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05
May
2023
Call for Contributions to IGAD Third Annual Virtual Meeting 2023
by Cynthia Parr
The co-chairs of the Research Data Alliance (RDA) Improving Global Agricultural Data Community of Practice are thrilled to host our third annual meeting between June 21 and June 27, 2023. The meeting will be held virtually at various times to allow members and interested attendees from all over the world to participate. This is a call for contributions to that meeting, including a description of session topics and link to a submission form.0 | Add new comment
24
April
2023
PhD Supervisor training/mentorship program in Data Ethics
Dear colleagues In March 2023, The Ethical Data Initiative and the African Institute of Capacity Development (AICAD), hosted a panel discussion exploring the Importance of Data Ethics in Research and Education. Details at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2023/03/30/the-importance-of-data-ethi... One of the key questions raised in the panel discussions was on how can we build capacity for Data Ethics in universities and industry?0 | Add new comment
19
April
2023
Establishment of a Group of Friends on Science for Action at the United Nations
Dear colleagues, As the world faces urgent and interconnected challenges, there is a need for a stronger and more agile interface between science, policy, and society to inform decision-making and steer action towards desired outcomes.0 | Add new comment
05
April
2023
Fw: GRADUATE SUPERVISORS TRAINING COURSE 2ND - 15TH MAY 2023
Dear colleagues This Graduate Supervisors (PhD and M.Sc) Training Course might be of interest. The Ethical Data Initiative is working with universities globally for building knowledge and capacity in data ethics. Our aim is to work with all universities for including Data Ethics as part of the curriculum.0 | Add new comment
04
April
2023
Fw: GRADUATE SUPERVISORS TRAINING COURSE 2ND - 15TH MAY 2023
Dear colleagues This Graduate Supervisors (PhD and M.Sc) Training Course might be of interest. The Ethical Data Initiative is working with universities globally for building knowledge and capacity in data ethics. Our aim is to work with all universities for including Data Ethics as part of the curriculum.0 | Add new comment
31
March
2023
The Importance of Data Ethics in Research and Education
Dear colleagues We are living in a digitally transformed society. Data drives problem solving and better decision making. While the digital revolution has transformed the way we live, solving many issues; it has also given rise to numerous questions and challenges which affect everyone. What governance policies and frameworks are needed to make sure digital technologies and opportunities are available for everyone and there are no monopolies created? How do we make sure there are proper governance mechanisms in place to embed values in all data ecosystems?0 | Add new comment
31
March
2023
Artificial Intelligence: UNESCO calls on all Governments to implement Global Ethical Framework without delay
Dear colleagues This call from UNESCO might be of interest. Details below Following calls by over 1000 tech workers this week for a pause in the training of the most powerful AI systems, including Chat GPT, UNESCO calls on countries to fully implement its Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence immediately. This global normative framework, adopted unanimously by the 193 Member States of the Organization, provides all the necessary safeguards.0 | Add new comment
28
March
2023
IGAD liaisons 5th meeting
Dear All, As agreed last time here are the slots proposed for the next meeting: https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/bqQOnJrb Hope we can find something, still. Please vote until Thursday EOD any timezone. As long as I understood anything from the P20 meeting: * we need more time to discuss topics of high interest. * It can be RDA Anniversary event – BTW the next months after June are also somehow relevant for agriculture0 | Add new comment
21
March
2023
75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - an impetus to combat racism
Dear colleagues, Today (March 21st) is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Details at https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day0 | Add new comment
19
March
2023
Open Letter on “Racism in UK Universities”
Dear colleagues I came across the following articles The Guardian article that Anti-Slavery Society was founded 200 years ago (in 1823) https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/30/britain-abolition-... UK universities are institutionally racist, says leading vice-chancellor0 | Add new comment