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Dr. Rikke Amundsen is a Lecturer in Digital Media and Culture at King's College London's Department of Digital Humanities. She joined in 2021 after prior roles at the University of York and University of Cambridge, where she served as both a Teaching Associate in Sociology and Research Associate at the Trust and Technology Initiative. Her research focuses on digital mediation of intimacy, gender, and consent, with particular expertise in sexting practices and menstrual cycle awareness technologies.
- Current projects include Menstrual Cycle Awareness and Embodied Technologies (funded by AHRC) and Exploration of Male-to-Female Sexting Behaviors (British Academy-funded).
- Active in feminist media studies, digital sociology, and gender theory.
- Supervises PhD research in digital intimacy, postdigital cultures, and technology ethics.
Rikke’s publications examine sexting as intimacy work, risk mitigation, and trust dynamics. Her 2025 report Consent in Digital Sexual Cultures and 2023 article in Feminist Media Studies highlight her contributions to digital ethics discourse. She frequently contributes to public debates, including International Women's Day discussions on technology and gender equality.
