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Bill Thompson is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southampton and serves on the Advisory Board of the Oxford Internet Institute. He leads Future Value Research at BBC Research & Development and is a renowned technology journalist, having hosted BBC World Service’s Digital Planet for over two decades. His work focuses on digital technologies’ societal impact, digital public spaces, and ethical challenges in media and technology. He holds an Honorary Doctor of Arts from Anglia Ruskin University (2016).
Thompson’s career spans roles as head of new media at Guardian Newspapers (1994–2001), founding the paper’s first website, and advising organizations like Britten Sinfonia and the Cambridge Film Trust. His research interests include internet governance, media ethics, and the intersection of technology with culture and democracy.
Research Trends: Thompson’s articles and talks address themes like digital public spaces, open licenses, maker culture ethics, and the societal implications of emerging technologies. His work often critiques technology’s role in amplifying inequality and promoting democratic values.
- Awards: Honorary Doctor of Arts (Anglia Ruskin, 2016).
- Advising & Grants: Leads BBC R&D’s Future Value Research; collaborates with institutions like the Web Science Trust.
- Labs/Teams: Associated with the Digital Economic Security Lab and other interdisciplinary groups at the Oxford Internet Institute.
