OUR LATEST NEWS
Find the latest news related to the activities led by the UNESCO Chair in Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Extremism and its network, including notable interventions of our experts in the media, in this section.
“Quand la science rencontre les médias” Conference
The co-holder of the UNESCO-PREV Chair, Marie-Eve Carignan, will take part in a conference entitled “Quand la science rencontre les médias” (When science meets the media) on February 25 at the Université de Sherbrooke. The proliferation of misinformation and the growing complexity of science are major challenges for scientists, students, researchers and communicators alike. The Department of Communication, Institut quantique and Centre compétence en recherche plus (CR+) at the Université de Sherbrooke invite you to a panel discussion to find out more about how effective and strategic scientific communication can help tackle these challenges. When: Tuesday, February
“La cabale satanique: de l’usage des théories du complot comme outil de déstabilisation démocratique” conference
Mathieu Colin, postdoctoral researcher at the UNESCO-PREV Chair, will give a lecture on March 19 entitled “La cabale satanique: de l’usage des théories du complot comme outil de déstabilisation démocratique” as a part of the Midi-CRIDAQ. He will discuss the history of devil- and Satanism-themed moral panics, before looking at how conspiracy theories on this subject are currently being used to target progressive issues, social groups or institutions. It is possible to attend the event in person or online! To register, click here.
E-learning Labyrinth: Managing Program Evaluation in the Context of PRVE
Introducing Labyrinth: Managing Program Evaluation in the Context of PRVE, a practical and interactive e-learning course designed for professionals working in the prevention of radicalization and violent extremism (PRVE). In this course, you will explore essential strategies for evaluating the relevance, implementation, and outcomes of your programs, ensuring they are both effective and evidence-based. While practitioners often rely on everyday observations to adjust their approaches, these informal evaluations can sometimes be narrow in scope or biased. This is where formal program evaluations come in. By applying rigorous, transparent methods, you will gain insights that go beyond surface-level observations, helping you identify
Marie-Eve Carignan, winner of the ICRCC Bridge 2025 Award
Congratulations to our co-holder, Marie-Eve Carignan, winner of the prestigious ICRCC Bridge 2025 Award! She receives this distinction for her outstanding contributions to communications research and practice. Through her work, Pr. Carignan plays an essential role in promoting mutual understanding and collaboration between cultures. Visit the International Crisis and Risk Communication Association (ICRCA) website right here.
Revue systématique des méthodes d’évaluation des programmes de prévention de l’extrémisme violent-Mise à jour et perspectives 2020-2022
A new update of the systematic review of programs to prevent violent extremism, carried out as part of the PREV-IMPACT project, now covers the years 2020, 2021 and 2022. It aims to identify studies published in English, French or Spanish, to assess the methodological quality of the programs, and to enrich the repertoire available online, while deepening the analysis of the evaluation models and indicators used. To consult this new publication (only available in french), click here..
ICARES colloquium in Montpellier
On November 28 and 29, Marie-Eve Carignan, co-holder of the UNESCO-PREV Chair, will present a conference at Université Paul-Valréy – Montpellier 3. Her presentation will focus on the use of socionumeric networks by public health authorities in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: an analysis of the situation in Canada, the United States, Belgium and the United Kingdom. For further information, click here.