Tim Unwin
@timothyunwin.bsky.social
Explorer (of knowledge and places), wine-lover, gardener, walker (in mountains); serving the poorest and most marginalised through digital technologies https://timunwin.blog
Listen to Nick Hughes' contribution for my new book "Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World" (ict4d.org.uk/diuw on "The power of micro-transactions" available at ict4d.org.uk/2026/01/04/d.... Also available through our podcast at podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i....
January 4, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Listen to Nick Hughes' contribution for my new book "Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World" (ict4d.org.uk/diuw on "The power of micro-transactions" available at ict4d.org.uk/2026/01/04/d.... Also available through our podcast at podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i....
Listen to Judith Hellerstein's contribution to "Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World" (ict4d.org.uk/diuw) on her reflections about Nigel Hickson's contributions to digital and development ict4d.org.uk/2025/12/22/d... (also at podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ict4d-collective-ict4d/id1833207726)
December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Listen to Judith Hellerstein's contribution to "Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World" (ict4d.org.uk/diuw) on her reflections about Nigel Hickson's contributions to digital and development ict4d.org.uk/2025/12/22/d... (also at podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ict4d-collective-ict4d/id1833207726)
Do you know anyone involved in the application of science to support innovations in ICT, AI and digital tech for development. If so, do encourage them to submit an application by 30 April 2026 for THE NIGERIA PRIZE FOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION.
www.thenigeriaprizes.org
December 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Do you know anyone involved in the application of science to support innovations in ICT, AI and digital tech for development. If so, do encourage them to submit an application by 30 April 2026 for THE NIGERIA PRIZE FOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION.
Do you care about the post-SDG post-Agenda2030 world? If you do, please think about supporting the newly founded and largely Canadian-led www.theicsdp.org. If you don't yet care, now is the time to start caring! #sustainabledevelopment #SDGs
ICSDP
www.theicsdp.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Do you care about the post-SDG post-Agenda2030 world? If you do, please think about supporting the newly founded and largely Canadian-led www.theicsdp.org. If you don't yet care, now is the time to start caring! #sustainabledevelopment #SDGs
Listen to G ‘Hari’ Harindranath's contribution to "Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World" (ict4d.org.uk/diuw) on "How May Academics Help to Empower Marginalised Communities Through Digital Tech?" ict4d.org.uk/2025/12/07/d... (also available at podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...)
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Listen to G ‘Hari’ Harindranath's contribution to "Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World" (ict4d.org.uk/diuw) on "How May Academics Help to Empower Marginalised Communities Through Digital Tech?" ict4d.org.uk/2025/12/07/d... (also available at podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...)
If you are in #Turin on Monday evening (1st December) do join us at the ITCILO for a pre-launch of Digital Incliusion in an Unequal World (www.routledge.com/Digital-Incl... - currently 25% off for pre-order).
November 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
If you are in #Turin on Monday evening (1st December) do join us at the ITCILO for a pre-launch of Digital Incliusion in an Unequal World (www.routledge.com/Digital-Incl... - currently 25% off for pre-order).
New Masters degree being offered (with scholarships) on ICT for Development and Social Good at the University of Turin in Italy www.ictforsocialgoodmaster.eu. Enrolment open until 14th November.
November 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
New Masters degree being offered (with scholarships) on ICT for Development and Social Good at the University of Turin in Italy www.ictforsocialgoodmaster.eu. Enrolment open until 14th November.
Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World (Episode 3) – Listen to Ken Banks on Memories of Innovation for the Most Marginalised ict4d.org.uk/2025/11/02/d....
Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World (Episode 3) – Ken Banks on Memories of Innovation for the Most Marginalised
This is the third episode of our podcast based on the vignettes contributed by friends and colleagues to Tim Unwin’s new book Digital Technologies in an Unequal World: An Empancipatory Manfes…
ict4d.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Digital Inclusion in an Unequal World (Episode 3) – Listen to Ken Banks on Memories of Innovation for the Most Marginalised ict4d.org.uk/2025/11/02/d....
If you are attending the WSIS+20 event in Geneva in early July, please do join our interactive session: Digital tech and the most marginalised: what still needs to be done? (also available live online) on: www.itu.int/net4/wsis/fo....
June 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
If you are attending the WSIS+20 event in Geneva in early July, please do join our interactive session: Digital tech and the most marginalised: what still needs to be done? (also available live online) on: www.itu.int/net4/wsis/fo....
Do join the ICT4D Collective and friends at our session on 8th July at the WSIS+20 event in Geneva (online or in person) www.itu.int/net4/wsis/fo... and ict4d.org.uk/2025/06/21/j.... Please also complete our short survey beforehand at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/rhul/digit...
June 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Do join the ICT4D Collective and friends at our session on 8th July at the WSIS+20 event in Geneva (online or in person) www.itu.int/net4/wsis/fo... and ict4d.org.uk/2025/06/21/j.... Please also complete our short survey beforehand at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/rhul/digit...
Exciting to be involved in online discussion on "ICT Policies and Development Politics in the Global South" at SEADS (Monash University Malaysia) tomorrow, 18 June 2025 - to register please use this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
June 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Exciting to be involved in online discussion on "ICT Policies and Development Politics in the Global South" at SEADS (Monash University Malaysia) tomorrow, 18 June 2025 - to register please use this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Temos o prazer de anunciar a tradução para português das nossas notas de orientação gratuitas para pequenas organizações da sociedade civil sobre a utilização segura, inteligente e protegida da tecnologia digital ict4d2004.wordpress.com/.../2025/06/....
June 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Temos o prazer de anunciar a tradução para português das nossas notas de orientação gratuitas para pequenas organizações da sociedade civil sobre a utilização segura, inteligente e protegida da tecnologia digital ict4d2004.wordpress.com/.../2025/06/....
Summary of our latest research-practice with SIHMA and migrants in South Africa - most grateful to them for all their support ict4d.org.uk/2025/05/19/o...
Outputs of collaboration with the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa
As part of our contribution to the UKRI GCRF funded MIDEQ project (2019-24), members of the ICT4D Collective (Dr. Maria Rosa Lorini, Prof. Tim Unwin and Prof. G ‘Hari’ Harindranath) wor…
ict4d.org.uk
May 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Summary of our latest research-practice with SIHMA and migrants in South Africa - most grateful to them for all their support ict4d.org.uk/2025/05/19/o...
The latest May 2025 update of our guidance for small civil society organisations on using digital tech safely, wisely and securely is now available, not least including SIM-Swap fraud and the latest advice on password protection ict4d.org.uk/wp-content/u...
May 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The latest May 2025 update of our guidance for small civil society organisations on using digital tech safely, wisely and securely is now available, not least including SIM-Swap fraud and the latest advice on password protection ict4d.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Great looking call for applications for two fully funded PhD positions at SEADS (Southeast Asian Research Centre for Digital Technology and Society) Monash University Malaysia www.monash.edu.my/sass/researc... Deadline is 30th June 2025.
PhD Candidates
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April 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Great looking call for applications for two fully funded PhD positions at SEADS (Southeast Asian Research Centre for Digital Technology and Society) Monash University Malaysia www.monash.edu.my/sass/researc... Deadline is 30th June 2025.
Why do robots have to be humanoid? We are best at being human; robots should be designed for what they are best at! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?
Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?
www.bbc.co.uk
April 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Why do robots have to be humanoid? We are best at being human; robots should be designed for what they are best at! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is encouraging news www.thetimes.com/article/cf66.... Students not using AI because it harms the environment and a dislike of Big Tech! Maybe the worm turneth?
Gen Z students won’t use ChatGPT — but not because it’s cheating
Cambridge undergraduates are turning against AI because of its environmental impact and a hatred of Big Tech rather than its ability to help them pass exams
www.thetimes.com
April 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This is encouraging news www.thetimes.com/article/cf66.... Students not using AI because it harms the environment and a dislike of Big Tech! Maybe the worm turneth?
Great to see our contributions to the @ITU
/ UN Partner2Connect initiative featuring in their latest briefing at itu.int/partner2conn.... Looking forward to requests for us to support ongoing implementations by ensuring that they address basic cybersecurity issues.
/ UN Partner2Connect initiative featuring in their latest briefing at itu.int/partner2conn.... Looking forward to requests for us to support ongoing implementations by ensuring that they address basic cybersecurity issues.
April 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Great to see our contributions to the @ITU
/ UN Partner2Connect initiative featuring in their latest briefing at itu.int/partner2conn.... Looking forward to requests for us to support ongoing implementations by ensuring that they address basic cybersecurity issues.
/ UN Partner2Connect initiative featuring in their latest briefing at itu.int/partner2conn.... Looking forward to requests for us to support ongoing implementations by ensuring that they address basic cybersecurity issues.
The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation offers fully funded scholarships for Black British undergraduates who have a household income of £25,000 or less - available for students starting their first year of study at one of Cowrie’s partner universities. Find out more: cowriescholarshipfoundation.org
cowriescholarshipfoundation.org
April 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation offers fully funded scholarships for Black British undergraduates who have a household income of £25,000 or less - available for students starting their first year of study at one of Cowrie’s partner universities. Find out more: cowriescholarshipfoundation.org
WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE NOW SO THAT THE POOREST AND MOST MARGINALISED CAN BENEFIT FROM USING DIGITAL TECH?
Please complete our survey at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/rhul/digit.... Results will form part of our discussions at @WSISprocess July summit in Geneva
Please complete our survey at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/rhul/digit.... Results will form part of our discussions at @WSISprocess July summit in Geneva
April 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE NOW SO THAT THE POOREST AND MOST MARGINALISED CAN BENEFIT FROM USING DIGITAL TECH?
Please complete our survey at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/rhul/digit.... Results will form part of our discussions at @WSISprocess July summit in Geneva
Please complete our survey at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/rhul/digit.... Results will form part of our discussions at @WSISprocess July summit in Geneva
W3-Professorship of Media Pedagogy at Paderborn University’s Department of Media Studies - seeks to fill this position by 1 April 2026:
W3-Professorship of Media Pedagogy with a Focus on Empirical Media Research
More information and application:
www.uni-paderborn.de/.../stel.../...
W3-Professorship of Media Pedagogy with a Focus on Empirical Media Research
More information and application:
www.uni-paderborn.de/.../stel.../...
www.uni-paderborn.de
April 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
W3-Professorship of Media Pedagogy at Paderborn University’s Department of Media Studies - seeks to fill this position by 1 April 2026:
W3-Professorship of Media Pedagogy with a Focus on Empirical Media Research
More information and application:
www.uni-paderborn.de/.../stel.../...
W3-Professorship of Media Pedagogy with a Focus on Empirical Media Research
More information and application:
www.uni-paderborn.de/.../stel.../...
TIME TO BOYCOTT THE USA - every individual in Europe (and yes, the UK is part of Europe) can do something: stop buying US products. Together we can indeed have an impact. Tell everyone you know why you are boycotting the USA. This is the start of a long journey towards freedom from USAn imperialism.
March 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
TIME TO BOYCOTT THE USA - every individual in Europe (and yes, the UK is part of Europe) can do something: stop buying US products. Together we can indeed have an impact. Tell everyone you know why you are boycotting the USA. This is the start of a long journey towards freedom from USAn imperialism.
The backlash can't come soon enough.... I simply don't know how the US can let someone so "disturbed" play such a key role in influencing change in government. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Musk wields his Doge chainsaw, but is a backlash brewing?
Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The backlash can't come soon enough.... I simply don't know how the US can let someone so "disturbed" play such a key role in influencing change in government. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Really good guidance on what to do (before and after) if you have your mobile 'phone stolen! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mobile phone theft: What to do if your device is stolen
Phone theft has soared recently. Here's a quick guide on how to protect yourself from phone theft and what to do if your phone is stolen.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Really good guidance on what to do (before and after) if you have your mobile 'phone stolen! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It was good to attend the ITU's #Partner2Connect annual forum in Geneva yesterday - a great opportunity to learn more about how the initiative is moving forward, and to meet with friends, old and new.
January 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
It was good to attend the ITU's #Partner2Connect annual forum in Geneva yesterday - a great opportunity to learn more about how the initiative is moving forward, and to meet with friends, old and new.