misinformation

Size matters: How misinformation by research can be tackled

21 Oct 2022

Journalists and business leaders need to be careful about misleading others when broadcasting research findings, says UNSW Business School academic.

A tweet claim by US President Donald Trump about election fraud

How can we get better at telling misinformation from reliable expert consensus?

15 Feb 2022

UNSW psychology researchers have shown how to better communicate key messages and avoid misinformation.

People want to use bleach and antiseptic for COVID and are calling us for advice

19 Oct 2021

They’re calling for advice before using bleach or disinfectant. Or they’re calling to ask about side-effects after gargling, spraying or bathing in them. It’s a worry.

A photo of Scott Morrison at a press release conference.

Is it too late for the government to win back Australia’s trust?

26 Jul 2021

A lack of transparency and good policy has created a challenge for trust in political leaders, says a UNSW Sydney constitutional law expert.

We need herd immunity against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

13 May 2021

Misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccines can negatively impact public confidence in immunisation uptake, a new UNSW Sydney study reveals.

Myths and conspiracies surround COVID-19

Science communication in the age of COVID-19

03 Jun 2020

Myths and conspiracies surround COVID-19 – so, how can scientists cut through the misinformation? A UNSW Sydney medical scientist explains.

It’s time to let the truth get in the way of a good fake news story

02 Mar 2020

From hashtags to deepfakes, Dr Cameron Edmond from the UNSW Faculty of Art & Design addresses how to navigate the murky waters of online misinformation.