The battle for democracy: fake news vs. facts & populism vs. science

Anyone who regularly follows political reporting will have been surprised by many things in recent weeks. Whether it's about Greenland, preventing immigration or even deportation, some reports shock us. Unfortunately, there are too many bad examples. What can be done? Burying your head in the sand is not the answer. As a student at a university that focuses on the application of knowledge, you should familiarise yourself with an outstanding example of practical application during the interdisciplinary weeks. Christina Pagel, professor at the renowned University College London (UCL), evaluates the actions of the US government and documents all transgressions in the “Trump Action Tracker”. In a live broadcast from London, Christina presents her work. To prepare, we recommend visiting her website: www.trumpactiontracker.info Photo credit: Times Higher Education