by Sarah Keane, Communications and Project Officer, SLí Waterford Sustainable Living Initiative (SLí) launched its new Erasmus+ Project, Dismiss Media Manipulation in September 2024. The project is a collaborative effort to enhance media literacy and counter mis- and disinformation, with particular focus on climate-related issues. The rise of climate misinformation can distort public perception of
by Ryan Meade, Public Policy and Government Relations Manager, Google On 4 March, Google Safety Engineering Center (GSEC) in Dublin held the annual ‘Growing Up in the Digital Age’ Summit, convening over 200 online safety experts from 20 countries. The three-day event saw impactful discussions and collaborative workshops focused on protecting, respecting and empowering young
The voluntary Code of Practice on Disinformation is to be integrated into the framework of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) and used as a benchmark for determining platforms’ compliance. The Code of Practice on Disinformation was designed as a first-of-its kind tool through which Relevant Signatories agreed – for the first time in 2018 –
by Dr Gillian Kennedy, Policy and Research Manager, European Movement Ireland As part of an ongoing project supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs, European Movement Ireland monitors misinformation/disinformation in relation to Irish–EU affairs. Our most recent report, The Disinformation Landscape: Youth in Ireland and the EU, was written in the context of an increase
by Clíodhna Purdue, Assistant Director of Media Literacy and User Education, Coimisiún na Meán Coimisiún na Meán has launched a suite of educational resources called Rights, Rules and Reporting Online. These resources are designed to help young people, teachers and parents/guardians better understand their rights under the Online Safety Framework. Formerly the Broadcasting Authority of
The MEDEA Awards Organising Committee is thrilled to announce that the Call for Entries for the MEDEA Awards 2025 is officially open. This annual competition, organised by the Media & Learning Association, recognises the best use of media in education across all levels. The awards also recognise and promote excellence in the production and pedagogical design of media-rich learning and
by Eileen Culloty, DCU Institute for Future Media and Journalism (FuJo) EDMO Ireland and Academics for Palestine are hosting a symposium on media narratives about Palestine on Friday, 7 February. Dr Mike Berry (Cardiff University), co-author of Bad News From Israel (2004) and More Bad News From Israel (2011), will discuss the pioneering work of the Glasgow
EDMO is offering a free online training series on health disinformation. This is open to all stakeholders working to tackle disinformation, as well as public health policy experts interested in questions related to disinformation. Module 1: Understanding and addressing health disinformation – 13 February The first module will explore health disinformation beyond traditional vaccine debates,