my role

• coordinated print and digital materials for collaborative workshops, hackathons, and design sprints across multiple partner institutions

• edited podcasts and produced multimedia content to document project activities

• established a social media presence for the project to engage stakeholders and public audiences

• supported content creation for symposia, events, and research outputs, particularly print materials eg booklets, lanyards, pens, notebooks, as well as roller banners and workshop materials.

collaboration

• worked with Newcastle University, Royal Holloway University of London, University of Sussex, Swansea University, and 30+ partners including Google, BBC, TUC, Citizens Advice, and VONNE

• documented interdisciplinary connections between academia, industry, government, and civil society

• coordinated across multiple stakeholders to ensure inclusive participation and equitable project design

tools & methods

• audio editing / Zoom for recording workshops, symposia, and podcasts

• film and photography to capture events and project activities

• social media management using Twitter/X and other digital channels

impact

• contributed to the launch of a £1.2m UKRI Network+ project

• supported network-building and collaboration across 30+ academic, industry, and civil society partners

• facilitated workshops and activities addressing social justice, algorithmic ethics, and fair working conditions in the platform economy

• documented outputs and engagement to support project evaluation and dissemination

learning / takeaways

• built practical insight into interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, industry, and civil society

• strengthened skills in coordinating large-scale projects across multiple institutions and stakeholders

• gained experience producing multimedia content and managing social media engagement

• learned to translate complex issues of social justice and technology into accessible outputs for diverse audiences