Centre for Digital Humanities, Cultures and Media (DHCM)

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The Centre for Digital Humanities, Cultures and Media at the University of Manchester brings together staff, students, and external partners who work at the intersection of digital technology, society and culture.

With a large concentration of humanities scholars in the UK and a strong tradition of innovation, the university applies digital methods and technology to tackle new research challenges across the humanities and social sciences. Noteworthy research areas include spatial humanities, distant reading, digital media studies, science and technology studies, data visualisation, heritage digitisation, and digital visual culture.

The BA in Digital Media, Culture and Society, introduced for 2025 entry, provides undergraduate study of digital media and its cultural and societal impact, while the MA in Digital Media, Culture and Society offers advanced interdisciplinary study of the critique and use of digital media and technology. The Minor in Digital Humanities enables undergraduate students to explore new directions within their subjects and engage in key debates of today.

At the University of Manchester, digital humanities research is conducted across the five Schools of the Faculty of Humanities. Digital technologies play a central role throughout the entire researcher lifecycle, and members prioritise supporting primary research using computational methods and tools, as well as digital outputs and dissemination. The Centre brings together a vibrant community of researchers and educators from all faculties within the university.

Key research clusters within the Centre include Spatial Humanities, Digital Text Analysis and Distant Reading, Digital Materiality, and Digital Media and Data Ethics.

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University of Manchester
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