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Cristian Vaccari is a Professor in the Politics and International Relations department at the University of Edinburgh. He is a leading scholar in political communication, digital misinformation, and media studies, with a focus on credibility evaluation and social media dynamics. Vaccari served as Editor-in-Chief of The International Journal of Press/Politics for six years, overseeing over 250 articles and organizing six journal conferences, including the 2024 and 2023 University of Edinburgh events.
His research includes the Everyday Misinformation Project, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, which investigates disinformation spread on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger through mixed-methods surveys and longitudinal studies. Collaborative work with Andrew Chadwick and others explores how source credibility impacts information sharing, the role of peer networks in combating numerical misinformation, and the potential of group rulemaking to reduce disinformation. Vaccari also contributes to policy through roles like Co-Rapporteur for the Council of Europe Committee of Experts on the Integrity of Online Information.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in digital credibility, misinformation mitigation, and platform dynamics. He emphasizes bridging disciplinary divides through qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with a global perspective on media-politics intersections. Vaccari’s work informs debates on media trust, AI’s role in journalism, and strategies to counter democratic backsliding.
