MDPI Webinar | Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 28 October 2025

Welcome to the MDPI Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2025 Webinar!

We are pleased to invite you to the Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week 2025 Webinar, taking place on 28 October 2025 as part of the worldwide celebrations from 24 to 31 October. Proclaimed by UNESCO, Global MIL Week is an international initiative dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of media and information literacy in empowering individuals and communities in today’s digital age.

This year’s focus underscores how MIL equips people to critically evaluate information, responsibly navigate digital spaces, and ethically engage in a world shaped by rapid technological changes, misinformation, and disinformation. By fostering these competencies, MIL strengthens freedom of expression, promotes diversity and inclusion, and supports peace and sustainable development.

The webinar will feature expert speakers from around the globe who will share their research, perspectives, and experiences in advancing media and information literacy. It will also provide an interactive platform for discussion, encouraging collaboration and inspiring innovative approaches to building a more informed and resilient society.

Date: 28 October at 4:00 p.m. CEST | 11:00 a.m. EDT | 11:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 883 4418 2714
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/GMIL-1

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations made with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register regardless, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch online.

Speaker/Presentation	Time in CEST	Time in CST Asia
MDPI Introduction	4:00–4:10 p.m.	11:00–11:10 p.m.
Dr. Sara Pereira From Access to Agency: Media and Information Literacy for Public Interest Information	4:10–4:30 p.m.	11:10–11:30 p.m.
Dr. Abu Kamruzzaman MIL as a Lifelong Skill: From Classrooms to Communities	4:30–4:50 p.m.	11:30–11:50 p.m.
Dr. Inês Amaral From Filter Bubbles to Populist Feeds: Media Literacy Against Algorithmic Racism	4:50–5:10 p.m.	11:50–12:10 p.m.
Prof. Dr. Rashid Mehmood Charting AI’s Impact on Journalism: A Global Synthesis for Media Literacy and Public Trust	5:10–5:30 p.m.	12:10–12:30 p.m.
Dr. Mathias-Felipe de-Lima-Santos Bridging the AI Divide: The Importance of AI Literacy for a Human and Responsible Approach to AI in News and Media Industries	5:30–5:50 p.m.	12:30–12:50 p.m.
Q&A Session	5:50–6:00 p.m.	12:50–1:00 p.m.
Closing of Webinar	6:00–6:15 p.m.	1:00–1:15 p.m.

Webinar Chair and Speakers:

Sara Pereira, University of Minho, Portugal;
Abu Kamruzzaman, The City University of New York (CUNY), United States of America;
Inês Amaral, University of Coimbra, Portugal;
Dr. Rashid Mehmood, Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia;
Mathias-Felipe de-Lima-Santos, Macquarie University, Australia.