Doktorats­­programm ​
​Humans in the Digital Age (HDA)

The aim of the thematic doctoral programme is to provide postgraduate researchers with access to the theories, methods, tools, and skills needed to investigate and understand the ongoing digital transformation from various perspectives, as well as to actively and responsibly contribute to shaping digital technologies and their usage contexts. The programme is based on the insight that understanding and shaping the digital transformation requires inter- and transdisciplinary approaches. Accordingly, it fosters and encourages exchange and the interrelation of different disciplinary perspectives.

Doctoral students enrolled in the programme gain in-depth insights into the challenges and opportunities of the digital transformation for contemporary societies and for scientific knowledge generation. They gain knowledge of relevant theories and concepts in digitalization research and of topics currently being discussed in relation to digital change across various disciplines and get an overview of a variety of digital methods.

In a supportive and interdisciplinary space, they strengthen their skills in critical thinking, recognizing ethical aspects, and communicating effectively. At the same time as they develop high-level technical skills, they learn about alternative methodologies, thus strengthening their creative problem-solving skills. The collective formats offered and the continuous exchange with their peers and more senior researchers support doctoral researchers in advancing their individual PhD projects all the way to successful completion.