Webinar: Understanding & Tackling Disinformation in the Sector, 13 November 2026

13 Nov 2026
Online
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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This webinar will share the findings of recent research into the impact of disinformation on charities, community groups, and social enterprises in Ireland 

Disinformation is no longer a distant concern for charities and community organisations – it is already affecting how organisations operate, how staff and volunteers engage, and how communities respond to the vital services the sector provides 

Understanding and Tackling Disinformation in the Sector 

This webinar will share the findings of recent research into the impact of disinformation on charities, community groups, and social enterprises in Ireland, and will equip participants with practical tools and strategies to understand the issue and safeguard their organisations. 

What you can expect: 

  • Key findings from recent research on how disinformation is affecting the sector 
  • Practical guidance on recognising and building resilience to disinformation 
  • Tools and resources to help protect your organisation and the communities you serve.

Who should attend

Anyone working or volunteering in the charity, community, or social enterprise sector who wants to better understand this growing challenge and how to respond to it.

Your speaker(s) / trainer(s)

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Speakers: Martina Chapman National Coordinator of Media Literacy Ireland
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Speakers: Shane Murphy Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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Speakers: Emma Murtagh The Wheel’s Director of Development and Member Services

Martina Chapman

Martina Chapman is an independent consultant providing specialist support on media literacy policy and strategy development, research and project management. She is the National Coordinator of Media Literacy Ireland  and the driving force behind the Be Media Smart. She also serves as a member of the EU Media Literacy Expert Group, the European Disinformation and Media Observatory Council, the National Counter Disinformation Strategy Steering Committee and she is a Council of Europe expert. She has also worked on media literacy projects for the European Audiovisual Observatory, the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe and UNESCO, as well as European regulatory bodies, public service media and media institutes

Shane Murphy

Shane Murphy is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and a member of DCU’s Institute for Future Media, Democracy and Society (FuJo), with experience working on projects relating to masculinity, online radicalisation, and mis/disinformation. As part of the Irish hub of the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO), Shane has been involved in research looking at the impact of misinformation and disinformation on specific sectors of Irish society, including young people and the community and voluntary sector.

Emma Murtagh

Emma Murtagh is The Wheel’s Director of Development and Member Services and is in charge of delivering our funding strategy. This includes identifying new areas for growth and opportunities, overseeing funding applications, and working with our partners and stakeholders. She also supports the teams that deliver The Wheel’s many member services – including the Skills, EU, and Shared Island Programmes – to identify opportunities and maximise their value to members. One of the parts of her job that she enjoys most is working with members to support them with all things funding, and to better understand how we can improve our member offering

Location

Zoom

€0.00 13 Nov 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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