Research Lead (Volunteer)

Elise Hutchinson, PhD

Elise has a PhD in linguistics and focuses on fighting misinformation & creating meaningful debate.

About Elise

Elise is a linguistics professional who was awarded Summa Cum Laude for her PhD thesis, which focused on the cognitive and discursive mechanisms behind effective persuasion, particularly in the long term. She is passionate about finding ways to fight against the spread of misinformation and disinformation, and to generate meaningful, constructive debates.

Elise earned her PhD at the Université de Neuchâtel and currently lives in England.

Articles featuring  

Elise Hutchinson, PhD

FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Are vegan men 'frail' and more likely to die young? What does the data suggest?

John Ely of the Daily Mail claims that vegan men are “frail” and face a higher risk of early death, based on his interpretation of a recent study.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Environment

“Almond milk and veggie burgers can harm the environment” Says media on new Oxford University Study; are plant-based foods worse for the environment?

Fact-Check of The Times' coverage of a recent Oxford University Study on meat and milk alternatives
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Environment

Elon Musk claims animal agriculture makes no difference to global warming

Article fact-checking the claim that animal agriculture's impact on climate change cannot be measured.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Jessie Inchauspé says we should avoid smoothies. What does the science say?

Article fact-checking the claim that blending fruits removes the benefits of fibre.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Media Literacy

Exposing Misinformation: How Influencers Twist the Truth on Social Media

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Are vegan men 'frail' and more likely to die young? What does the data suggest?

John Ely of the Daily Mail claims that vegan men are “frail” and face a higher risk of early death, based on his interpretation of a recent study.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Media Literacy

Exposing Misinformation: How Influencers Twist the Truth on Social Media

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Environment

“Almond milk and veggie burgers can harm the environment” Says media on new Oxford University Study; are plant-based foods worse for the environment?

Fact-Check of The Times' coverage of a recent Oxford University Study on meat and milk alternatives
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Environment

Elon Musk claims animal agriculture makes no difference to global warming

Article fact-checking the claim that animal agriculture's impact on climate change cannot be measured.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Media Literacy

Exposing Misinformation: How Influencers Twist the Truth on Social Media

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations