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4 October 2023

Free Internet Safety Information Sessions for parents

The National Parents Council is bringing a series of free Internet Safety Information Sessions specifically designed for parents. Each virtual session will provide information and skills to help parents engage in their children’s…

28 September 2023

Count-down to launch of Be Media Smart 2023

MLI will launch Be Media Smart 2023 on October 24 to mark Global Media and Information Literacy Week. With the overarching aim of encouraging people to Stop, Think and Check that the information they get is accurate and reliable, this…

28 September 2023

34TH CINEMAGIC FILM AND TELEVISION FESTIVAL

The 34th Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People returns from September 30 to October 31, 2023 with an exciting programme. With over 100 events taking place across Belfast, the Festival…

28 September 2023

Have your Say: Public Consultation on National Counter Disinfo Strategy

A public consultation on the development of a National Counter Disinformation Strategy was launched on September 25. As part of their report, the Future of Media Commission recognised the need for more coordinated and strategic action…

28 September 2023

Calling young film-makers. What’s Your Story?

How might new technology (or AI) help you in the future? Trend Micro Ireland’s annual youth video competition ‘What’s Your Story?’ launched on September 26 2023. With thousands of euro in cash prizes to be won, Trend Micro…

28 September 2023

Be Media Smart training gets underway

The Be Media Smart Community Training Programme swings into action during October with a small army of community-based volunteers signed up to become Be Media Smart trainers. Applications for the free online training for…

1 September 2023

BÍODH TUISCINT AGAT AR NA MEÁIN 2023 Clár Traenála Pobail

Sa Chlár Traenála Pobail ‘Bíodh Tuiscint agat ar na Meáin’, cuirtear acmhainní agus traenáil saor in aisce ‘Bíodh Tuiscint agat ar na Meáin’ ar fáil do cheannairí pobail chun cuidiú le daoine eile ina…

23 August 2023

Be Media Smart Training and Resources available. Sign up now.

Be Media Smart is an initiative of Media Literacy Ireland (MLI) which encourages people to Stop, Think and Check that the information that they read, see or hear is reliable and accurate. This year, the Stop, Think, Check message will…

30 June 2023

EMIL puts spotlight on Algorithm Literacy

EMIL is the EPRA Taskforce on Media and Information Literacy (MIL), for media regulators and other organisations committed to the promotion of MIL in Europe. Created as part of the EPRA network of European media regulators, EMIL aims to…

29 June 2023

Diversity and inclusion project LEMON goes live

By Sally Galiana For the last two years, partners in five European countries (Spain, Germany, Ireland, Belgium, Austria) have worked together to create a new media literacy e-learning resource. The Learning Ethical Media Online…

Events

23 February 2023

MLI Working Group Panel meeting

The next MLI Working Group Panel meeting will take place on February 23 at 10am. If you are a member of the MLI Working Group Panel and you have not received the meeting invitation please email info@medialiteracyireland.ie. If you are…

21 February 2023

Supporting Teens Online

Webwise; the Irish internet safety awareness centre is hosting the ‘Talk, Listen, Learn Online Safety Webinar’ for parents/guardians of teens. The webinar will explore the opportunities and risks for children online, offer practical…

9 February 2023

Fighting Misinformation Online Conference – What Finland has Uncovered

Alongside the European University Institute, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and YouTube, Google’s Northern Europe team is kicking off the year with a Fighting Misinformation Online event as part of Media Literacy Week in…

8 February 2023

Launch of History of the Future podcast series

The Schuler Democracy Forum are launching a new podcast series called ‘History of the Future’. The six-part series is co-hosted by Ellie Payne and Mark Little will interrogate ideas about the future, truth, fear, identity, freedom,…

7 February 2023

Supporting Children Online

Webwise in partnership with the National Parents Council Primary are delighted to organise an Online Safety Webinar for parents of young children. The webinar will discuss the opportunities and risks for children online, offer…

7 February 2023

Safer Internet Day 2023

The Irish Safer Internet Centre is pleased to invite you to the flagship Safer Internet Day 2023 event exploring the theme of building empathy and respect online. Discussions will explore some of the opportunities and challenges around…

19 December 2022

MLA4MedLit Conference

Teachers play a hugely important role in empowering young citizens to tackle disinformation by promoting digital, media and information literacy in their classrooms. This one-day online conference from the Media Learning Association aims…

16 November 2022

Exploring Media Literacy at National, Regional and Local Level – the work of the EDMO Hubs

EDMO has set up national and multinational hubs in Europe to tackle disinformation and one of the core tasks of these hubs is to organise media literacy activities at national or multinational level. This series will highlight specific…

4 November 2022

Nordicom/Media & Learning Association Wednesday Webinar series

The first part of the webinar will introduce Media Literacy in the Flemish region of Belgium and provide an overview of the status of Media Literacy in Flanders, describe the relevant policy framework and the extent to which media literacy…

27 October 2022

Nurturing Trust by evaluating impact: Why understanding what works in MIL interventions is essential

Marking Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2022, this webinar has been jointly developed by Media Literacy Ireland (MLI), the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) and the Irish EDMO Hub and will take place on 27 October. It…

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