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Siebe Bluijs is a postdoctoral researcher at Tilburg University, holding a PhD in Dutch Literature from Ghent University (Belgium). His research interests revolve around media and the development of new methods that focus on the specific medium, deploying semiotic systems for meaning-making in literary works. Currently, his work emphasizes 'digital literature', encompassing areas such as poetry that utilizes kinetic typography, literary smartphone applications, and narratives in virtual reality. His PhD project analyzed the form and functioning of postwar literary radio plays in the Low Countries, with a focus on innovations in narrative and semiotic composition. Bluijs has extensively written about contemporary (Dutch) literature, with a particular interest in experimental literature. His background in graphic design, specifically in book design and typography, informs his research approach. Bluijs also engages in exploring the unique opportunities that works of digital literature present for academic research, public libraries, and education. His commitment to collaborating with societal partners is essential for addressing important questions about the integration and preservation of digital literature in educational and library contexts.
Tilburg University • Tilburg
Conducting research on digital literature and its impact on narrative forms, focusing on the integration of digital works in academic and educational settings.
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