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CODICUM Project was successfully kicked off in Bergen
CODICUM Project was successfully kicked off in Bergen
May 13, 2025
The historic Håkonshallen in Bergen provided a fitting backdrop for the official launch of CODICUM.
The kick-off event brought together all project participants for the first time.
Read more and see photos from the event:
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CODICUM has officially started
CODICUM has officially started
April 1, 2025
The CODICUM project has officially taken off, and the Principal Investigators, along with the entire CODICUM team, are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey. The initial steps will involve assembling teams to survey, analyze, collect, and compile the source material.
Collaboration across borders: Then and now
Collaboration across borders: Then and now
"We feel privileged to have the opportunity to study the unique remnants of European book culture. Medieval learning and literature emerged through cross-border collaboration, and we are continuing this tradition by studying it across borders today," says Professor Åslaug Ommundsen.
”Studying the deep cultural currents that shaped Europe alongside the brilliant minds of the CODICUM team is a true privilege! With experts from multiple disciplines and nationalities, we are pioneering groundbreaking methodologies that will redefine both Northern European history and the ‘scientific turn’ in medieval studies. It feels like being in an intellectual candy store," says Prof. Tuomas Heikkilä.
Prof. Ommundsen, Prof. Heikkilä, Prof. Matthew Collins and Prof. Lars Boje Mortensen are the Principal Investigators and make up the leading team of the research project.
Preparing for the CODICUM kick-off
Preparing for the CODICUM kick-off
The CODICUM team is finalizing preparations for the kick-off event, which will take place in Bergen on May 12-13. The event will feature an opening ceremony and reception at the historic King Håkon's Hall ("Håkonshallen"), a venerable stone hall built in the Middle Ages.
More information will be shared as the event approaches.
CODICUM Project ready to start 1 April
CODICUM Project ready to start 1 April
March 28, 2025
Preparing for the big day: on 1 April, the CODICUM project will officially start.
The essential paperwork and formalities are behind us, teams are being established and the project is soon ready to take off.
CODICUM assembles experts in medieval studies, bioarchaeology, and digital humanities from across Europe. This unique blending of research expertise enables an innovative synergy which will expand the perspective of European book history c. 1000-1500.
CODICUM Project Kicks Off with Preparatory Meeting in Stockholm
CODICUM Project Kicks Off with Preparatory Meeting in Stockholm
January 14, 2025
The CODICUM project, a groundbreaking initiative exploring medieval manuscripts through biomolecular and textual analysis, held its preparatory meeting at Sweden's National Archives (Riksarkivet) on January 14–15. Funded by the European Research Council (ERC), the project brings together experts in medieval studies, bioarchaeology, and digital humanities from institutions across Europe.
Coordinated by the University of Bergen, CODICUM aims to uncover the hidden histories of early manuscripts through cutting-edge techniques such as peptide sequencing, DNA extraction, and stemmatological studies. The meeting marked an important step in defining the project’s structure, establishing collaboration tools, and finalizing plans for its official launch in April.
Setting the Stage for Collaboration
Setting the Stage for Collaboration
The meeting opened with a review of administrative details, including updates on the project’s contract with the ERC. Delays due to server upgrades were noted, but the team anticipates the contract will be signed by the end of February.
CODICUM receives €13 million from the ERC
CODICUM receives €13 million from the ERC
November 5, 2024
Tuomas Heikkilä, Åslaug Ommundsen, Lars Boje Mortensen and Matthew Collins have received an ERC Synergy Grant for their CODICUM project to explore medieval book culture.
Read more:
Read more:
The University of Bergen: Nordic research team receives €13 million to explore medieval book culture
The University of Copenhagen: ERC Synergy Grant to chart Northern integration in medieval intellectual culture
The University of Helsinki: Scholars in medieval history bagged a unique €13 million EU research funding
The University of Southern Denmark: Prestigious ERC Grants for two outstanding researchers at SDU
Media:
Media:
Khrono (Norwegian newspaper): Åslaug sitt prosjekt får over 150 millioner kroner fra ERC
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