Dr Popa-Wyatt, who contributed key evidence to the  advocating for gender as a protected characteristic, warns that dangerous gaps remain. Her research shows extremist misogyny is not only harmful but organised, aiming to reverse gender equality through coercion, violence, and radicalisation of disaffected young men.

In , Popa-Wyatt defines misogynistic extremism as “content, acts, and practices that enforce patriarchal control through male supremacy, often via dehumanisation, intimidation, and violence.” Her findings distinguish this from everyday misogyny, emphasising the ideological, systematic nature of male supremacy, which uses the rhetoric of domination and coercion to reassert patriarchal control.

Online platforms, particularly incel forums, the manosphere, and influencer ecosystems, were found to have amplified this extremism. Recommender algorithms and generative AI enable the spread of hate content, while figures like Elliot Rodger and Andrew Tate shape a dangerous narrative of male dominance.

To counter this, Dr Popa-Wyatt urges reform of the Prevent strategy to address radicalisation in digital spaces, invest in interventions that offer positive alternatives, and support young people with empowering narratives. This involves developing digital infrastructure and partnerships capable of tackling radicalisation in less-visible online environments.

“When misogyny becomes ideological and appeals to violence, it qualifies as a form of extremism,” states Dr Mihaela Popa-Wyatt. “Failing to address the rise of extreme misogyny with a holistic approach could risk further alienating men and boys into incel spaces.

These recommendations arrive ahead of ’s October 2025 review, which will consider new obligations for tech companies. Dr Popa-Wyatt stresses that gender-based violence must be central to those discussions.

Read more about Dr Mihaela Popa-Wyatt’s  and recent research, .

Staff from the ( and ) from School of Social Sciences, University of �������Ƶ, hosted the third edition of a 4-day Summer School on Women in Logic from 29 July to 1 August 2024. 

This program catered to 16-18-year-old women and girls from widening participation backgrounds. The Summer School was established with two primary objectives in mind. 

The first objective was to address the underrepresentation of women in the field of logic and philosophy, while the second was to attract more widening participation students to pursue philosophy as a field of study.

Participants were inspired by , the UK's first female philosophy professor, and her ground-breaking critical thinking book, ‘Thinking to Some Purpose’. They gained insights into the broader concepts of philosophy, critical thinking, argumentation, fallacies, and debates around contemporary issues. On the last day, posters created by the participants were displayed at House.

It is planned to run the Summer School for Women in Logic again next year, with the objective of attracting more women into the field of philosophy, and specifically to logic, both informal (critical thinking) and formal (mathematical) logic. 

Our Summer School for Women in Logic derives from the university's strategic plan, as we aspire to give back to the community by providing these opportunities to those who may not otherwise have access to them.

Funding for this initiative was provided by the , (SWIP UK) and the at the University of �������Ƶ.

The Forum, set to occur from August 17 to 30, serves as a prominent platform for addressing pressing global issues through dialogue and collaboration. Renowned for bringing together outstanding talents and experts from diverse fields, the forum fosters innovative solutions and actions.

Reflecting on his upcoming participation, Patrick remarked “I have been following the activities of the European Forum Alpbach for a few years now and have been particularly attracted to the high-quality speakers and outstanding global talents that grace the event each year.

I’m particularly excited about the opportunity to network, interact, learn and share ideas with experts from different fields on issues that are important to me, especially the problem of climate action. As a citizen of the Global South whose perspectives have been largely ignored in the ongoing climate debates, I aim to bring these excluded voices to the fore of global discussion with European leaders on this topical issue."

Patrick’s scholarship to EFA24 is a testament to his dedication and scholarly contributions to the field of Applied Ethics and African Philosophy. Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council Northwest Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership (AHRC NWCDTP), his doctoral research delves into the problem of inconsequentialism—a critical issue in climate change discourse.

In his research, Patrick emphasises the urgency of addressing moral resignation in the face of climate change, particularly in developing countries where the belief that individual actions are inconsequential is prevalent.

The European Forum Alpbach 2024 will convene over 500 young talents and top European leaders from politics, business, civil society, culture, and science to discuss and tackle such global challenges.

You can find more information about the European Forum Alpbach 2024 .