ERMeCHS

Erasmus Research Institute for Media, Culture, History & Society
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About us

ERMeCHS is the research institute of the Erasmus School of History, Culture, and Communication (ESHCC). Researchers at ERMeCHS carry out interdisciplinary research in the fields of media, communication, culture, arts, history, and society.

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Our research vision

ERMeCHS engages in high-quality fundamental research with the aim to explain and solve complex societal challenges. Through our active research clusters, ERMeCHS facilitates and stimulates a collaborative and inspiring research environment. We aim to become one of the leading research institutes on the crossroads of the Social Sciences and Humanities, focusing on five strategic research areas to which our expertise and knowledge are of high value:
Globalization of Culture and Society, Mediatization and Digitalization, Innovation in Cultural and Creative Industries, Sustainability in Culture and Societies, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Research areas

Our focus is on five societal challenges, represented in five strategic research areas.

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Research clusters

Our researchers are grouped into interdisciplinary clusters.

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PhD at ERMeCHS

All about ERMeCHS PhD research, applications and admissions.

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  • Guiding Light in the AI Landscape: Illuminating the Path to a Trustworthy AI Ecosystem

    The SPATIAL project, a pioneering initiative, is set to culminate with a dynamic final event on July 1st 2024, hosted by TU Delft.
  • Bachelor Open Day

    International Business administration, Communication and Media or Psychology? During the Bachelor Open Day you can find out anything about our study programmes.
    Master Open Day 2022: Studenten stellen vragen bij stand
  • Master Open Day

    Find out which master's suits you best, ask all your questions to students and teachers or attend practical sessions on making the right study choice.
    Bachelor Open Dag 2022: Two students at stand

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