We are delighted to announce that Professor Tom Crick MBE FLSW FAcSS has joined the University of Bristol as Professor of Digital Society and Policy, based in the School of Education and working across the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences.
Professor Crick is Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport. His work spans AI, digital policy, education and skills, and wider questions of cultural, civic and public infrastructure.
At Bristol, his work will strengthen the School’s leadership at the intersection of education, digital transformation, public policy, and society. He brings an interdisciplinary background spanning computer science, digital policy, AI, data, education, and the wider social and civic implications of technological change.
Professor Crick said:
“I am delighted to be joining the University of Bristol at a time when questions about AI, data, education, public policy, and civic life are becoming ever more important. I am particularly excited to work with colleagues across the University on the systems, institutions, and infrastructures needed to support a good digital society.”
Head of School Professor Bill Browne said:
“We are thrilled to welcome Tom to the School of Education. He brings exceptional distinction and experience at the interface of research, policy and practice. His appointment strengthens not only our work in education and policy, but also the University’s wider contribution to debates on digital transformation and public institutions. Tom already has strong research links across the University, and we are excited about the opportunities his appointment creates for further collaboration and impact regionally, nationally, and internationally.”