Smidge Project @SmidgeProject
A #HorizonEU project (GA 101095290) analysing online extremist narratives' impact on middle-aged individuals | #disinformation https://t.co/NGN4n7CM6V smidgeproject.eu Joined April 2023-
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What happens when family conversations collide with conspiracy thinking? "A Family Tea" is a new thought-provoking video developed in collaboration with @hamlettfilms and De Montfort University as part of the #SMIDGEProject The film explores how everyday frustrations can become…
📢 At the seminar of the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Line Nybro Petersen, Associate Professor of Media Studies, presented valuable findings from the #SmidgeProject in a poster session, focusing on her research on HYPE…
At the ENgaGE Symposium, organised by the South-East Europe Programme of ELIAMEP under the @Project_GEMS_eu , @Sara_Wilford had the opportunity to present the #Smidgeproject and share its results! The event brought together 72 participants from across Europe to discuss one of…
📌Our colleague Line Nybro Petersen from @UCPH_Research presented the #SMIDGEProject results at the "NordMedia 2025: Imagining Livable Futures Conference" in Odense, Denmark. Together with Mikkel Bækby Johansen, she contributed to an important discussion on: “The Violence of…
🎥 New counter-narrative videos from the SMIDGE Project are coming soon! Jason Lee, Prof. of Film, Media & Culture at De Montfort University, discusses the university’s role in their development. Produced with Hamlett Film, these videos challenge harmful online narratives…
📌For the past 2 and a half years, the #SmidgeProject has been tackling online extremism and disinformation targeted at middle-aged adults. But what exactly have we achieved so far and what’s coming next? 🎥 Discover our progress, insights, and upcoming initiatives in this…
A few weeks ago, we shared a fascinating blog by Professor @transgressErr discussing how cryptids like Bigfoot and Mothman are more than just campfire stories; they reflect our cultural anxieties, online identities, and the myths we still crave. If you haven't had a chance to…
AI’s power to track, trace and influence behavior raises big ethical questions for researchers. How do we conduct responsible digital research in an AI-driven world? In the latest episode of #SmidgeCast, @Sara_Wilford (@dmuleicester) joins us to unpack the complex challenges of…
📢 At #ECP2025, Dr Vasiliki Christodoulou of UCLan Cyprus presented her study: "Can human values predict engagement with conspiratorial and false content on social media? Results from a European survey." As part of the EU-funded SMIDGE Project, her findings revealed how core…
🔍 What connects Bigfoot, memes, and hauntology? In his new blog, Professor @transgressErr explores how cryptids like Bigfoot and Mothman have become cultural symbols in the digital age, reflecting societal anxieties and environmental concerns. Explore these fascinating…
🎬 As part of the #SmisgeProject, @dmuleicester, in collaboration with @hamlettfilms, has developed a series of powerful counter-narrative videos. These short films aim to challenge harmful online narratives through thoughtful, creative, and impactful storytelling. 📢 Stay…
📢 Missed the SMIDGE webinar “Radicalisation and Extremist Narratives – Quo Vadis?”? Catch up here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=SRO0W7… Experts from the #SmidgeProject, @ArenasEu and @OppAttune shared insights on radicalisation, disinformation and collaboration across Europe.
Today, on the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, we are in Strasbourg at the @coe for the #NoHateSpeechWeek2025 as part of the #SmidgeProject The event brings together institutions, civil society and academia to strengthen collective action against #HateSpeech
Through our @HorizonEU projects @SmidgeProject, @OppAttune, and @ArenasEu we are exchanging knowledge to better understand extremist narratives, dis/misinformation, conspiracy theories, and emerging trends. Co-hosting this webinar with @KCSSQKSS and @inclusive_eu_,

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