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The Site Announcements section serves as our digital bulletin board, keeping you informed about the latest developments, updates, and initiatives related to the Agri-food, Climate Change, and Rural Misinformation Research Platform. It's your go-to source for staying in the loop regarding upcoming events, notable achievements, and important announcements within our community. Whether it's a new research project, an upcoming webinar, or a significant milestone in our fight against misinformation, this section ensures that you're always up-to-date with the most relevant and impactful happenings in our dynamic field. Stay connected, stay informed, and be a part of our journey to promote truth and knowledge in an age inundated with information.
Uduak Edet Defended Thesis
In August 2023, Uduak Edet successfully defended her Master's thesis titled "The Influence of Information Disorder on Climate Change Adaptation Practices of Farmers in Lagos State, Nigeria". Her research is significant as it sheds light on how misinformation affects the decision-making process of farmers regarding climate change adaptation practices. Uduak has decided to pursue a doctoral degree to further explore this topic.
Dr. Chowdhury Visit Sri Lanka
Dr. Chowdhury participated in the technology stewardship project visit in Sri Lanka led by Dr. Gordon Gow at the University of Alberta from November 10-22, 2023. Dr. Chowdhury is the co-applicant of the project. During his time there, he attended several meetings and discussions related to agri-food misinformation, including a presentation to 300 undergraduate students at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka, as well as visits with key stakeholders and knowledge sharing events. The students, faculty members at the University of Peradeniya, and agricultural advisory service professionals from Sri Lanka were all highly interested in learning more about agri-food misinformation and how they could work to address this issue in their country.
Misinformation in the Agri-Food Context: A Caribbean Perspective
A webinar series of the misinformation research platform
Join us for webinar 2 on misinformation in the agri-food context, featuring Dr. Jeet Ramjattan, a recent PhD graduate student of the University of the West Indies, researcher, and public extension agent.
Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Thesis Defense by Hadis Azizi
Global and Local Discourse on Climate Change Misinformation: The Perspective Based on the Conversations on X (formerly known Twitter) and Iranian Agricultural Advisor
On December 7, 2023, Hadis Azizi successfully defended her thesis. Her research focused on analyzing global conversations on X (formerly Twitter) regarding climate change misinformation related to agricultural development. She then used the preliminary findings to understand the perception of agricultural advisors about climate change misinformation in her home country, Iran. Her work has provided valuable insights into our initiatives to combat agri-food, climate change, and rural misinformation.
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Kasuni presented in the Canadian Communication Association
Kasuni Sachithra Illesinghe Kankanamge presented her research on how virtual communities of practice in Sri Lanka utilized Facebook for knowledge mobilization, learning, and tackling misinformation related to agri-food during the annual conference of the Canadian Communication Association in May 2023.
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