Sabine Wirth

Dr. Sabine Wirth is an Assistant Professor (Juniorprofessorin TT W3) of Digital Cultures at the Department of Media Studies, Faculty of Media, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, appointed since March 2022. Her academic trajectory includes postdoctoral research at Philipps-Universität Marburg and coordination of the DFG Research Group 2288 on Journal Literature.

Education:

• PhD in Media Studies (Philipps-Universität Marburg, 2019)
• MA in Ethics of Text Cultures & Magister Artium in Theatre/Media Studies (FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg)
• DAAD-funded research at University of Melbourne (2007)

Research Focus:

Wirth investigates digital cultural phenomena, including interface mediality, algorithmic curation (Curating the Feed), and embedded AI systems (Everyday AI). Her work bridges media theory, visual culture, and technology studies, with emphasis on digital materialities and sociotechnical practices.

Awards:

• Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes Doctoral Scholarship (2011-2013)
• DAAD Research Scholarship (2007)