Cato Waeterloos
@catowaeterloos.bsky.social
Assistant Professor Digitalization and Communication Sciences at School of Social Sciences UHasselt | Researching digital and social media, political engagement, democracy, youth | she/her
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🚀 Etmaal 2026 registrations are now open! Find all info on our website and secure your spot! 👉 www.etmaal2026.nl/registration
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October 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🚀 Etmaal 2026 registrations are now open! Find all info on our website and secure your spot! 👉 www.etmaal2026.nl/registration
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Onafhankelijke journalistiek steunen is vandaag belangrijker dan ooit
September 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Onafhankelijke journalistiek steunen is vandaag belangrijker dan ooit
I'm delighted to share that, as of September, I'll be joining the School of Social Sciences at Hasselt University as Assistant Professor in Communication Sciences and Digitalization.
Very excited to continue my research on digital media, democracy, and political engagement. See you in Limburg!
Very excited to continue my research on digital media, democracy, and political engagement. See you in Limburg!
August 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I'm delighted to share that, as of September, I'll be joining the School of Social Sciences at Hasselt University as Assistant Professor in Communication Sciences and Digitalization.
Very excited to continue my research on digital media, democracy, and political engagement. See you in Limburg!
Very excited to continue my research on digital media, democracy, and political engagement. See you in Limburg!
✅🔍 Op Internationale Fact-Checking Dag zetten we vanuit @miplab.bsky.social graag de wetenschappelijke inzichten rond fact-checking op een rijtje. Die kan je lezen in de SWAY-bijdrage van @michaelopgenhaffen.bsky.social @ferrewouters.bsky.social @babettehermans.bsky.social en mezelf.
Fact-checking in de strijd tegen desinformatie: wat werkt- en wat niet? | SWAY
Worden fact-checks effectief gelezen? Slagen ze erin foutieve informatie te corrigeren? En hoe kunnen ze het best worden gepresenteerd?
soc.kuleuven.be
April 2, 2025 at 10:42 AM
✅🔍 Op Internationale Fact-Checking Dag zetten we vanuit @miplab.bsky.social graag de wetenschappelijke inzichten rond fact-checking op een rijtje. Die kan je lezen in de SWAY-bijdrage van @michaelopgenhaffen.bsky.social @ferrewouters.bsky.social @babettehermans.bsky.social en mezelf.
📣Proud to share that my latest article is now published in the Annals of the @icahdq.bsky.social. Based on my PhD dissertation, the paper presents a conceptual and normative state of the art concerning political participation on social media, as well as a research agenda for the field of PolCom 👇
Political participation on social media: conceptual and empirical state of the art and research agenda
Abstract . Over the past decades, political participation in an online context has gained substantive attention. However, it is only recently that conceptu
academic.oup.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
📣Proud to share that my latest article is now published in the Annals of the @icahdq.bsky.social. Based on my PhD dissertation, the paper presents a conceptual and normative state of the art concerning political participation on social media, as well as a research agenda for the field of PolCom 👇
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Will you also submit to the 1st International Conference for an Inclusive Digital Society (IDS2025)?
⏱️Deadline: 3 March (extended!)
IDS2025 provides a global platform for an inclusive digital world, hosted by @digisoc.bsky.social
🗓️ 15 & 16 Sept. 2025
📍 Leuven, Belgium
👉 inclusivedigitalsociety.eu
⏱️Deadline: 3 March (extended!)
IDS2025 provides a global platform for an inclusive digital world, hosted by @digisoc.bsky.social
🗓️ 15 & 16 Sept. 2025
📍 Leuven, Belgium
👉 inclusivedigitalsociety.eu
Welcome to the International Conference for an Inclusive Digital Society (IDS2025), hosted and organised by the KU Leuven Digital Society Institute (DigiSoc) on the 15th and 16th of September 2025 in the historic and vibrant city of Leuven, Belgium.
inclusivedigitalsociety.eu
February 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Will you also submit to the 1st International Conference for an Inclusive Digital Society (IDS2025)?
⏱️Deadline: 3 March (extended!)
IDS2025 provides a global platform for an inclusive digital world, hosted by @digisoc.bsky.social
🗓️ 15 & 16 Sept. 2025
📍 Leuven, Belgium
👉 inclusivedigitalsociety.eu
⏱️Deadline: 3 March (extended!)
IDS2025 provides a global platform for an inclusive digital world, hosted by @digisoc.bsky.social
🗓️ 15 & 16 Sept. 2025
📍 Leuven, Belgium
👉 inclusivedigitalsociety.eu
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Zij die de Amerikaanse media al een aantal jaren volgen zijn bekend met de muzzle velocity/ flood the zone tactiek. Agz er toch nog velen aan bijdragen: de NYT heeft de column van journalist Ezra Klein nu ook op TikTok gezet. Een goeie zet, aan de comments te zien. vm.tiktok.com/ZNeoPNP84/
TikTok - Make Your Day
vm.tiktok.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Zij die de Amerikaanse media al een aantal jaren volgen zijn bekend met de muzzle velocity/ flood the zone tactiek. Agz er toch nog velen aan bijdragen: de NYT heeft de column van journalist Ezra Klein nu ook op TikTok gezet. Een goeie zet, aan de comments te zien. vm.tiktok.com/ZNeoPNP84/
Super interesting Journalism panel on the second day of #Etmaal2025. Nadia Mentzel talking about what it means to be 'informed' and the lack of shared news experiences on social media for youth. Raised some important questions about democratic norms and expectations from youth and media.
February 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Super interesting Journalism panel on the second day of #Etmaal2025. Nadia Mentzel talking about what it means to be 'informed' and the lack of shared news experiences on social media for youth. Raised some important questions about democratic norms and expectations from youth and media.
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Day 1 at the #etmaal2025 conference: MIP lab showcased their interesting research from the past year!
1/3 Members of team @michaelopgenhaffen.bsky.social mostly focused on factchecking and political content on social media! 🔍 @catowaeterloos.bsky.social @ferrewouters @babettehermans.bsky.social
1/3 Members of team @michaelopgenhaffen.bsky.social mostly focused on factchecking and political content on social media! 🔍 @catowaeterloos.bsky.social @ferrewouters @babettehermans.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Day 1 at the #etmaal2025 conference: MIP lab showcased their interesting research from the past year!
1/3 Members of team @michaelopgenhaffen.bsky.social mostly focused on factchecking and political content on social media! 🔍 @catowaeterloos.bsky.social @ferrewouters @babettehermans.bsky.social
1/3 Members of team @michaelopgenhaffen.bsky.social mostly focused on factchecking and political content on social media! 🔍 @catowaeterloos.bsky.social @ferrewouters @babettehermans.bsky.social
Very much enjoyed presenting my work with @margotlissens.bsky.social and @desireeschmuck.bsky.social in this Political Communication panel at #Etmaal2025!
Do young people learn from political social media content? And does it motivate them to participate? @catowaeterloos.bsky.social just presented her work on this at #Etmaal2025
February 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Very much enjoyed presenting my work with @margotlissens.bsky.social and @desireeschmuck.bsky.social in this Political Communication panel at #Etmaal2025!
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#Etmaal2025 starts tomorrow! Here’s what you need to know:
🕣Registration: from 8:30 on
🗣️Preconferences: 9:30–11:30
☕️Welcome coffee: 11:00–11:50 (Level 4)
🎤Conference kick-off (keynote): 11:50 (Auditorium)
📄Programme: https://buff.ly/4giJ0zf or app
🕣Registration: from 8:30 on
🗣️Preconferences: 9:30–11:30
☕️Welcome coffee: 11:00–11:50 (Level 4)
🎤Conference kick-off (keynote): 11:50 (Auditorium)
📄Programme: https://buff.ly/4giJ0zf or app
Programme
buff.ly
February 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#Etmaal2025 starts tomorrow! Here’s what you need to know:
🕣Registration: from 8:30 on
🗣️Preconferences: 9:30–11:30
☕️Welcome coffee: 11:00–11:50 (Level 4)
🎤Conference kick-off (keynote): 11:50 (Auditorium)
📄Programme: https://buff.ly/4giJ0zf or app
🕣Registration: from 8:30 on
🗣️Preconferences: 9:30–11:30
☕️Welcome coffee: 11:00–11:50 (Level 4)
🎤Conference kick-off (keynote): 11:50 (Auditorium)
📄Programme: https://buff.ly/4giJ0zf or app
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Our #Etmaal2025 mobile app is now live!📱The app will be your ideal tool to bookmark the interesting sessions you don't want to miss! Most importantly: the app will contain the most up-to-date info of our programme. Check your email for instructions and start planning your Etmaal!
January 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Our #Etmaal2025 mobile app is now live!📱The app will be your ideal tool to bookmark the interesting sessions you don't want to miss! Most importantly: the app will contain the most up-to-date info of our programme. Check your email for instructions and start planning your Etmaal!
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On Monday the annual Netherlands-Flemish communication conference starts #Etmaal2025
And the organizers have chosen 🦋 as the space for conference communication and engagement @etmaal2025.bsky.social
No more X. Kudos
#commsky #academicsky
And the organizers have chosen 🦋 as the space for conference communication and engagement @etmaal2025.bsky.social
No more X. Kudos
#commsky #academicsky
January 31, 2025 at 7:14 AM
On Monday the annual Netherlands-Flemish communication conference starts #Etmaal2025
And the organizers have chosen 🦋 as the space for conference communication and engagement @etmaal2025.bsky.social
No more X. Kudos
#commsky #academicsky
And the organizers have chosen 🦋 as the space for conference communication and engagement @etmaal2025.bsky.social
No more X. Kudos
#commsky #academicsky
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"There should be scepticism for any company. I take issue with people being uniquely sceptical of a Chinese company, but don't hold US companies to the same degree of scepticism"
@karenhao.bsky.social on DeepSeek. Piece by @marinaadami.bsky.social
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/what-de...
@karenhao.bsky.social on DeepSeek. Piece by @marinaadami.bsky.social
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/what-de...
What Deepseek may mean for the future of journalism and generative AI
Expert Karen Hao on how this Chinese model can reshape the AI space, how it can impact journalism and how reporters should cover it.
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk
January 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"There should be scepticism for any company. I take issue with people being uniquely sceptical of a Chinese company, but don't hold US companies to the same degree of scepticism"
@karenhao.bsky.social on DeepSeek. Piece by @marinaadami.bsky.social
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/what-de...
@karenhao.bsky.social on DeepSeek. Piece by @marinaadami.bsky.social
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/what-de...
Our brand new research group at @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social is now also active on Bluesky! Follow @miplab.bsky.social for updates on our research, and our presentations during the #Etmaal2025 conference!
With #etmaal2025 just around the corner, we’re excited to introduce our new research group! 🏛️📢 As part of the Communication Science department at KU Leuven, we’re co-organizing this vibrant conference—and this is just the beginning.
Follow us for more updates on our research group!
Follow us for more updates on our research group!
January 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Our brand new research group at @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social is now also active on Bluesky! Follow @miplab.bsky.social for updates on our research, and our presentations during the #Etmaal2025 conference!
Everyone attending #Etmaal2025, make sure to check your mailbox with some final practical info and the updated program on our website!
The wait is almost over, #Etmaal2025 is happening in 5 days! All attendees can find a final checklist in their mailbox including practical info for presenters and chairs. The updated programme (which also contains all event information you need to know) is on our website: etmaal2025.org/programme/
January 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Everyone attending #Etmaal2025, make sure to check your mailbox with some final practical info and the updated program on our website!
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What @fiwa.dk and @claesdevreese.bsky.social write here about Danish politicians also goes for pretty much every other European country:
Stable communication infrastructures are an integral part of democratic governance! They need to be secured as such.
Stable communication infrastructures are an integral part of democratic governance! They need to be secured as such.
📰DDC IN THE NEWS📰
In today’s POLITIKEN, @fiwa.dk & @claesdevreese.bsky.social argue that Danish politicians must prepare for “digital chaos.” Social media giants control communication, but authorities need secure, distributed alternatives to protect democracy.
🔗 mediawatch.dk/Medienyt/Web...
In today’s POLITIKEN, @fiwa.dk & @claesdevreese.bsky.social argue that Danish politicians must prepare for “digital chaos.” Social media giants control communication, but authorities need secure, distributed alternatives to protect democracy.
🔗 mediawatch.dk/Medienyt/Web...
January 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
What @fiwa.dk and @claesdevreese.bsky.social write here about Danish politicians also goes for pretty much every other European country:
Stable communication infrastructures are an integral part of democratic governance! They need to be secured as such.
Stable communication infrastructures are an integral part of democratic governance! They need to be secured as such.
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The countdown is on! 🎉We’ve wrapped up our final prep meeting, and in just one week, we’ll be gathering for #Etmaal2025 in stunning Bruges at the iconic @bmccbruges. We can't wait to see you there! 🙌✨
January 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The countdown is on! 🎉We’ve wrapped up our final prep meeting, and in just one week, we’ll be gathering for #Etmaal2025 in stunning Bruges at the iconic @bmccbruges. We can't wait to see you there! 🙌✨
If you plan on attending this year's #Etmaal2025, please make sure you are registered. As of Monday, all registration fees go up. Looking forward to see you in Bruges!
⏳ Reminder: Just 4 days left to register for #Etmaal2025 at the regular fee! As of the 27th of January, all rates go up for last-minute registrations. So make sure to register! More details here: etmaal2025.org/registration/
Registration
etmaal2025.org
January 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
If you plan on attending this year's #Etmaal2025, please make sure you are registered. As of Monday, all registration fees go up. Looking forward to see you in Bruges!
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Honored to showcase our team's and our affiliated researchers' (@kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social) work at #ICA25 🎓✨ Catch us in sessions with the CAM, @icacat.bsky.social, @ica-hmc.bsky.social, MassComm, and @polcomm.bsky.social crowd 🤝
January 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Honored to showcase our team's and our affiliated researchers' (@kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social) work at #ICA25 🎓✨ Catch us in sessions with the CAM, @icacat.bsky.social, @ica-hmc.bsky.social, MassComm, and @polcomm.bsky.social crowd 🤝
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Meningen zijn nooit evenwaardig geweest in het algoritme van X. Meningen die polariseren hebben altijd streepje voor gehad. Zoals @catowaeterloos.bsky.social benadrukte in NWS laat, is de vraag echter wat er van X overblijft als bepaalde partijen vertrekken v/h platform. @krisverduyckt.bsky.social
"X is niet meer wat het geweest is. Meningen zijn niet meer evenwaardig. Of een overheid die neutraal moet zijn daar nog een rol op heeft, daar heb ik mijn vragen bij."
@krisverduyckt.bsky.social over oproep @vooruit-nu.bsky.social om overheidsaccounts op X op te schorten
#deafspraak
@krisverduyckt.bsky.social over oproep @vooruit-nu.bsky.social om overheidsaccounts op X op te schorten
#deafspraak
January 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Meningen zijn nooit evenwaardig geweest in het algoritme van X. Meningen die polariseren hebben altijd streepje voor gehad. Zoals @catowaeterloos.bsky.social benadrukte in NWS laat, is de vraag echter wat er van X overblijft als bepaalde partijen vertrekken v/h platform. @krisverduyckt.bsky.social
Gisteren te gast bij @vrtnws.bsky.social laat. Ik mocht duiding geven bij de politieke evoluties in social media land: de 'exodus' van Twitter naar X, Elon Musk, de stopzetting van factchecking bij Meta, en de mogelijke ban op TikTok in de V.S.
Volledige aflevering: www.vrt.be/vrtmax/a-z/v...
Volledige aflevering: www.vrt.be/vrtmax/a-z/v...
January 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Gisteren te gast bij @vrtnws.bsky.social laat. Ik mocht duiding geven bij de politieke evoluties in social media land: de 'exodus' van Twitter naar X, Elon Musk, de stopzetting van factchecking bij Meta, en de mogelijke ban op TikTok in de V.S.
Volledige aflevering: www.vrt.be/vrtmax/a-z/v...
Volledige aflevering: www.vrt.be/vrtmax/a-z/v...
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Goed dat mensen X de rug toekeren. Belangrijk nu dat we investeren in sociale netwerken die in ons bezit zijn, en niet omgekeerd.
Dat overstijgt specifieke apps (en het eeuwige tribalisme daarrond): Protocols, not Platforms
Dat overstijgt specifieke apps (en het eeuwige tribalisme daarrond): Protocols, not Platforms
Today’s one for the history books: Mastodon is becoming an independent non-profit, and Bluesky is supporting #FreeOurFeeds taking their AT Protocol in the same direction.
January 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Goed dat mensen X de rug toekeren. Belangrijk nu dat we investeren in sociale netwerken die in ons bezit zijn, en niet omgekeerd.
Dat overstijgt specifieke apps (en het eeuwige tribalisme daarrond): Protocols, not Platforms
Dat overstijgt specifieke apps (en het eeuwige tribalisme daarrond): Protocols, not Platforms
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Follow social scientists at KU Leuven.
go.bsky.app/AKcqGke
(pack still incomplete, pls send suggestions)
go.bsky.app/AKcqGke
(pack still incomplete, pls send suggestions)
November 21, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Follow social scientists at KU Leuven.
go.bsky.app/AKcqGke
(pack still incomplete, pls send suggestions)
go.bsky.app/AKcqGke
(pack still incomplete, pls send suggestions)
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A good example of choosing Bluesky!
The Dutch - Flemish communication science annual conference goes with @bsky.app as the official app and conference platform #commsky #etmaal2025 @etmaal2025.bsky.social
Check the full program here:
etmaal2025.org/programme/
The Dutch - Flemish communication science annual conference goes with @bsky.app as the official app and conference platform #commsky #etmaal2025 @etmaal2025.bsky.social
Check the full program here:
etmaal2025.org/programme/
Programme
etmaal2025.org
January 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
A good example of choosing Bluesky!
The Dutch - Flemish communication science annual conference goes with @bsky.app as the official app and conference platform #commsky #etmaal2025 @etmaal2025.bsky.social
Check the full program here:
etmaal2025.org/programme/
The Dutch - Flemish communication science annual conference goes with @bsky.app as the official app and conference platform #commsky #etmaal2025 @etmaal2025.bsky.social
Check the full program here:
etmaal2025.org/programme/