Social inclusion through the digital economy

Poor health, disability, family breakdown, poverty and unemployment are just some of the reasons why people of all ages may become marginalised from society. SiDE aims to tackle social exclusion by making it easier for people to access the life-changing benefits offered by digital technologies. Research is focusing on four activities where digital technologies can deliver major social benefits: Connected Community & Community, Accessibility, Inclusive Transport, and the Creative Industries. An interdisciplinary approach is essential for the work to have a real impact, and so these activities are being investigated from the research perspectives of technology, society, business and the user. Watch our video and find out more here

Featured Case Study

Reminiscence room

Researchers from SiDE's Connected Community activity have been working with an adult mental health and learning disability development unit where many of the patients have chronic dementia.

Building on dementia research in the Personhood project they have developed a digital artwork that enlivens the 'quiet room' and provides interactive reminiscence for clients living in the unit

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News

SiDE’s ‘DriveLAB’ has received extensive press coverage this week with features on BBC breakfast, Sky news and BBC’s Look North alongside articles in the Telegraph, The Sun and the Daily Mail. Read More
Date: 18.05.2012

Events

Play Therapy paper at CHI 2012 Read More
Date: 10.05.2012