ESRC Digital Good Network
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An ESRC-funded, £4 million research network building a research community focused on what a good digital society should look like and how we get there.
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Jonathan Gray, one of our Digital Good Research Fund project leads, has recently published a new book looking at the practices and cultures of how data is made public in the age of the Internet.
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Public Data Cultures is out today on @politybooks.bsky.social! 📗🎊 jonathangray.org/2025/10/23/p...
It aims to nurture critical and creative engagements with public data as cultural material, medium of participation and as site of transnational politics. Happy to see it out in the world! 🦔🌌💜
It aims to nurture critical and creative engagements with public data as cultural material, medium of participation and as site of transnational politics. Happy to see it out in the world! 🦔🌌💜
November 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Jonathan Gray, one of our Digital Good Research Fund project leads, has recently published a new book looking at the practices and cultures of how data is made public in the age of the Internet.
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I couldn't make this event but it's great to see pictures of more sheep-making and my lovely colleagues talking to people about our Speculative Woolgathering project!
We enjoyed our time at the Festival of Social Science in Sheffield, where we asked questions about future technologies in industries like agriculture, and encouraged people to share positive messages from loved ones to explore the role that digital communication plays in our relationships.
November 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I couldn't make this event but it's great to see pictures of more sheep-making and my lovely colleagues talking to people about our Speculative Woolgathering project!
We enjoyed our time at the Festival of Social Science in Sheffield, where we asked questions about future technologies in industries like agriculture, and encouraged people to share positive messages from loved ones to explore the role that digital communication plays in our relationships.
November 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We enjoyed our time at the Festival of Social Science in Sheffield, where we asked questions about future technologies in industries like agriculture, and encouraged people to share positive messages from loved ones to explore the role that digital communication plays in our relationships.
The Universities Policy Engagement Network are hosting an online speed networking event for researchers, policymakers and professionals working in the field of AI.
19 November, 12:00
Find out more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/speed-netw...
19 November, 12:00
Find out more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/speed-netw...
Speed Networking: Artificial Intelligence
A dedicated networking session for researchers, policymakers and professionals working in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Universities Policy Engagement Network are hosting an online speed networking event for researchers, policymakers and professionals working in the field of AI.
19 November, 12:00
Find out more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/speed-netw...
19 November, 12:00
Find out more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/speed-netw...
We are pleased that @sophiaaknight.bsky.social has joined the network as a Visiting Researcher, bringing her expertise in digital technologies and the ways they support and shape civic and democratic participation.
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We are pleased that @sophiaaknight.bsky.social has joined the network as a Visiting Researcher, bringing her expertise in digital technologies and the ways they support and shape civic and democratic participation.
Through our Digital Good Research Fund, we have funded six new research projects focused on ‘Building the digital good’.
Read more about the projects here: digitalgood.net/six-new-rese...
Read more about the projects here: digitalgood.net/six-new-rese...
October 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Through our Digital Good Research Fund, we have funded six new research projects focused on ‘Building the digital good’.
Read more about the projects here: digitalgood.net/six-new-rese...
Read more about the projects here: digitalgood.net/six-new-rese...
Today, we are launching our new directory, where you can find expertise across disciplines and institutions, all focused around our central question: what makes a good digital society and how do we get there?
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October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today, we are launching our new directory, where you can find expertise across disciplines and institutions, all focused around our central question: what makes a good digital society and how do we get there?
digitalgood.net/launching-ou...
digitalgood.net/launching-ou...
This week we'll be at the Festival of Social Science.
Join us for conversations about the social and environmental impacts of innovation, or reflect on how we show our affection for others through texts.
31 Oct - 2 Nov, Millennium Gallery, Sheffield
player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/resea...
Join us for conversations about the social and environmental impacts of innovation, or reflect on how we show our affection for others through texts.
31 Oct - 2 Nov, Millennium Gallery, Sheffield
player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/resea...
Research Arcade | The University of Sheffield Player
An interactive exhibition exploring the social sciences
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October 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
This week we'll be at the Festival of Social Science.
Join us for conversations about the social and environmental impacts of innovation, or reflect on how we show our affection for others through texts.
31 Oct - 2 Nov, Millennium Gallery, Sheffield
player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/resea...
Join us for conversations about the social and environmental impacts of innovation, or reflect on how we show our affection for others through texts.
31 Oct - 2 Nov, Millennium Gallery, Sheffield
player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/resea...
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📚 The Responsible Innovation Centre for Public Media Future's six-part scoping report series is out now! 📚
We've drawn on insights of over 100 experts to set out some of the biggest challenges & opportunities for public media in digital technology and innovation, including...
We've drawn on insights of over 100 experts to set out some of the biggest challenges & opportunities for public media in digital technology and innovation, including...
October 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
📚 The Responsible Innovation Centre for Public Media Future's six-part scoping report series is out now! 📚
We've drawn on insights of over 100 experts to set out some of the biggest challenges & opportunities for public media in digital technology and innovation, including...
We've drawn on insights of over 100 experts to set out some of the biggest challenges & opportunities for public media in digital technology and innovation, including...
Join Rosendy Galabo to hear more about community-run mobile app, Cooperativa digital.
The project stands as an example of how community-led design and governance can create lasting positive change in underserved communities.
14:00, Wednesday 22 October, online
Register here: luma.com/nl9amem9
The project stands as an example of how community-led design and governance can create lasting positive change in underserved communities.
14:00, Wednesday 22 October, online
Register here: luma.com/nl9amem9
October 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Join Rosendy Galabo to hear more about community-run mobile app, Cooperativa digital.
The project stands as an example of how community-led design and governance can create lasting positive change in underserved communities.
14:00, Wednesday 22 October, online
Register here: luma.com/nl9amem9
The project stands as an example of how community-led design and governance can create lasting positive change in underserved communities.
14:00, Wednesday 22 October, online
Register here: luma.com/nl9amem9
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Do a funded PhD with me! We are looking for projects at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary enquiry into AI and inequalities!
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Power and Difference in the time of responsible AI at University of Sheffield on FindAPhD.com | Susan Oman
Do a funded PhD with me! We are looking for projects at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary enquiry into AI and inequalities!
"Your doctoral research project will be designed by you to respond to...
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October 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Do a funded PhD with me! We are looking for projects at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary enquiry into AI and inequalities!
www.linkedin.com/posts/susan-...
www.linkedin.com/posts/susan-...
Network Director Helen Kennedy will be presenting at a one-day seminar hosted by Tampere University, asking the question of what a good digital society looks like and how we get there.
Find out more and register:
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Towards Socially Sustainable Platforms: Seminar on 14 November 2025 | Digital and Sustainability Transitions in Society | Tampere Universities
This seminar focuses on ways in which a more socially sustainable digital environment could be brought into being. What is social sustainability in digital environment and on digital platforms? How…
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October 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Network Director Helen Kennedy will be presenting at a one-day seminar hosted by Tampere University, asking the question of what a good digital society looks like and how we get there.
Find out more and register:
Find out more and register:
Learn more about Cooperativa Digital, led by @galabo.bsky.social, in our upcoming webinar next week.
📅 14:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 22 October, online
Register here: digitalgood.net/digital-good...
📅 14:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 22 October, online
Register here: digitalgood.net/digital-good...
Proud to showcase the early impacts of Cooperativa Digital funded by @digitalgoodnet.bsky.social, which delivered a 7-month co-design transformation for NGOs in Brazil. Results: BRL12.5k income & creation of 5 jobs imagination.lancaster.ac.uk/update/from-... #ResearchImpact #PlatformCooperatives
October 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Learn more about Cooperativa Digital, led by @galabo.bsky.social, in our upcoming webinar next week.
📅 14:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 22 October, online
Register here: digitalgood.net/digital-good...
📅 14:00 – 15:00 Wednesday 22 October, online
Register here: digitalgood.net/digital-good...
We will be taking part in the Research Arcade as part of the Festival of Social Science.
Join us at the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield to take a look at our research on what makes good digital societies.
📆 31 October - 2 November
Join us at the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield to take a look at our research on what makes good digital societies.
📆 31 October - 2 November
Social science helps us understand how people live, think, and connect.
Join us for Understanding Society - a week of exhibitions, interactive activities, talks and workshops exploring everything from activism to creative storytelling.
Programme: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/under...
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Join us for Understanding Society - a week of exhibitions, interactive activities, talks and workshops exploring everything from activism to creative storytelling.
Programme: player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/under...
@ukri.org
October 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
We will be taking part in the Research Arcade as part of the Festival of Social Science.
Join us at the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield to take a look at our research on what makes good digital societies.
📆 31 October - 2 November
Join us at the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield to take a look at our research on what makes good digital societies.
📆 31 October - 2 November
One of our Fellows, Gabriel Brito, has organised a two-day hybrid conference, hosted at Universidad Casa Grande and online.
'Reimagining the Digital Society' will explore topics of digital citizenship, extremism and authorship
Find out more: www.casagrande.edu.ec/evento/reima...
'Reimagining the Digital Society' will explore topics of digital citizenship, extremism and authorship
Find out more: www.casagrande.edu.ec/evento/reima...
October 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
One of our Fellows, Gabriel Brito, has organised a two-day hybrid conference, hosted at Universidad Casa Grande and online.
'Reimagining the Digital Society' will explore topics of digital citizenship, extremism and authorship
Find out more: www.casagrande.edu.ec/evento/reima...
'Reimagining the Digital Society' will explore topics of digital citizenship, extremism and authorship
Find out more: www.casagrande.edu.ec/evento/reima...
At the 2025 Festival of Social Science our interactive exhibitions will explore how emerging technologies could reshape industries like agriculture and beyond, and reflect on how we show affection through texts.
📍31 Oct - 2 Nov, Millenium Gallery
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/resea...
📍31 Oct - 2 Nov, Millenium Gallery
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/resea...
Research Arcade | Events | Festival of Social Science
Join researchers from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University for a fun, interactive and family-friendly showcase featuring activity stands and exhibits that explore…
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October 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
At the 2025 Festival of Social Science our interactive exhibitions will explore how emerging technologies could reshape industries like agriculture and beyond, and reflect on how we show affection through texts.
📍31 Oct - 2 Nov, Millenium Gallery
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/resea...
📍31 Oct - 2 Nov, Millenium Gallery
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/resea...
When it comes to communicating research around the digital good, can there be a place for generative AI? Our Social Media and Communications Officer, Emma Doyle, looks at the potential considerations around AI imagery.
digitalgood.net/is-it-possib...
digitalgood.net/is-it-possib...
October 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
When it comes to communicating research around the digital good, can there be a place for generative AI? Our Social Media and Communications Officer, Emma Doyle, looks at the potential considerations around AI imagery.
digitalgood.net/is-it-possib...
digitalgood.net/is-it-possib...
‘Cooperativa digital’ builds on a digital platform created by a Brazilian social enterprise that allows people to donate a portion of sales tax to non-governmental organisations.
This project highlights the importance of understanding the digital good through the lens of commons frameworks.
This project highlights the importance of understanding the digital good through the lens of commons frameworks.
October 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
‘Cooperativa digital’ builds on a digital platform created by a Brazilian social enterprise that allows people to donate a portion of sales tax to non-governmental organisations.
This project highlights the importance of understanding the digital good through the lens of commons frameworks.
This project highlights the importance of understanding the digital good through the lens of commons frameworks.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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PhD student Shaoying Zhang joined other members of the Digital Good Network at the Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) conference in Seattle, to share insights from her research around the digital good.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
PhD student Shaoying Zhang joined other members of the Digital Good Network at the Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) conference in Seattle, to share insights from her research around the digital good.
digitalgood.net/evaluating-t...
digitalgood.net/evaluating-t...
DGN Summer School alum Barbara Urrutia-Badilla will be hosting a participatory workshop in Sheffield for Latin Americans living in the UK, as part of her (re)Marking from the South project.
Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn more: www.remarkingfromthesouth.info
Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn more: www.remarkingfromthesouth.info
September 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
DGN Summer School alum Barbara Urrutia-Badilla will be hosting a participatory workshop in Sheffield for Latin Americans living in the UK, as part of her (re)Marking from the South project.
Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn more: www.remarkingfromthesouth.info
Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn more: www.remarkingfromthesouth.info
Today is International Research Administrator Day, and we would like to celebrate our Network Manager, Ruth Lauener!
Ruth is responsible for the operational and administrative aspects of our network, from financial management to project monitoring and more, making sure everything runs smoothly.
Ruth is responsible for the operational and administrative aspects of our network, from financial management to project monitoring and more, making sure everything runs smoothly.
September 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Today is International Research Administrator Day, and we would like to celebrate our Network Manager, Ruth Lauener!
Ruth is responsible for the operational and administrative aspects of our network, from financial management to project monitoring and more, making sure everything runs smoothly.
Ruth is responsible for the operational and administrative aspects of our network, from financial management to project monitoring and more, making sure everything runs smoothly.
Can critique encompass hope and optimism?
In this blog, Anuradha Ganapathy offers reflections for “critical” ICT4D.
digitalgood.net/remembering-...
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In this blog, Anuradha Ganapathy offers reflections for “critical” ICT4D.
digitalgood.net/remembering-...
@anuradhaganapathy.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Can critique encompass hope and optimism?
In this blog, Anuradha Ganapathy offers reflections for “critical” ICT4D.
digitalgood.net/remembering-...
@anuradhaganapathy.bsky.social
In this blog, Anuradha Ganapathy offers reflections for “critical” ICT4D.
digitalgood.net/remembering-...
@anuradhaganapathy.bsky.social
DGN Assistant Researcher, Kathleen O’Brien, wrote about her research on public opinion around AI and convenience for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social
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blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
September 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
DGN Assistant Researcher, Kathleen O’Brien, wrote about her research on public opinion around AI and convenience for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
Funded as part of our 2023 call for the Digital Good Research Fund, research for this project led to a policy white paper and a first-of-its-kind due diligence framework for dual-use and deep tech.
Learn more about the project at our upcoming webinar on 8 October: digitalgood.net/digital-good...
Learn more about the project at our upcoming webinar on 8 October: digitalgood.net/digital-good...
September 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Funded as part of our 2023 call for the Digital Good Research Fund, research for this project led to a policy white paper and a first-of-its-kind due diligence framework for dual-use and deep tech.
Learn more about the project at our upcoming webinar on 8 October: digitalgood.net/digital-good...
Learn more about the project at our upcoming webinar on 8 October: digitalgood.net/digital-good...