Join the Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour (IDSB) for a seminar with Dr Julia Ebner, an internationally recognised researcher, author, and expert on online radicalisation, extremism, and digital influence.
Drawing on her extensive research into extremist movements and online communities, Dr Ebner will explore how emerging technologies, social media platforms, and digital ecosystems are reshaping the landscape of extremism. The seminar will examine current trends and drivers of radicalisation, the role of online networks in spreading extremist narratives, and approaches to prevention, intervention, and resilience in an increasingly connected world.
The session will include a presentation from Dr Ebner followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion.
Who should attend?
- Researchers and academics working in security, psychology, behavioural science, politics, sociology, and digital technologies
- Students interested in cyber security, extremism, digital influence, and online behaviour
- Policymakers and public sector professionals
- Security and intelligence practitioners
- Industry professionals working in technology, trust and safety, or online risk
- Anyone interested in the relationship between technology, security, and human behaviour
Introducing our speaker - Dr Julia Ebner
Dr Julia Ebner is an internationally recognised researcher and author specialising in online radicalisation, extremism, conspiracy movements, and digital influence. Her work explores how extremist ideologies spread through online communities and how emerging technologies are transforming the threat landscape.
She is the author of several acclaimed books on extremism and radicalisation and has advised governments, international organisations, and technology companies on issues relating to online harms, security, and democratic resilience. Through a combination of academic research and fieldwork, Dr Ebner has developed unique insights into the dynamics of extremist networks and digital influence operations.
We look forward to welcoming colleagues, students, practitioners, and members of the public to this timely discussion on one of the most significant security and societal challenges of the digital age.