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UCL Digital Speech Lab
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The Digital Speech Lab at UCL conducts research on the governance of online speech, identifying core principles to inform regulatory frameworks and balance freedom of expression with harm prevention.
https://www.digitalspeechlab.com/
She holds an MA in International Security from the University of Leicester and professional qualifications in Leadership, and Data Science. 🎓
November 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
💡 Prior to this role, Emma worked as a research assistant at Nottingham Trent University, and works in a consultant capacity on the undergraduate International Relations module at the Open University.
November 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Emma has published with The Conversation UK and the International Journal of Social Media and Online Communities and The Journal of Information Technology and Politics. She has a PhD in Politics and International Studies. 📚
November 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
📊 She is particularly interested in developing innovative methodologies for exploring viral spread, and has experience in working with X, Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit.
November 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Her work highlights how language, culture, and platform design shape the way false information spreads.

@m-deceit.bsky.social

#DigitalCivics #Disinformation #Research #MediaLiteracy
October 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
At Digital Speech Lab, Emma’s work contributes to our broader focus on digital civics - helping people understand how false information spreads online and how digital platforms shape public trust.

@uk.theconversation.com

#DigitalCivics #Misinformation #Democracy #Research
October 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🎓 Ricki-Lee holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Harvard Law School, a Juris Doctor (J.D) from the University of Calgary and a BA (Hon) in Political Science from Western University.
September 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Currently completing her PhD in Law at the University of Cambridge, Ricki-Lee’s dissertation argues journalists’ digital safety is central to media freedom and proposes solutions for tackling online abuse & disinformation campaigns targeting journalists through regulation of social media platforms.
September 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🌐 Ricki-Lee’s scholarly work investigates extreme online content, disinformation, propaganda, and information warfare on internet communications platforms.

At UCL, her work concerns content curation and moderation on online communications platforms, with a focus on protecting high-value content.
September 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
As a barrister, she has litigated media, technology, and constitutional cases, including matters involving freedom of expression, privacy, harassment, and intellectual property.

She has acted for broadcasters, social media and telecoms, governments, officials, and journalists.
September 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
September 15, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Read the full article here: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/w...

#FreeSpeech
How the Arrest of a Comedian Could Reshape Britain’s Free Speech Laws
www.nytimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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🏛️ With expertise spanning ethics, linguistics, social science, computer science, and law, we provide evidence and frameworks that support more responsible approaches to online speech.

🌐Learn more about what we do: www.digitalspeechlab.com
DIGITAL SPEECH LAB
www.digitalspeechlab.com
September 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Check out Jeff's UCL profile profiles.ucl.ac.uk/51540-jeffre...
and biography on the Digital Speech Lab website www.digitalspeechlab.com/team/project...!
July 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🧠 Jeff is a UKRI Future Leader Fellow, BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker, British Academy Rising Star, and recipient of the Berger Memorial Prize from the American Philosophical Association.
July 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM