Our Digital Lives
‘Our Digital Lives is a new space where we will discuss all things digital society and share news about our ongoing research, researcher development and networking opportunities, our public engagement and our impact.
- Building an Inclusive Research Culture
Professor Ben Light recently spoke at a seminar for the ESRC Leadership Network programme. Hosted by the University of Salford, this special 2-hour online session explored strategies for creating inclusive research projects and included Professor Bhuvana Bibleraaj, Professor in Nursing/Surgical Practice, Professor Michelle Cornes, Professor of Health and Social Policy Inequalities and Professor Vanessa Heaslip, Professor of Nursing and Healthcare Equity. - Join us as we celebrate 60 years of Social Science at Salford with an exciting research showcase designed for you.
Explore cutting-edge topics like online dating, gaming communities, veterans’ welfare, and the four-day workweek – delivered by leading academics in the field. Hear from students about their experiences and learn how sociology, criminology, and social policy at Salford are shaping real-world change. Moreover, hear first hand from students about their work placement experiences and explore potential careers in social research. Plus, check out a unique graphic novel research project and enjoy free refreshments! Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and plan your future! Link to register: Social Science at 60: Insights & Impact Tickets, Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at… Read more: Join us as we celebrate 60 years of Social Science at Salford with an exciting research showcase designed for you. - Our Digital Lives – Let’s Talk About Money
Join us online for a relaxed evening about how digital technology impacts our financial lives, and what it means for you! BOOK HERE In conversation with Thrifty Clair Our special guest, Instagram money saving queen Thrifty Clair will be joining us for an in conversation with Dr Lisa Garwood-Cross about the ways digitial apps and technology can be used to save and manage money! Digital Funny Money: Avoiding hackers, scammers, and Ponzi schemes In this talk Dr Tom Redshaw will share insights and stories from his research into the cryptocurrencies, designed to help you understand and avoid the wide range… Read more: Our Digital Lives – Let’s Talk About Money - Dr Rachel Katz, Discusses Online Dating on the Shuffle Dating Podcast.
Dr Rachel A.Katz, a postdoctoral research fellow in Digital Health and Society, and member of the Digital Society Research Theme in the Centre for Research on Inclusive Society, shared her insights about dating app research the Shuffle Dating Podcast. - Upcoming Public Digital Society Events for the ESRC Festival of Social Science
This year, the ESRC Festival of Social Science has themed events focussing on ‘Our Digital Lives’, exploring the relationship between humans and technology. A number of staff from the Digital Society Research Theme, in the Centre for Research on Inclusive Society are running events. The events reach out to different audiences and cover a range of topics including health, money, sex and leisure. Joining us at these events are a number of national and international external collaborators. We hope you find something of interest! Dr Lisa Garwood-Cross and Professor Ben LightDigital Society Research Theme Co-Leads What is ‘The Digital’? Who… Read more: Upcoming Public Digital Society Events for the ESRC Festival of Social Science