News Detectives Family Day
Date & time
29 October 2025 | 11.00-15.00
Event format
Attend event in person
Event type
Participatory interactive event
Event topic
Education, Technology and us
Audience
Children & families
Academic discipline
Education
Venue
The Exchange
3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
What's on offer?
Join academics from the University of Birmingham and experts from The Guardian Foundation for a fun, hands-on session designed for children aged 7 to 11 and their grown-ups.
What's it about?
In today’s world of endless information, it’s more important than ever to know what we can trust. Through interactive activities, families will explore how to spot fake news, understand how images and stories can be manipulated, learn how websites shape what we see online – and discover ways to talk about the news in a healthy, informed way.
Who's leading the event?
The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, at the University of Birmingham
Organised by the Public and Cultural Engagement Team at the University of Birmingham
Open to
Children aged 7 to 11 and their grown-ups
Of particular interest to
People concerned about fake news and misinformation.
Children with an interest in news media.
Event Booking details
Scheduling information
Drop-in Event 11:00-15:00
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