MF Lab for Manuscript Studies and Digital Research (MF L-MaSDR)
MF L-MaSDR is a research lab that aims to provide cutting-edge tools of digital humanities and training to support the study of ancient manuscripts. The project develops digital and computational solutions for various aspects of manuscript studies.
News from MF L-MaSDR
A Visit to Juma Al Majid Center for Culture and Heritage
Published: 29. January 2026
During a two-week research stay in the United Arab Emirates, sponsored by the NYU Abu Dhabi Humanities Research Fellowships, the director of MF L-MaSDR had the opportunity to engage with several pioneering institutions.
Transcribing Old Manuscripts with AI: Transkribus or Chatbots?
Published: 12. December 2025
Should researchers rely on specialised platforms like Transkribus to transcribe old manuscripts, or can general AI chatbots do the job just as well? In this post, I share my experiences testing both approaches on a medieval Latin manuscript.
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