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Carey Jewitt is a Professor of Learning Technology at the UCL Knowledge Lab, part of the Department of Culture, Communication & Media within the Institute of Education at University College London. With an interdisciplinary background in fine art, media, and sociology, she focuses her research on how digital technologies shape interaction, communication, and learning in various contexts. Jewitt has contributed significantly to the development of multimodal theory and methods, serving as the founding editor of the international SAGE journals, 'Multimodality & Society' and 'Visual Communication'. She has led interdisciplinary projects addressing the socio-technical aspects of digital technology, supported by various funding bodies, including the ERC, ESRC, EPSRC, and the British Academy. Recent projects include the ERC Consolidator Award 'InTouch', which investigates social aspects of digital touch technologies, and the MODE initiative that employs multimodal methods for researching digital learning and communication. Her recent publications include 'Digital Touch' (Polity Press, 2024) and numerous articles in respected journals such as New Media & Society and Information, Communication & Society.
UCL Collaborative Social Science Domain • University College London, United Kingdom
Leading the UCL Collaborative Social Science Domain.
UCL Knowledge Lab • University College London, Culture, Communication Media Department, IOE, London, United Kingdom
Managed the UCL Knowledge Lab, overseeing research and projects.
Department of Culture, Communication & Media • University College London, IOE, London, United Kingdom
Led the department's academic and research activities.
UCL Knowledge Lab • University College London, IOE, London, United Kingdom
Assisted in the management and direction of the UCL Knowledge Lab.
IOE Centre for Multimodal Research • University College London, IOE, London, United Kingdom
Directed research initiatives within the Centre for Multimodal Research.
Technology & Education • Institute of Education, University of London
Engaged in research and teaching duties.
Institute of Education, University of London • Culture, Communication Media Department, UK
Conducted high-impact research supported by the UK Research Council.
Institute of Education, University of London • Culture, Communication Media Department, United Kingdom
Focused on digital technologies in education.
‘Multimodal Production School English’ (ESRC) • Institute of Education, University of London
Led a research project on educational practices in schools.
‘The Rhetoric Science Classroom’ (ESRC) • Institute of Education, University of London
Investigated communication methodologies in science education.
Various health organizations and charities • London, United Kingdom
Worked on social research projects across healthcare.