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How do we separate fact from fiction in a world where everyone seems like an expert?

Everybody's an Authority: Misinformation and Disinformation – and How to Protect Yourself Misinformation is everywhere. From social media feeds to political speeches. But how do we separate fact from fiction in a world where everyone seems like an expert? In this episode, Student Researcher Joshua Levine [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjoshua-levine-4ba015289%2F&data=05%7C02%7CA.Rasenberg%40hhs.nl%7C45470dee9efd461c0c6c08ddae3c35ef%7Ca2586b9bf8674b3c93635b435c5dbc45%7C0%7C0%7C638858295811412622%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1%2FZtqnSeRjskTJWChFWP4hrqbTSIO9s%2BnluwDMgP0eI%3D&reserved=0] and Senior Lecturer in Law Asier Garrido Muñoz [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fasier-garrido-mu%25C3%25B1oz-2a7503a4%2F&data=05%7C02%7CA.Rasenberg%40hhs.nl%7C45470dee9efd461c0c6c08ddae3c35ef%7Ca2586b9bf8674b3c93635b435c5dbc45%7C0%7C0%7C638858295811427825%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Xydx%2FL0mlQo4XPflMjo37j3N57Py4sXiKu6oRcS4XgI%3D&reserved=0], from The Hague University of Applied Sciences unpack the mechanics behind misinformation and disinformation. They explore how falsehoods spread, why they're so persuasive, and what individuals, educators, and policymakers can do to build resilience. With a real-life example of fake news and hands-on tips for spotting deceptive content, this episode is your practical guide to staying informed and empowered. For students, professionals, and curious minds who want to become a little more misinformation-proof. Featuring insights from ongoing research and educational practice – including the Jean Monnet Module EULawvsDisinfo, where students explore EU public law and the impact of disinformation, supported by the Erasmus+ Programme. This episode is brought to you by the Centre of Expertise Global and Inclusive Learning [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dehaagsehogeschool.nl%2Fonderzoek%2Fcentres-expertise%2Fcentre-expertise-global-and-inclusive-learning%3F&data=05%7C02%7CA.Rasenberg%40hhs.nl%7C45470dee9efd461c0c6c08ddae3c35ef%7Ca2586b9bf8674b3c93635b435c5dbc45%7C0%7C0%7C638858295811440504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PbVuVi2P1zGsm5fGPyRfb7Q4GiNaJtc8OH%2BJbUlsNKk%3D&reserved=0] and The Lighthouse [https://www.thuas.com/about-thuas/lighthouse] of The Hague University of Applied Sciences [https://www.thuas.com/]. The Media Literacy Kit of Joshua Levine:🔗 This will be published soon, you can find the link here once available. 📖 Reading tips on the topic from Joshua and Asier: Hein de Haas, How Migration Really Works, Penguin, 2024 Sander van der Linden, Foolproof. Why We Fall for Disinformation and How to Build Immunity, HarperCollins Publishers, 2023

Paralympische topsport beter meten en beleven; hoe doen we dat?

Van 22 tot en met 27 april 2025 vindt het EK rolstoelrugby plaats in de Sportcampus op Zuiderpark in Den Haag. De acht beste teams van Europa strijden daar om de titel. Deze spectaculaire Paralympische sport staat ook wel bekend als 'murderball' en combineert snelheid, tactiek en fysieke actie. https://www.teamnl.org/toernooien/ek-rolstoelrugby-2025 [https://www.teamnl.org/toernooien/ek-rolstoelrugby-2025] Twee lectoraten van 'Centre of Expertise Health Innovation' doen sportonderzoek, zo ook op dit EK. We spreken in deze podcast met Rienk van der Slikke, onderzoeker bij Lectoraat 'Technologie voor inclusief bewegen en sport' en met Sjoerd Dreteler, onderzoeker bij ditzelfde lectoraat maar ook bij Lectoraat 'Impact of Sport'. Communicatieadviseur Marita Vaes interviewt de twee heren over het specifieke onderzoek dat ze gaan uitvoeren tijdens het EK rolstoelrugby eind april. Want waarom doet de hogeschool daar onderzoek? En wat kunnen we met de resultaten?

How do we tackle societal transitions and challenges together?

In this Podcast Liliya Terzieva (professor Designing Value networks) invites Christine De Lille (professor Innovation networks) and Katinka Bergema (transition management expert and designer, partner from Zwaluw | Innovatie & Samenwerking & VanWaarde) to embark on a conversation about their joint book. They elaborate upon the insights and experiences generated from working on transition challenges and how they jointly learned out of several cases in practice on a local, national, and even international scale to make a difference and contribute to societal impact.