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Why you need to know about online health misinformation

Join Professors Annice Mukherjee, Liz O’Riordan, and Punith Kempegowda as they discuss the role of experts on social media. They will share their experiences in communicating scientific truths online and debate whether scientists have a duty to engage in online conversations.

Why you need to know about online health misinformation


Date: Thursday 28 November 

Time: 12:00-13:00

 

Session overview

Join Professor Annice Mukherjee, Dr Liz O’Riordan and Dr Punith Kempegowda for a lively online discussion about the need for experts on social media.

They will share their experience communicating scientific truths with a vast digital audience and answer the questions 'Do scientific experts have a duty to participate in online conversations?' and 'Is sticking their heads above the parapet a good idea?'

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