ERMeCHS

Erasmus Research Institute for Media, Culture, History & Society
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About us

ERMeCHS is the research institute of the Erasmus School of History, Culture, and Communication (ESHCC). Researchers at ERMeCHS carry out interdisciplinary research in the fields of media, communication, culture, arts, history, and society.

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Our research vision

ERMeCHS engages in high-quality fundamental research with the aim to explain and solve complex societal challenges. Through our active research clusters, ERMeCHS facilitates and stimulates a collaborative and inspiring research environment. We aim to become one of the leading research institutes on the crossroads of the Social Sciences and Humanities, focusing on five strategic research areas to which our expertise and knowledge are of high value:
Globalization of Culture and Society, Mediatization and Digitalization, Innovation in Cultural and Creative Industries, Sustainability in Culture and Societies, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Research areas

Our focus is on five societal challenges, represented in five strategic research areas.

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Research clusters

Our researchers are grouped into interdisciplinary clusters.

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PhD at ERMeCHS

All about ERMeCHS PhD research, applications and admissions.

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  • Sector Plan Conference Cultural Heritage & Identity

    To: All university staff and national partners working in the field of Cultural Heritage and Identity.
    Ruins of an Ancient Roman Aqueduct in Merida Spain
  • Onboarding session for PhD candidates

    In our onboarding sessions we like to welcome all new PhD candidates to the Erasmus Graduate School of Social Sciences and the Humanities (EGSH).
  • Bachelor Open Day

    International Business administration, Communication and Media or Psychology? During the Bachelor Open Day you can find out anything about our study programmes.
    Master Open Day 2022: Studenten stellen vragen bij stand

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