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On behalf of the Ethical Data Initiative, I would like to invite you to join the EDI Online Townhall on Friday 28 November 2025 from 13:30- 16:30 (UK time) and provide your ideas and inputs. Town Halls are a key mechanism through which we bring together the
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The meeting offers a flexible and accessible forum for stakeholders to come together to shape the future of ethical data.</div>
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The topic of this townhall will be <b>Recommender Systems for Public Good</b>.</div>
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<b>From:</b> Ethical Data Initiative <<a href="mailto:ETHICALDATAINITIATIVE@JISCMAIL.AC.UK" target="_blank">ETHICALDATAINITIATIVE@JISCMAIL.AC.UK</a>> on behalf of Anand, Suchith<br>
<b>Sent:</b> 03 October 2025 10:38<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:ETHICALDATAINITIATIVE@JISCMAIL.AC.UK" target="_blank">ETHICALDATAINITIATIVE@JISCMAIL.AC.UK</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> EDI virtual Town Hall topic - Recommender Systems for Public Good</div>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">On behalf of the Ethical Data Initiative, I am pleased to share the information about a new Ethical Data Initiative research theme and the topic of our November Townhall: Recommender
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<span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Based on the research of our Heads of Research Dr. Silvia Milano (Technical University of Munich, Germany) and Dr. Stephan Guttinger (University of Exeter, UK).</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Why You Should Care: If you use a smartphone, a streaming service, or social media, this Townhall is about you. Don't miss this opportunity to understand the mechanics of your digital
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<span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Don’t miss the chance to be part of the conversation. The momentum from our Spring event continues with the very
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<b>28 November, 2025 from 14:30-17:30 CET</b>. This upcoming meeting offers a flexible and accessible forum for stakeholders to come together to shape the future of ethical data.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Please share the EDI Townhall invite with your colleagues and networks.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Professor Suchith Anand</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Professor of Practice in Science Policy | Senior Adviser to Governments and International Organisations | Scientist | Global Citizen | Science Diplomacy |  SDG Volunteer and Advocate</span></p>
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