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Lorna Arnott is a Reader in the Strathclyde Institute of Education at the University of Strathclyde, specializing in Early Childhood Lived Experiences and Play. She holds editorial roles for International Journal of Early Years Education and Journal of Early Childhood Research, and leads the EECERA Digital Childhoods Special Interest Group. Her research focuses on young children’s social interactions with technology, innovative methods for consulting with young children, and voice work in early childhood. She has completed a PhD from the University of Stirling (2011) and has contributed to projects like the ESRC-funded Toddlers, Tech and Talk study.
- Education: PhD in Education from the University of Stirling (2011)
- Key Research Areas: Technology in Early Childhood, Play-Based Learning, Child Voice and Agency
Her recent publications emphasize ethical engagement of young children in research and digital environments. Awards include the Honorary Senior Fellowship from the University of Melbourne (2022) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2013). She teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Early Childhood Education and supervises PhD/Ed.D students.
Lorna has led projects totaling over £1.5M in funding, including studies on early years science education and children’s language development with digital tools. She collaborates internationally on initiatives like the AdVoST project, focusing on marginalized children’s inclusion through storytelling pedagogies.
