From suchith.anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org Sat Nov 1 18:01:02 2025 From: suchith.anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org (Suchith Anand) Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2025 18:01:02 +0000 Subject: [Responsible-digital-futures] Invitation to EDI Townhall - Join us online on 28 November 2025 Message-ID: Dear colleagues, On behalf of the Ethical Data Initiative, may I bring to your kind attention the dates of the EDI Townhalls (online event in Nov 2025 and in-person event in March 2026) and invite your participation. EDI Townhall are events that bring together the wider global community to discuss and plan ideas together to shape the future of ethical data. If you like to get a flavour of what our Townhall events are about, you can read more about our March 2025 Town Hall event at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/05/02/shaping-the-future-of-data-ethics-edi-town-hall-2025/ *EDI Townhall 2026 ? 12th March 2026 will be at the Technical University of Munich, Germany.* We also decided to have half yearly online Townhall events to build upon our momentum and enable everyone to join and contribute. May I invite you to join the *EDI Townhall online on 28 November 2025 (Friday) from 13:30-16:30 UTC*. This upcoming meeting offers a flexible and accessible forum for stakeholders to come together to shape the future of ethical data. Details at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/09/19/get-involved-join-the-next-edi-townhall/ Enrol now and join a community that?s building a better, more ethical future for data. Best wishes Suchith Professor Suchith Anand Professor of Practice in Science Policy | Senior Adviser to Governments and International Organisations | Scientist | Global Citizen | Science Diplomacy | SDG Volunteer and Advocate https://spspa.exeter.ac.uk/people/profile/index.php?username=sa1131 https://ethicaldatainitiative.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From suchith.anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org Sun Nov 9 22:11:04 2025 From: suchith.anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org (Suchith Anand) Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2025 22:11:04 +0000 Subject: [Responsible-digital-futures] Data Sovereignty in the Age of AI: Data Policy in Higher Education Message-ID: Dear colleagues The Association of African Universities (AAU), the Ethical Data Initiative and the University of Nottingham will be hosting a special edition of the Ethical Data Discussion Series to celebrate Africa Universities? Week 2025 from November 10?14, 2025. This year marks the 58th anniversary of the Association of African Universities, underscoring the vital role of African Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as engines of development. In the spirit of deliberating on critical HE issues, the topic of the new edition will be Data Sovereignty in the Age of AI: Data Policy in Higher Education, and will reprise a highly popular previous episode, diving into the ethical mandates and policy frameworks required for genuine digital sovereignty. This online event will be held on Thursday, 13 November, 2025 from 13:15-14:45 UTC/GMT. 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Hosted by Baroness Verma, the event united a distinguished cohort of senior leaders, including: - Vice-Chancellors and PVCs - Representatives from over 20 universities, encompassing Russell Group and post-92 institutions - Regulatory and sector bodies such as the Office for Students and HEPI This endeavour will create a unified, sector-wide vision of a sustainable University, one that champions equity, thrives on inclusion, and endures through purposeful collaboration. The dialogues were profound, open, and strategically focused, underscoring a fundamental truth: Equity is not an add-on to sustainability but the cornerstone of a thriving higher education sector. Delegates delved into how equity can propel: - Financial and operational resilience - Enhanced outcomes and student experiences - Robust governance practices - Inclusive digital and workforce advancements *Next Steps:* Our forthcoming actions include: - Crafting a comprehensive sector-wide report, incorporating insights from the event and amplifying the voices of Vice-Chancellors leading equity initiatives nationally - Facilitating virtual in-depth roundtables for each thematic stream - Showcasing institutions pioneering equity-driven transformations - Ensuring alignment of our roadmap with evolving government policies This endeavour will create a unified, sector-wide vision of a sustainable University, one that champions equity, thrives on inclusion, and endures through purposeful collaboration. Thank you to Baroness Verma for hosting us, and to Dr Jummy Okoya for leading this important conversation. Looking forward to working together for championing equity and inclusion. 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URL: From Bernd.Stahl at nottingham.ac.uk Sun Nov 23 11:31:59 2025 From: Bernd.Stahl at nottingham.ac.uk (Bernd Stahl (staff)) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:31:59 +0000 Subject: [Responsible-digital-futures] =?utf-8?q?FW=3A_=5BNTA=5D_Call_for?= =?utf-8?q?_Fellowship_Applications_with_the_K=C3=A4te_Hamburger_Kolleg=3A?= =?utf-8?q?_Cultures_of_Research_=28c=3Ao/re=29_in_Aachen_=28Germany=29_fo?= =?utf-8?q?r_2026/2027?= In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear members of the responsible digital futures list, If you are interested in spending some time in Aachen, Germany, here is a good opportunity. We are working closely with this group who are a partner in the recently won ROSALIE project. Kind regards, Bernd From: nta-request at listserv.dfn.de On Behalf Of B?schen, Stefan (via nta Mailing List) Sent: 23 November 2025 11:18 To: nta at listserv.dfn.de Subject: [NTA] Call for Fellowship Applications with the K?te Hamburger Kolleg: Cultures of Research (c:o/re) in Aachen (Germany) for 2026/2027 Importance: High Dear colleagues, please find the open call for fellowships at our Kolleg. We are looking forward to your applications. All best, Stefan (B?schen) Open call for applications for fellowships (postdoctoral to senior level) starting in October 2026 for up to twelve months, application deadline December 31, 2025. Fellowships The K?te Hamburger Kolleg: Cultures of Research (c:o/re) is an international center for advanced studies for history, philosophy, and sociology of science and technology at RWTH Aachen University. It is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. The center invites applications from scholars from the humanities and social sciences, as well as from natural, life, and technical sciences. The focus of the center?s work is on the manifold research cultures within the sciences, their commonalities and differences, and how they are transformed through interdisciplinary discourse. We are particularly interested in exploring the concepts of ?digitality/complexity?, ?globality/varieties of science? and ?expanded STS? together with international fellows. For the year 2026/2027, KHK c:o/re?s research will be centered around the topic of ?varieties of science?. Proposals may address ? Studies comparing countries and their respective cultural-institutional contexts in which research is performed ? Methodological approaches of how we can analyze the differences between such cultural-institutional contexts of research ? Studies of a concrete variety of science looking at relevant aspects in the system of knowledge production in a selected country Participation and contribution to the center Fellows will join the international center for a maximum period of 12 months (minimum 6 months), starting in October 2026. The fellowships provide a full grant commensurate with applicants? level of professional experience, working space in fully-equipped offices, logistical support, and access to the interdisciplinary research landscape and research labs at RWTH Aachen University. Fellows who have no other regular income during their fellowship will receive a monthly stipend. Alternatively, the center can cover costs for a teaching replacement at the fellow?s home institution. In order to create a stimulating intellectual environment among the resident research community, regular presence at the center and participation in its weekly events are mandatory. Residency in Aachen is required and the center can support fellows in the search for accommodation. For more information about the fellowship program, please click here: Location RWTH Aachen University is one of the largest universities of science and technology in Europe. Located at the borders of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands (Euregio), it has close ties with STS institutes at the universities of Maastricht and Li?ge, and with the neighboring J?lich Research Center, a research campus of more than 5,000 researchers. See for more information on RWTH Aachen University: Application Modalities Applications are open to postdoctoral (PhD must be fully completed by the time of application) as well as senior researchers who have already distinguished themselves with outstanding work within the thematic focus of the center. The application (in English) includes the application form (link see below), a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, a writing sample (in English), and an expos? (max. 3 pages), in which the applicant presents her/his research project and its relation to c:o/re?s research program. An interdisciplinary outlook is advantageous. Please submit your application via our online platform that you find here. The deadline for applications is December 31, 2025. Female researchers and scholars from the Global South are particularly encouraged to apply. For further information please visit the FAQs on our website. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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I thank the UK university community and REF 2029 community for this focus on research culture for REF 2029. Let us all work to build a healthy and thriving research system that delivers the maximum benefits for society. Together, let's drive meaningful change towards a more inclusive and equitable representation in the UK academic landscape. Let us support the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to build communities where all voices are heard, and every individual thrives. ?Be the change that you wish to see in the world.? - Mahatma Gandhi Let?s build a world beyond racism and discrimination, where we all exercise our human rights. Be a human rights champion! Best wishes Suchith On Wed, 19 Nov 2025 at 11:48, Suchith Anand wrote: > Dear colleagues, > > > An excellent convening on *Reimagining Sustainability in Higher > Education: Leading Through Equity* at the UK House of Lords on 17th > November 2025. I represented and contributed on behalf of the University > of Exeter for this important meeting. > > > Hosted by Baroness Verma, the event united a distinguished cohort of > senior leaders, including: > > > - Vice-Chancellors and PVCs > > - Representatives from over 20 universities, encompassing Russell Group > and post-92 institutions > > - Regulatory and sector bodies such as the Office for Students and HEPI > > > This endeavour will create a unified, sector-wide vision of a sustainable > University, one that champions equity, thrives on inclusion, and endures > through purposeful collaboration. The dialogues were profound, open, and > strategically focused, underscoring a fundamental truth: Equity is not an > add-on to sustainability but the cornerstone of a thriving higher education > sector. > > > Delegates delved into how equity can propel: > > > - Financial and operational resilience > > - Enhanced outcomes and student experiences > > - Robust governance practices > > - Inclusive digital and workforce advancements > > > *Next Steps:* > > > Our forthcoming actions include: > > > - Crafting a comprehensive sector-wide report, incorporating insights from > the event and amplifying the voices of Vice-Chancellors leading equity > initiatives nationally > > - Facilitating virtual in-depth roundtables for each thematic stream > > - Showcasing institutions pioneering equity-driven transformations > > - Ensuring alignment of our roadmap with evolving government policies > > > This endeavour will create a unified, sector-wide vision of a sustainable > University, one that champions equity, thrives on inclusion, and endures > through purposeful collaboration. 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Town Halls are a key mechanism through which we bring together the global community to share updates and get feedback from the wider community and plan actions. *Partner Updates:* - Hilary Hanahoe, Secretary General, Research Data Alliance (RDA) - Rodrigo Costas Comesana, Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), Leiden University - Arnaud Ceol, Italian Research Centre on High-Performance Computing, Big Data, and Quantum Computing (Fondazione ICSC) - Kelly Cobey, Co-Chair, Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) The meeting offers a flexible and accessible forum for stakeholders to come together to shape the future of ethical data. The topic of this townhall will be *Recommender Systems for Public Good*. Enrol now and join a community that?s building a better, more ethical future for data. Be a part of the solution. https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/09/19/get-involved-join-the-next-edi-townhall/ Best wishes Suchith ------------------------------ *From:* Ethical Data Initiative on behalf of Anand, Suchith *Sent:* 03 October 2025 10:38 *To:* ETHICALDATAINITIATIVE at JISCMAIL.AC.UK *Subject:* EDI virtual Town Hall topic - Recommender Systems for Public Good Dear colleagues 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 Systems for Public Good. 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). 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 world and empower yourself to demand fairer, more ethical technology. More details at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/10/02/do-we-control-our-data-or-does-our-data-control-us-unpacking-the-hidden-power-of-recommender-systems/ *Get Involved: Join the next EDI Townhall* Don?t miss the chance to be part of the conversation. The momentum from our Spring event continues with the very *first virtual Town Hall Workshop *this Autumn. *Join us online on Friday* *28 November, 2025 from 14:30-17:30 CET*. This upcoming meeting offers a flexible and accessible forum for stakeholders to come together to shape the future of ethical data. The topic of this townhall will be Recommender Systems for Public Good . *Enrol now * and join a community that?s building a better, more ethical future for data. Be a part of the solution. Please share the EDI Townhall invite with your colleagues and networks. Join the EDI community at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/09/19/get-involved-join-the-next-edi-townhall/ Best wishes Suchith Professor Suchith Anand Professor of Practice in Science Policy | Senior Adviser to Governments and International Organisations | Scientist | Global Citizen | Science Diplomacy | SDG Volunteer and Advocate *https://spspa.exeter.ac.uk/people/profile/index.php?username=sa1131 * *https://ethicaldatainitiative.org * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From suchith.anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org Sat Nov 29 09:09:27 2025 From: suchith.anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org (Suchith Anand) Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:09:27 +0000 Subject: [Responsible-digital-futures] Environmental Intelligence: Redefining the Philosophical Premises of AI Message-ID: Dear colleagues, What does environmental intelligence mean at a time when AI is reshaping how we live and interact with the planet? We?re pleased to share an important contribution to the field from Professor Sabina Leonelli, Research Director of the Ethical Data Initiative on Environmental Intelligence: Redefining the Philosophical Premises of AI Sabina?s new paper, published in the Harvard Data Science Review, sets out a powerful and timely vision for Environmental Intelligence as an alternative framework to dominant models of AI. One that centres human values, environmental stewardship, and socially responsible innovation. The article is accompanied by 13 expert commentaries from leading scholars and stakeholders across disciplines. 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