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 Home & 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

Prof Vicki Hanson, SiDE Dundee lead and Co-I for the Accessibility work on SiDE has been named as one of the 2013 Anita Borg Institute 'Women of Vision' in the category of Social Impact. The non-profit Anita Borg Institute focuses on the advancement of women in computer science and engineering. Read More
Date: 15.04.2013

Events

Prof Phil Blythe invited to deliver key note on ITS technologies at Innovate 2013 Read More
Date: 12.03.2013