PhD in Digital Heritage Storytelling and Co-Creation 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

• Applicants should meet NTU doctoral-entry requirements and demonstrate a relevant academic or professional background for participatory heritage, digital media, design or related research.

• Technical Skills Digital storytelling Participatory design Digital heritage research Co-creation methods
• General Skills Community engagement Participatory research Co-design Qualitative research