Ben Lyall
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College: School of Media & Communication
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Department: School - Media & Communication
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Campus: City Campus Australia
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ben.lyall@rmit.edu.au
About
I have recently (2025) commenced at RMIT, and will be teaching and researching in the digital communications space.
My research interests span many facets of digital media and how it embeds in daily life.
My background is in self-tracking technologies (Fitbits and similar devices): the history and use of which were the focus of my PhD (awarded 2020, Monash University). Since then, I have worked with young people and government departments to untangle practices (some digital) of engaging with public services, and have expanded this into a wider interest in youth civic engagement. I have also examined how digital technologies and automation have impacted the contstructions industry, and explored digital communities related to digital health (reddits, e-pharmacy).
Prior to this apppointment I worked mostly at Monash University (where I also completed my PhD [Sociology] in 2020), as well as other institutions.
Teaching interests
I have extensive experience (10+ years) teaching across multiple institutions, in both media studies (both undergraduate and graduate levels) and sociology (undergraduate).
Currently, I am teaching in the Bachelor of Professional Communication subject Introduction to Digital Communication (COMM2906).
