Jena, August 21, 2026 – Under the motto “Bringing Facts to Light,” the Fact Picnic takes place today, Friday, at Trüperwiese. The event is dedicated to the accessible dissemination of media literacy and how to deal with disinformation online.
- What: Fact Picnic with CORRECTIV and panel discussion
- When: Friday, August 21, 2026, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Where: Trüperwiese, Obere Kernbergstraße, 07743 Jena (Google Maps)
- Registration: Required by August 16, 2026
- Contact: info@buergerstiftung-jena.de | Web: buergerstiftung-jena.de
Interactive Concept and Accessible Learning
Following a casual arrival starting at 2:30 PM, a high-profile panel discussion will begin at 3:00 PM. Participants include Nadia Westerwald from the CORRECTIV Fact Forum, psychologist and disinformation expert Carolin Ziemer, and Jens Kubiziel from Hackspace Jena e.V. Afterwards, attendees are invited to engage at various stations.
The interactive concept focuses on practical exchange: visitors can research sources, verify images, and share their own experiences with fake news without requiring prior knowledge. The event is supported by professional fact-checkers and the local community.
Information on Venue and Catering
Refreshments will be provided: in addition to cake, coffee, tea, and apple juice from Trüperwiese, guests are invited to bring their own snacks and a picnic blanket. Please note that the venue at Trüperwiese is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
Background: Media Literacy in Civil Society
The event is funded by the CORRECTIV.Faktenfonds for community foundations and the Local Partnership for Democracy Jena (PfD). Initiatives like this sustainably strengthen critical media usage and support citizens in identifying and contextualizing misinformation in the digital space.
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Fact Picnic with CORRECTIV
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