Tim Unwin

Tim Unwin is a Professor at the UNESCO Chair in ICT4D, Royal Holloway, University of London. His research focuses on leveraging digital technologies to address inequalities faced by marginalized communities, particularly migrants. He leads a global collaborative project involving NGOs, UN agencies, and governments to promote safe, wise, and secure use of digital tools. Key achievements include receiving the 2025 Royal Holloway award for innovative research on migrant tech use and contributing to policy frameworks via UN consultations. Unwin’s work spans Nepal, South Africa, Brazil, and Mozambique, emphasizing participatory methodologies and sustainable outcomes. He actively engages in international forums like WSIS+20 and the Global Development Conference, advocating for equitable digital policies. Notable outputs include policy briefs, training resources, and peer-reviewed articles addressing digital divides and migrant empowerment.

Educations:

• Formal academic qualifications not explicitly stated but implied through professorial role.

Research Interests:

• ICT4D applications for social equity
• Migrant digital inclusion strategies
• Cybersecurity for grassroots organizations
• Community radio as digital empowerment tool
• Global digital policy frameworks

Grants & Funding:

• UKRI GCRF MIDEQ Hub (2019-2024)
• Research England ODA grants
• ESRC Social Impact Accelerator
• SPRIH funding

Labs/Teams: ICT4D Collective - international network advancing ethical tech practices through collaborative research-practice initiatives.