"Fake News Busters" is an initiative of teachers and students Faculty of Governance and Communication Sciences within West University of Timisoara (UVT), dedicated to developing media education and critical thinking among young people, in a digital context in which information circulates faster than ever, and the difference between truth and disinformation is becoming increasingly difficult to identify.
Between March 30 and May 29, 2026, high school students from Timișoara, as well as from Timiș, Arad, Caraș-Severin, Hunedoara, Mehedinți and Gorj counties will have the opportunity to participate in interactive activities, presentations and educational sessions organized in high schools, aimed at helping them understand the fake news phenomenon, how it spreads online and the impact it can have on society.
The main objective of the campaign is to increase the level of media literacy and develop critical thinking, providing young people with the necessary tools to analyze, verify and interpret information from the online environment.
Among the directions addressed in the activities are:
- identifying the specific elements of fake news (sensational headlines, emotional language or unclear sources);
- understanding the mechanisms of disinformation spread;
- developing skills in verifying information through credible sources;
- encouraging responsible behavior in the digital environment.
The campaign aims to transform young people from simple content consumers into active and aware users, able to distinguish between real and manipulative information.
For more information about our campaign activities, we invite you to follow the official social media channels of the Faculty of Governance and Communication Sciences: https://www.instagram.com/fsgc.uvt/ and https://www.facebook.com/fsgc.uvt?locale=ro_RO .
The project is carried out with the support of Litens Automotive Eastern Europe. Media partners: UVT Media Hub, Kiss FM.
