Dr. Nick Couldry

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Biography

Nick Couldry is a sociologist specializing in media culture, social theory, and communication. He serves as a Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science and is a Faculty Associate at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center. His research focuses on the implications of media on society and the impact of digital technologies, particularly in relation to data colonialism. Couldry has authored and edited seventeen books, including 'Costs of Connection', 'Mediated Construction of Reality', and 'Data Grab: New Colonialism Big Tech Fight Back'. He has also contributed significantly to discussions on digital governance and social justice within the framework of technology. His most recent work addresses pressing issues in AI and its societal implications. With a commitment to engaging with global communities, Nick Couldry advocates for an inclusive approach to digital policy-making, collaborating with various scholars and activists to raise awareness of the challenges posed by big tech in shaping social structures.

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Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London, UK

Professor specializing in Media Communications and Social Theory.

Faculty Associate

2017-01-01 — Present

Berkman Klein Center, Harvard University • Cambridge, MA, USA

Contributing to research and discourse on internet governance and media studies.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).