Bath Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour

UK launches scheme to attract world class researchers A new initiative has been launched to attract and support the relocation of outstanding international researchers and research teams to the UK.

Looks like the Brits are trying to scoop up researchers looking to leave the US. If that someone is you, Bath is lovely, and @idsbbath.bsky.social is a great new spot to land: www.ukri.org/news/uk-laun...

Visit our photography exhibition at Brunel Square until 24 June to explore the everyday experiences of people with dementia as they navigate public transport.

The exhibition is a result of an research project led by Dr James Fletcher and @idsbbath.bsky.social, funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social.

Bath is now home to a powerful outdoor photo exhibition capturing the experiences of people with dementia as they navigate public transport. The research was led by Dr James Fletcher @idsbbath.bsky.social, shedding light on accessibility through their eyes
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Community Conversations with the University of Bath The Vice-Chancellor, Chair of Council and President of the Students' Union invite you to Community Conversations with the University of Bath

Upcoming event: Community Conversations with the University of Bath

🗓 Tuesday 3 June 2025 | 🕔 17:00–18:30

📍 Bath Pavilion

Meet University leadership and explore digital research from the IDSB.

☕ Refreshments provided | 🎟 Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...

📱 What does it mean to grow up in a world where technology is always on, always present, and always evolving? Join us on 14 May, 14:30–15:30 at the Bath Digital Festival for a thought-provoking panel.

🧠 Working with #AI? Join us for a hands-on workshop at the Bath Digital Festival!

📅 14 May | 🕐 13:00–14:00
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/bias-and-t...

Step into the future of digital security and behaviour at the Bath Digital Festival!

Join us on 14 May, 9:30–11:30, for our Space Showcase — a hands-on experience with cutting-edge research and tools developed by our team.

There is still some time to visit our booth (F19) at #CyberUK25!

The University is named as a Policing Academic Centre of Excellence to improve connections between researchers and police forces and provide rapid response to operational challenges. Led by @katiemaras.bsky.social and including Dr Olivia Brown @idsbbath.bsky.social
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

We will attend the Bath Digital Festrival on the 14th of May! Check out our events below:

9:30–11:30 Space Showcase
13.00-14.00 Bias and the art of AI systems development
14.00-15.30 Growing up and being in the digital age

Click on the link below for more 👇
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

First day of #CyberUK25!

Meet Prof Adam Joinson at Booth 19 and play our famous Threats and Trade-offs board game 🎲 and learn about the value in our research and how we can help you shape policy and provide rapid response to emerging problems n the field of #national #security.

Representatives from the @idsbbath.bsky.social are speaking and exhibiting at #CyberUK 2025 in Manchester this week!

The IDSB brings together expertise in social and data science to tackle evolving digital security challenges.

www.idsb.ac.uk

#UniversityOfBath #Research #DigitalSecurity #CyberUK25

The University of Bath will be attending this year's Bath Digital Festival on the 14 and 15 May.

Join us for insightful workshops, showcases, and thought-provoking panel discussions from @camera-bath.bsky.social @idsbbath.bsky.social and the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human.

Heading to hashtag#CYBERUK2025? If you’re attending, visit us at Booth F19!

We are also proud to share that Emma Woodward, IDSB Researcher, will be speaking at the session:
“Technical Masterclass – Research for Better Cyber Defence”
📅 8 May 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
www.cyberuk.uk/2025/Full_Ag...

Dr. Alicia Wanless, IDSB Bath International Visiting Fellow, will be talking about the role of information environments today at 14:00 at the University of Bath. 🎉

Join @idsbbath.bsky.social this Wednesday for a talk with Dr. Alicia Wanless on understanding the information environment and tackling issues related to technology and disinformation.

bit.ly/3FPOeps

#information #lecture #disinformation

Dr. Alicia Wanless, IDSB Bath International Visiting Fellow, will be talking about the role of information environments on Wednesday 14:00 at the University of Bath.

Register here: bit.ly/4ciYPW8

Study Finds That Digital Technology and AI Can Support Workers with Dementia

James Fletcher and Olivia Brown in their study argue that if organizations adapt and deploy digital technologies, they can help individuals with dementia continue their employment.

www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Popular TikTok videos about ADHD are full of misinformation The top 100 videos about ADHD on TikTok feature many claims that psychologists consider inaccurate, but students often identify misleading videos as helpful

TikTok is flooded with misinformation about ADHD! 📱⚠️ Researchers found that over two-thirds of videos are wrongly linked to ADHD.

Prof. David Ellis warns that medical misinformation may be even worse for mental health issues.

📰 Read more: bit.ly/425lPTZ

Read @uniofbath.bsky.social Professor David Ellis's @davidaellis.bsky.social @idsbbath.bsky.social expert comment in this @newscientist.com article by @stokel.bsky.social on how #TikTok videos about #ADHD are full of misinformation institutions.newscientist.com/article/2472...

@drlivbrown.bsky.social, Deputy Director of IDSB and Associate Professor at @uniofbath.bsky.social recently appeared on BBC Breakfast and This Morning to discuss the radical online content and impact on young people.

Watch the interviews here: www.idsb.ac.uk/onlinemediaa...

IDSB Deputy Director, Dr Olivia Brown, discussing on This Morning the harmful online content hidden in memes and emojis. 👇

Dr Olivia Brown researches online radicalisation and extremism, looking at the impact of harmful online content in the real world. She is deputy director of @idsbbath.bsky.social working to understand how we can better protect children and wider society from toxic social media.

IDSB Deputy Director, Dr. Olivia Brown, joins This Morning to discuss the hidden dangers of harmful online content in memes and emojis. 👇

WATCH @drlivbrown.bsky.social on @thismorningitv.bsky.social talking about harmful teen emoji use, following #Adolesence on @netflixuk.bsky.social

"It's much harder for young people to avoid harmful content than seek it out"

Lead item at www.itv.com/watch/this-m...

@idsbbath.bsky.social

Breakfast - 17/03/2025 The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.

From today Ofcom has the authority to investigate and fine platforms under the Online Safety Act. @drlivbrown.bsky.social was interviewed by BBC Breakfast to discuss the impact of online violence, in a BBC Investigation into gore sites. WATCH from 1:16:00
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

WATCH: Dr Olivia Brown, who studies radicalisation and extremism at the University of Bath, appears on BBC Breakfast to discuss the impact of readily available online gore and website sharing death videos.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

@idsbbath.bsky.social #Radicalisation #Research

Want to keep up with the latest in #digital #security #research? Stay informed about our Institute’s latest news, insights, and projects by visiting our news section regularly!

📢 Check out our latest updates here: www.idsb.ac.uk/news

You and Yours - Call You and Yours: Social Media - BBC Sounds How does social media work for you?

IDSB member, David Ellis joined BBC Radio 4's You and Yours on Tuesday to share his expertise on social media and the links between online and offline behaviour.

👂 If you missed it, listen from 16.44: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Bath Institute for Digital Security and Behaviours This is "Bath Institute for Digital Security and Behaviours" by University of Bath on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

At IDSB, we have access to a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities such as:

🔹 Secure Data Lab
🔹 ESRC Safe Pod
🔹 Psychology Research Labs
🔹 Consumer Tech & Flipper Zeros
🔹 Behavioural Research Lab (watch the video below 👇 ).

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