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Join Us for the March 2026 Ethical Data Initiative Townhall

On behalf of the Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) at the TUM Think Tank and the University of Exeter,…
EDI Celebrates Strengthening Partnerships, Innovative Education and Exciting New Research in 2025

Co-hosted by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Exeter (UoE), the Ethical…
Open Science and Research Integrity for Research Assessment in the Digital Age

Join us for the next in the Research Assessment for Ethics, Data and AI Discussion Series…
Beyond Bias and Fairness: Why Environmental Intelligence is the Next Frontier for Ethical Data

There is a growing urgency to ensure that data justice efforts are more closely aligned with…
The University of Exeter Deepens its Commitment to Responsible Research Assessment

The Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) is delighted that one of its founding host institutions, the University…
Data Sovereignty in the Age of AI: Data Policy in Higher Education

The Association of African Universities (AAU), the Ethical Data Initiative and the University of Nottingham will…
Creative AI Exploration and Imagination: Innovative Methods for Alternative Digital Futures

Artist Jacob van der Beugel recently participated in the International Workshop on Creative AI Exploration and…
How data and AI are reshaping research categories and methods: implications for disciplinary boundaries and scientific practice

Join us on 15 October 2025, from 10h00-11h30 UTC (12h00-13h30 CET) for the next Webinar in…
Decolonising Data: Towards Equitable Data Governance and Knowledge Production in Science and Research

Wednesday 8 October, 2025, 12h00-13h30 CET (10h00-11h30 UTC) This Webinar on the topic of Decolonising Data:…
Do we control our data, or does our data control us? Unpacking the Hidden Power of Recommender Systems

We are pleased to announce the new Ethical Data Initiative research strand, and the thematic topic…
Get Involved: Join the next EDI Townhall

Don’t miss the chance to be part of the conversation. The momentum from our Spring event…
Ethical Data Initiative and Fondazione ICSC Forge Partnership to Advance Responsible Data Work

[Date: 15/09/2025] MUNICH, EXETER & BOLOGNA – The Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) and the Italian Research…
Strengthening Integrity in Science and Data: EDI and CWTS Announce Strategic Partnership

The Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) and the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) are pleased…
The Global Metascience Conference 2025

The Global Metascience Conference, this year based in London, will examine how scientific research is conducted,…
Redefining Power: Data equity and its role in social justice

An Ethical Data Discussion Series Webinar Wednesday June 25, 2025. 10h00-11h30 UTC (11h00-12h30 London time). Data…
Upcoming Conference on Advancing Responsible Research Assessment in the Digital Space

On 2 June 2025 (09h00-17h00 CEST), CoARA-ERIP, WG OI4RRA and the Ethical Data Initiative, in collaboration with the…
Rethinking Data: Highlights from the Data Shadows UK Film Premiere

On May 19, 2025, the University of Exeter’s Centre for the Study of the Lifesciences (Egenis)…
The Ethical Data Initiative and the Research Data Alliance: Working together towards global responsible data sharing

May 2025: The Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) and the Research Data Alliance (RDA) are delighted to…
Data Shadows UK Premiere

Join us for the UK premiere of the groundbreaking short film Data Shadows; where art, science,…
The Impact of Data and AI on Research Culture

Join us for the next edition of the Research Assessment for Ethics, Data and AI Discussion…
Research Assessment in the Digital Environment: A New Era of Ethical Practices in Data and AI

The Research Assessment for Ethics, Data, and AI Discussion Series launched with the aim of addressing…
Ethical Challenges of Data and Research in Agriculture

Join us for a Webinar exploring the importance of and challenges specific to research and data…
Research Assessment in the Digital Environment

Wednesday 26 February, 2025 at 11h00-12h30 UTC (12h00-13h30 CET) Research influences all aspects of our lives,…
Data Shadows: An Exploration of Data’s Materiality

On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the TUM Think Tank and the Ethical Data Initiative hosted the…
Ethical Data Initiative Annual Townhall Event

Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) at the TUM Think Tank and…
Navigating Ethical Challenges in Digital Transformation: Insights from the Ethical Data Discussion Series

The sixth event in the Ethical Data Discussion Series, which centered around the theme “Building Resilient…
Data Shadows: An artistic collaboration

A film collaboration with philosopher and data scientist Sabina Leonelli, co-director and artist Jacob van der…
Event: Understanding Misinformation

The Understanding Misinformation Workshop will take place on 9 December 2024 in Munich. The workshop brings…
Building Resilient Education Systems through Responsible Research and Innovation

This Webinar will take place on Thursday 14 November, 2024, from 11h00-12h30 UTC. [Sign up and…
Child Protection in the Age of AI

Last week, the UK and US signed a bilateral agreement focused on improving online safety for…
Child Protection in the Age of AI

Tuesday 1 October 2024, 10h00 UTC/ 11h00 BST For more information, please contact: kathryn.bailey@ethicaldatainitiative.org Protecting children…
Gender Disparities in Data and AI: Join the Discussion

The fourth edition of the Ethical Data Discussion Series, Unveiling Bias: Navigating Gender Disparities in Data…
Data Ethics and Responsible Research: Faculty Training in South-East Africa

The Ethical Data Initiative is pleased to announce its partnership with the African Institute for Capacity…
Unveiling Bias: Navigating Gender Disparities in Data and AI

Part of the Ethical Data Discussion Series Tuesday 25 June, 2024, 9h00-10h30 UTC (10h00-11h30 BST) Gender…
The Ethical Data Initiative: Shaping a Responsible Data Landscape

The launch of the Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) marks a significant milestone in the realm of…
New Directions for Global Activities in Data Ethics

Ethics, transparency, and trust-building are essential elements of the rapidly evolving data-driven technologies landscape. To address…
Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Ethical Data in the Age of XAI

The Technical University of Munich, the University of Exeter, and the Ethical Data Initiative are running…
Work with the EDI Team at TUM Think Tank

The Ethical Data Initiative at the TUM Think Tank is seeking two highly motivated postdoctoral researchers…
The Ethics of AI and Data in Higher Education

Friday 10 November 2023 at 10h00 GMT The Association of African Universities (AAU), the University of…
G20 New Delhi Declaration: Responsible Artificial Intelligence for “Good and for All”

One of the key outcomes of the G20 Summit held in New Delhi in September 2023…
Webinar: Data Ethics and Human Rights in the Platform Economy

The second Webinar in the Data Ethics and Responsible Data Discussion Series is now available for…
Data Ethics and Human Rights in the Platform Economy

The Association of African Universities, the University of Nottingham and the Ethical Data Initiative are delighted…
Successful Launch to the Campaign for Data Ethics in Education

The African Association of Universities (a University Association counting over 400 Universities across the African Continent),…
Data Ethics and RRI: Faculty training in AICAD Universities

The Ethical Data Initiative were delighted to be invited to partner with the African Institute for…
Data Ethics Policy in Higher Education

The African Association of Universities (a University Association counting over 400 Universities across the African Continent),…
The Importance of Data Ethics in Research and Education

The Ethical Data Initiative and the African Institute of Capacity Development (AICAD), hosted a Webinar exploring The Importance of…
The Importance of Data Ethics in Research and Education

We are living in a digitally transformed society. Data drives problem solving and better decision making.…
Call for Hosting: Ethical Data Research Centres

We are living in a digitally transformed society. Data drives problem solving and better decision making.…
International Geoethics Day 2022: Promoting the UN SDGs

International Geoethics Day will be held this year on the 12th of October. The event, held…
Why Ethical Data?

Data science has transformed the way we live, solving many issues and providing a wealth of…