Fall 2025 Newsletter

As 2025 comes to a close, we can’t help but feel immensely proud of all we’ve accomplished together at IDDP this year. It has been a period marked not only by rigorous research and meaningful dialogue, but also by an important moment of transition as we welcomed new leadership to guide the Institute into its next chapter. This shift has energized our community and reaffirmed our commitment to understanding the evolving intersections of digital technology, media, and democracy.

Throughout the year, we hosted timely events that sparked critical conversations, produced cutting-edge research on information integrity and online harms, and contributed to policy discussions shaping platform accountability around the world. We also strengthened partnerships across academia, civil society, journalism, and the policy community, ensuring our work continues to inform both scholarship and real-world impact.

None of this would have been possible without the dedication and support of our colleagues, collaborators, and friends. We’re truly grateful for this community and for everything we have achieved together.

As we move into 2026 under new leadership, we look forward to building on this momentum. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a bright, hopeful New Year.

Regards,
Catie Bailard & Ethan Porter
IDDP Co-Directors