Interdisciplinary Digitalization Research Cartography
The Weizenbaum Institute not only researches the digitalization of society, but also researches digitalization research itself. This comprehensive and carefully curated map provides orientation on interdisciplinary digitization research in German-speaking countries.
Orientation for Germany, Austria and Switzerland
The map of the German-speaking research landscape (DACH-Region) provides detailed insights: Disciplines and self-descriptions of the individual research organizations are presented here in four criteria-based categories.
In addition to relevant institutes for digitalization research, this map also shows universities and non-university research institutions with an interdisciplinary focus on digitalization, as well as interdisciplinary DFG projects (as of December 2024).
By specifying disciplines and regional locations, you can not only find potential cooperation partners at a glance, but also identify trends and research gaps.
Networking in Europe (in cooperation with ZEVEDI)
The map of Europe extends the view beyond the German-speaking region and includes key institutes and research organizations in other countries.
Due to the heterogeneous organizational structures and different research cultures, we have deliberately kept the criteria more general than for the DACH map. All entries are based on the results of a project by the Centre Responsible Digitality (ZEVEDI), which were qualitatively reviewed in cooperation with the Weizenbaum Institute.
Initially, there are two categories in the Europe map: one for comprehensive interdisciplinary research organizations in the field of digitalization research and a second for organizations with a legal and ethical focus, which should also have a certain disciplinary breadth. An expansion to include additional research focuses to differentiate the map is possible in collaboration with subject matter experts.
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Dynamic updating and crowd sourcing
Both maps are continuously updated in direct dialogue with the dynamic landscape of digitalization research. Updates and additions can be suggested via idrc[at]weizenbaum-institut.de.
Please note the criteria for inclusion in the respective maps:
Beta version and outlook
Both maps are currently available as beta versions to provide an initial overview for easier conference planning or to search for cooperation partners. A new software solution with better filter and search options and the ability to track historical developments is planned.
