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Signe Opermann is a Research Fellow in Sociology of Media at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Social Studies. She holds a PhD from Södertörn University (2014) and has held academic positions since 2016. Her research focuses on media use, digital skills, and future education imaginaries. She co-leads projects like EU Kids Online III and Platforming Families.
Education:
- PhD in Media and Communication Studies, Södertörn University (2014)
- MA in Journalism and Communication, University of Tartu (2009)
- BA in Journalism and Communication, University of Tartu (2006)
Research Interests: Media repertoires, digital generations, socio-technical futures of education, and platformization of family life. Her work bridges sociology, media studies, and digital culture.
Publications: Over 70 outputs, including articles on future classrooms, digital vulnerabilities, and media consumption trends. Recent projects explore edtech imaginaries and pandemic-era digital skill development.
Awards: 2022 National Science Award (shared), AcademiaNet membership, and 2015 Dissertation Prize for generational media use research.
Grants & Projects: Leads EU-funded studies on children’s digital skills and cross-generational platform use. Collaborates with international networks like CO:RE and ESA.
Labs/Teams: Member of EU Kids Online Estonia team and Platforming Families research group.
