Facts in democracies: why fact-checking (still) matters: Global perspectives with Melanie Kömle, Switzerland
Misinformation online is on the rise. What are the consequences of «fake news» for democracy, what responsibilities do media platforms have, and what can citizens do? Melanie Kömle, head of the «Fact Checking Network» at the Swiss Radio and Television (SRF), provides insights.
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Profile
- Date
- Mittwoch, 18. November 2026, 16–17.30 Uhr
- Location
- Online
- Costs
- Free
- Registration closing date
- Dienstag, 17. November 2026
- Calendar entry
- Add to calendar
Programme
Presentation and moderated discussion with Melanie Kömle, Head of the «Fact Checking Network» at Swiss Radio and Television (SRF).
- An insight into the work of the «Fact Checking Network» at Swiss Radio and Television (SRF)
- Presentation of examples and moderated discussion
- Questions from participants
Target audience
- Dozierende
- Forschende
- Führungspersonen
- Lehrpersonen
- Mitarbeitende
- Öffentlichkeit
- Schulbehörden
- Schulleitende
- Studieninteressierte
- Studierende
- Weitere Interessierte
Event format
Fachveranstaltung
Further information
The event will be held in English. Once you have registered, you will receive an email containing the link to the online event.
Event organiser
PH Zurich, Department for International Projects in Education (IPE)
Contact
Nadine Ritzer
nadine.ritzer@phzh.ch