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FakePlasticRuby @fakeplasticruby.bsky.social · 16d

Onafhankelijke journalistiek steunen is vandaag belangrijker dan ooit

Cato Waeterloos @catowaeterloos.bsky.social · Aug 28

Nonetheless, this is a goodbye to my colleagues at @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social and, in particular, our iBOF team at @miplab.bsky.social, @mediapsychologylab.bsky.social, @uantwerpen.be and @vmci-univie.bsky.social. Thank you for the past two years!

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Cato Waeterloos @catowaeterloos.bsky.social · Aug 28

I'm delighted to share that, as of September, I'll be joining the School of Social Sciences at Hasselt University as Assistant Professor in Communication Sciences and Digitalization.

Very excited to continue my research on digital media, democracy, and political engagement. See you in Limburg!

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Cato Waeterloos @catowaeterloos.bsky.social · Apr 2

✅🔍 Op Internationale Fact-Checking Dag zetten we vanuit @miplab.bsky.social graag de wetenschappelijke inzichten rond fact-checking op een rijtje. Die kan je lezen in de SWAY-bijdrage van @michaelopgenhaffen.bsky.social @ferrewouters.bsky.social @babettehermans.bsky.social en mezelf.

Fact-checking in de strijd tegen desinformatie: wat werkt- en wat niet? | SWAY

Worden fact-checks effectief gelezen? Slagen ze erin foutieve informatie te corrigeren? En hoe kunnen ze het best worden gepresenteerd?

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Cato Waeterloos @catowaeterloos.bsky.social · Feb 19

📣Proud to share that my latest article is now published in the Annals of the @icahdq.bsky.social. Based on my PhD dissertation, the paper presents a conceptual and normative state of the art concerning political participation on social media, as well as a research agenda for the field of PolCom 👇

Political participation on social media: conceptual and empirical state of the art and research agenda

Abstract . Over the past decades, political participation in an online context has gained substantive attention. However, it is only recently that conceptu

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Bieke Zaman @biekezaman.bsky.social · Feb 13

Will you also submit to the 1st International Conference for an Inclusive Digital Society (IDS2025)?

⏱️Deadline: 3 March (extended!)

IDS2025 provides a global platform for an inclusive digital world, hosted by @digisoc.bsky.social
🗓️ 15 & 16 Sept. 2025
📍 Leuven, Belgium
👉 inclusivedigitalsociety.eu

Welcome to the International Conference for an Inclusive Digital Society (IDS2025), hosted and organised by the KU Leuven Digital Society Institute (DigiSoc) on the 15th and 16th of September 2025 in the historic and vibrant city of Leuven, Belgium.

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FakePlasticRuby @fakeplasticruby.bsky.social · Feb 5

Zij die de Amerikaanse media al een aantal jaren volgen zijn bekend met de muzzle velocity/ flood the zone tactiek. Agz er toch nog velen aan bijdragen: de NYT heeft de column van journalist Ezra Klein nu ook op TikTok gezet. Een goeie zet, aan de comments te zien. vm.tiktok.com/ZNeoPNP84/

TikTok - Make Your Day

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Cato Waeterloos @catowaeterloos.bsky.social · Feb 4

Super interesting Journalism panel on the second day of #Etmaal2025. Nadia Mentzel talking about what it means to be 'informed' and the lack of shared news experiences on social media for youth. Raised some important questions about democratic norms and expectations from youth and media.

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Media, Information & Persuasion Lab @miplab.bsky.social · Feb 3

Day 1 at the #etmaal2025 conference: MIP lab showcased their interesting research from the past year!

1/3 Members of team @michaelopgenhaffen.bsky.social mostly focused on factchecking and political content on social media! 🔍 @catowaeterloos.bsky.social @ferrewouters @babettehermans.bsky.social

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Cato Waeterloos @catowaeterloos.bsky.social · Feb 3

Very much enjoyed presenting my work with @margotlissens.bsky.social and @desireeschmuck.bsky.social in this Political Communication panel at #Etmaal2025!

Media, Information & Persuasion Lab @miplab.bsky.social · Feb 3

Do young people learn from political social media content? And does it motivate them to participate? @catowaeterloos.bsky.social just presented her work on this at #Etmaal2025

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Etmaal2026 @etmaal2026.bsky.social · Feb 2

#Etmaal2025 starts tomorrow! Here’s what you need to know:
🕣Registration: from 8:30 on
🗣️Preconferences: 9:30–11:30
☕️Welcome coffee: 11:00–11:50 (Level 4)
🎤Conference kick-off (keynote): 11:50 (Auditorium)
📄Programme: https://buff.ly/4giJ0zf or app

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Etmaal2026 @etmaal2026.bsky.social · Jan 31

Our #Etmaal2025 mobile app is now live!📱The app will be your ideal tool to bookmark the interesting sessions you don't want to miss! Most importantly: the app will contain the most up-to-date info of our programme. Check your email for instructions and start planning your Etmaal!

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · Jan 31

On Monday the annual Netherlands-Flemish communication conference starts #Etmaal2025

And the organizers have chosen 🦋 as the space for conference communication and engagement @etmaal2025.bsky.social

No more X. Kudos
#commsky #academicsky

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Reuters Institute @reutersinstitute.bsky.social · Jan 30

"There should be scepticism for any company. I take issue with people being uniquely sceptical of a Chinese company, but don't hold US companies to the same degree of scepticism"

@karenhao.bsky.social on DeepSeek. Piece by @marinaadami.bsky.social
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/what-de...

What Deepseek may mean for the future of journalism and generative AI

Expert Karen Hao on how this Chinese model can reshape the AI space, how it can impact journalism and how reporters should cover it.

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Cato Waeterloos @catowaeterloos.bsky.social · Jan 29

Our brand new research group at @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social is now also active on Bluesky! Follow @miplab.bsky.social for updates on our research, and our presentations during the #Etmaal2025 conference!

Media, Information & Persuasion Lab @miplab.bsky.social · Jan 29

With #etmaal2025 just around the corner, we’re excited to introduce our new research group! 🏛️📢 As part of the Communication Science department at KU Leuven, we’re co-organizing this vibrant conference—and this is just the beginning.
Follow us for more updates on our research group!

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Cato Waeterloos @catowaeterloos.bsky.social · Jan 29

Everyone attending #Etmaal2025, make sure to check your mailbox with some final practical info and the updated program on our website!

Etmaal2026 @etmaal2026.bsky.social · Jan 29

The wait is almost over, #Etmaal2025 is happening in 5 days! All attendees can find a final checklist in their mailbox including practical info for presenters and chairs. The updated programme (which also contains all event information you need to know) is on our website: etmaal2025.org/programme/

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Curd Knüpfer @curdknupfer.bsky.social · Jan 28

What @fiwa.dk and @claesdevreese.bsky.social write here about Danish politicians also goes for pretty much every other European country:
Stable communication infrastructures are an integral part of democratic governance! They need to be secured as such.

Digital Democracy Centre @ddc-sdu.bsky.social · Jan 28

📰DDC IN THE NEWS📰
In today’s POLITIKEN, @fiwa.dk & @claesdevreese.bsky.social argue that Danish politicians must prepare for “digital chaos.” Social media giants control communication, but authorities need secure, distributed alternatives to protect democracy.
🔗 mediawatch.dk/Medienyt/Web...

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Etmaal2026 @etmaal2026.bsky.social · Jan 27

The countdown is on! 🎉We’ve wrapped up our final prep meeting, and in just one week, we’ll be gathering for #Etmaal2025 in stunning Bruges at the iconic @bmccbruges. We can't wait to see you there! 🙌✨

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Cato Waeterloos @catowaeterloos.bsky.social · Jan 23

If you plan on attending this year's #Etmaal2025, please make sure you are registered. As of Monday, all registration fees go up. Looking forward to see you in Bruges!

Etmaal2026 @etmaal2026.bsky.social · Jan 23

⏳ Reminder: Just 4 days left to register for #Etmaal2025 at the regular fee! As of the 27th of January, all rates go up for last-minute registrations. So make sure to register! More details here: etmaal2025.org/registration/

Registration

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Vienna Media Change & Innovation Lab @vmci-univie.bsky.social · Jan 16

Honored to showcase our team's and our affiliated researchers' (@kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social) work at #ICA25 🎓✨ Catch us in sessions with the CAM, @icacat.bsky.social, @ica-hmc.bsky.social, MassComm, and @polcomm.bsky.social crowd 🤝

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Glen Joris @glenjoris.bsky.social · Jan 16

Meningen zijn nooit evenwaardig geweest in het algoritme van X. Meningen die polariseren hebben altijd streepje voor gehad. Zoals @catowaeterloos.bsky.social benadrukte in NWS laat, is de vraag echter wat er van X overblijft als bepaalde partijen vertrekken v/h platform. @krisverduyckt.bsky.social

De Afspraak @deafspraak.bsky.social · Jan 16

"X is niet meer wat het geweest is. Meningen zijn niet meer evenwaardig. Of een overheid die neutraal moet zijn daar nog een rol op heeft, daar heb ik mijn vragen bij."

@krisverduyckt.bsky.social over oproep @vooruit-nu.bsky.social om overheidsaccounts op X op te schorten

#deafspraak

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Cato Waeterloos @catowaeterloos.bsky.social · Jan 16

Merci Glen, akkoord! Maar tegelijk heb ik toch wat meer met mijn wenkbrauwen gefronst bij de argumenten van
@mauritsvandereyde.bsky.social om er te blijven (o.a. "mensen zijn slim genoeg om fake news te identificeren" en "ik heb niet de indruk dat X een oord is van complottheorieën of fake news")

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Cato Waeterloos @catowaeterloos.bsky.social · Jan 15

I'd love to be added! Thank you!

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Cato Waeterloos @catowaeterloos.bsky.social · Jan 15

Gisteren te gast bij @vrtnws.bsky.social laat. Ik mocht duiding geven bij de politieke evoluties in social media land: de 'exodus' van Twitter naar X, Elon Musk, de stopzetting van factchecking bij Meta, en de mogelijke ban op TikTok in de V.S.

Volledige aflevering: www.vrt.be/vrtmax/a-z/v...

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Cato Waeterloos @catowaeterloos.bsky.social · Jan 14

Ook hier: bsky.app/starter-pack..., met dank aan @stevenvdwalle.bsky.social

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