Collaborative Research in the Datafied Society Methods and Practices for Investigation and Intervention

• Main Authors: Schäfer, Mirko Tobias, van Es, Karin, Lauriault, Tracey, Kitchin, Rob, König, René, Arora, Payal, Raman, Usha, Francoli, Mary, Paré, Daniel J, Reilly, Katherine
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Amsterdam University Press 2024; Routledge
• Edition: 1
• Subjects: action research; data studies; Education; Educational administration and organization; Higher; higher education; Higher education, tertiary education; History; History of scholarship (principally of social sciences and humanities); Interdisciplinary studies; Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects; Social Science; Societal impact; Society and Social Sciences; Study & Teaching; Teaching Methods & Materials; Societal impact, action research, data studies, higher education; South; Teaching Methods & Materials; Contemporary Society; EDUCATION; History of scholarship (principally of social sciences and humanities); Social Science; AUP Wetenschappelijk; Sociology and Social History; Universities; Interdisciplinary Studies; Media Studies; Cultural Studies; Higher education, tertiary education; Study & Teaching; Higher; Film, Media, and Communication; Educational administration and organization; HISTORY
• ISBN: 9463727671; 9789463727679; 9781041177111; 1041177119; 9048555922; 9789048555925
• DOI: 10.5117/9789463727679

The influence of austerity measures and neoliberal ideologies has sparked discussions about the relevance and value of academic institutions, particularly in the humanities and social sciences. Universities are redirecting academic focus towards greater societal engagement. This book argues that academia has much to gain by moving beyond its institutional walls, in our case, by doing data work with stakeholders and civil society. This collaborative work benefits citizens in our democratic, open societies and advances our knowledge economies. Collaborative Research in the Datafied Society offers a combination of theoretical insights, practical methodologies, and case studies, showcasing the power of collaborative research with stakeholders across diverse communities and civil society to tackle challenges that address pressing issues stemming from data practices and social justice issues. Taken together, the book’s chapters formulate relevant concepts for grounding societally engaged research in the theories and methodologies from different disciplines. In addition, the book informs university administrators and research directors how to advance academia effectively towards mutual knowledge transfer with societal sectors.