Self-representation on virtual meeting platforms: What does your backdrop say about you?

The use of virtual meeting platforms has drastically increased in the past few months due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

This has offered a unique opportunity to better understand how individuals are adapting to this change. Middlesex University Dubai’s research team has undertaken a global study interviewing 30 individuals on their strategies for coping with the new normal.

On this PRCA COVID-19 Taskforce Forum, we’ll discuss some of the interesting trends identified and share some surprising insights into what you are revealing when you turn on your camera.

Panellists:

Aditi Bhatia, lecturer in Psychology, Middlesex University Dubai.
Stephen King, lecturer in Media, Middlesex University Dubai.

Aditi is currently involved in both teaching and research in the field of Clinical Psychology, Positive Psychology and Feminism.

Aditi has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from University College London in the UK and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with Counselling, from Middlesex University Dubai. She has previously worked as an Assistant Psychologist at St. Pancras Hospital in London and at Universal Hospital, Abu Dhabi. Mental Health is her area of clinical and research expertise and she is actively involved in supporting community mental health initiatives through her volunteer work.

Stephen King holds a master’s degree in Global Governance and Sustainable Development from Middlesex University and a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Marketing from Lancaster University. He is a Teach SDGs ambassador and a Climate Reality Voluntary Leader. ~

Stephen teaches within Middlesex University Dubai’s journalism, advertising and PR, and digital media programmes and his research interests include sustainable development and corporate social responsibility, digital and video communications, and public diplomacy.