the COST-Action GREATLEAP\, the objective of this special issue of The Historical Life Course Studies (open access and Q1 journal) is to provide an overview of sources and databases that record individual-level causes of death from 1800 to 1950. The goal is to enable the study of specific populations during this period. Authors of all accepted manuscripts will be invited to present their work at a workshop in Bologna\, Italy\, on September 9\, 2025\, held the day before the 5th conference of the European Society for Historical Demography. Financial support will be available through the COST-Action GREATLEAP.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/workshop/
LOCATION:Sala dei Poeti\,  Palazzo Hercolani\, Strada Maggiore 45\, Bologna\, Italy
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG1
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr Elena Crinela Holom":MAILTO:elena_crinela@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20241219T135247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T135300Z
UID:6009-1756339200-1756511999@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Thematic Workshop: How did we lift the burden? Infectious Disease Mortality in the Western and Non-Western World (1800-now)
DESCRIPTION:The history of infectious disease mortality is far from over\, neither in the western world nor the non-western world. Yet\, the steep increases in life expectancy since the 19th century in the western world were the result of overcoming (non-)epidemic infectious diseases. These massive reductions of mortality due to diseases such as diphtheria\, scarlet fever\, tuberculosis and whooping cough\, began before the introduction of modern curative medicine after the 1940s.  This presents an important explanatory challenge for historians and historical demographers: what drove this important change in mortality and life expectancy and how did it come about? What explanatory factors can help us understand the great leaps forward? In addition\, in order to elucidate the driving factors in this process we also need to have a good understanding of the epidemiological profile of the transformation process. Which diseases were driving the decline in mortality\, and which diseases were impervious to improvement before the 1940s and how can that be explained? The epidemiological transition was  a complex and dynamic process which did not happen everywhere at the same time or in the same way. Time\, place and socio-economic dynamics could differ within smaller regions or countries\, or for that matter\, even within a single city or town. How can we use these characteristics to say anything about the driving forces behind the epidemiological transition? And how did the experiences compare between the frontrunners in the epidemiological transition\, such as the Scandinavian countries and England\,  and those who came later? \nMortality and health are always\, not only in the nineteenth century\, the outcomes of complex and multi-causal processes. In this historic extension of life expectancy beyond age 30-40 many factors have played a role\, ranging from increased personal hygiene\, public health policies\, higher incomes\, improved nutrition\, reduced exposure to infectious diseases\, behavioural change\, infant feeding practices\, and improved education for the majority of the population. How did these factors interact and enhance each other? In recent years there has been a particular stress on sanitary interventions\, such as piped water and sewerage. However\, reduced infant mortality levels can often not be linked to the instalment of piped water\, moreover\, mortality often declined before these sanitary innovations became available. Hence\, the debate continues. We would like to encourage paper authors to contribute to the debate in this international conference.  \nWe welcome all sorts of contributions\, theoretical\, empirical and methodological. In particular\, we welcome papers from areas and regions of Europe and the world that not belong to the so-called frontrunners in mortality decline in the north-western part of Europe.  \nThe conference is organized by the COST-Action network GREATLEAP\, in collaboration with the Radboud University Nijmegen\, the HiDo network\, and the IUSSP Panel ‘Epidemics and Contagious Diseases: The Legacy of the Past’. The conference serves as a closing event of the NWO-funded research project Lifting the burden of disease. The modernisation of health in the Netherlands: Amsterdam\, 1854-1926. It also marks the end of the academic career of professor Angélique Janssens\, who directed this research project. The conference will therefore be concluded by a farewell reception. \nApplications should contain an abstract (500-600 words) as well as a title\, and the names of all authors involved. Deadline: 31st March 2025. Please submit your application via the form.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/thematic-workshop-how-did-we-lift-the-burden-infectious-disease-mortality-in-the-western-and-non-western-world-1800-now/
LOCATION:Radboud University\, Nijmegen\, Nederland
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,IUSSP
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Tim Riswick":MAILTO:For inquiries, please contact Dr. Tim Riswick, tim.riswick@ru.nl
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20250228T073014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T084446Z
UID:6180-1756080000-1756511999@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Summer Training School 'Harmonising and Visualising Data in Research on Health Inequalities'
DESCRIPTION:This Summer School is designed for early-career researchers engaged in the study of health inequalities through the lens of historical data. Participants will develop advanced skills in data harmonisation and visualisation techniques specifically tailored for historical sources. \nProgram Overview: \nThe program will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the methodological challenges and opportunities when working with historical health data. Emphasis will be placed on: \n\nData Harmonisation of Historical Sources: Participants will explore advanced methodologies for standardising and integrating diverse historical datasets related to health and its social determinants. Techniques for cleaning\, transforming\, and linking historical data to create robust and comparable datasets will be covered.\n\nData Visualisation for Historical Research: The Summer School will equip participants with the skills to create compelling and informative visualisations that effectively communicate complex historical health inequality data. Participants will explore various visualisation tools and techniques appropriate for presenting historical trends\, geographical distributions\, and social disparities in health outcomes.\n\nPractical Skills Development: Hands-on workshops will provide practical experience in data manipulation\, analysis\, and visualisation using real-world historical datasets and appropriate software tools.\n\nNetworking and Collaboration: The Summer School fosters a collaborative environment\, enabling participants to connect with fellow researchers\, established experts in the field\, and potential collaborators\, creating a valuable network for future research endeavors.\n\n\nTarget Audience: \nThis Summer School is open to young researchers (PhD candidates\, and early-career post-doctoral researchers) from various disciplines.  \nPrerequisites: \nA demonstrable interest in historical research and a basic understanding of statistical concepts are required. \nDates & Location: \n25ー29 August 2025\, Charles University\, Faculty of Science\, Prague\, Czech Republic \nApplication Process: \nApplicants are requested to submit the following: \n\nA motivation letter (max. 400 words) articulating their research interests\, the relevance of historical health inequality research to their work\, and how this Summer School will contribute to their scholarly development.\n\nApplication Deadline: \n14 May 2025 \nRegistration Fee: \nThere is no fee. We anticipate that GREATLEAP will be able to reimburse travel costs and offer a daily allowance to participants who are selected to present but lack the financial means to attend otherwise. \nDetailed programme: \nYou can find a detatailed programme here. \nContact: \nVera Slovakova (slovakove@natur.cuni.cz) \nLiili Abuladze (liili@tlu.ee) \nEmre Sari (emre@norceresearch.no) \n 
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/summer-training-school-harmonising-and-visualising-data-in-research-on-health-inequalities/
LOCATION:Charles University\, Albertov 6\, Prague\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG3,WG4
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20250529T125046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T125046Z
UID:6324-1753142400-1753315199@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Training Course on Coding Historical Causes of Death & Death\, Demography and Digital History Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Training Course on Coding Historical Causes of Death’ & ‘Death\, Demography and Digital History Symposium’ are organized on 22-23 July 2025 at the Caulfield Campus\, Monash University\, Melbourne\, Australia. \nSee the call for applications here.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/training-course-on-coding-historical-causes-of-death-death-demography-and-digital-history-symposium/
LOCATION:Caulfield Campus\,  Monash University\, Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WG2
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr Rebecca Kippen":MAILTO:rebecca.kippen@monash.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250710T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20250228T133433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T133433Z
UID:6183-1752134400-1752166800@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Working Group 2 Meeting on ICD10h
DESCRIPTION:This event is only for invited scholars who contributed to the ICD10h. More information will follow.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/working-group-2-meeting-on-icd10h/
LOCATION:University of Cambridge\, The Old Schools\, Trinity Ln\, Cambridge\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG2
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Alice Reid (WG2)":MAILTO:amr1001@cam.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250710
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20241217T132214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T132214Z
UID:5991-1751932800-1752105599@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Training Course on Coding Historical Causes of Death
DESCRIPTION:The recently launched ICD10h coding system is designed to support historical demographers and historians in coding historical causes of death. Widespread adoption of this system across diverse countries and linguistic contexts will significantly enhance the comparability of research on historical cause-specific mortality patterns\, while preserving the integrity of the historical context. \nWith the coding manual and the English historical causes of death strings file\, researchers can begin coding causes of death. However\, this process also involves tidying\, parsing\, and determining primary causes of death. This training course will guide participants through each of these essential steps. \nOver the course of 2 days\, participants will explore best practices for tidying cause-of-death data\, including identifying the key elements of written strings that are crucial for coding and determining which aspects should be flagged within datasets. We will also focus on effective parsing strategies\, addressing how to parse natural causes of death and distinguishing the parsing and coding of violent causes. Additionally\, time will be dedicated to the actual coding process—how to select the appropriate code and achieve this efficiently. \nWe invite researchers at all stages of their academic careers to apply\, with a special emphasis on PhD candidates working with historical causes of death. Applicants should possess a basic understanding of historical causes of death and bring their own dataset of causes to work on during the course. \nA maximum of 20 participants will be selected\, of whom around ten will be eligible for reimbursement of their travel expenses\, based on the COST-Action regulations. \nTo apply\, please apply using this form\, providing following information: \n\nYour name and affiliation\nCareer stage\nA brief summary of your research and dataset\nA short motivation for attending the course\nWhether you want to apply for reimbursement\n\nWe look forward to receiving your applications \nApplications should be submitted before 1st April 2025. Successful applicants will be informed by email on\, or before 25th April 2025. \n 
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/training-course-on-coding-historical-causes-of-death/
LOCATION:University of Cambridge\, The Old Schools\, Trinity Ln\, Cambridge\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG2
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Alice Reid (WG2)":MAILTO:amr1001@cam.ac.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250625T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20250508T092007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T124941Z
UID:6286-1750860000-1750865400@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Online Workshop Writing Individual Grants on Inequalities in Health
DESCRIPTION:Are you planning to apply for an individual research grant and wondering how to craft a strong proposal? Join us for an online workshop on 25 June 14:00-15:30 CET\, where we will explore the tips and tricks of grant writing based on first-hand experiences from scholars in our field. This interactive workshop will focus on general strategies for individual grants\, including\, but not limited to\, ERC Starting Grants. Whether you are just getting started or looking to refine your approach\, this session offers insights into what works\, what to avoid\, and what to expect throughout the process of writing an individual research grant on the topic of inequalities in health. \nWhat to expect: \n\nGeneral tips and tricks for structuring a compelling grant proposal on the topic of GREATLEAP;\nHonest and practical personal experiences from past applicants: both successes and challenges;\nDiscussion on differences between national and European funding schemes;\nPlenty of time for questions\, discussion\, and peer exchang.\n\nSpeakers: \n\nDr. Tim Riswick (Radboud University)\nDr. Ingrid van Dijk (Lund University)\nDr. Katarina Matthes (University of Zurich)\n\nThis workshop is an opportunity not only to learn but also to share and connect. Bring your questions\, concerns\, and curiosity: we are looking forward to a lively and supportive discussion. \nRegistation\nThis online workshop is open to all GREATLEAP members and colleagues interested in developing their grant writing skills. Please register here before 20 June 2025: https://forms.gle/Z3xviSei6rx1jpTz5
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/online-workshop-writing-individual-grants-on-inequalities-in-health/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG4
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Tim Riswick":MAILTO:For inquiries, please contact Dr. Tim Riswick, tim.riswick@ru.nl
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20241219T134510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T065034Z
UID:5999-1750291200-1750463999@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Workshop and Hackathon ‘Analysing historical mortality and cause of death data’
DESCRIPTION:The aim of this 2-day-event is to use an exemplary historical data set to explore different ways of statistically analysing and presenting mortality and causes of death data\, including with regard to the question of inequality. We will work with concepts such as excess mortality\, competing risk analysis\, regression based analyses\, and other statistical methods. During the workshop there will both be interactive input from selected experts\, as well as group- work to address various methodological challenges in the form of a hackathon. The results will then be incorporated into a first draft of a best-practice guide. \nThis workshop is the first step in a multi-stage process. The key input presentations by the experts will be recorded and then made available to the entire Action. In addition\, online follow-up meetings with the entire Working Group 3 and COST Action will be held to review\, discuss and further improve the best practice guidelines developed in the workshop (details will follow in summer 2025). \nIf you have questions: kaspar.staub@iem.uzh.ch \nOverview\nDates:  June 19 & 20\, 2025\nPlace: University of Zurich\, Switzerland\nOrganisers: Working Group 3 (Kaspar Staub\, Maarten van Wijhe\, Pavlos Baltas)\nN participants: maximum 30\nMode: In Person (key presentations will be recorded and made available) \nProgramme
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/workshop-and-hackathon-analysing-historical-mortality-and-cause-of-death-data/
LOCATION:University of Zurich\, Switzerland\, Rämistrasse 71\, 8006\, Zurich\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG3
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kaspar Staub":MAILTO:kaspar.staub@iem.uzh.ch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250618T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20241219T134908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T064738Z
UID:6005-1750237200-1750266000@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Thematic Virtual Workshop 'New ways of transcribing\, visualizing\, publishing\, and providing access to data on epidemics and contagious diseases'
DESCRIPTION:As part of the IUSSP Scientific Panel on ‘Epidemics and Contagious Diseases: The Legacy of the Past’\, we will be hosting a one-day online-only workshop on the topic of ‘New ways of transcribing\, visualizing\, publishing\, and providing access to data on epidemics and contagious diseases” at the University of Zurich (Switzerland) on 18 June 2025. \nThe aim of the event is to bring together experts from various disciplines who are working directly or indirectly on methodological questions of how to transcribe\, visualise and publish tabular or otherwise structured or unstructured data in research with handwritten or printed historical sources as effectively as possible using innovative and modern methods. The focus is on methods and sources\, and workflows along the entire pipeline are of interest. Participants can focus on one of these aspect\, or present work in progress\, experiences or lessons learned. The aim is also to learn from each other and to provide each other with insights into best practice\, and\, as an overarching goal\, to start new collaborations and build a community that will meet more regularly afterwards. \nThe event will be open to all interested listeners when registered: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/T2pRGVL9QgyFszc42_gX3Q \nProgramme \nLocation: Online\, exclusively. \nOrganizer: Kaspar Staub\, University of Zurich. \nIf you have any questions regarding the workshop\, please contact Kaspar Staub (kaspar.staub@iem.uzh.ch).
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/thematic-workshop-new-ways-of-transcribing-visualizing-publishing-and-providing-access-to-data-on-epidemics-and-contagious-diseases/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,IUSSP,WG3
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kaspar Staub":MAILTO:kaspar.staub@iem.uzh.ch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250530T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20250530T080503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T103621Z
UID:6335-1748613600-1748620800@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Online lecture 7: Health Inequality in the Long Run: Social and Spatial Dimensions of Mortality
DESCRIPTION:Lecturers: Dr. Hannaliis Jaadla\, Department of Geography\, University of Cambridge \nContent: This lecture examines the long run patterns of health inequalities\, with a focus on the social and spatial patterns of mortality over the last 200 years. It explores the key questions about the measurement of both health inequalities and socioeconomic status\, and provides an overview of how mortality outcomes have varied across social groups and geographic regions\, revealing persistent disparities. \nObjectives: \n\nIntroduce the main concepts to study health inequalities: theoretical basis and measurement.\nDiscuss plenty of examples from the relevant literature.\n\nRequirements: Active participation. \nRecommended reading: \n\nBengtsson\, T.\, & Van Poppel\, F. (2011). Socioeconomic inequalities in death from past to present: An introduction. Explorations in economic History\, 48(3)\, 343-356.\nClouston\, S. A.\, Rubin\, M. S.\, Phelan\, J. C.\, & Link\, B. G. (2016). A social history of disease: contextualizing the rise and fall of social inequalities in cause-specific mortality. Demography\, 53(5)\, 1631-1656.\nElo\, I. T. (2009). Social class differentials in health and mortality: Patterns and explanations in comparative perspective. Annual review of sociology\, 35(1)\, 553-572.\nGalobardes\, B.\, Shaw\, M.\, Lawlor\, D. A.\, Lynch\, J. W.\, & Smith\, G. D. (2006). Indicators of socioeconomic position (part 1). Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health\, 60(1)\, 7-12.\nGregory\, I. N. (2009). Comparisons between geographies of mortality and deprivation from the 1900s and 2001: spatial analysis of census and mortality statistics. BMJ\, 339.\n\nPlease find the Lecture Notes here. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/online-lecture-7-measures-of-inequality-and-ses-differences-in-mortality/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20250122T084858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T084959Z
UID:6026-1748217600-1748390399@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Workshop Challenging the Leviathan of individual death records (1800-1950). A walk-in-clinic on automatic transcription
DESCRIPTION:The workshop is part of the COST Action project – The Great Leap and is aimed at scholars who are at an early stage of collecting individual-level death certificates (1800–1950). The goal of this workshop is to assist them in finding solutions to facilitate automatic transcription of records. In any case\, students or academics who simply want to learn more about the processes of automatic transcription of records are welcome\, also when they are not (yet) part of GREATLEAP. \nWe aim to leverage the extensive experience gained by colleagues who have successfully implemented automatic transcription techniques in the past (e.g. Belgium\, Spain\, Ireland\, Denmark\, the Netherlands). By pooling efforts and sharing accumulated experience in software development and calibration\, the workshop aims to provide faster\, more cost-effective\, and reliable solutions for those new to these processes. \nWe will bring together a committee of experts who will analyse the applications in advance and collectively propose potential solutions for the cases presented. Another objective of the workshop is to develop guidelines on best practices for automatic transcription of individual-level death certificates.The workshop is fundamentally organized into three parts. The first day will feature presentations by various specialists\, including computer scientists\, showcasing relevant case studies. It will also include a tutorial session on preparing and editing digital images for later digital recognition. The second day includes the presentation of concrete questions from participants (whether they are or not members of the Cost network)\, followed by expert feedback and an extended discussion period. The workshop will conclude with a roundtable discussion\, resulting in a document on best practices for automatic transcription of records. \nFlyer  \nProgramme \nReport \nScientific Committee \n\nAntero Ferreira (Casa de Sarmento\, Portugal)\nCiara Breathnach (University of Limerick\, Ireland)\nDiego Ramiro Farinhas (CSIC\, Madrid)\nPaulo Teodoro de Matos (ISCTE-IUL\, Lisbon)\nTiziana Margaria (University of Limerick\, Ireland)
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/workshop-challenging-the-leviathan-of-individual-death-records-1800-1950-a-walk-in-clinic-on-automatic-transcription/
LOCATION:Universidade do Minho – Campus de Azurém\, Avenida da Universidade\, 4800-058\, Guimarães\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG1,WG3
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr Paulo Teodoro de Matos":MAILTO:paulo.matos@iscte-iul.pt
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20250519T105110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T103125Z
UID:6308-1748008800-1748016000@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Causes of death sources around the world
DESCRIPTION:Lecturers: Dr. Elena Crinela Holom\, Babeș-Bolyai University\, Cluj-Napoca; Dr. Grażyna Liczbińska\, Adam Mickiewicz University\, Poznań; Dr. Michail Raftakis\, University of Bologna \nContent: This lecture will provide an overview of available and digitized sources on individual and aggregate causes of death across Europe\, covering roughly the early 19th to mid-20th centuries. It will also incorporate insights from questionnaire responses collected from participants in the COST Action CA22116 – The Great Leap. Lastly\, by drawing on (historical) sources\, the lecture will provide insights into how causes of death were registered and classified by doctors\, priests\, and civil servants. \nObjectives: \n\nIntroduce the main types of data sources containing cause-of-death information.\nPresent key findings from the survey\, covering both aggregate-level and individual-level data.\nTo present and facilitate a collaborative discussion with participants on selected sources of cause-of-death data.\n\nRequirements: Active participation. \nRecommended reading: \n\nAlter\, G. & Carmichael\, A. (1996). “Studying Causes of Death in the Past: Problems and Models”. Historical Methods: A Journal of Quantitative and Interdisciplinary History 29 (2): 44-48.\nAlter\, G & Carmichael\, A. (1999). “Classifying the Dead: Toward a History of the Registration of Causes of Death”. Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences 54(2): 114–132.\nJanssens\, A. & Devos\, I (2022). “The Limits and Possibilities of Cause of Death Categorisation for Understanding Late Nineteenth Century Mortality”. Social History of Medicine 35(4): 1053–1063.\n\nYou can find the presentation in .pdf here.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/causes-of-death-sources-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250516T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T114833
CREATED:20250714T102247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T102639Z
UID:6359-1747404000-1747411200@greatleap.eu
SUMMARY:Historical International Classification for Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Lecturers: prof. Alice Reid\, University of Cambridge\, dr. Mayra Murkens\, University of Groningen \nContent: The recently launched ICD10h coding system is designed to support historical demographers and historians in coding historical causes of death. Widespread adoption of this system across diverse countries and linguistic contexts will significantly enhance the comparability of research on historical cause-specific mortality patterns\, while preserving the integrity of the historical context. With the coding manual and the English historical causes of death strings file\, researchers can begin coding causes of death. However\, this process also involves tidying\, parsing\, and determining primary causes of death. \nYou can find the presentation in .pdf here.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/historical-international-classification-for-diseases/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG4
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250425T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250425T160000
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SUMMARY:Lessons learned using a chatbot to assign ICD-10 codes to historical causes of death
DESCRIPTION:Lecturer: Prof. Lars Ailo Aslaksen Bongo\, UiT The Arctic University of Norway \nContent: I will present our lessons learned using the ChatGPT chatbot to assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes to Norwegian historical causes of death. Our hypothesis is that we can use chatbots to interactively code historical data for a specific application. Compared to the huge effort required for coding everything once with low error rates\, this allows less effort and possibly more accurate coding. However\, naive use of chatbots is costly\, so a systematic approach is needed. Finally\, we propose a new specialization: AI curators for AI generated historical knowledge.   \nObjectives: The aim of the lecture is to learn about opportunities and pitfalls in using chatbots for interactive analysis of historical data. \nRecommended reading: It is recommended to test a chatbot before the lecture. \nYou can download the presentation by Prof. Lars Ailo Bongo here. \n\n		\n	\n	\n	\n	\n		Lars Ailo Bongo
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/lessons-learned-using-a-chatbot-to-assign-icd-10-codes-to-historical-causes-of-death/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG4
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SUMMARY:Online lecture 3: The creation of cause-of-death databases
DESCRIPTION:Lecturers: Prof. Angelique Janssens (Radboud University) and Prof. Isabelle Devos (University of Ghent) \nContent: Automated transcription of cause-of-death records can be impractical for many researchers due to unscanned or improperly formatted sources\, complex layouts\, and varied handwriting. This lecture demonstrates how we leveraged crowdsourcing to develop comprehensive cause-of-death databases for the cities of Antwerp and Amsterdam. \nObjectives: to highlight both the advantages and challenges of using crowdsourcing to compile cause-of-death databases. We present practical tactics and tools to maintain volunteer engagement and ensure their continued participation. \nRecommended reading: \nCornelis W. Van Galen (2019). Creating an audience: Experiences from the Surinamese slave registers crowdsourcing project\, Historical Methods: A Journal of Quantitative and Interdisciplinary History\, 178-194. https://doi.org/10.1080/01615440.2019.1590268 \nScivil Citizen Science (2019). Communication in Citizen Science A practical guide to communication and engagement in citizen science. https://www.scivil.be/sites/default/files/paragraph/files/2020-01/Scivil%20Communication%20Guide.pdf \nYou can find the presentation slides by Prof. Angélique Janssens and Prof. Isabelle Devos here. \nhttps://greatleap.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/recording_angelique2.mp4
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/online-lecture-3-the-creation-of-cause-of-death-databases/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Mentoring and Networking Event at European Social Science History Conference
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to expand your academic network and gain valuable mentorship? We invite you to a Mentoring & Networking Event on March 27\, 2025\, from 18:00 to 20:00 at Einstein \nThis event provides a great opportunity to connect with peers and experienced scholars in an informal setting. Whether you’re seeking career advice\, research collaborations\, or simply wish to meet like-minded scholars\, this is an excellent chance to build meaningful connections. \n🔹 Date & Time: March 27\, 2025 | 18:00 – 20:00🔹 Location: Einstein\, Nieuwe Rijn 19\, Leiden\n🔹 What to Expect: An evening of inspiring conversations\, networking opportunities\, and mentorship—plus free drinks and snacks!🔹 Registration: https://forms.gle/WNCS6HAWcT5pDFR99  \nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/mentoring-and-networking-event-at-european-social-science-history-conference/
LOCATION:Einstein\, Nieuwe Rijn 19\, Leiden\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:ESSHC,GREATLEAP,WG4
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Tim Riswick":MAILTO:For inquiries, please contact Dr. Tim Riswick, tim.riswick@ru.nl
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SUMMARY:Online lecture 2: Using automatic transcription for processing historical sources
DESCRIPTION:Lecturers: Adrià Molina (Computer Vision Center) & Joana Maria Pujadas-Mora (Open University of Catalonia & Center for Demographic Studies) \nContent of the lecture: The aim of the lecture is to explore the development of a historical digital twin from demographic sources within a big data setup.  \nObjectives of the lecture: \n\nHighlighting the legitimacy of using automatic methods on demographic sources.\nUnderstanding the current challenges in applying AI to historical sources.\nOvercoming challenges through handwriting recognition of population registers to build the BALL database.\n\nRecommended reading: \n\nPujadas-Mora\, J. M.\, Fornés\, A.\, Ramos Terrades\, O.\, Chen\, J.\, Valls-Fígols\, M.\, & Cabré\, A. (2022). The Barcelona Historical Marriage Database and the Baix Llobregat Demographic Database. From algorithms for handwriting recognition to individual-level demographic and socioeconomic data. Historical Life Course Studies\, 2022\, 12 (99).\nMolina\, A.\, Terrades\, O. R.\, & Lladós\, J. (2024\, August). Fetch-A-Set: A Large-Scale OCR-Free Benchmark for Historical Document Retrieval. In International Workshop on Document Analysis Systems (pp. 347-362). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.\n\nYou can download the presentation by Adrià Molina in .pdf.
URL:https://greatleap.eu/event/online-lecture-2-using-automatic-transcription-for-processing-historical-sources/
CATEGORIES:GREATLEAP,WG4
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