University hosting: University of Birmingham

Location: University of Birmingham – Edgbaston Campus

Event Information:  Why do people endorse conspiracy theories? In this exciting session, we will explore the factors that contribute to the spreading of conspiracy theories, from biases that characterise the way people think at times of crisis to social factors. This session will conclude with some ideas about how to improve our ways of thinking and implement societal changes that will reduce the influence of conspiracy theories.

This event is suitable for: Year 12 and Year 13

How to book a place: Please register on our website here.

Recording your attendance on the RO student hub: Please email us at realisingopportunities@contacts.bham.ac.uk after the event so that your attendance can be logged on the RO database. Please include your full name, the date, time and title of the event. Uploading attendance to the RO student hub after the event is a manual process so can take some time – please do not worry about this.