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Gibsons Library: Decoding Misinformation with Dr. Ahmed Al-Rawi

Join us for this timely and informative in-person talk, by SFU professor, Dr. Ahmed Al-Rawi, followed by a Q&A session.

In a world where headlines travel faster than facts, how do we tell what’s true? This presentation dives into the rise of misinformation – how it spreads, why it matters, and what we can do about it. Learn about the many forms of false information, from propaganda to “disruptive information” designed to erode trust in experts, and explore practical ways to fact-check and think critically in today’s noisy media landscape.

This is a free event, registration is required.

Dr. Ahmed Al-Rawi is an Associate Professor of News, Social Media, and Public Communication at the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University.

Disinformation in Canada — free public event from ElderCollege

Free but must register here.

Dr. Ahmed Al-Rawi from SFU’s Disinformation Project research unit will deliver the free 2025 Clifford Smith Memorial Lecture on Saturday, September 13, at 14:00 at Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt.

This free, all ages, public lecture will help you understand disinformation and the disruptions it presents in our digital era. What is fact and what is false? Using examples from Canadian and international media, Dr. Al-Rawi will focus on the spread of both misinformation and disinformation, how to navigate the challenges of identifying false information, and some ways to protect ourselves against it.

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