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Media Literacy in the Age of AI - Belfast study visit > Take a look inside!

As part of the Youth Connect programme, young participants from across Europe came together at Queen’s University Belfast to collaborate, exchange ideas and bring their projects to life.

During the visit, they:
⬩ connected with peers from different countries
⬩ worked with experts in media, AI and digital innovation
⬩ explored how technology shapes the way we create and consume information
⬩ built on ideas developed during the national trainings

This study visit offered a space for collaboration, creativity and learning — supporting young people to take their work on media literacy to the next level.

▶️Watch the video to see their journey :
https://ow.ly/IOUx50Z8BWB

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Can games help us think differently about the world?

In Chemnitz, Professor Sylvester Arnab worked with creators from across Europe to explore how serious games can support learning, collaboration and new perspectives.

The result: playful ideas with serious impact. 🎮

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How can NGOs engage young people online in ways that are safe, meaningful and participatory?

The fourth workshop in the series “From Inclusive Leadership to Active Participation” will focus on digital engagement and how organisations can communicate with young people online, build stronger communities and create safer spaces for participation.

The session will explore digital communication, community building and practical approaches to engaging young people in online environments.

📅 Date: 12 June 2026
🕐 Time: 13.00–16.30 CEST
📍 Location: Online

The event is organised by the Fundacja British Council as part of the Youth Connect EU-Ukraine project.

Register via this link: https://ow.ly/px1O50Z9jn7

Media Literacy in the Age of AI: the impact in numbers

Here’s what we achieved together 👇
⬩ 6 countries connected across Europe
⬩ 8 trainings and workshops delivered
⬩ 386 applications (with 60% women applicants)
⬩ 178 young participants engaged
⬩ 25+ solutions developed to tackle disinformation
⬩ 25 teams working across borders

From ideas to action this programme empowered young people to not just understand AI-driven media, but actively shape a more responsible digital future.

Because media literacy is no longer optional, it is essential.

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We’ve just wrapped up Media Literacy in the Age of AI, part of the British Council’s Youth Connect programme that is bringing together young leaders to explore one of today’s most urgent topics: how AI is reshaping the information we see, share and trust.

The programme took place in Cyprus, Greece, France, Ireland, Romania and the UK (Scotland and N. Ireland) uniting youth voices across Europe and the UK.

In a world of algorithm-driven feeds, synthetic content and fast-spreading misinformation, media literacy is no longer just a skill, it’s a form of civic empowerment.

Over the past months, participants worked collaboratively through trainings, ideathons and international exchanges to:
⬩ sharpen critical thinking and identify bias, manipulation and disinformation
⬩ understand how algorithms, data and platforms shape public discourse
⬩ explore ethical questions around privacy, online behaviour and responsibility
⬩ co-create innovative solutions: from apps to campaigns, promoting responsible media engagement

From local workshops across Europe to a final international study visit, the programme connected emerging changemakers with experts, researchers and policymakers - turning ideas into action and empowering a new generation of digital leaders.

The result? A growing network of young people equipped not just to navigate the digital world — but to shape its future for the common good.

Find out more via the link below:
🔗 https://ow.ly/4KuG50Z8BJ0

Last Call: 6th Online Colloquium on Early Plurilingualism

👉 Join us on Wednesday, 10 June, in partnership with the Goethe-Institut Paris to explore how language-responsive teaching and CLIL can support children’s multilingual development.

📅 On Wednesday, 10 June 2026
🕝 2.30–4.30 pm CEST
📍 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free registration

https://ow.ly/OUtN50Z7xTY

Career Essentials Series: thrive in the transforming workplace

📅 Thursday 11 June | 12.00 – 13.30 BST | Online
Register your free place: https://ow.ly/jeJ250Z7u7L

The workplace will experience more change in the next five years than it has in the previous twenty. AI is a key driver – even for non-technical roles. Green skills are also in rising demand. This session explains what employers are looking for in the ever-changing workplace and how you can position yourself for success.

Hear from industry experts and careers professionals as they share insights on emerging skills, career strategies and future trends.

This free webinar is for any final-year international students and graduates of UK universities. Join us to:

👉 Stay ahead of emerging workplace trends.
👉 Understand how to adapt and thrive in a changing environment.
👉 Gain actionable insights from leading experts and employers.
👉 Build the skills and mindset needed to succeed in the future of work.

In France, Manon Luquand is helping women turn ideas into businesses – even when confidence isn’t there yet at the start.

Through workshops, coaching and pitching sessions, women build skills, test ideas and step into entrepreneurship on their own terms.

It’s about more than business plans – it’s about belief, confidence and backing yourself. 💡

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