Sonia Livingstone

Sonia Livingstone is a Professor of Social Psychology in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her work focuses on media's role in everyday life, particularly children’s digital rights, online risks, and media literacy. She advises international bodies like the UN and EU on child internet safety and rights.

• Roles: Academic, Researcher, Policy Advisor
• Key Projects: Digital Futures for Children, Global Kids Online, CO:RE (Children Online)

Her research interests include mediated participation, privacy, and public interest regulation. Notable books include Parenting for a Digital Future and The Class: Living and Learning in the Digital Age. She leads initiatives like the DIORA study on adolescent digital resilience.

Recent articles address age-appropriate digital design, media literacy’s role in combating misinformation, and EdTech data governance. Awards include an OBE and Fellowships from the British Academy and Royal Society of Arts.

She collaborates with global organizations, chairs commissions, and advocates for child-centric digital policies. Her work bridges academia, policy, and industry to advance children’s rights in the digital sphere.