Authored by Ricardo Castellini da Silva Media Literacy has increasingly been a subject of discussion in educational environments, and this is reflected on the significant growth in awareness of the importance of providing training for teachers, librarians, and other professionals who work with youngsters. One example of a media literacy training is the recent collaboration
Over the last two years, the Internet Commission has gathered evidence from a cohort of six tech companies: Twitch, Tinder, Sony, Meetic, PopJam, and the BBC. In total, 46 trust and safety practices were identified and evaluated. This new report aims to inform policymakers about the challenges faced by online companies, review the tools they
The EMIF welcomes projects that ensure a continuous, in-depth and fact-based analysis of the information conveyed by media and shared across online communities regarding the causes, motivations, developments and effects of the conflict, as well as the actors influencing its evolution. A Special Funding Round for Urgent Actions within the call “Boosting Fact-Checking Activities in
International Fact-Checking Day, promoted by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) in partnership with fact-checking organisations around the world, takes place on April 2. Fact-Checking Day is an annual celebration and rallying cry for more facts in public health, journalism, and everyday life. The website offers tip sheets and a reading list for everyday media consumers, course material
The Council of Europe has adopted a Recommendation calling on its 46 member States to create a favourable environment for quality journalism to thrive and to play its essential role in democracy. The recommendation contains a set of legal, administrative and practical guidelines aimed at ensuring sustainable funding for quality media, building trust in journalism, and promoting
The DCU Institute of Future Media, Democracy and Society (FuJo) is a multidisciplinary research centre focused on the digital transformation of media, democracy, and society. FuJo investigates how to counter digital threats; enhance public participation through democratic innovations; and secure the sustainability of high-quality journalism and media. FuJo is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work
On 1 February the government launched a new national digital strategy, Harnessing Digital – The Digital Ireland Framework, to drive and enable the digital transition across the Irish economy and society. The Digital Ireland Framework sets out a high level pathway to support Ireland’s ambition to be a digital leader at the heart of European
The European Media and Information Fund is established by the European University Institute and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and provides grants to researchers, fact-checkers, not-for-profits and other public interest-oriented organisations working on disinformation research and strengthening media literacy and fact-checking. The EMIF is a multi-donor fund. Google made an inaugural contribution of 25 million euros over 5 years. Google