More Than Robots
Some of the many contributors to the More Than Robots newsletter over the years. Many more to be added
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@cliffmanning.bsky.social
@revrealityresearch.bsky.social
@acitizenshipt.bsky.social
@acrim.bsky.social
@revealingreality.bsky.social
Research-driven insights on online behaviours, tech innovation, youth media engagement and digital safety.
@pshe-association.bsky.social
The official professional body and charity for PSHE education ā the school subject supporting children's safety, health, relationships & careers info@pshe-association.org.uk
@alicjapawluczuk.bsky.social
digital [in]equity research, art, and community @include-plus.bsky.social // disability + #ADHD Digital Youth Work Research Hub @leedsunimedia.bsky.social #endometriosis ART at www.hystera.online Endo Violece www.endoviolence.com
@nca-uk.bsky.social
@mollyroseorg.bsky.social
The aim of the MRF is suicide prevention. We want to connect those suffering from mental illness to the help, support and practical advice they need.
@thenfer.bsky.social
Global independent provider of research, assessment and information services for education. Follow @nferclassroom.bsky.social too if you're working in schools. https://linktr.ee/thenfer
@eyalliance.bsky.social
The largest and most representative early years membership organisation in England.
@childrenssociety.bsky.social
We fight for a better future for all children. We're working to end child poverty, halt the grooming and exploitation of children, and stop crisis in its tracks. Learn more: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk
@juliangrenier.bsky.social
Work at the Education Endowment Foundation. Previously led Sure Start Childrenās Centres 20+ yrs. Views personal. Free newsletter: Early years evidence in action ā¤µļø https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/early-years-evidence-in-action-7214995239114059777
@nathwself.bsky.social
Works @Promocymru Development, Digital, Design. Writes a fair bit. Moving through dog walking, climbing, BJJ.
@furtherfield.bsky.social
Londonās longest-running (de)centre for art and tech #CultureStake #peoplesparkplinth #furtherfield
@mozilla.ai
https://www.mozilla.ai/ Open-source AI for developers. Building tools that foster transparency, accessibility, and real-world impact. Lumigator: https://github.com/mozilla-ai/lumigator Blueprints: https://github.com/mozilla-ai#-blueprints
@usociety.bsky.social
Longitudinal survey following 40,000 UK households annually. Enormous research opportunities. Based at the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/
@benpatrickwill.bsky.social
Researching data, tech, futures, and biological sciences in education | Senior Lecturer and co-director at the Centre for Research in Digital Education | University of Edinburgh | Editor of Learning, Media and Technology @lmt-journal.bsky.social
@geekdadgamer.bsky.social
Digital Play Journalist for @Forbes, @BBC and previously @Guardian, @Wired. Author of Taming Gaming book and founder of http://www.ludocene.com and http://www.familygamingdatabase.com. Brings games to unusual adult spaces, art festivals, cathedrals,
@artukdotorg.bsky.social
Connecting you to art š¼ Art UK is an art education charity and the online home to every public art collection in the UK. Take part in the #OnlineArtExchange every Thursday! https://linktr.ee/artukdotorg
@ttp-updates.bsky.social
The Tech Transparency Project is a research initiative of Campaign for Accountability that investigates the power, influence, & impact of Big Tech. https://www.techtransparencyproject.org
@adalovelaceinst.bsky.social
Making data & AI work for people & society. Sign up for our fortnightly newsletter: https://nuffieldfoundation.tfaforms.net/149
@timmaughan.bsky.social
should be writing a second novel timmaughanbooks.com altho I smoke a pound of herb/im still nice with the verb/so fuck what you heard
@datasociety.bsky.social
Data & Society is a nonprofit research institute that studies the social implications of data-centric technologies, automation, and AI.
@unicefinnocenti.bsky.social
We are @UNICEF Innocenti ā Global Office of Research and Foresight. We generate knowledge, drive change and find answersĀ #ForEveryChild.
@ginawilson.bsky.social
Work in childrenās human rights. Head of Strategy at Children and Young Peopleās Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social DigitalXtra Board Member @digitalxtra.scot Jewellery maker. Love all things Eurovision and time with my spaniel.
@candiceodgers.bsky.social
Scientist, runner, Canadian still trying to figure out how to live in the US. Psychology Prof and Associate Dean at UCI, who sometimes writes about why we should trust science and avoid panic to really help our kids.
@gaiamarcus.bsky.social
- Director @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social:ensuring data & AI work for ppl & society - Stint in government - led #NationalDataStrategy; roles in Cabinet Office, ONS & MHCLG - Charity roles inc. Samaritans Trustee; staff @ The RSA, Centrepoint, ParkinsonsUK
@socialmedialab.ca
Academic Research Lab in Toronto: SocialMediaLab.ca |Skeets by @philipmai.com re: the politics of technology, social media, democracy, mis/disinfo, conspiracies & propaganda | PoliDashboard.org, DeepfakesTracker.org, ConflictMisinfo.org & Communalytic.org.
@who.int
We (The World Health Organization) are the United Nationsā health agency championing Health For All. Always check the latest posts for updated advice/information. We will remove misinformation, spam and hate speech here. www.oneworldhealthforall.org
@404media.co
it's a website (and a podcast, and a newsletter) about humans and technology, made by four journalists you might already know. like and subscribe: 404media.co
@georgiaturner.bsky.social
She/her | email: gt342@cam.ac.uk | PhD student http://orben.group | computational & cognitive approaches to study technology use | Views my own | Happy to chat about Masters or PhD applications/experiences, send me an email!
@mariyastoilova.bsky.social
šResearcher at Media@LSE | Manager of the Digital Futures for Children centre šÆFocus: digital technologies, GenAI, platformisation; mental health & wellbeing; children, families, intimacy; multi-method + cross-national analyses; rights & advocacy
@trisml.bsky.social
Open For All - civil society in the digital commons; Ashoka Special Relationship Fellow; NPC; Intersticia UK
@connectedlearning.bsky.social
News, views, guidance and tools for teachers, school leaders and other educators navigating AI and digital learning: substack.com/@connectedlearning from Michelle Pauli @michellepauli.bsky.social and Sarah Horrocks
@fnlab.bsky.social
Nonprofit research initiative. Making new common sense futurenarrrativeslab.org
@katiem.bsky.social
Works at digital agency Substrakt, building digital products for the arts sector. Trustee FACT. We're doing it all again then, cool cool cool
@digitalchildau.bsky.social
Supporting children growing up in a digital world. Find out more at digitalchild.org.au
@michellepauli.bsky.social
Writer/editor specialising in education - tech - innovation - children's books for LSE, Nesta, Jisc, Advance HE, Books for Keeps. Previously Guardian. Co-writer of weekly connectedlearning.substack.com on latest digital developments for educators
@include-plus.bsky.social
Exploring how social and digital environments can be built, shaped, and sustained to enable all people to thrive. Funded by EPSRC https://includeplus.org/
@lauralundy.bsky.social
Queenās University Belfast and University College Cork working on Childrenās Rights, Child Participation (The Lundy Model) and Education.
@osanetwork.bsky.social
Updates, commentary and analysis on the implementation of the UK's #OnlineSafetyAct www.onlinesafetyact.net
@earlylearningnatn.bsky.social
Independent magazine devoted to early learning (0-5 years), reporting on groundbreaking research, early learning policy and best practices in the field. Read on: https://earlylearningnation.com
@nerys-a.bsky.social
Executive Director at The Childrenās Society - all things young people & impact, creating waves of change. Mum to 3 humans & a dog; school guv & slow runner. Love to laugh ā¦ my words & pictures here (she/her)
@cfyounglives.bsky.social
We are a new independent think tank and delivery unit dedicated to improving the lives of children, young people, and families. Our Exec Chair is Anne Longfield.
@visualthinkery.bsky.social
Conversations -> cartoons. Visual Thinkery: https://visualthinkery.com Remixer Machine: https://remixer.visualthinkery.com Zines: https://ulster.visualthinkery.com
@thinknpc.bsky.social
We are the think tank and consultancy for the impact sector. Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.thinknpc.org/newsletter-signup/
@andyburrows.bsky.social
CEO, Molly Rose Foundation. Tech accountability / online safety / good trouble
@nuffieldfjo.bsky.social
Nuffield FJO aims to improve the use of data and research evidence in the family justice system in England and Wales. Established by The Nuffield Foundation.
@digitalgoodnet.bsky.social
An ESRC-funded, Ā£4 million research network building a research community focused on what a good digital society should look like and how we get there. digitalgood.net Sign up to our newsletter at: http://eepurl.com/idhmon
@amandaferg.bsky.social
Postdoc @mrccbu @cambridge_uni || JRF @DarwinCollege || prev clinical psych @UofT || studying emotions, mental health, and tech use in teens || she/her š
@oonaghtweets.bsky.social
Work at the intersection of AI and Culture - BRAID Responsible AI Fellow at Arts Council England. Turing Fellow. Senior Lecturer in Digital Culture and Society at Goldsmiths. www.oonaghmurphy.com
@drnaomifisher.bsky.social
Clinical psychologist, author of Changing Our Minds, When the Naughty Step Makes Things Worse and the Teenager's Guide to Burnout. Substack: Think Again naomicfisher.substack.com. Website: www.naomifisher.co.uk.
@basw-uk.bsky.social
The official Bluesky account for the British Association of Social Workers. We are the UK's largest professional association for social work.
@mentalhealthoii.bsky.social
We are a research team led by Prof. Andrew Przybylski studying how the Internet, social media, & video games influence mental health. Lucky is our mascot. https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/research/projects/programme-on-adolescent-well-being-in-the-digital-age/
@nuffieldfoundation.org
We fund research that changes peopleās lives. Subscribe to our newsletter and receive monthly updates: http://bit.ly/3ZCi592 Find our funding opportunities here: https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/funding
@dougbelshaw.com
"If you've heard this story before, don't stop me, because I'd like to hear it again." (Groucho Marx) Founding member of We Are Open Co-op, working at the intersection of learning, technology, and community. š” Some capacity for new projects
@insightersed.bsky.social
Facilitating #MediaLiteracy #education journeys preK-16 & beyond. Seeking wonder. Trafficker in critical thinking. InsightersEducation.com #History #EarlyChildhoodEd š¤ā” āŖš£š³āšš š š§Ŗ Profile: fractal. Banner: my book-Media Literacy for Young Children
@carefultrouble.bsky.social
We are Careful Trouble. We are a research studio and a social enterprise, helping make technologies work better for more people, more of the time. š carefultrouble.net
@sakshighai.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at London School of Economics Hoping to diversify behavioral science. Interested in sample diversity, young populations & digital technology
@acamh.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce the launch of #ACAMHLearn - our innovative #OpenAccess resource, bringing together specially commissioned videos from world-leading experts in the field of #CYPMentalHealth. Visit https://bit.ly/3AV958F to learn more!
@maevewalsh.bsky.social
Policy & Govt Relations consultant | Director, #OnlineSafetyAct Network | Trustee | Ex-Civil Servant | #FRSA | London-Irish
@techforgoodcast.bsky.social
We work with charities and social impact orgs to help them harness the full power of digital - and with funders & partners to create an environment of support. www.wearecast.org.uk
@lsepbs.bsky.social
LSEās Department of Psychological & Behavioural Science, investigating the human mind & behaviour in society. http://lse.ac.uk/PBS
@sonialivingstone.bsky.social
LSE prof @MediaLSE | Director of #DigitalFutures4Children | Researches children's digital experiences and rights | Interested in evidence to inform policy | s.livingstone@lse.ac.uk | Stay in touch at http://eepurl.com/cEUi05
@rufflemuffin.bsky.social
Filmmaker / Directing #section28film Founder: anthrobricolage.com Director: @theschoolofgood DR of Design, once ran @wearesnook Made cycling easier with @cycle_hack GOOD Magazine #100 Board member at @lomondtrossachs She/they
@willperrin.bsky.social
Trustee at Indigo Trust, CarnegieUK. Formerly Good Things Foundation, TPW, UK Civil Service (No10, Cabinet Office, DtI, DCMS). Defence, tech, online safety, rural, tractors, cats etc.
@annadent.bsky.social
Research and policy adviser - www.abdconsultancy.co.uk Futures of work & employment support, digital welfare state, ethical tech and AI etc. Fellow https://connectedbydata.org/, associate https://rocketsciencelab.co.uk/
@ameliaivance.bsky.social
Child & student privacy geek, founder of @pipcprivacy.bsky.social, teach privacy and data protection at William & Mary Law School. Mostly sharing news on privacy, tech, civil rights, & things that make me smile.
@orbenamy.bsky.social
tech + teens + better science @ http://digitalmentalhealth.group // Group Leader, MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge // Fellow + Director of Studies, St. John's College // šø marcus ginns
@sjblakemore.bsky.social
Professor of Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience at Cambridge, FBA FMedSci FRS. Adolescent brain development. Views my own. Book: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1784161349
@peteetchells.bsky.social
Professor of Psychology and Science Communication | Award-winning science writer | Screen Time | Social Media | Smartphones | Video games | https://linktr.ee/unlockedbook
@shuhbillskee.bsky.social
Professor of Human Behaviour and Technology at the University of Oxford ā¦ Father ā¦ Gamer ā¦ Psychologist ā¦
@tomski.com
Partner at Public Digital, co-founder Government Digital Service, ex-BBC. Expect occasional small boat sailing.
@citap.bsky.social
We research the intersection of technology platforms and democratic society. Our work produces insights that inform a digital future rooted in equality and justice. https://linktr.ee/unc_citap
@rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social
Internet person. Community tech, careful innovation, trying to make progressive tech policy happen. https://carefultrouble.net https://buttondown.email/justenoughinternet
@tomchivers.bsky.social
"Far too nice to be a journalist," per Terry Pratchett. Lead writer on Semafor's Flagship newsletter. DMs open; chiversthomas(a)gmail. Latest book, Everything is Predictable: geni.us/EIPBook Podcast, The Studies Show: https://www.thestudiesshowpod.com
@zephoria.bsky.social
STS researcher who likes to look at things sideways. Founded Data & Society. Topics: Census | Youth | Data | Society Microsoft Research -> Cornell (2025) https://made-not-found-by-danah-boyd.ghost.io
@bcmerchant.bsky.social
author of Blood in the Machine, tech writer, luddite newsletter: https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/ cohost, System Crash: https://systemcrash.info/
@ethanz.bsky.social
UMass Amherst, Initiative for Digital Public Infrastructure, Global Voices, Berkman Klein Center. Formerly Center for Civic Media, MIT Media Lab.
@restofworld.org
Weāre a nonprofit publication covering global technology outside the West. For the latest updates subscribe to our newsletter here: https://restofworld.org/newsletters/global/
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social
Raised on Coast Miwok land, longtime resident on Ramaytush Ohlone land, writer, climate person, feminist, wanderer. Just started a newsletter at MeditationsInAnEmergency.com.
@parismarx.com
i criticize the tech industry šļø @techwontsave.us & @systemcrash.info š¬ https://disconnect.blog š https://roadtonowherebook.com
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social
Ex-Guardian & Observer journalist till I got replaced by Nick Clegg. Fighting the Broligarchy since 2016. Please sign up to my (free!) newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/broligarchy
@wired.com
At wired.com where tomorrow is realized || Sign up for our newsletters: https://wrd.cm/newsletters Find our WIRED journalists here: https://bsky.app/starter-pack/couts.bsky.social/3l6vez3xaus27
@cliffmanning.bsky.social
Maker of More Than Robots and rambler around a venn of young people/ family / digital / equity morethanrobots.org.uk