Oxford Internet Institute, research institute
The Oxford Internet Institute is a research center at the University of Oxford that focuses on the impacts of digital technologies on society. The facility investigates using various methods how the internet influences economy, politics, education, and culture.
The institute was founded in 2001 to bridge research and policy work and examine how the internet shapes the world. Over time it has grown into a leading center for understanding the daily impact of the internet on society.
The institute examines how the internet shapes people's identities online and what role digital platforms play in society. Visitors can experience in seminars and discussions how researchers address current questions about the social side of technology, not just the technical aspects.
The institute is part of the modern Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities and a research space where visitors can attend seminars and lectures. The facility offers master's programs and doctoral courses for anyone interested in the future of digital society.
The institute runs OxIS, a national survey that shows how differently people across various parts of the country use the internet and reveals digital gaps. Visitors can see how this research helps understand inequalities in digital society.
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