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THE
INItIatIVe
The Fake News Festival is an initiative of the European University Viadrina . The Viadrina is an interdisciplinary university with a clear profile at the intersection of economics, law, and culture. It stands for international perspectives, social responsibility, and close ties to the region.
With its research on digital transformation processes, democracy, the public sphere, and artificial intelligence, it provides important impetus for current debates – and at the same time sees itself as part of the urban community in Frankfurt (Oder). The festival is an expression of this self-understanding: science should not only be discussed internally, but also debated publicly.
THE INITIATORS
​​Charlotte Köhler is a junior professor of business analytics and vice president for Digitalization at the European University Viadrina. Her research focuses on data-driven decision-making processes and methods from data analytics and operations research. Alongside her academic work, she is actively involved in science communication, bringing research to the public through formats such as science slams and school visits.
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​​Ira Helten is a master's student in the Digital Entrepreneurship program at the European New School of Digital Studies (ENS) at the European University Viadrina and a student member of the Presidential Board. For several years, she has been involved in university politics and student committees, including as chair of the General Student Committee (AStA). She is also active in various student and civil society initiatives, such as the student theater festival Unithea and Pride in Frankfurt (Oder).
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