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The Department of Digital Humanities and Social Studies (DHSS) aims to tackle one of the grand challenges of present-day humanity – making sense of the modern, digital world. Our research deals with the opportunities and challenges of the datafication and algorithmisation of society, culture and human knowledge, it develops models and techniques for studying these phenomena, and it takes a critical approach to the implications of the digital on human reality.

Three different degree programs are offered: (german only)

• The two-subject degree program in Digital Humanities and Social Sciences (B.A.), which can be completed without admission as a first or second subject,
• the postgraduate Master’s degree program in Digital Humanities (M.A.),
• as well as the module program Digital Humanities.

Summer School: Data, Gender and Society

From 22 to 26 September 2025, the Digital Humanities Summer School on Data, Gender and Society took place in Erlangen. The program featured expert lectures, hands-on workshops, participant presentations, and a visual abstracts session, all focusing on the intersection of society and data through t...Continue

DHSS Newsletter

DHSS Newsletter, Issue 1 – Coming Tomorrow

We are pleased to announce that the first issue of the DHSS Newsletter will be published tomorrow. The newsletter will feature updates on ongoing projects, events, and activities within the Department of Digital Humanities and Social Studies.

If you w...Continue

The Long Night of Science

On Saturday, October 25, night will turn into day for all those eager to learn: Experience fascinating experiments, exciting lectures, and surprising insights into laboratories and research facilities – and discover how science is changing our world. Whether it's technology, medicine, culture, or na...Continue

Upcoming Campus Visits

Upcoming Campus Visits We invite all students to attend these presentations. Locations and times will be announced later.

Space and Place The Space and Place campus visit will take place on 14 October 2025. The exact time and location are still to be announced. The speak...Continue