Research on the information society
The UOC centres its research on the study of the interaction of the ICT and the different dimensions of the economy, society and culture.
Research at the UOC is one of the main axes of its activity:
IN3, the research institute of the UOC
Research at the UOC takes place at the Internet Interdisciplinary Institute (IN3), from where support is given to the PhD on the Information and Knowledge Society, the only one that is offered in a completely virtual manner.
The IN3 is the instrument from which all research and innovation at the UOC is carried out and from where support is given to professors and researchers in academic and scientific aspects and in areas of administration, monitoring and promotion.
The IN3 was created in the year 2000 and has a Scientific Commission presided by professor Manuel Castells, which advices and evaluates the educational activities of the doctorate.
Research at the IN3 is organized mainly in groups and projects related to the following areas: