[AI Summary]: The Digital Orientalist announces its 2025/26 team expansion from 30 to 48 members, reflecting significant growth in digital humanities for African and Asian Studies. The organization has restructured into specialized sub-teams, with Central and South Asian studies now divided into four focus areas including Central Asian, two South Asian teams (historical preservation and computational approaches), and Southeast Asian studies. A new DH in General section has been created for broader digital humanities theories and practices. The past year saw 75 published pieces and a virtual conference with 120+ attendees, with upcoming milestones including their 600th publication in October and conference proceedings release.
- Organization: The Digital Orientalist
- Date: September 5, 2025