PhD in Digital Heritage Storytelling and Co-Creation with Older Communities
Nottingham Trent University · Collaboratory Research Hub
England, United Kingdom
Apply by 29 Nov 2026
About This Opportunity
This fully funded Collaboratory PhD explores how digital heritage, storytelling and participatory co-creation can strengthen social connection among older communities while addressing digital exclusion and age-friendly access to cultural heritage. Applications close on 29 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT.
The project works with older communities to investigate whether digital heritage and co-created storytelling can reduce social isolation while making cultural participation more inclusive. Heritage settings such as Nottingham's City of Caves provide a context for participatory design, where older adults can help shape digital or immersive experiences rather than simply consume them. The research will examine digital-exclusion barriers and develop a framework for age-friendly heritage co-creation. It is jointly supported by Nottingham Trent University, the University of Nottingham and the National Justice Museum, giving the researcher access to academic, community and heritage-sector perspectives.
older adults digital heritage storytelling social isolation digital inclusion co-creation
Level PhD
Time Commitment Full-time
Programme Collaboratory Research Hub PhD Studentship
Field Digital Heritage and Community Co-Creation
Organization Type University
Funding & Compensation
Amount Fully Funded
Funding Type Scholarship
Funding Status Fully Funded
Tuition Coverage Fully Covered
Stipend Yes
Requirements
Education
- Applicants should meet NTU doctoral-entry requirements and demonstrate a relevant academic or professional background for participatory heritage, digital media, design or related research.
Experience
- Technical Skills Digital storytelling Participatory design Digital heritage research Co-creation methods
- General Skills Community engagement Participatory research Co-design Qualitative research
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