Mis(ing) Information Workshop 1: General Concept of Mis(sing) Information

The Mis(sing) Information project, which is funded by the Riksbankens Jubileumfond explores how selective information—through omission or emphasis—shapes public understanding and challenges trust. With digital technologies accelerating information spread, this project focuses on the effects within education, examining how such skewed narratives impact critical thinking and democratic values. By integrating insights from multiple disciplines, the project seeks to address the educational and legal challenges posed by Mis(sing) Information, supporting accurate knowledge dissemination and democratic engagement.

During 8 online workshops we will explore different perspectives on the concept of Mis(sing) Information, for the purpose to build collaborative networks, groups and research proposals. The 9-10th of December 2025 Örebro University will host an interdisciplinary conference on the topic.

You are invited to submit an abstract (maximum 1 page) to attend on the conference to magnus.kristoffersson@oru.se not later than 31st of August 2025. If your abstract is accepted you be invited to hold a presentation during the conference, and travel and accommodation will be paid by the Mis(sing) Information consortium.

Workshop 1: Exploring the General Concept of Mis(sing) Information 

In the first workshop in the Mis(sing) Information project we will delve into the foundational concept of the project. This initial session is proposed to be focused on mapping the interdisciplinary scope of the project, with Magnus Kristoffersson (Christoph Teschers, University of Canterbury, New Zealand) (Örebro University, Sweden), and Michaela Vogt (Bielefeld University, Germany) kindly hosting. It aims to define and frame the central concept, distinguishing it from related ideas and perspectives. 

Details for Workshop 1: 

Theme: General Concept of Mis(sing) Information 
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025 
Time: 12:00 CET (Swedish time) 
Hosts: Professor Michaela Vogt and Associate Professor Magnus Kristoffersson, Associate Professor Christoph Teschers.