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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 […]

Online Gaming – Free Webinar for Parents

Is your child a fan of online gaming? “Play it Safe: Gaming, Loot boxes, and Screen time” is a free […]

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 […]

Poster Competition – Winning works will be Exhibited

The Safer Internet Day Awards are back! We are delighted to announce a special new category for budding creatives! NEW: […]

Guest Article: AI Explained – what is AI?’

Guest article by Dr. Robert Ross Dr. Robert Ross is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science in […]

#SilentWitness Campaign

For Safer Internet Day, Webwise launch the #SilentWitness campaign which explores the topic of online bullying and abuse. Comprising three […]

Safer Internet Day 2023 in Ireland

Thousands of people around Ireland are taking part in the Safer Internet Day 2023 celebrations! This year’s theme is promoting respect and empathy online. There is still time to get involved and participate in one of the many activities taking place – here are some of the events happening for #SID2023.

#TalkListenLearn Parent Events

For Safer Internet Day 2023, Webwise will be hosting online safety webinars for parents of younger children, and for parents […]

SID Ambassador Training Day 2023

Preparations are in full swing for Safer Internet Day 2023 on Tuesday, February 7th. One of the highlights of Safer […]

25% more child sexual abuse material removed than in the previous 21 years combined

Hotline.ie, the Irish national centre combatting illegal content online, announces the launch of its 2021 Annual Report: People Not Pixels. […]

Safer Internet Day registration now OPEN

Let us know what you will be doing to mark Safer Internet Day 2022 in Ireland and get free wristbands for participants.

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill Signed into Law

President Higgins has signed the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill into law. The OSMR Act 2022 amends the Broadcasting […]

Minister Foley announces publication of Cineáltas: Action Plan on Bullying

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD launches Cineáltas: Action Plan on Bullying. This landmark new Action Plan is dedicated to […]

Getting Involved in Safer Internet Day 2023

The Irish Safer Internet Centre is hosting a short information session about Safer Internet Day 2023 on December 9th. Safer […]

Explained: What is BeReal?

BeReal is a popular photo-sharing app that lets users share one photo per day to show their followers what they […]

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