Digital Humanities Institute, Sheffield

Description

The Digital Humanities Institute (DHI), established in 1994, is a renowned centre in the UK that specialises in the application of technology and computation in Arts and Humanities research. The institute collaborates extensively with academic and cultural organisations, providing a range of services including project conception, data management, staff training, computational process development, digital output production, and long-term hosting of the final deliverable.

Approximately half of the projects are led by institutions outside the University of Sheffield, illustrating DHI's strong partnerships. All costs are calculated using a day-rate agreed with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and collaborations usually occur under a 'services rendered' agreement or as a co-investigator when significant technological research is involved.

The DHI also offers an online publishing service, maintaining and hosting websites for the lead institutions for a minimum of seven years, though typically for an indefinite period. The most popular website, Old Bailey Online, draws seven million visitors annually. The institute adheres to rigorous standards and conducts regular maintenance to ensure all hosted websites remain accessible and functional. A hosting agreement outlining the terms and responsibilities of the arrangement is established with each collaborating organisation.

Offers funding

No, this infrastructure does not provide funding.

Founding year

1994

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University of Sheffield
Sheffield