Digital Literacy Hub · VU Amsterdam

Empowering digital citizenship through research, design, and dialogue

Research hub advancing digital literacy through evidence-based insights on social media, privacy, and AI ethics

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Technical
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Communication
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Computer & Internet
Privacy
News
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AI
Algorithms
Well-Being

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01Our Mission

Empowering digital citizenship through research and collaboration

At the Digital Literacy Hub, we explore how people navigate, resist, and reshape the digital world. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities through research-driven insights and tailored interventions that foster critical, confident, and responsible digital engagement. We believe that digital literacy is not a static skillset, but a dynamic and evolving capacity—one that must be cultivated in dialogue with rapidly shifting technologies, platforms, and societal norms.

02Our Team

Meet the researchers shaping the future of digital literacy

Philipp K. Masur

Philipp K. Masur

Douglas Parry

Douglas Parry

Jolanda Veldhuis

Jolanda Veldhuis

Tilo Hartmann

Tilo Hartmann

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03Our Publications

Research outputs contributing to the field of digital literacy

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Our Publications

LiteracyPrivacyEducationWell-BeingAlgorithmsSocial Media

Get in Touch

Whether you're shaping policy, teaching the next generation, reporting on digital society, or conducting research — we'd love to connect.

Digital Literacy Hub @ VU Amsterdam