Researchers at ERMeCHS are dedicated to carrying out interdisciplinary high-profile research projects in five strategic research areas: Globalization of Culture and Society, Mediatization and Digitalization, Innovation in Cultural and Creative Industries, Sustainability in Culture and Societies and Diversity and Inclusion.
- Globalization of Culture and SocietyGlobalization has brought people and societies across the world closer together. At ERMeCHS we focus on gaining a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural aspects of globalization
- Mediatization and DigitalizationIn our contemporary globalized society, the media holds a central position across numerous aspects of daily life. ERMeCHS seeks to extend knowledge on mediated communication and its cultural and historical dimensions.
- Diversity and InclusionDiversity and inclusion are central themes in our research agenda, covering topics like citizenship, racism, migration, and economic inequality. We see a recognition of the importance of addressing and researching these issues.
- Innovation in Cultural and Creative IndustriesERMeCHS is a prominent hub of knowledge in the study of cultural and creative industries. Our expertise encompasses art worlds, cultural heritage, media, creative industries, cultural economics, and entrepreneurship.
- Sustainability in Culture and SocietiesERMeCHS aims to make a pivotal and distinct contribution to these discussions by incorporating a cultural and historical viewpoint into the discourse on sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals.