MLI is seeking expressions of interest to participate as a judge for the MLI Awards. Supported by Coimisiún na Meán, the aim of the MLI Awards is to recognise the work that is being undertaken to help citizens, especially within communities, develop the media literacy skills that will empower them to make the best use
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by Lisa Buckley, Communications and Programme Director, NewsBrands Ireland The atmosphere was electric at the Aviva Stadium on 13 May as we celebrated the talented young writers shaping the future of Irish journalism. The Young Journalist Ireland Awards 2025, an initiative proudly run by NewsBrands Ireland, brought together students, teachers and media professionals to recognise
by Catriona Mulcahy, Digital Content Officer at Webwise Eighty teachers from across Ireland have participated in the Webwise Digital Citizenship Champions Programme, a national initiative developed in partnership with Oide Technology in Education. The programme is designed to equip primary school teachers with the knowledge, skills and resources to effectively teach digital citizenship. Throughout the
by Catriona Mulcahy, Digital Content Officer at Webwise Schools and students from across Ireland have been recognised for their outstanding efforts in promoting online safety and digital citizenship as part of their Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025 activities. Safer Internet Day is a global initiative that aims to create a safer and more positive online
by Clíodhna Purdue, Assistant Director of Media Literacy and User Education, Coimisiún na Meán Ofcom’s consultation on how to make life online safer for women and girls started in February 2025 and called for inputs into its practical guidance for tech companies. As part of this consultation process, a focus group took place in Belfast
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by Fiona Stack, General Manager, Radio Kerry The Hidden Light was a special project. It came from a chance meeting I had with Child and Adolescence Psychotherapist Edel Lawlor at a Business Leaders dinner in Kerry. Edel has her own practice, but also works with the CLIMB (Children’s Lives Involve Moments of Bravery) project at Recovery