As the COVID-19 crisis escalates, many people are actively searching for updates and anticipating what they need to do to protect themselves and their loved…
Opinion: just why are politicians so addicted to “level playing fields”, “green jerseys” and “winning teams”? “I believe that most political correspondents are frustrated sports…
In the era of “stay home” policies and social distancing “face to face” public participation is not possible leading to an upsurge of interest in…
Funded by the BAI’s Media Research Funding Scheme, FuJo is investigating the diversity of RTÉ’s Covid-19 coverage. The research – conducted by Eileen Culloty, Colm…
FuJo researchers are investigating citizen exposure to Covid-19 disinformation and possible countermeasures. This is one of sixteen projects funded by DCU’s Covid-19 Research and Innovation Hub. The…
Two recent reports may shed some light on the future of the EU Code of Practice on Disinformation after a year of monitoring, so where…
With the WHO recently warning that the battle against COVID-19 is “nowhere near over,” governments and media bodies must prepare themselves for the continuing struggle…
As older people cocoon at home, digital technology is a vital source of connection. This week Age Action launched the Getting Started Kit, a set…
Today FuJo, in association with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, have published a new research report, CodeCheck 2020: A Review of Platform Compliance with the EC…
As the struggle to flatten the curve of COVID-19 continues, the ever-growing challenge of preventing false and misleading rumours online has hit a new peak.…
Misinformation spread over social media has been a significant concern for government and medical officials over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Irish government…
A new report examines what lessons can be learned from the Citizens’ Assembly to support public engagement with climate change. Published by the EPA, the…