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New Zealand, Emerging research, Researchers and academics Nicole Skews-Poole New Zealand, Emerging research, Researchers and academics Nicole Skews-Poole

Supporting researchers facing online harassment - Science Media Centre

This resource offers practical guidance for research organisations supporting staff targeted by online abuse from outside the institution, including cases where the harassment escalates offline.

It contains a pool of ideas to set up systems to deal with incidents of harassment, as well as proactive measures to protect researchers from online harm. These ‘building blocks’ reflect existing approaches in New Zealand and international institutions, and recommendations from researchers who have experienced harassment.

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Overviews and explainers Nicole Skews-Poole Overviews and explainers Nicole Skews-Poole

Tackling mis/disinformation - A global digital handbook for communicators

This handbook from the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) is a timely and topical tool to support PR and communication professionals in understanding and tackling misinformation and disinformation challenges in their daily work, with a strong focus on fact-checking, media and literacy and ethical use of AI tools.

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Free Speech, Researchers and academics Nicole Skews-Poole Free Speech, Researchers and academics Nicole Skews-Poole

Campus Free Speech Guide - PEN America

Free speech has become a flashpoint for controversy on campuses primarily in the U.S., but increasingly so in Aotearoa. While U.S.-focused, this Campus Free Speech Guide is a valuable resource for faculty, staff, and students everywhere. It provides practical, principled guidance for how campuses can best remain open to all voices.

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New Zealand, Wellbeing, Community, Emerging research Nicole Skews-Poole New Zealand, Wellbeing, Community, Emerging research Nicole Skews-Poole

Positive Online Interventions Playbook: Innovating Responses to a Shifting Online Extremist Landscape in New Zealand - ISD

This playbook was developed in consultation with 40 New Zealand civil society organisations and communities. It examines the shift from violent groups to online extremism, highlighting digital literacy, audience communication, and proactive engagement with at-risk individuals.

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The Conspiracy Theory Handbook - Stephan Lewandowsky and John Cook

This handbook helps increase understanding of why conspiracy theories are so popular, explains how to identify the traits of conspiratorial thinking, and lists effective debunking strategies. It is an especially helpful resource for loved ones of people who have started to go down the rabbithole.

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