CDT Students and Alumni Showcase Work at Digital Footprints 2025

Congratulations to the Digital Footprints Conference – Leeds team on delivering an inspiring and engaging event. Over two dynamic days last week (14-15 May), the Digital Footprints 2025 Conference brought together a multi-sector audience to explore how novel digital data can be harnessed for public good. From insightful panels to dynamic workshops and networking sessions, the conference was alive with innovation—and the CDT community was a key part of the action.

We were proud to see several of our CDT students and alumni actively contributing:

Elizabeth Dolan and Torran Semple were honoured with Early Career Researcher Prize awards for their exceptional work. Torran also presented research that will form the final study of his PhD.

Lizzie Dolan (centre) and Torran Semple (right)

Bogna Liziniewicz presented a poster on her PhD and placement work in collaboration with b:friend: Predicting Befriending Scheme Success Using Machine Learning and Neodemographic Information. Her research sparked valuable conversations about loneliness and the potential of community interventions.

Ramneek Kaur Rai shared a poster on her project, Examining the Gender Investment Gap through Digital Footprint Data. She noted the value of learning from different disciplines and was grateful for the opportunity to present her work at such a vibrant forum.

Gregor Milligan delivered a presentation of a workshop paper for which he is the primary author—contributing to the growing discussion around responsible data use.

Sam Smith and Kuzi Makokoro also presented project work, adding to the diverse and impactful presence of CDT researchers across the conference programme.

The event was a great success, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in using digital data to drive positive societal change. We’re excited to see how our students’ and alumni’s work continues to evolve and influence the wider field.

Originally posted at https://cdt.horizon.ac.uk/2025/05/20/cdt-students-and-alumni-showcase-work-at-digital-footprints-2025/