[Responsible-digital-futures] Reimagining Higher Education as Accountable Partners in Repair and Transformation International Conference

[Suchith Anand]

Dear colleagues,


*Reimagining Higher Education as Accountable Partners in Repair and
Transformation International Conference* is organised as part of the
Worldwide Universities Network . This international conference brings
together scholars, civil society organisations,  students and community
knowledge holders to explore how higher education institutions can act as
accountable partners in reparatory transformation, addressing historical
harms rooted in enslavement and colonialism and advancing justice, dignity,
collective responsibility and equitable partnership.


More details at https://agm.wun.ac.uk/program-information/


https://agm.wun.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Reparative-Futures_Conference_Programme_18-May_v1.pdf


I thank the organisers for inviting me to share my ideas at the panel
session on *Epistemic Justice and Curriculum Transformation* at this
important conference. I will be sharing the work of the Ethical Data
Initiative with the African Association of Universities (University
Association counting over 400 Universities across the African Continent) on
the campaign for the inclusion of Data Ethics in education on a global
scale.


*Why Data Ethics is important in Education?*
https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/why-worry-about-data-ethics


*Campaign for Data Ethics in Education.* Details at
https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/campaign-for-data-ethics-in-education/


This will build up ideas from the *House of Lords Convening – Reimagining
Sustainability in Higher Education: Leading Through Equity * that I
represented and contributed on behalf of the University of Exeter in
November 2025.  Details at
https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/geoforall/2025-November/006634.html


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
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