Dr. Carey Jewitt

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair

2020-10-01 — 2025-07-31

UCL Collaborative Social Science Domain • University College London, United Kingdom

Leading the UCL Collaborative Social Science Domain.

Director

2016-01-01 — 2019-12-30

UCL Knowledge Lab • University College London, Culture, Communication Media Department, IOE, London, United Kingdom

Managed the UCL Knowledge Lab, overseeing research and projects.

Head

2011-10-01 — 2014-10-31

Department of Culture, Communication & Media • University College London, IOE, London, United Kingdom

Led the department's academic and research activities.

Deputy Director

2009-10-01 — 2012-10-31

UCL Knowledge Lab • University College London, IOE, London, United Kingdom

Assisted in the management and direction of the UCL Knowledge Lab.

Director Research

2007-10-01 — 2012-10-31

IOE Centre for Multimodal Research • University College London, IOE, London, United Kingdom

Directed research initiatives within the Centre for Multimodal Research.

Reader

2006-07-01 — 2009-10-31

Technology & Education • Institute of Education, University of London

Engaged in research and teaching duties.

UK Research Council Academic Fellow

2005-10-01 — 2019-10-31

Institute of Education, University of London • Culture, Communication Media Department, UK

Conducted high-impact research supported by the UK Research Council.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2003-10-01 — 2005-10-31

Institute of Education, University of London • Culture, Communication Media Department, United Kingdom

Focused on digital technologies in education.

Senior Research Fellow

2000-10-01 — 2003-10-31

‘Multimodal Production School English’ (ESRC) • Institute of Education, University of London

Led a research project on educational practices in schools.

Research Fellow

1997-10-01 — 2000-10-31

‘The Rhetoric Science Classroom’ (ESRC) • Institute of Education, University of London

Investigated communication methodologies in science education.

Applied Social Researcher

1989-01-01 — 1997-09-30

Various health organizations and charities • London, United Kingdom

Worked on social research projects across healthcare.