Iscte Researchers Invited to Participate in the 1st Colloquium on Human and Digital Interfaces at the University of Aveiro

Rita Guerra, a researcher at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon and the coordinator of the kNOwHATE project, and Tomás Alves, a researcher at BRU-Iscte, have been invited to participate in the 1st Colloquium on Human and Digital Interfaces. The event, organized by the Translation and Terminology subgroup of the University of Aveiro, will have as its central theme "An Interdisciplinary Look at Disinformation and Hate Speech."

The joint presentation by the Iscte researchers, scheduled for May 23rd in the Department of Languages and Cultures, room 2.5.6 of the University of Aveiro, is entitled "There is nothing as practical as a good theory": Contributions of social psychology to an interdisciplinary approach to hate speech and disinformation.

In this session, Rita Guerra and Tomás Alves will share their perspectives and knowledge, exploring how social psychology can contribute to a deeper understanding and to the development of effective strategies in combating hate speech and disinformation in the digital environment. Their participation underscores the relevance of the research developed at Iscte, particularly within the scope of the kNOwHATE project, to address these complex and multifaceted challenges.

The 1st Colloquium on Human and Digital Interfaces aims to promote interdisciplinary discussion on crucial themes of the interaction between humans and digital technologies. The participation of researchers from different areas, such as psychology and language studies, enriches the debate and fosters the creation of more holistic approaches to understanding and mitigating phenomena such as disinformation and hate speech.

For more information about the 1st Colloquium on Human and Digital Interfaces and to consult the complete program, please visit the official event website: https://www.ua.pt/pt/cllc/page/57902