Smidge Project
@smidgeproject.bsky.social
#HorizonEU project analysing online extremist narratives' impact on middle-aged individuals | #disinformation #conspiracytheories #extremism
www.smidgeproject.eu
www.smidgeproject.eu
At the ENgaGE Symposium, part of the GEMS Project, Sara Wilford presented the #Smidgeproject results. The event gathered 72 participants from across Europe to address the exploitation of gaming ecosystems by extremist actors.
August 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
At the ENgaGE Symposium, part of the GEMS Project, Sara Wilford presented the #Smidgeproject results. The event gathered 72 participants from across Europe to address the exploitation of gaming ecosystems by extremist actors.
📌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 video: buff.ly/CtagVVh
But what exactly have we achieved so far and what’s coming next?
🎥 Discover our progress, insights, and upcoming initiatives in this video: buff.ly/CtagVVh
August 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
📌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 video: buff.ly/CtagVVh
But what exactly have we achieved so far and what’s coming next?
🎥 Discover our progress, insights, and upcoming initiatives in this video: buff.ly/CtagVVh
📢 SmidgeCast marks its 10th episode with a compelling new discussion.
In this edition, we speak with Christian Gulas (FASResearch, Vienna) to explore how moral framing and emotional intensity shape virality—often at the expense of democratic integrity.
🎙️ Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Qp...
In this edition, we speak with Christian Gulas (FASResearch, Vienna) to explore how moral framing and emotional intensity shape virality—often at the expense of democratic integrity.
🎙️ Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Qp...
July 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
📢 SmidgeCast marks its 10th episode with a compelling new discussion.
In this edition, we speak with Christian Gulas (FASResearch, Vienna) to explore how moral framing and emotional intensity shape virality—often at the expense of democratic integrity.
🎙️ Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Qp...
In this edition, we speak with Christian Gulas (FASResearch, Vienna) to explore how moral framing and emotional intensity shape virality—often at the expense of democratic integrity.
🎙️ Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Qp...
AI’s power to track, trace & 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 unpacks the challenges of surveillance and algorithmic regulation.
🎧 buff.ly/DjUmZtB
How do we conduct responsible digital research in an AI-driven world? In the latest episode of #SmidgeCast, Sara Wilford unpacks the challenges of surveillance and algorithmic regulation.
🎧 buff.ly/DjUmZtB
July 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
AI’s power to track, trace & 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 unpacks the challenges of surveillance and algorithmic regulation.
🎧 buff.ly/DjUmZtB
How do we conduct responsible digital research in an AI-driven world? In the latest episode of #SmidgeCast, Sara Wilford unpacks the challenges of surveillance and algorithmic regulation.
🎧 buff.ly/DjUmZtB
📢 At #ECP2025, Dr. Vasiliki Christodoulou (UCLan Cyprus) shared findings from the EU-funded SMIDGE Project on how core human values influence belief in conspiracies online. Maura de Vos highlighted that boosting reasoning in adults 45–65 can help fight misinformation.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/ZppWeFH
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/ZppWeFH
July 15, 2025 at 10:19 AM
📢 At #ECP2025, Dr. Vasiliki Christodoulou (UCLan Cyprus) shared findings from the EU-funded SMIDGE Project on how core human values influence belief in conspiracies online. Maura de Vos highlighted that boosting reasoning in adults 45–65 can help fight misinformation.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/ZppWeFH
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/ZppWeFH
🔍 What connects Bigfoot, memes, and hauntology? In his new blog, Professor Jason Lee explores how cryptids like Bigfoot and Mothman have become cultural symbols in the digital age, reflecting societal anxieties and environmental concerns. Explore these fascinating connections: buff.ly/jiAKA0X
July 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🔍 What connects Bigfoot, memes, and hauntology? In his new blog, Professor Jason Lee explores how cryptids like Bigfoot and Mothman have become cultural symbols in the digital age, reflecting societal anxieties and environmental concerns. Explore these fascinating connections: buff.ly/jiAKA0X
📢 The webinar “Radicalisation and Extremist Narratives – Quo Vadis?” has just started!
Dr. Sara Wilford opens with an introduction to the #SmidgeProject, sharing key insights and lessons learned so far. @linenybro.bsky.social highlights the work completed and introduces the concept of HYPE.
Dr. Sara Wilford opens with an introduction to the #SmidgeProject, sharing key insights and lessons learned so far. @linenybro.bsky.social highlights the work completed and introduces the concept of HYPE.
June 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
📢 The webinar “Radicalisation and Extremist Narratives – Quo Vadis?” has just started!
Dr. Sara Wilford opens with an introduction to the #SmidgeProject, sharing key insights and lessons learned so far. @linenybro.bsky.social highlights the work completed and introduces the concept of HYPE.
Dr. Sara Wilford opens with an introduction to the #SmidgeProject, sharing key insights and lessons learned so far. @linenybro.bsky.social highlights the work completed and introduces the concept of HYPE.
🎙️ New SmidgeCast episode!
How should governments, platforms, and researchers respond to the ethical risks posed by emerging technologies like #AI?
Dr. Sara Wilford from DMU shares insights from the #SMIDGEProject on some of today’s biggest ethical challenge👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMdi...
How should governments, platforms, and researchers respond to the ethical risks posed by emerging technologies like #AI?
Dr. Sara Wilford from DMU shares insights from the #SMIDGEProject on some of today’s biggest ethical challenge👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMdi...
June 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🎙️ New SmidgeCast episode!
How should governments, platforms, and researchers respond to the ethical risks posed by emerging technologies like #AI?
Dr. Sara Wilford from DMU shares insights from the #SMIDGEProject on some of today’s biggest ethical challenge👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMdi...
How should governments, platforms, and researchers respond to the ethical risks posed by emerging technologies like #AI?
Dr. Sara Wilford from DMU shares insights from the #SMIDGEProject on some of today’s biggest ethical challenge👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMdi...
Join us for the 5th #SmidgeWebinar on June 12!
Together with researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders, we will explore how to better understand and counter radicalisation, extremist narratives, and #disinformation.
🔗 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c79b1d...
Together with researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders, we will explore how to better understand and counter radicalisation, extremist narratives, and #disinformation.
🔗 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c79b1d...
May 30, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Join us for the 5th #SmidgeWebinar on June 12!
Together with researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders, we will explore how to better understand and counter radicalisation, extremist narratives, and #disinformation.
🔗 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c79b1d...
Together with researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders, we will explore how to better understand and counter radicalisation, extremist narratives, and #disinformation.
🔗 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c79b1d...
Good morning from Pristina, Kosovo! 🇽🇰
The Smidge team is ready for a two-day #SmidgeProject consortium meeting. After two years of progress, we are gathering to review work packages and plan our next steps.
The Smidge team is ready for a two-day #SmidgeProject consortium meeting. After two years of progress, we are gathering to review work packages and plan our next steps.
May 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Good morning from Pristina, Kosovo! 🇽🇰
The Smidge team is ready for a two-day #SmidgeProject consortium meeting. After two years of progress, we are gathering to review work packages and plan our next steps.
The Smidge team is ready for a two-day #SmidgeProject consortium meeting. After two years of progress, we are gathering to review work packages and plan our next steps.
📌 Join us for our upcoming #SmidgeWebinar on June 12.
This event will be hosted by KCSS in partnership with @inclusiveeurope.bsky.social and will feature speakers from #SMIDGE, @arenasproject.bsky.social and OppAttune
This event will be hosted by KCSS in partnership with @inclusiveeurope.bsky.social and will feature speakers from #SMIDGE, @arenasproject.bsky.social and OppAttune
May 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
📌 Join us for our upcoming #SmidgeWebinar on June 12.
This event will be hosted by KCSS in partnership with @inclusiveeurope.bsky.social and will feature speakers from #SMIDGE, @arenasproject.bsky.social and OppAttune
This event will be hosted by KCSS in partnership with @inclusiveeurope.bsky.social and will feature speakers from #SMIDGE, @arenasproject.bsky.social and OppAttune
📢 Another productive SMIDGE consortium meeting in the books!
We reflected on our progress and outlined next steps for the final year. Our next meeting will be hosted in Kosovo — and we are looking forward to being in the same room again.
We reflected on our progress and outlined next steps for the final year. Our next meeting will be hosted in Kosovo — and we are looking forward to being in the same room again.
April 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM
📢 Another productive SMIDGE consortium meeting in the books!
We reflected on our progress and outlined next steps for the final year. Our next meeting will be hosted in Kosovo — and we are looking forward to being in the same room again.
We reflected on our progress and outlined next steps for the final year. Our next meeting will be hosted in Kosovo — and we are looking forward to being in the same room again.
Our third newsletter is on its way! 📩 If you haven't registered yet, now's the perfect time. Sign up at buff.ly/46uxNH4 to stay updated on all the latest news from the SMIDGE Project.
April 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Our third newsletter is on its way! 📩 If you haven't registered yet, now's the perfect time. Sign up at buff.ly/46uxNH4 to stay updated on all the latest news from the SMIDGE Project.
📢 Katrine Krogh Pedersen presented research co-authored with @linenybro.bsky.social at the Society for Cinema and Media Studies conference in Chicago. The presentation was titled “Far-Right Campaigning Through Fan Edits and Authored Content in the Dilley Meme Team.”
April 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
📢 Katrine Krogh Pedersen presented research co-authored with @linenybro.bsky.social at the Society for Cinema and Media Studies conference in Chicago. The presentation was titled “Far-Right Campaigning Through Fan Edits and Authored Content in the Dilley Meme Team.”
🔍 Why do conspiracy theories persist even when debunked? Vesa Shatri (@KCSSQKSS) explores how the SMIDGE Database helps researchers, journalists, and everyday users track and analyse misleading narratives.
🔗To read the full article: www.smidgeproject.eu/post/counter...
🔗To read the full article: www.smidgeproject.eu/post/counter...
March 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🔍 Why do conspiracy theories persist even when debunked? Vesa Shatri (@KCSSQKSS) explores how the SMIDGE Database helps researchers, journalists, and everyday users track and analyse misleading narratives.
🔗To read the full article: www.smidgeproject.eu/post/counter...
🔗To read the full article: www.smidgeproject.eu/post/counter...
📢 Giovanni Ziccardi's powerful reminder: "Keep Calm, Double-Check and Be Skeptical."
In today’s information overload, pausing to confirm facts and seek diverse perspectives is crucial to prevent misinformation from spreading.
Listen to the latest SmidgeCast: buff.ly/fQCmEvJ
#Misinformation
In today’s information overload, pausing to confirm facts and seek diverse perspectives is crucial to prevent misinformation from spreading.
Listen to the latest SmidgeCast: buff.ly/fQCmEvJ
#Misinformation
March 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
📢 Giovanni Ziccardi's powerful reminder: "Keep Calm, Double-Check and Be Skeptical."
In today’s information overload, pausing to confirm facts and seek diverse perspectives is crucial to prevent misinformation from spreading.
Listen to the latest SmidgeCast: buff.ly/fQCmEvJ
#Misinformation
In today’s information overload, pausing to confirm facts and seek diverse perspectives is crucial to prevent misinformation from spreading.
Listen to the latest SmidgeCast: buff.ly/fQCmEvJ
#Misinformation
#Misinformation has always existed, but in our digital age, it spreads faster. The challenge is not spotting the lies but having the time to check them.
Listen to the new# SmidgeCast episode here: buff.ly/fQCmEvJ
Listen to the new# SmidgeCast episode here: buff.ly/fQCmEvJ
March 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM
#Misinformation has always existed, but in our digital age, it spreads faster. The challenge is not spotting the lies but having the time to check them.
Listen to the new# SmidgeCast episode here: buff.ly/fQCmEvJ
Listen to the new# SmidgeCast episode here: buff.ly/fQCmEvJ
🎙️ New SmidgeCast episode! Who should be responsible for fact-checking in the digital age? Where’s the line between regulation & free speech?
We discuss it all with Prof. Giovanni Ziccardi from the University of Milan.
Listen to the full episode here: buff.ly/6MkefCu
We discuss it all with Prof. Giovanni Ziccardi from the University of Milan.
Listen to the full episode here: buff.ly/6MkefCu
March 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🎙️ New SmidgeCast episode! Who should be responsible for fact-checking in the digital age? Where’s the line between regulation & free speech?
We discuss it all with Prof. Giovanni Ziccardi from the University of Milan.
Listen to the full episode here: buff.ly/6MkefCu
We discuss it all with Prof. Giovanni Ziccardi from the University of Milan.
Listen to the full episode here: buff.ly/6MkefCu
SMIDGE’s latest article by Vesa Shatri from KCSS explores how SMIDGE’s research informs policy and practice, tracking extremist messaging across platforms like TikTok and Telegram.
🔗 To know more: buff.ly/ITQE6yB
🔗 To know more: buff.ly/ITQE6yB
March 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
SMIDGE’s latest article by Vesa Shatri from KCSS explores how SMIDGE’s research informs policy and practice, tracking extremist messaging across platforms like TikTok and Telegram.
🔗 To know more: buff.ly/ITQE6yB
🔗 To know more: buff.ly/ITQE6yB
📌 Productive meeting with our SMIDGE Project consortium partners today! We're diligently refining our counter-narratives and are excited to soon release impactful outputs. Stay tuned!
Learn more about the #Smidgeproject 👉 https://buff.ly/3COhpbz
Learn more about the #Smidgeproject 👉 https://buff.ly/3COhpbz
February 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
📌 Productive meeting with our SMIDGE Project consortium partners today! We're diligently refining our counter-narratives and are excited to soon release impactful outputs. Stay tuned!
Learn more about the #Smidgeproject 👉 https://buff.ly/3COhpbz
Learn more about the #Smidgeproject 👉 https://buff.ly/3COhpbz
How do extremist ideas spread online? The latest SMIDGE blog by the Kosovar Centre for Security Studies explores the rise of far-right narratives, their risks, and how the SMIDGE database supports ongoing research.
Read here: https://buff.ly/43d52kb
Read here: https://buff.ly/43d52kb
February 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
How do extremist ideas spread online? The latest SMIDGE blog by the Kosovar Centre for Security Studies explores the rise of far-right narratives, their risks, and how the SMIDGE database supports ongoing research.
Read here: https://buff.ly/43d52kb
Read here: https://buff.ly/43d52kb
In the latest episode of the #SmidgeCast, @DanIlazi highlights how disinformation is weaponized to disrupt the Western Balkans' European integration journey.
The EU is stepping up to counter this threat.
🔗 Listen to the full episode: https://buff.ly/4fHtyw0
The EU is stepping up to counter this threat.
🔗 Listen to the full episode: https://buff.ly/4fHtyw0
February 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
In the latest episode of the #SmidgeCast, @DanIlazi highlights how disinformation is weaponized to disrupt the Western Balkans' European integration journey.
The EU is stepping up to counter this threat.
🔗 Listen to the full episode: https://buff.ly/4fHtyw0
The EU is stepping up to counter this threat.
🔗 Listen to the full episode: https://buff.ly/4fHtyw0
A reminder: The #SmidgeWebinar is tomorrow (14:00-15:30 CET).
We'll explore how #Disinformation fuels #Radicalization and Violent Extremism with speakers Elena Broda, Nermina Kuloglija-Zolj, Tijana Cvjetićanin and Gentiana Paçarizi.
To register: https://buff.ly/40syjFm
We'll explore how #Disinformation fuels #Radicalization and Violent Extremism with speakers Elena Broda, Nermina Kuloglija-Zolj, Tijana Cvjetićanin and Gentiana Paçarizi.
To register: https://buff.ly/40syjFm
January 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A reminder: The #SmidgeWebinar is tomorrow (14:00-15:30 CET).
We'll explore how #Disinformation fuels #Radicalization and Violent Extremism with speakers Elena Broda, Nermina Kuloglija-Zolj, Tijana Cvjetićanin and Gentiana Paçarizi.
To register: https://buff.ly/40syjFm
We'll explore how #Disinformation fuels #Radicalization and Violent Extremism with speakers Elena Broda, Nermina Kuloglija-Zolj, Tijana Cvjetićanin and Gentiana Paçarizi.
To register: https://buff.ly/40syjFm
📌 Upcoming #SmidgeWebinar on #Disinformation, #Radicalization & Violent #Extremism on Jan 28 - 2:00 PM!
Discussion Points:
Disinformation's role in radicalization
Media literacy for middle-aged audiences
Community strategies vs. extremist messaging
To register: https://buff.ly/40syjFm
Discussion Points:
Disinformation's role in radicalization
Media literacy for middle-aged audiences
Community strategies vs. extremist messaging
To register: https://buff.ly/40syjFm
January 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
📌 Upcoming #SmidgeWebinar on #Disinformation, #Radicalization & Violent #Extremism on Jan 28 - 2:00 PM!
Discussion Points:
Disinformation's role in radicalization
Media literacy for middle-aged audiences
Community strategies vs. extremist messaging
To register: https://buff.ly/40syjFm
Discussion Points:
Disinformation's role in radicalization
Media literacy for middle-aged audiences
Community strategies vs. extremist messaging
To register: https://buff.ly/40syjFm
🎙️ Our latest #SmidgeCast episode is out now! Dan Ilazi explores the challenges of security and radicalization, focusing on:
- Ethnicity, politics and radicalization links
- Disinformation as foreign influence
- Social media's role in countering harmful content
🔗 https://buff.ly/4fHtyw0
- Ethnicity, politics and radicalization links
- Disinformation as foreign influence
- Social media's role in countering harmful content
🔗 https://buff.ly/4fHtyw0
January 15, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🎙️ Our latest #SmidgeCast episode is out now! Dan Ilazi explores the challenges of security and radicalization, focusing on:
- Ethnicity, politics and radicalization links
- Disinformation as foreign influence
- Social media's role in countering harmful content
🔗 https://buff.ly/4fHtyw0
- Ethnicity, politics and radicalization links
- Disinformation as foreign influence
- Social media's role in countering harmful content
🔗 https://buff.ly/4fHtyw0