Alex Grech holds a PhD in Internet Computing from the University of Hull, and his critical research interests are in digital citizenship; social media, internet and society; and disruptive technologies. He is a Visiting Lecturer in Digital Strategy and Digital Literacies at the University of Malta and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Hull. Alex has contributed to policy developments in Malta in the creative arts, cultural heritage, lifelong learning and digital education. He has published media and academic articles related to critical digital literacy and social media and power. Alex is also chairperson of Integra Foundation, Malta, an NGO contributing to the inclusion of minority groups.