Serena Smith

Serena Smith is Deputy Editor at Dazed Magazine and a columnist for Prospect Magazine, specializing in youth culture, social issues, and digital trends. She joined Dazed in 2022 as deputy news editor, rising to Deputy Editor while maintaining freelance contributions to The Guardian, British Vogue, and Bustle. A University of Leeds English Literature graduate (First Class Honours) and Cambridge Renaissance Literature MA holder, Smith combines literary analysis with contemporary cultural critique. Her investigative pieces like 'The dangerous world of black market Ozempic' and 'How rental scams are affecting young people' demonstrate her focus on systemic challenges facing Gen Z. Notable works include columns analyzing dating app addiction, celibacy trends, and class dynamics in UK protest responses.