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Casting the Net – Is online extremism growing in Ireland, and what is its influence?

The rapid expansion of the Internet within society has led to marked changes in the way individuals communicate, think and […]

Youth Panelists Lead Discussion at Google Growing Up in the Digital Age Summit

Webwise Youth Panel members Billie and Emma chaired a Panel Discussion on Wellbeing in an Online World at the recents […]

First Youth Panel Meeting of the School Year

Students from schools across Ireland attended the first Webwise Youth Advisory Panel Meeting of the school year recently. It was […]

Casting the Net

Casting the Net is a new youth-led audio series hosted by teens for teens exploring the breadth and depth of […]

Data Protection Guides for Children

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has produced three short guides for children on data protection and their rights under the […]

Webwise Online Safety – Student Spotlight

Past Webwise Safer Internet Day (SID) Ambassador and Youth Panelist has developed an app which promotes safer internet usage with children.

What do teens think?

Discussions with a panel of young people from across the country highlighted that social media pressure was a significant issue facing teenagers in Ireland today. Here is what they had to say about the topic!

10 Ways to get Involved in Safer Internet Day

Here are some easy ways to get your school, club or community involved

BIK European Youth Panel 2019

Well done to Webwise Youth Panellist Eiman, who spent a week in Brussels participating in and leading online safety activities […]

Our Year in Review: Highlights to Date 18/19

As we approach the end of another school year we take a look back at some of the important work […]

Safer Internet Day Awards 2019

  Over 15 schools are being awarded for their online safety initiatives, with 200 students being recognised today at the […]

Writing Competition Winner – The Invite by Emma Louise Kelly

IN COLOR… we were getting ready for a masked dinner party at an old hotel outside of town. One of […]

SID Ambassador Training 2019

The Safer Internet Day Ambassador Training Day took place on the 10th of January in Google Headquarters in Dublin. It saw 130 students come together to learn new skills and ideas for running their own internet safety campaign in their school, clubs or organisations.

Living Our Best Lives: Managing Your Online Well-Being, Zeminar 2018

Last week,  Webwise once again took to the main stage at Zeminar Youth Conference, an event that focuses on the […]

Safer Internet Day Trainers 2019

  Preparations for Safer Internet Day are in full swing here at Webwise Ireland. We headed to the Department of Education […]

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