Amira Skeggs
Personal Information
- KeywordsPsychologyTechnology DesignWell-beingWriting
- OrganizationMRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge
- EducationUniversity of Sydney, University of Cambridge
- Emailamira.skeggs@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk
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Biography
Amira Skeggs is a researcher in psychology and technology, currently a PhD researcher at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit at the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on the impact of digital technology on adolescent mental health, aiming to develop innovative solutions that support adolescent well-being. She previously studied at the University of Sydney before continuing her academic journey at Cambridge, supported by the Cambridge Trust and the Cambridge Australia Scholarship. Amira's academic work includes exploring the feasibility of digital data donation and applying micro-narrative methods, providing new perspectives for mental health research and technology design.
Work Experience
- 2023 – Present·MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge·PhD Researcher
- Researching the impact of digital technology on adolescent mental health and developing interventions.
Education
- 2023 – Present·University of Cambridge·PhD Student
- Focused on the intersection of digital technology and adolescent mental health.
- 2018 – 2022·University of Sydney·Bachelor’s Degree
- Major in Psychology, with research interests in technology design and well-being.
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