Harry Dyer

Harry Dyer is an Associate Professor in Education at the University of East Anglia's School of Education & Lifelong Learning. He serves as Course Director for the BA Education program, Media Coordinator, and Digital Champion for the school. Externally, he is Joint Lead Organizer of Social Media and Society, Editor of Digital Culture and Education, Co-convener of the British Sociological Association’s Digital Sociology Group, and Thematic Chair for Digital Social Sciences at SeNSS.

Education includes:

• PhD: '#Selfie. Identity online; the effects of social media design through the lens of comic books' from University of East Anglia (2016)
• Master of Research in Social Science Research Methods from University of East Anglia (2012)
• Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Communication from King's College London (2010)

His research explores the intersection of digital technology, culture, and education, with emphasis on:

• Social media's impact on youth identity formation and knowledge engagement
• AI's role in shaping educational futures and young people's perceptions
• Digital research methodology and ethics in studying online communities
• Socio-cultural dynamics of technology in learning environments

Current projects investigate early childhood digital literacy, responsible AI in schools, and technology-mediated university transitions.

Publications consistently focus on digital identity, platform cultures, and educational technology. Recent work (2020-2025) shows strong emphasis on:

• Theoretical frameworks for online identity performance
• Critical analysis of EdTech integration in education systems
• AI ethics and digital citizenship in learning contexts
• Socio-political dimensions of technology in society

Awards include:

• UEA’s 2016 award for PGR public engagement

He leads multiple funded research initiatives:

• ETAT: Enhancing Teacher Agency with Technology (ESRC, 2022-2025)
• TYKES: Young Kid’s Digital Literacies in Early Years (2018-2025)
• Responsible AI in School Systems (AHRC, 2024)
• LIT Educational Hub (British Council, 2021-2023)

Affiliated with the Comics Studies Research Group and Critical Cultural Studies in Education research lab. Actively accepts PhD students and promotes public scholarship through TED talks, media commentary, and digital outreach.