Sonia Livingstone

Sonia Livingstone is a prominent researcher and professor in the field of media and communications, with a focus on children's rights and experiences in the digital age. She is currently the Director of the Digital Futures for Children centre (DFC), a joint research centre between the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the 5Rights Foundation.15

Key points about Sonia Livingstone:

Academic Background and Positions

• Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at LSE12
• Holds a DPhil (PhD) in Psychology from the University of Oxford5
• Fellow of the British Academy (FBA) and other prestigious academic societies2

Research Focus

• Children's rights in the digital age
• Media audiences, especially children and young people
• Online risks and opportunities for children
• Media literacy and digital skills

Publications and Impact

• Author of 20 books on media audiences and children's digital experiences13
• Recent book: "Parenting for a Digital Future: How hopes and fears about technology shape children's lives" (Oxford University Press)15

Advisory Roles

• Has advised the UK government, European Commission, European Parliament, UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, OECD, ITU, and UNICEF23
• Served as chair of LSE's Truth, Trust and Technology Commission2
• #SaferInternet4EU Ambassador for the European Commission1

Current Projects

• Director of Digital Futures for Children (DFC)5
• Leads the Global Kids Online project with UNICEF2
• Deputy Director of the UKRI-funded Nurture Network1
• Involved in European H2020-funded projects: ySKILLS and CO::no-wrap[RE1]

Sonia Livingstone was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2014 for her services to children and child internet safety.45 She is widely recognized as a leading expert in her field, combining academic research with practical advice and policy recommendations to improve children's digital experiences and rights.