Hello and welcome!
I'm Dr Sarah Turner, a qualitative researcher based at UCL's Knowledge Lab.
I investigate how people navigate and interact with emerging technologies that weren't designed with them in mind - exploring what keeps them safe, secure, and knowledgeable in their everyday digital lives.
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Featured Blog Posts
Latitude, and how to prepare for a social media ban
Talking the UK's "Social Media Ban" consultation with Dr Dean Burnett at Latitude Festival — plus a new guide for families on preparing for a ban.
Responding to the DfE Call for Evidence on screen use by 5–16 year olds
My response to the Department for Education's Call for Evidence on screen use by children aged 5 to 16.
What I'm bringing to IDC 2026
A work-in-progress paper, a full paper on children's agency in relation to AI, and two workshops at IDC 2026 in Brighton.
What 46 young people told us about the Growing Up in the Online World consultation
Findings from research sessions with 46 young people aged 8 to 21 on the government's consultation.