About Us

Southeast Asia Research Centre for Digital Tech and Society (SEADS) undertakes scholarly research that advances understanding of digital tech and societies in Southeast Asia. The centre serves as a platform that conjoins academic research with civil society, governments and corporations in ongoing dialogue, exchanges, and collaborations to explore alternatives, and inform the public. The work of the Centre is shaped by our vision of a society where digitally-mediated political, economic and social exchanges are equitable, transparent, inclusive and accountable, and its mission to:

• Research: We advance scholarship through critical examination of the relationships between digital technologies and human societies in Southeast Asia using humanities and social science approaches
• Reform:  We will work with corporations, policy institutions and community organisations to bring about reform towards more ethical and inclusive digital futures in Southeast Asia
• Engage: We engage the public on important developments relating to our thematic foci and their implications for communities and citizens in Southeast Asia
• Educate: We develop pedagogical resources aligned to our thematic foci, and serve as a centre for research training in the Southeast Asia region

Contact us

SEADS is located at:

Building 2 Level 6, Monash University Malaysia
Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway
47500, Selangor, MALAYSIA
Email: sheril.bustaman@monash.edu