Robert Jewitt

Robert Jewitt is a Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Sunderland. He serves as Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Mass Communications (Top-Up) and BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication. His research focuses on digital media practices, including mobile technology use, digital piracy, and evolving production/consumption dynamics in the music and digital games industries. He teaches modules such as Introduction to Social Media, Media Studies 1, and Popular Music Cultures.

His expertise intersects with media ethics and cultural analysis, reflected in his contributions to Science Fiction and Fantasy Television and Media Histories modules. Though no formal publications are listed, his work engages critically with contemporary media landscapes. He is active on Twitter @rob_jewitt and can be contacted at the David Puttnam Media Centre.