Case Study: Cornerstone
Countering Mis- And Disinformation in Digitalised Energy Systems Towards Net Zero
Project Summary
Countering Mis- And Disinformation in Digitalised Energy Systems Towards Net Zero (CORNERSTONE for short) is a project that links different strands of work to develop a research agenda at the nexus that explores the complex interplay between misinformation and disinformation, social acceptance and policymaking. The current pilot stage of the project focuses specifically on digitalisation and digital energy technologies as key components of decarbonised energy systems. The project examines news narratives related to Smart Meters, Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps in 13 broadsheet and tabloid UK newspapers of national circulation.
Meet the Team
Dr Zoya Pourmirza
Project Lead
Zoya Pourmirza is Academic Director of Smart Systems and Senior Research Fellow (Cyber Security). She leads interdisciplinary research in Energy System Digitalisation, with particular focus on ICT, cyber security, efficient data communication, Digital Twin, and innovative business model for energy systems.
Dr Timea Nochta
Timea Nochta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy and the Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV). Her research focuses on networks and governance in urban policy and implementation in the context of technological change, especially decarbonisation and digitalisation.
Marianna Karakoulaki
Marianna Karakoulaki is a PhD Researcher in Political Science and International Studies at the University of Birmingham. Marianna’s professional background is in journalism and communications.
Helen Orpin
Helen Orpin is a Project Officer at the School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham.
David Lam
David Lam is a Research Software Engineer at the School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham.
