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Exploring the ways in which data and digital technology are transforming our world

 

The Edinburgh Centre for Data, Culture & Society brings together a vibrant network of researchers across the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh and beyond.

We support research groups and projects, facilitate collaborative partnerships, and run an exciting programme of seminars, events, training and networking opportunities. If you'd like to work with us, get in touch. 

 

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NAGA Archives Digitisation Process in Action
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Arkotong Longkumer

The Naga Archives and Research Centre (NARC): Digitising an Indigenous Movement

images of a painting and a glass slide from the University of Edinburgh collections
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Painting by Claes Pietersz Berchem and glass slide from the Roslin Institute; University of Edinburgh Collections

New University of Edinburgh Datasets Online

Eduhackers Team Members
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Andrew Perry (Andrew Perry)

Edinburgh Team are Finalists for the Global DigiEduHack Award

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Media & Communications
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Media and Communications

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Digital Cultural Heritage

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Events

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Digital Livelihoods: The online gig economy and the future of decent refugee work in cities

How can digital work opportunities reshape refugees' access to decent work and sustainable livelihoods in restrictive environments?

Digital Livelihoods, a project led by Dr Andreas Hackl, explores the contribution of digital labour and digital learning to the provision of decent work and livelihoods among displaced persons in cities, with a focus on Berlin and Beirut.

 

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Collaboration and knowledge sharing are at the very heart of what we do.

We have close working relationships across the university and beyond, with national institutions, culture and heritage sectors and industry partners.

 

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We want to grow capacity for data-led research across the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and beyond. 

We provide a wide range of support and resources, enabling researchers at all career stages to develop their skills and get involved in our community.