Global connections
Research & archive
Cognitive
influence
Research. Teach. Apply knowledge. We study mechanisms of influence and help people understand the information environment.
Three programme strands
Research, knowledge sharing and practical application are interconnected.
Research
How narratives spread, social perceptions and information risks.
- Source and context analysis
- Studying information influence
- Developing research questions
Learning
Understanding sources, critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Lectures and thematic seminars
- Working with narratives and data
- Training professionals and organisations
Recommendations
Turning research findings into accessible practical approaches.
- Assessing information risks
- Methodological resources
- Expert support
How we research
We combine source work, social context analysis and consideration of competing explanations. We make the basis and limits of our conclusions clear.
Origin and context
Narratives and connections
Comparing explanations
Limits and application
Analysis tools
Illustrative diagram. Connections help frame a research question; conclusions require verification of sources and context.Programme resources
How narratives spread
A research perspective on information and social perceptions.
Working with sources
Context, verification and the limits of interpretation.
Cognitive resilience
From understanding mechanisms to working thoughtfully with information.
Learn to recognise
information influence
Examine sources, notice interpretative frames and ask precise questions. Explore the methodology through practice and discussion.
Explore learning
From research to practice
Risk assessment
Identifying vulnerabilities in the information environment and the context of a challenge.
Practical solutionsMethodological resources
Clear analytical frameworks and source work.
Practical solutionsExpert support
Discussing approaches and recommendations with an organisation.
Practical solutionsKnowledge for a more resilient society
Let's discuss research, a learning format or a practical challenge.