What’s social
about technology?
Everything.
Where is the human
in tech design?
The Centre.
DERC conducts human-centred research of data and digital transformations
We work with students, communities, governmental, nonprofit and corporate partners.
Our researchers explore how humans feel, create, respond, and engage with digital technologies.
We study everyday lived experience, the future of work, creative youth practices, tech policies, tech design, digital literacy and a range of other human-centred design propositions.
Hosted by RMIT in Melbourne, Australia, DERC offers world class training ground and expertise for both small and largescale research initiatives. We are ranked as one of the top two research Centres in Australia focused on the social impact of digital media.
News

Diverse Knowledges — Hidden Voices
Events, News posted on July 5, 2022

DERC 2022 seminar series on responsible data science
Events, News posted on March 25, 2022
Digital CBD Project – Report #2 Release Event
Events, News posted on March 24, 2022
Digital CBD Survey 2022
News posted on March 22, 2022
“Shadowless Being” Keynote by Professor Michael Taussig
Events, News posted on March 15, 2022
Congratulations Dr Yee Man Louie
News posted on February 21, 2022
Tweets
Is anonymity a problem for young people in social media spaces? @alexiamadd unpacks anonymous question apps on social media and their possible impacts for young people. http://ow.ly/Sl7X50K8c7C @ResearchRMIT @RMIT
Critical Gambling Studies is excited to announce its new special issue: Philosophy & Gambling: Reflections from Macao edited by Mario Wenning and Fiona Nicoll. Please join the virtual launch event scheduled for July 29, 5pm AEST. http://ow.ly/45Lg50K35kr
Deepfakes are realistic-looking videos of people who were never recorded—these are open to use as disinformation. With regulation and detection software lagging behind, @robcover unpacks strategies everyday users can take to spot a deepfake. https://bit.ly/dpfk-conv @ResearchRMIT