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An Information Integrity Network is being established by colleagues at the University of Glasgow (UofG) which aims to unite researchers at the University working on misinformation, disinformation, conspiracy theories, and other forms of information disorder.

Our own Dr Aykut Öztürk and Dr Lluis de Nadal, along with Dr Yvonne Skipper (School of Education) and Dr J Adam Carter (School of Humanities) received funding from the College of Social Sciences to set up this Interdisciplinary Research Network. 

By establishing this network, colleagues at UofG aim to foster mutual understanding of each other's work, with the ultimate goal of developing collaborative grant proposals. The network will also engage with colleagues at other UK and international institutions conducting large-scale projects on misinformation to discuss new directions in misinformation research.

The network will develop UofG scholars' theoretical and methodological skills, broaden their understanding, and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration through three online workshops and one in-person event. It will also support impact and engagement. A key research interest is fostering critical literacy skills to bolster public resilience against misinformation. 

The study of information integrity is an evolving field. The widespread use of the internet and social media, growing capabilities of generative AI models, entrenchment of authoritarian governance, and deepening global political polarisation mean that citizens' exposure to low-quality information will remain a critical global challenge. In response, this network aims to establish a foundation for sustained interdisciplinary collaboration in this area.