From suchith.anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org Thu Mar 5 18:06:03 2026 From: suchith.anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org (Suchith Anand) Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 18:06:03 +0000 Subject: [Responsible-digital-futures] Fwd: Fw: Policy Brief: From Principle to Practice in Reforming Research Assessment In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ------------------------------ *From:* Ethical Data Initiative on behalf of Anand, Suchith <0000dc95bcb97364-dmarc-request at JISCMAIL.AC.UK> *Sent:* Thursday, March 05, 2026 14:49 *To:* ETHICALDATAINITIATIVE at JISCMAIL.AC.UK < ETHICALDATAINITIATIVE at JISCMAIL.AC.UK> *Subject:* Policy Brief: From Principle to Practice in Reforming Research Assessment Dear colleagues, Conclusions from the Danish Presidency of the Council of the *EU 2025 High Level Conference on Reforming Research Assessment* are now available. The policy brief is authored by Chair of the conference David Budtz Pedersen, Kathrine Bjerg Bennike and Poul Meier Melchiorsen. It is a short document drawing on promising practices and evidence to shape actionable recommendations for policymakers and research leaders to drive research assessment reform. Thank you to the organisors , and to all participants across the EU and global community. Read the Policy Brief at https://www.cerra.aau.dk/conference-policy-brief-n163185 I am also pleased to share that the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) will be presenting at the *EDI Townhall in Munich on 12th March 2026 * to keep building the momentum and expanding collaborations. You can join the Townhall online also by registering at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/12/18/join-us-for-the-march-2026-ethical-data-initiative-townhall/ Whether you're working in research governance, data ethics, or responsible AI ? this is where the community comes together to move from frameworks to practice. Join the global data ethics community for a day of dialogue, debate, and co-creation! Open to everyone interested! Best wishes, Suchith *From: *Suchith Anand *Subject: **Re: High-Level EU Presidency Conference on Reforming Research Assessment* *Date: *6 January 2026 at 22:07:27 GMT Dear colleagues, This information might be of interest for those working on Reforming Research Assessment. The Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) and Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) have announced a joint statement with an aim to strengthen a global culture of responsible research assessment and drive impact through aligned principles. The official joint statement is the result of years of collaborative efforts between the two initiatives and following strategic conversations at the EU Presidency High-Level Conference on Reforming Research Assessment in Copenhagen. The partnership signals a collaborative movement working towards three key pillars: - Unified for a better research system - Increasing momentum for change - Working together: communicating and complimenting Read the full statement at https://www.coara.org/news/project-news/coara-dora-in-collaboration/ Big congratulations to all colleagues in CoARA and DORA for this. Let us all keep working to strengthen a global culture of responsible research assessment. Best wishes Suchith On 4 Dec 2025, at 10:43, Suchith Anand wrote: Dear colleagues, The High-Level EU Presidency Conference on Reforming Research Assessment taking place in Copenhagen 3-4 December 2025 explores progress on reforming research assessment, making recommendations for further improvement, and identifying promising practices and international consensus. The conference brings together partners from academia, policy, funding, and R&I institutions to support progress on reforming research assessment. More than 300 participants are in Copenhagen to discuss how we ensure common ground in Europe and beyond to keep at the forefront of developing incentives and assessments that stimulate a thriving and responsible research culture. The official pre-conference report ?Emerging Practices in Research Assessment: Cross-Case Analysis of 10 International Funders? is now available at https://vbn.aau.dk/da/publications/emerging-practices-in-research-assessment-cross-case-analysis-of-/ The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) together with international partners hosted a co-creation workshop for funders with the theme "Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Funding Institutions". This builds on DORA work with the practical guide for research performing organizations, which can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15000683. Details of the *High-Level EU Presidency Conference on Reforming Research Assessmen*t is at https://www.cerra.aau.dk It was my pleasure to represent the University of Exeter for this important event and share the announcement on *University of Exeter joining the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment* (CoARA) at the special event to mark CoARA's third anniversary hosted by CoARA, European University Association, Science Europe and the European Commission at The High-Level EU Presidency Conference. The University of Exeter press release is at https://news.exeter.ac.uk/research/university-deepens-its-commitments-to-responsible-research-assessment/ At the University of Exeter, we are committed to expanding UK-EU research collaborations. One excellent example of this is the Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) jointly coordinated by the University of Exeter and the Technical University of Munich. EDI is working with DORA, CoARA, European Commission, UKRI, REF 2029 Team, UK DSIT and key stakeholders in Reforming Research Assessment. Details at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org On 2 June 2025 , the Ethical Data Initiative, in collaboration with the European Commission, CoARA-ERIP, and European Network of Research Integrity Offices (ENRIO), organised an important conference on ?Advancing responsible research assessment systems in the digital space: A dialogue on ethics, integrity, and open infrastructures for research in the AI era? at the Palace of the Academies, Brussels where David Budtz Pedersen (Chair of the International Stakeholder Committee) announced the EU high-level conference on reforming research assessment. So it is really great that the University of Exeter formally joining CoARA is announced at the EU high-level conference on reforming research assessment. I also thank the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) of the UK Government, REF 2029 Team, Research Funders and other key HE stakeholders for responding to my *Open Letter on REF 2029 - Research Culture* Details at https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/geoforall/2025-September/006617.html 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 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... 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For more information on the workshop at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/event/edi-workshop-on-recommender-systems-for-social-good-recsys/ The full EDI Townhall programme on 12th March also includes: Keynote by Jane Anderson & Hop Hopkins (Local Contexts) on indigenous data rights and cultural heritage Interactive Breakouts feeding directly into EDI's Education, Engagement & Policy, and Research pillars. More details at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/12/18/join-us-for-the-march-2026-ethical-data-initiative-townhall/ Whether you're working in research governance, data ethics, or responsible AI ? this is where the community comes together to move from frameworks to practice. Join the global data ethics community for a day of dialogue, debate, and co-creation! Open to everyone interested! Best wishes Suchith (on behalf of the EDI Team) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We have some exciting announcements coming up, and invite you to join our vibrant community as we work to ensure that data-driven research and systems truly serve society. Join the movement at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/join-community/ We are thrilled to announce that the Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) will be a key contributor to the inaugural Data Ethics Birds of a Feather (BoF) session at the upcoming 26th Research Data Alliance (RDA) Plenary on 16th March 2026. This builds upon our close collaboration with the RDA. The Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) and the Research Data Alliance (RDA) are working together towards global responsible data sharing. Details at https://www.rd-alliance.org/news/working-together-towards-global-responsible-data-sharing-the-ethical-data-initiative-edi-and-the-rda/ The Research Data Alliance (RDA) Plenary this March marks a pivotal moment for the international data community. The Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) is proud to be at the forefront of the inaugural Data Ethics Birds of a Feather (BoF) session, a foundational gathering that bridges the gap between technical data management and the ethical imperatives of our time. As data-driven research and AI development accelerate, the need for a coordinated, cross-sector forum has never been more urgent, and this BoF session is the first step toward creating that space. A key highlight of the session will be a dedicated spotlight on the Ethical Data Initiative?s mission and current activities. As a central partner in this endeavour, the EDI will share insights into how its ongoing work and existing tools can be leveraged to enhance the BoF?s objectives. This segment will provide participants with a deeper understanding of EDI?s relevance to global data ethics debates and identify specific opportunities for collaboration. By highlighting our experience, we aim to enhance coherence across disparate scientific infrastructures and strengthen the visibility of ethical considerations. Our goal is to ensure that ethics are treated as a primary requirement, rather than an afterthought, in both AI development and research data management. Identifying these areas of synergy allows the BoF to sit within an existing landscape of ethical discourse while significantly increasing the collective reach of our shared communities. The session will conclude with a clear call to action and an overview of the proposed next steps for the group. This is intended to be an inclusive, cross-sector forum, and we invite all attendees?from data stewards and policymakers to AI developers?to contribute their expertise to this evolving initiative. The invitation to continue engagement reinforces our commitment to building momentum through subsequent meetings and future working sessions. We look forward to seeing you to help shape a more ethical and transparent data landscape. Read more on our website at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2026/02/27/strengthening-the-global-dialogue-edi-at-the-rda-26th-plenary/ Best wishes Suchith (on behalf of the EDI Team) 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... 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Please feel free to circulate this Call for Papers to any colleagues who may be interested. Kind Regards, Carlisle Bernd Carsten STAHL Professor of Critical Research in Technology Responsible Digital Futures Group School of Computer Science UNIVERSITY of NOTTINGHAM T: +44 7952 875 862 E: bernd.stahl at nottingham.ac.uk W: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/computerscience/people/bernd.stahl [cid:image001.jpg at 01DCB5FC.91785240] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 33075 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: