OppAttune Project

📢 Did you know we have a special issue of @psychmag about being political, polarisation, and differences of opinion? Check it out! 👇 🗞️ Special issue: bps.org.uk/psychologist-i… 📝 Editorial: bps.org.uk/psychologist/b… 🔶 #OppAttune #Everydayextremism

🎧 Looking for something thoughtful to listen to while you work? Dr Anthony English @AntEnglish81 from #OppAttune joined the Mentally Sound podcast to talk about political extremism & mental wellbeing. His segment starts at 35:35 well worth a listen! 🔗shorturl.at/yYTmO

🌞 May Day in Malmö: sun, solidarity, and subtle shifts in Sweden’s political landscape. Read @jullietta_f reflections on the 2025 workers’ parade, protest dynamics, and the enduring spirit of collective action. 📖 New blog post via Media Machine: 🔗oppattune.eu/may-day-in-mal…

What I like the most in academia are the interdisciplinary exchanges that lead to us being able to challenge what we think we know and learn new things every single day. Presenting today with Dr Carlos Farate on the Psychoanalysis of Permacrisis and Everyday Extremism @OppAttune

🙏Grateful to our partners at @KCSSQKSS for convening a powerful focus group on political #Everdayextremism as part of the #OppAttune project. The dialogue on media manipulation, hate speech, and democratic resilience is vital to shaping inclusive and sustainable societies.

📍 Yesterday in Gjakova, we held a focus group on political extremism with citizens, youth, and activists – a deep discussion on manipulation, hate speech, and the potential for democratic coexistence. #OppAttune #KCSS #Gjakova #Kosovo @OppAttune is a Horizon-Europe funded project involving 17 partners across Europe and beyond which aims to develop an innovative Attunement Model which will track, attune, and limit the spread of extreme political narratives. Co-Funded by the European Union with Grant Agreement No. 101095170.

Today at KCSS, we hosted a focus group with citizens and activists on political extremism in Kosovo, exploring hate speech, media manipulation, and democratic dialogue as part of the @OppAttune project. #OppAttune #KCSS #Kosovo 📝OppAttune is a Horizon-Europe funded project involving 17 partners across Europe and beyond which aims to develop an innovative Attunement Model which will track, attune, and limit the spread of extreme political narratives. Co-Funded by the European Union with Grant Agreement No. 101095170.

The #OppAttune project, led by @KesiMahendran examines the public’s role in preventing extreme narratives. Re watch Friday edition on #BBCMorningLive as they discuss how responsible engagement supports investigators. Find out more: bit.ly/3YWmhTZ

🎬 Great morning filming with @KesiMahendran & @AntEnglish81 , working alongside @BBCMorningLive and documentary filmmaker Zara McDermott. Thanks for the fantastic investigative journalism! 🔸 Get engaged 🔸 Follow our community! #EverydayExtremism #OppAttune

🧠 At #ISPP2025, the @OpenUniversity #OppAttune team @KesiMahendran, Tetiana Shyriaieva, @evangeliaove, Tema Maphosa & @DrS_Obradovic shared a key insight: 📷Partisan identities are essential for democratic capacity. But we must separate partisanship from extreme action.

🔥 Ready to Strengthen Your Relationships? 🔥 Join experts, the #OppAttune team to dive into the world of #everydayextremism. Learn to navigate disagreements and build stronger bonds this summer. Check out our interactive tool!👇

Thank you for having us @SmidgeProject ! It was a pleasure to contribute to the discussion on radicalisation, disinformation and the importance of cross-European collaboration. 📺 Catch the replay and join the conversation 👇 #HowFarIsTooFar #EverydayExtremism

🚨 1 in 4 UK adults have faced trolling. How far is too far? Prof. Kesi Mahendran, scientific lead of @OppAttune, explores #EverydayExtremism- how subtle behaviours can erode democratic life. 📺 Watch: connect.open.ac.uk/society-psycho… #HowFarIsTooFar #Democracy #SocialPsychology

How do we track what undermines equality? Explore the #EverydayExtremism Scale by Dr. Rebekah Mifsud & Prof. Gordon Sammut. 📏 Learn more: oppattune.eu/wp-content/upl… 🔸 Get engaged 🔸 Follow our community! #OppAttune #EverydayExtremism

“A society of equals is a society worth building.” In this article, OppAttune PhD researchers Tetiana Shyriaieva & Evangelia Vergouli explore psychology’s role in shaping democratic equality. 🧠 Read more: bps.org.uk/psychologist/p… #OppAttune #EverydayExtremism

In divisive times, dialogue matters more than ever. #OppAttune Five Country Good Practices for Dialogue report offers practical tools for respectful, constructive conversations - online and off. 🗣️🤝 📄 Read more: oppattune.eu/wp-content/upl… 🔸 Get engaged #EverydayExtremism

🗳️ In a world of hashtags, protests & polarisation, what does it really mean to be political today? The OU #OppAttune team explores how everyday actions shape democracy in divisive times. 🔗 Read more: bps.org.uk/psychologist/b… 🔸 Get engaged

Through our @HorizonEU projects @SmidgeProject, @OppAttune, and @ArenasEu we are exchanging knowledge to better understand extremist narratives, dis/misinformation, conspiracy theories, and emerging trends. Co-hosting this webinar with @KCSSQKSS and @inclusive_eu_,

📌 Save the date! Join us for our upcoming #SmidgeWebinar on June 12 titled "Radicalisation and Extremist Narratives – Quo Vadis?" This event will be hosted by @KCSS in partnership with @inclusive_eu_ and will feature speakers from #SMIDGE, @ArenasEu, @OppAttune, and other key stakeholders. To participate in this engaging dialogue please register here: @7cc3b929-624d-496f-9a0e-5024f090c7f2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c79b1de9…

🚶‍♀️Fieldnotes from Malmö 🇸🇪 Tina Askanius reflects on the visual politics of public space from faded “Refugees Welcome” stickers to far-right propaganda. What do these street-level contrasts reveal about Sweden today? 📝 Read more: rb.gy/0f1m5s #OppAttune

The Psychology of Leadership and Followership: What Makes a Political Leader Influential? Join #OppAttune PhD candidate Evangelia Vergouli,1 -2pm, for a talk on the psychology of leadership & followership. 📅 Sign up: rb.gy/if9gei 🔸 Get engaged #EverydayExtremism