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Chris Birchall is a Lecturer in Digital Media at the School of Media and Communication, University of Leeds. He co-convenes the Digital Cultures Research Group and participates in the Political Communication and Critical Data Studies groups. His expertise spans digital media, digital methods, political communication online, and technology's role in social/political change.
- Education:
- PhD in Online Political Conversation
- MSc in Geographical Information Systems
- MS in E-commerce Technologies
- BSc in Biology
His research focuses on leveraging digital methods to study digital citizenship, interface design impacts on political discourse, and social media's role in public engagement. He combines big data analytics with qualitative approaches to understand cross-cutting political conversations in online spaces.
As a former professional software developer with experience in IT companies, the NHS, and Higher Education, he integrates technical skills into digital research methodologies. He teaches on BA and MA programs, emphasizing web/app design, digital research methods, and critical analysis of technology-society intersections.
- Scientific Awards:
- HEA Fellow
