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About

ABOUT ME

JOURNALIST. RESEARCHER. LECTURER.

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I have a background in journalism and digital media and I hold a PhD from University of Sussex, where I researched YouTube influencers and their impact on young people. My in-depth exploratory research tried to define young people's critical thinking related to their use of social media, explored young people's YouTube participation and adult's role in their online lives. In my research. I looked at emotions as critical part of our understanding of critical thinking and I argued for adults' participation on social media so they can better understand our youth and their online lives.

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I am also a media lecturer at University of West London where I teach Digital and Online Journalism Practice, Journalism Skills and Ethics & the Media. I previously taught at Middlesex University London on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, teaching various modules, including Journalism Skills, Multimodal Journalism, Arts, Lifestyle & Sports Journalism, Global Journalism & News Culture, Long-form Journalism, Investigative Techniques, Journalism, Society & Power, Digital Marketing and Project Management & Research Skills. I also regularly supervise students and examine dissertations and creative projects related to journalism, social media and digital media production. I am a Fellow of Higher Education (FHEA) since 2023. 

 

I studied BA journalism and media at Middlesex University London. I also hold an MA degree in investigative journalism from City University London and I currently work as Assistant Production Editor for the Guardian's Feast. My work has been featured at various digital publications, including The Times, Odviati, The Positive and FutureRising.​​​ I was also a founder and editor of Euron magazine, a platform for Europeans in London.
I have been a judge at the Press Awards, since 2024. ​

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Please explore this online portfolio if you want to learn more about my professional experiences and do not hesitate to contact me for more information.

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© 2025 by Dr Evelyn Polacek Kery (BA, MA, PhD, FHEA)

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