Marking UNESCO World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day, celebrated annually on May 3rd, is a day dedicated to recognising the fundamental principles of press freedom, evaluating the state of press freedom worldwide, and defending the media from attacks on their independence. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, this day serves as a reminder to governments of […]
ARENAS presented at the Fifth HEPP Conference in Finland
Exploring Identitarian Feminism at the Helsinki Conference on Emotions, Populism, and Polarisation From March 5–7, 2025, the 5th Helsinki Conference on Emotions, Populism, and Polarisation (HEPP5) brought together researchers from around the world to discuss key issues in contemporary politics and media. Among them was Gwenaëlle Bauvois, a researcher from the ARENAS project, who presented […]
Insights from the Experts: Recent Media interviews with members of the ARENAS consortium
Introduction Today disinformation and misinformation proliferate across social media platforms and some media outlets. In a world where it can be difficult to know what is true, the role of experts has never been more crucial. Experts, with their deep knowledge and rigorous training, serve as beacons of truth, guiding the public through the fog […]
ARENAS Work Package Leaders Meet in March
The seven Work Package Leaders meet regularly to discuss progress on the project, address any challenges and plan next steps. They are also joined by the ARENAS Project Manager. At the latest meeting the consortium discussed the recent project review by the European Commission and the very positive response received for work to date. They […]
The spread of misinformation: the impact of X and Meta ending third-party fact-checking
By Denise Callan, Momentum According to the 2024 World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report, manipulated and falsified information is now the world’s second most severe short-term risk, only Extreme Weather ranks above it. That report states, “Over the next two years, misinformation and disinformation will present one of the biggest ever challenges to the democratic […]
ARENAS presented at the Heidelberg University Colloquium
Last semester, as part of this winter Colloquium, the RTG Ambivalent Enmity at Heidelberg University invited to speak at one of the sessions members of the ARENAS consortium. Ambivalent Enmity is a postgraduate research and training program at Heidelberg University and the Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies. It aims to reveal the ambivalences of enmity and develop adequate […]
