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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 these issues, the Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) and TUM Think Tank organized a workshop titled “New Directions for Global Activities in Data Ethics” in Munich, from 8-10 April. The workshop brought together experts in data and research governance to…
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 a multi-stakeholder workshop on Ethical Data in the Age of XAI at the TUM Think Tank in Munich. The event, which will take place on 9 April, 2024, will bring together experts in AI and data ethics, and international…
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 who share a deep interest in exploring educational, social, and governance issues that arise when working with data. The positions, under the Chair of Professor Sabina Leonelli, provide a unique chance to work as part of an interdisciplinary team…
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 Nottingham, and the Ethical Data Initiative are pleased to invite you to a panel discussion exploring The Ethics of AI and Data in Higher Education. The online event is part of a week-long celebration of Africa Universities’ Day, marking…
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 was the International Conference on Open and Fair Data Ecosystem Principles, Policies, and Platforms. The conference brought together policymakers and experts from all over the world to exchange ideas and discuss ways forward. As holder of the G20 Presidency…
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 you to view. You can watch the full recording below. The online event, hosted by the Association of African Universities, in collaboration with the University of Nottingham and the Ethical Data Initiative, dealt with the timely topic of Data…
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 to invite you to the next Webinar in the Ethical Data Discussions Series: Data Ethics and Human Rights in the Platform Economy. The event will take place on Tuesday 20 June, 2023 at 09h00 GMT (10h00 London time). Together…
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), the University of Nottingham and the Ethical Data Initiative launched the Campaign for Data Ethics in Education with a successful online event this week. The event, a panel discussion on Data Ethics Policy in Higher Education, was streamed live…
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 Capacity Development (AICAD) to deliver Data Ethics training to over 50 data science faculty and PhD supervisors from its consortium of over 20 universities across Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. The course took place from 2-15 May, 2023. The graduate…
Data Ethics Policy in Higher Education
The African Association of Universities (a University Association counting over 400 Universities across the African Continent), together with the University of Nottingham and the Ethical Data Initiative, are launching a campaign for the inclusion of Data Ethics in Data Science education on a global scale. The Campaign for Data Ethics in Education seeks to highlight…
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 Data Ethics in Research and Education, now available to watch online. 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…
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. 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…
Call for Hosting: Ethical Data Research Centres
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…
International Geoethics Day 2022: Promoting the UN SDGs
International Geoethics Day will be held this year on the 12th of October. The event, held every year during the Earth Science Week, aims to raise awareness around the ethical, social and cultural implications of geoscience knowledge, education, research, practice and communication. Organised by the International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG), Geoethics Day raises awareness…
Why Ethical Data?
Data science has transformed the way we live, solving many issues and providing a wealth of opportunities to improve our lives and our environment. However, the digital revolution has also given rise to questions and challenges that affect everyone.