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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · Sep 6

I enjoyed presenting my research on local #media in #Belfast at @fujomedia.bsky.social in #Dublin

Panel discussion with media researchers at Future of Journalism conference

Irish newspapers mastheads and logos on display in DCU.

FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Sep 5

Lively Q&A at the 2nd FuJo PhD Conference at @dublincityuni.bsky.social !
Panelists dive into big questions on AI, cybersecurity & democracy — sparking fresh ideas and debate.

#FuJoPhDConference

FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Sep 5

At the 2nd FuJo PhD Conference @dublincityuni.bsky.social —
Gizem presents: Protecting Democratic Processes: The EU AI Act’s Response to Political Bots.

Powerful insights on AI, regulation & democracy.

#FuJoPhDConference

FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Sep 5

🎤 Kicking off the 2nd FuJo PhD Conference at DCU!
First up: Foreign Interference & Public Trust in European Democracies.

A strong start to a full day of PhD research on media, democracy & society. 🌍📰

#FuJoPhDConference

FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Aug 15

As the presidential race kicks off, citizens have a key role in defending democratic values.

@fujomedia.bsky.social ’s Dr. Eileen Culloty at @dublincityuni.bsky.social writes in @irishtimes.com on why speaking up matters.

📖 Read: www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

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FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Jun 30

Only 10 days left!
Submit your abstract for the 2nd FuJo PhD Conference on Media, Democracy & Society 📝🎓

📅 Conference: Sept 5 | 📍 DCU, Dublin
🗓️ Deadline: July 10
🎤 Open to PhD researchers across Ireland

Topics: media, democracy, climate, identity & more!
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Jun 25

🎓 15 days left!
Submit your abstract for the 2nd FuJo PhD Conference on Media, Democracy & Society – happening Sept 5 at @DCU 📍

📝 Deadline: July 10
🎤 Open to PhD researchers across Ireland
📚 Topics: media, politics, climate, identity & more
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Jun 17

@fujomedia.bsky.social ’s Dr. Roddy Flynn at @dublincityuni.bsky.social joined the expert panel in Galway to talk local news at the launch of the Digital News Report Ireland 2025.

“Trust in local media is strong but sustainability is the real challenge.”
Big conversations, timely insights.
#DNR25

FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Jun 17

🎤 Dan Lloyd from @fujomedia.bsky.social took the stage in Galway to present the Digital News Report Ireland 2025 — packed with insights on trust, AI, local news & more.

The report is live!
fujomedia.eu/news/digital...

FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Jun 17

The Digital News Report Ireland 2025 is now live.

Produced by @fujomedia.bsky.social & supported by @cnam-ie.bsky.social , the report shows:
🗞️ 56% of Irish people are very interested in news
📻 RTÉ, local radio & newspapers = most trusted
💶 20% now pay for news
🤖 68% worry about fake info online

FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Jun 17

📢 Big day for @fujomedia.bsky.social!
We're live in Galway today for the launch of the Digital News Report Ireland 2025, the most comprehensive look at how Irish people engage with news.
🕚 Report drops at 11am — stay tuned for findings on trust, engagement, AI, and more.

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Jun 17

A majority of Irish people are either extremely or very interested in news, according to the annual Digital News Report Ireland 2025, published today by Coimisiún na Meán
@cnam-ie.bsky.social.
Analysis of the Irish data is provided by DCU FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social.
Read: launch.dcu.ie/3FQ8LuB

How many people in Ireland believe in conspiracy theories?

FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Jun 12

🚨 Deadline Extended!
The 2nd FuJo PhD Conference 2025 is still open for abstract submissions now until July 10th!

Join us to explore media, democracy, climate advocacy & more.
📅 Conference: Sept 5 | 📍 DCU, Dublin, Ireland
🔗 Submit here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Jane Suiter @janesuit.bsky.social · Jun 11

A clear link emerged between how much people used different sources of information and belief in conspiracy theories. The more people trust journalistic media (even if they don't use it), the less likely they were to believe in conspiracy theories. The reverse was found for non-journalistic media.

FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Jun 11

While most of the Irish public do not believe six prominent conspiracy theories, the level of support for some of these might raise a few eyebrows. FuJo members @robraonain.bsky.social and Rabhya Mehrotra report data trends from 2024-Election in @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

While the majority do not believe six prominent conspiracy theories, the level of support for some of these might raise a few eyebrows

How many people in Ireland believe in conspiracy theories?

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FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Jun 11

While most of the Irish public do not believe six prominent conspiracy theories, the level of support for some of these might raise a few eyebrows. FuJo members @robraonain.bsky.social and Rabhya Mehrotra report data trends from 2024-Election in @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

While the majority do not believe six prominent conspiracy theories, the level of support for some of these might raise a few eyebrows

How many people in Ireland believe in conspiracy theories?

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Jun 11

How many people in Ireland believe in conspiracy theories?
Piece by Dr Robert Brennan @robraonain.bsky.social and Rabhya Mehrotra @fujomedia.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
Read here: launch.dcu.ie/45iz4DZ
#RTEBrainstorm

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · Jun 10

How many people in Ireland believe in conspiracy theories? Analysis of the National Election and Democracy Study by @robraonain.bsky.social & Rabhya Mehrotra @fujomedia.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

While the majority do not believe six prominent conspiracy theories, the level of support for some of these might raise a few eyebrows

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FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Jun 5

Despite heavy use of social media during Ireland’s last election, traditional journalism, like @rte.ie and newspapers, remain the most trusted sources. FuJo members @robraonain.bsky.social and Rabhya report data trends from the 2024 Post-General Election survey
Read full;
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

In the age of AI, is doubt becoming a political strategy?

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Jun 5

What media sources did people use & trust before voting in 2024 General Election?
Piece by Dr Robert Brennan @robraonain.bsky.social and Rabhya Mehrotra @fujomedia.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
Read here: launch.dcu.ie/4mOTfjg
#RTEBrainstorm

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FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Jun 3

Dr. Tanya Lokot, @fujomedia.bsky.social at @DublinCityUniversity in @RTÉ on how AI and deepfakes are becoming political strategies to sow doubt and control narratives. A chilling reminder of the cracks in trust.
www.rte.ie/news/primeti...

As references to AI become more common in political discourse, what happens when democratic governments begin using it to question the authenticity of real events?

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FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · May 26

Democracy needs defenders especially in the age of AI.
@fujomedia.bsky.social at @dublincityuni.bsky.social is proud to join the new Worldwide Alliance for AI & Democracy—a global coalition building ethical AI that strengthens, not undermines, democratic institutions
www.linkedin.com/company/worl...

FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · May 14

Politics in Ireland is changing — but not fast enough.

In @TheJournal, @fujomedia.bsky.social member Dr. @ikererdocia.bsky.social at @dublincityuni.bsky.social asks why migrant-origin candidates are still the exception, not the norm.
Read: www.thejournal.ie/readme/immig...

FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Apr 15

📢 Call for Papers!
The 2nd FuJo PhD Conference on Media, Democracy & Society is happening 5 Sept 2025 at @dublincityuni.bsky.social .

📝 Abstracts due: 9th June, 2025
🎯 PhD researchers across Ireland—submit now!
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · Apr 9

Ireland’s creative sector deserves support — not setbacks. @fujomedia.bsky.social ’s Dr Roddy Flynn at @dublincityuni.bsky.social questions why the long-promised #NetflixLevy may be shelved, despite its potential to bring €25M/yr to Irish productions.

Read more: www.rte.ie/news/ireland...