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Professor Ross Parry is the founding Director of the University of Leicester's Institute for Digital Culture and a Professor of Museum Technology. He leads the Museum Data Service (MDS), a national initiative supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the AHRC, aiming to connect UK museum collections. He co-leads the £1m AHRC-funded Sensational Museum project, designing sensory-accessible museum interventions. His work bridges digital innovation, accessibility, and cultural heritage, with roles including Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Trustee of the Jodi Mattes Trust for accessible digital culture.
Research focuses on digital skills ecosystems in museums, mediatisation theory, and postdigital museum practices. He co-edits the Routledge 'Critical Perspectives on Museums and Digital Technology' series. Former roles include Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Digital) and Academic Director of the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities. Recognitions include the 2018 EdTech50 listing for influencing UK education technology.
- Key Projects: Institute for Digital Culture, Museum Data Service, Sensational Museum (sensory accessibility)
- Leadership: Attenborough Arts Centre Board, Jodi Mattes Trust, AHRC steering committees
Awards include the 2018 EdTech50. His work emphasizes digital transformation, accessibility, and interdisciplinary collaboration in cultural institutions.
