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DML2016: 2 years on.

Posted on October 7, 2018September 10, 2018 by Kate

How the heck was this two years ago? DML2016 marked an important moment at the beginning of my PhD. I actually missed a few lectures because of it, but never mind… I caught up. It was a moment I stood up to a room of hundreds (and a potential online audience of thousands) and admitted…

We Need a Common Language for the Internet of Things

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Kate

Reposted from Internet Society When someone tells me they have bought smart light bulbs, an Internet-connected pet cam, or any other Internet of Things (IoT) device, I always get an unsettled feeling in the pit of my stomach. They’re so excited about the affordances or their new IoT devices and apps, but I am skeptical…

Talking digital footprints with youth

Posted on December 5, 2017December 5, 2017 by Kate

Since being awarded as one of the Internet Society’s 25 Under 25 I have been quite busy with different requests and such like. I was invited to speak to some young people at a primary school about digital footprints and online safety. Talking about the Internet and its challenges is not something I am used…

Women’s Safety Fundraiser

Posted on November 7, 2017November 11, 2017 by Kate

I met Mary Helda Akongo during my trip to LA in September. She is a fellow Internet Society 25 Under 25 Awardee and works with Zimba Women who “are using technology to find innovative solutions to create sustainable futures for African women”. Since we met we have been talking about the challenges women face in…

ISOC 25U25 Roundup

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Kate

I’m back. Hey. Hi! Even though I wasn’t away for very long I’m really struggling to get into my normal sleeping routine. I think it’s partly jet lag but mostly I can’t stop thinking about the week I had in Los Angeles with the Internet Society. Tired from looking at a computer screen I decided…

Virtually Connecting at ISOC Internet Hall of Fame Dinner (Los Angeles)

Posted on September 24, 2017September 24, 2017 by Kate

On Monday 18th September 25 people Under 25 were awarded for their hard work and dedication using the Internet as a tool for good. Unfortunately for various reasons (including visa issues) three of our 25 could not physically join us in Los Angeles. When I heard about this, I wanted to find a way for…

Internet Society’s 25 Under 25 Awards!!

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Kate

I have been keeping this under wraps for quite some time now, but I am super proud to announce that I am one of the Internet Society’s 25 Under 25 awardees for my contributions towards making the internet a safer, fairer place. I will be jetting off the Los Angeles for the celebrations in September…

The extent of how far social networking technology affords individual freedom

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Kate

Digital technology affords individuals with the access and ability to contribute to a diverse range of information and communities (Benkler, 2006). In real-life people become exposed to and part of different and “unmediated” (boyd, 2014) social contexts that extend from their home dynamics: a child may go to school as adults go to work. Speaking…

IBD Awareness Week 2016

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Kate

This week (1-7th December) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) advocates are making the condition visible for IBD Awareness Week. I am writing this after having a nap this afternoon and while this isn’t unusual for a student (it still feels weird writing that again), there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t have to…

Error 404 – Bathing for Internet Access

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Kate

I am really not one to get excited about anything material. But when I learned about this charity bath bomb that is available in Lush stores until the end of the month, I was itching to part with my cash to get my hands on one. Lush has partnered with Access Now to help raise…

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