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Dr Toni Sant is a faculty member at the University of Salford's School of Arts, Media and Creative Technologies. With a PhD in Performance Studies from New York University (2003), Dr Sant has extensive experience in UK higher education, having previously served as Reader in Digital Curation at the University of Hull's Scarborough Campus, and as Senior Lecturer in Arts & New Media (2010-2013) and Lecturer in Performance and Creative Technologies (2004-2010).
Dr Sant's research centers on digital humanities and curation, with notable expertise in applying open knowledge platforms like Wikidata to artistic practice and cultural heritage. Their scholarly work bridges academic theory with practical applications, particularly through collaborations with artists like Enrique Tabone. Recent publications demonstrate innovative approaches to using structured data for artistic expression and cultural interpretation.
Dr Sant's work reveals consistent thematic focus on digital preservation of performance art, open knowledge systems, and the intersection of traditional Maltese culture with digital technologies. Their research outputs span multiple formats including books, journal articles, digital artifacts, and conference keynotes, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to digital humanities.
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- National Book Prize 2021 for "Jien-Noti-Jien" (co-authored with Immanuel Mifsud)
- Career Recognition Award 2020 from Malta Music Awards
As an active PhD supervisor accepting students in digital curation and humanities, Dr Sant brings practical institutional experience from serving as Artistic Director of Spazju Kreattiv (Malta's national creativity center) from 2014-2020. Their work with Wikimedia UK further demonstrates commitment to open knowledge initiatives. Dr Sant maintains active professional engagement through LinkedIn, ORCID, and Google Scholar profiles, connecting academic research with broader cultural applications.
