Digital Lives Research Group members
View the membership of the Digital Lives Research Group.
Digital Lives Research Group
We investigate how digital technologies shape human behaviour, social interactions, and societal structures across different contexts and life stages.
Our members and research
Find out more about the members of our group and their research interests.
Digital Lives Research Group papers and conference presentations
A collection of research papers and presentations given at conferences by members of the Digital Lives Research Group.
News and updates
Updates about our group's research and activities.
(Temporary) TikTok ban and the politicisation of social media: Olivia Brown speaks to LBC
Olivia Brown discusses the (temporary) TikTok ban and the increasing politicisation of social media platforms with Paul Brand.
Memes as stabilisers of conspiracy culture
Emily Godwin examines how memes strengthen online communities of conspiracy theorists.
Progress, peril & polarisation: Mechanisms of mobilisation in the digital age
Prof Laura Smith examines risks and threats that arise from digital communication, and the opportunities for anticipating and mitigating harms.
What is the Online Safety Act and why have riots reopened debates about it?
Drs Olivia Brown and Alicia Cork explain the impact of the Online Safety Act and why social media's role in far-right riots are putting it under the spotlight.
Misinformation, emotions, and violence: the dark side of conspiracy theories
Darja Wischerath explains how social media platforms can act as a breeding ground for violence by allowing unchecked discussions around conspiracy theories.
About us
The Digital Lives Research Group brings together researchers from the fields of psychology, computer science, politics, and management to explore how people and groups use digital technologies.
In our weekly meetings, we workshop research ideas, pilot new methodologies, and showcase preliminary results.
We welcome researchers at all career stages who want to join our supportive community and share in developing innovative research on digital spaces.
Contact us
Contact us if you'd like to find out more about our research.