SMIDGE (Social Media Narratives: Addressing Extremism in Middle-Age)
People / organizations involved:
De Montfort University
,
Kosovar Centre for Security Studies (KCSS)
,
UCLan Cyprus
,
University of Copenhagen
,
University of Milan
Locations:
Copenhagen, Denmark
Leicester, United Kingdom
Prishtina, Kosovo
Milano, Italy
Pyla, Cyprus
SMIDGE is an EU-funded Horizon Europe research project exploring how online narratives shape public discourse among middle-aged individuals. We examine the appeal of harmful social media content and its influence on this demographic, aiming to foster a more informed and resilient digital environment. Our goal is to equip media professionals, security officers and policymakers with valuable insights and evidence-based recommendations through reports, e-courses, policy briefs and engaging counter-narrative content.
Duration: 01.03.2023 - 28.02.2026