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About EDDS Institute.

Independent research and public-interest leadership for trustworthy education technology. We work with communities such as parents, guardians, teachers, health workers, pedagogy and education technology experts, policymakers and people who genuinely care about improving education opportunities for children and young people in a digitally saturated world. 

About

Our Vision

An education system where every digital technology and AI system is governed by independent evidence, robust oversight and the best interests of children, educators and society.

Our Mission

An education system where every digital technology and AI system is governed by independent evidence, robust oversight and the best interests of children, educators and society.

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Meet Our Team

EDDS Institute is built on interdisciplinary collaboration. Our people bring expertise in education, AI, data science, law, child rights, cybersecurity, and public policy. Some work as part of the Institute's core team, while others contribute through research collaborations, advisory roles and project-based initiatives alongside positions in universities, public institutions and industry.

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Dr Veli Hillman

Co-founder & director

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Matthew Demicoli

Privacy & Cybersecurity Lead

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Evan Radkoff 

Machine Learning & Data Expert

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Ronald Hepburn

Co-founder & director

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Dr Emily Johnson 

Child Rights & Data Privacy Lead

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Lubna Khan

Data Analytics & AI Audits Lead

EDDS

EDDS@Etoile, 45 Pont Street, London, SW1X 0BD, UK

EDDS Institute is a trading name of

EDDS for Education CIC,

a community interest company

(registered number 16721386 in England & Wales)

supported by Etoile Partners Ltd

©2026 by EDDS

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