Sydney CSS Lab

The Computational Social Science Lab at the University of Sydney develops interdisciplinary collaborations at the intersection between social science and data science to expand research capabilities and support the next generation of HDR students. Our projects develop, critique, and experiment with algorithmic systems and the social, cultural, ethical, and political implications of their use. We employ a range of approaches for a critical understanding of big data and computation in their sociotechnical contexts, including digital rights, infrastructures, and communicative practices. Through our events, industry partnerships, and network of affiliates, we aim to build key research capabilities in this rapidly emerging field.