I was interviewed by BBC Radio Kent’s Anna Cookson about some the the latest political memes about Boris Johnson, and...
In this post I will explain why people have attempted to use social media for political polling, why the results...
Keyboard warriors or just forgotten citizens? The people who abuse MPs online Liam Mcloughlin, University of Salford and Stephen Ward,...
This post was originally written for and published on the Meme Studies Research Network website, Jan 22, 2021. Once again,...
I’m pleased to announce a new publication, alongside Rosalynd Southern, titled: ‘By any memes necessary? Small political acts, incidental exposure...
People are easily confused, and here I speak as one who has spent centuries in courtrooms. Apparently, they say, a...
What ethical responsibilities do social media researchers have to report harmful or illegal content?
This post was originally written for and published on the LSE Impact Blog, March 18, 2021. Click here to read...
What better way to celebrate the NHS hitting the big seven-zero than with a relevant hashtag #NHS70 and a bit...
During the Christmas holidays, I learned that a loved one had passed away. It’s an odd feeling, that initial surge...
The social media platform Reddit recently hit the news in taking down over 2,000 communities after a review of its...