This interactive online workshop will introduce participants to the concept of fake news and explore why it spreads so easily. Using real-world examples, the session will examine different forms of false or misleading information, including misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, satirical fake news, mercenary fake news, and so-called “pink slime” journalism.
The focus of the workshop is practical. Participants will learn concrete strategies for identifying unreliable information and dealing with fake news in academic and everyday contexts.
What to Expect:
- An overview of what fake news is and why it exists
- A typology of fake news, illustrated with real-world examples
- Practical tools to critically evaluate sources and information
- An interactive format encouraging discussion and reflection
Why Attend:
- Strengthen your critical thinking and information literacy skills
- Learn how to recognise different forms of fake news
- Gain practical strategies you can apply directly to academic research
- Build confidence in navigating digital information environments
Event details:
Date: 25 February
Time: 17:30 - 18:30 CET
Format: Online (via Zoom)
Audience: CIVICA students and community members
Workshop Facilitator: Riyan Buragohain
About the workshop facilitator: Riyan Buragohain is a graduating MA student in International Relations at Central European University and a voluntary conflict researcher at the Heidelberg Institute for International Conflict Research. Riyan is also a teaching volunteer for the CEU Matura Support Program and has conducted several workshops in Floridsdorf gymnasium on topics such as critical thinking, propaganda, fake news, and trustworthy sources for academic research. His research focuses on feminist international relations and feminist security studies.
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