BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACE2-EU European University - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ACE2-EU European University X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ACE2-EU European University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Moscow BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:MSK DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20260820T102440Z CREATED:20260817T095719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T102440Z UID:19532-1792972800-1793404799@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Fake News and Social Impact DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Fake News and Social Impact \n \n \n \n \n \n 26 October 2026\n\n \n \n - \n\n 30 October 2026\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) ProgrammeDates: Online — October 2026 · On-site — 26–30 October 2026\, “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu\, RomaniaSchedule: 1 week\, 5 days face to face (on-site)Credits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance In an era dominated by digital information\, the ability to discern between legitimate news and misinformation is crucial. This course explores the mechanisms behind fake news\, its impact on society\, and effective strategies for critical evaluation. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises\, participants will develop analytical skills to detect and counter misinformation in various contexts. \n \n \n \n \n\n Application deadline \n \n \n 00\n Days\n \n \n 00\n Hours\n \n \n 00\n Minutes\n \n \n 00\n Seconds\n \n \n Applications are now closed. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1. Organiser\n \n “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu\, Romania — Flavius Cristian Mărcău\, Lecturer PhD; Alina Georgiana Holt\, Lecturer PhD; Andreea Mihaela Cilibiu\, Lecturer PhD; Cătălin-Ionuț Drăgan\, PhD student; Andrei Ghimiși\, PhD; Corina Drăgan\, PhD\, ACE-Com coordinator Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV)\, Spain Goce Delcev University (UGD) — Igor Stojanov Santarém Polytechnic University (IPS)\, Portugal — Perpétua Silva External Stakeholders: The Romanian Copyright Office\, Romania — Cristian Florescu; The National Audiovisual Council\, Romania — Aona Calistru; Research institute for quality of life\, Romania — Sebastian Fritzek\, Lecturer PhD; Prodcom Publishing House\, Romania — Minel Cinciulescu; Security Alliance Romanian Chapter\, Romania — Mircea Șcheanu\, PhD \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2. Objectives\n \n The course aims to develop students’ critical thinking\, media literacy\, and ethical awareness regarding the mechanisms behind fake news and its impact on society. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises\, participants will develop analytical skills to detect and counter misinformation in various contexts. The course also examines the role of digital platforms and algorithms\, cognitive biases\, emotional triggers\, and institutional responses in shaping the circulation and credibility of false information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3. Event Description\n \n In an era dominated by digital information\, the ability to discern between legitimate news and misinformation is crucial. This course explores the mechanisms behind fake news\, its impact on society\, and effective strategies for critical evaluation. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises\, participants will develop analytical skills to detect and counter misinformation in various contexts. The course also examines the role of media literacy\, fact-checking methods\, and ethical considerations in the fight against disinformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4. Target Group\n \n This programme is designed for students who seek to deepen their understanding of misinformation and its societal implications. It is also suitable for anyone interested in enhancing their digital literacy and critical thinking skills in navigating today’s media landscape. Undergraduate and postgraduate students in communication\, journalism\, media studies\, social sciences\, political science\, education\, psychology and related fields. This course is also designed for ACEambassadors students. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5. Structure & Methodology\n \n The course is structured as an Applied Blended Challenge Programme (ABC)\, delivered over 1 week (5 days face to face). It progresses from foundational theoretical frameworks to applied analysis across 13 chapters: Conceptual Clarifications and Theoretical Frameworks; The Origins and Evolution of Fake News; Psychological and Social Mechanisms of Disinformation; The Role of Digital Platforms and Algorithms; The Impact of Fake News on Democracy and Politics; Fake News and Public Health; Fake News\, Education\, and Media Literacy; Legal and Institutional Dimensions of Combating Disinformation; Ethics of Communication and Social Responsibility; Fact-Checking and Critical Evaluation of Sources; Case Studies and Practical Applications; Prevention and Countering Strategies Against Fake News; Applied Projects and Student Research. The methodology combines theoretical analysis with case studies\, fact-checking exercises\, guided discussions\, simulation exercises\, and applied projects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6. Registration & Certification\n \n Deadline for registration: 28 June 2026 Registration and participation: https://forms.gle/pQAC6ewwrzrLCm9u5 Participants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. A certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organisers upon successful participation. The certificate will list: Event/Course title\, Learning/research outcomes\, Developed competencies\, Duration (5 days on-site). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7. 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