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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The DH Hub provides sustainable support for Digital Humanities research at the University of Reading, under the strategic leadership of the IDRC DH. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Under this innovative approach to DH research support, researchers can rely on the Hub team for operational and practical expertise, whilst the IDRC leadership provide mentorship through their own portfolios of interest. This system is underpinned by an advisory board comprising academic and professional services colleagues from across the University.<\/p>\n

The Hub remains a permanent Library service, coordinated by the Digital Humanities Officer, who is based within the Open Research Team.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_cta h2=”” color=”white” add_icon=”top” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-book-reader” i_color=”custom” i_size=”xl” i_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fresearch.reading.ac.uk%2Fdigitalhumanities%2Fabout%2Fwhat-is-digital-humanities%2F|title:What%20is%20Digital%20Humanities%3F” css=”.vc_custom_1781091445703{background-color: #ffffff !important;}” i_custom_color=”#124f73″]<\/p>\n

What is Digital Humanities?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Digital Humanities at Reading – Our Story<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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DH Hub Team<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Centre Leadership<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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