Inclusive Europe and De Montfort University (DMU) co-organised a dedicated roundtable for journalists, held in Brussels as part of the SMIDGE Project. The event brought together media professionals, civil society actors, and researchers to explore how narratives targeting middle-aged audiences function and how journalism can more effectively and responsibly engage with this demographic. Understanding a Forgotten Demographic During her presentation, Dr. Sara Wilford (DMU), scientific...

The SMIDGE Project  has released a series of counter-narrative videos, now available on YouTube, marking a significant milestone in its mission to combat misinformation, disinformation, and extremist narratives among middle-aged populations across Europe. Developed through extensive interdisciplinary research and collaborative production processes, these counter-narratives exemplify the project’s commitment to ethical, and responsible research and innovation. The newly published content...

The fifth newsletter of the SMIDGE Project has been released, presenting the latest developments, research highlights, and upcoming activities as the project moves into its final phase. Over the past months, the consortium has reached several key milestones, including the creation and dissemination of new counter-narrative resources designed to promote critical thinking and online engagement among the target audience. These resources include a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), a suite of...