From claims to evidence: Discover our first data.europa academy
webinar of November
The data.europa academy invites researchers, data enthusiasts,
policymakers and anyone interested in reliable information to join the
webinar ‘Open data, academia, and ethics: fact-checking and
countering misinformation’
[https://dataeuropaacademy.clickmeeting.com/webinar-open-data-academia-and-ethics-fact-checking-and-countering-misinformation-/register]
on Friday, 6 November, from 10:00 to 11:15 CET. As misleading
information spreads through online platforms, checking the evidence
behind a claim becomes increasingly important. This third and final
episode of the ‘Open data, academia, and ethics’ series will
explore tools and research that support a more critical approach to
information.

The session will feature Elena Musi from the University of Liverpool
and Florian Stoeckel from the University of Exeter. Elena will explain
what misinformation and disinformation are and how biases can affect
how people share and understand claims. She will also introduce a
fact-chekcing tool she developed through her research. Florian will
discuss how people assess true and false information, and how
interactions online can influence their perceptions

Participants will learn how to use verification tools and supporting
evidence to assess the trustworthiness of online claims. The session
will also explore the role of open data in making information easier
to examine and research findings easier to check. Together, these
perspectives will connect practical fact-checking with wider questions
about research integrity, transparency and public trust.

Register for the webinar
[https://dataeuropaacademy.clickmeeting.com/webinar-open-data-academia-and-ethics-fact-checking-and-countering-misinformation-/register]
and join the discussion with our speakers. Feel free to share the
invitation with colleagues and others interested in how data can help
us assess information more confidently.

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Publication Date/Time
2026-10-19T09:00:00+00:00
Join the session to learn how fact-checking and open data can help
assess information and counter misinformation