ERCIM News 141
July 2026
Special theme AI for Cultural Heritage
Guest editors George Pavlidis (Athena RC) and Laura Hollink (CWI)
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The Board of NWO-I, the institute organization of NWO, appointed Prof. Vanessa Evers as Director of CWI, the national research institute for mathematics and computer science in the Netherlands. In September 2025, she will succeed the current director, Prof. Ton de Kok, who has led the institute since 2020 and will retire. Vanessa Evers is a leading researcher in the field of social artificial intelligence. The appointment as director of CWI is for a period of five years, with the possibility of a reappointment for the same period.
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Announcement
A new position paper authored by an ERCIM task group highlights the crucial role of software technology, development, and maintenance in securing Europe’s economic prosperity. The document calls for greater investment and attention to this often-overlooked area, stressing its foundational importance across industries and innovation.
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Call for Proposals
Schloss Dagstuhl – Leibniz-Zentrum für Informatik is accepting proposals for scientific seminars/workshops in all areas of computer science, in particular also in connection with other fields.