History: Fake News, Conspiracy Theories and Disinformation

Fake News, conspiracy theories and disinformation are prominent features of our society today. They have a great impact on politics, are eroding trust and are creating dangerous divisions. These issues are also a big challenge for our future.

Fake news is not, however, a new phenomenon. There are numerous examples throughout history when disinformation and conspiracy theories have impacted politics and society.

This webinar explores the detrimental effect of disinformation on German politics and society in the Third Reich and highlights how the skills of the historian in critical thinking, fact checking, and analysis are central to combatting disinformation in the future.

'The Challenges of 2030' Webinar Series

‘The Challenges of 2030’, views the problems of the not so distant future through the lens of a variety of different subjects such as Geography, History, Theatre & Performance, Business and Criminology.

In conjunction with Channel Talent, Aberystwyth University aim to give you an insight into the teaching methods and research of University lecturers whilst discussing the problems that the next generation of students will be facing in the coming decade.

Read more on the Aberystwyth University website.

This resource was provided by Aberystwyth University and is part of the University Ready hub.

Find more resources like this on the hub homepage.