On 29 January 2026, following three impactful years of research and collaboration under the SMIDGE project, policymakers, researchers, journalists and civil society representatives gathered in Brussels for the SMIDGE International Conference, hosted by Inclusive Europe. The conference provided a platform to present key findings, exchange best practices and reflect on the broader implications of the project’s work on online extremism, polarisation and digital resilience in Eur

Inclusive Europe and De Montfort University (DMU) co-organised a dedicated roundtable for journalists, held in Brussels as part of the SMIDGE Project. The event brought together media professionals, civil society actors, and researchers to explore how narratives targeting middle-aged audiences function and how journalism can more effectively and responsibly engage with this demographic. Understanding a Forgotten Demographic During her presentation, Dr. Sara Wilford (DMU), sci

The TREKACT project, an 18-month Erasmus+ initiative, has successfully launched its innovative platform, aimed at championing the social...

The Heal Up project, an Erasmus+ initiative, has unveiled its digital platform and app designed to enhance the capacities of...