From suchithanand1976 at gmail.com Tue Feb 3 13:25:45 2026 From: suchithanand1976 at gmail.com (Suchith Anand) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 21:25:45 +0000 Subject: [Geo4All] Contributing to the Global Discourse: A Call for Perspectives Message-ID: Dear colleagues The Ethical Data Initiative, co-hosted by the Technical University of Munich and the University of Exeter, remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing global equity and responsibility in data practices. As a non-partisan platform, we strive to increase data literacy and advocate for a human-centric approach to the way data is collected, used, and shared across borders and disciplines. Our strength lies in our community. With a large network affiliates and partners worldwide, the EDI has become an important space for cross-sector dialogue. As we move further into 2026, we are looking to enrich our vibrant blog section with diverse insights from those at the forefront of these challenges. We invite you to share your work and perspectives with our global audience, helping to shape the ethical standards of tomorrow. Read our blog collection here We are currently welcoming articles of approximately 500 words that examine the ethical dimensions of your specific research or data practices. Rather than simple reports, we value pieces that offer critical reflection or practical insights into the complexities of data responsibility. Recent contributions from our community illustrate the breadth of this conversation, such as Ed Humpherson?s (Director of the UK Office for Statistics Regulation) analysis of intelligent transparency in official statistics, RDA Secretary General Hilary Hanahoe?s reflections on our recent Town Hall, and Evan Josselin?s (Institut Jean Nicod) exploration of ethical risks in environmental citizen science. If you have a perspective to share or a draft to propose, please reach out to our Operations Director, Kate Bailey (kathryn.bailey at ethicaldatainitiative.org ), with a short overview of your idea. In addition to our written publications, we encourage you to join us for the upcoming EDI Community Town Hall on 12 March 2026. This event provides a dedicated space for stakeholders to discuss the evolving data landscape and help steer the future direction of the initiative. You can find out more and register for the event via our website at the following link https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/12/18/join-us-for-the-march-2026-ethical-data-initiative-townhall/ We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to the discussion in March. 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... URL: From suchithanand1976 at gmail.com Sun Feb 8 13:18:56 2026 From: suchithanand1976 at gmail.com (Suchith Anand) Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2026 21:18:56 +0000 Subject: [Geo4All] Contributing to the Global Discourse: A Call for Perspectives In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <636E1D18-7E89-4827-8258-1EB4216F9EC3@gmail.com> Dear colleagues, The upcoming EDI Community Town Hall on 12 March 2026 is a hybrid event so you can participate online also. Keynote Address: We are pleased to welcome Jane Anderson and Hop Hopkins from Local Contexts , who will provide an indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage perspective on data rights and ethics. Partner Flash Talks: This session features updates from key EDI Partners, including the Research Data Alliance (RDA), the Declaration on Research Assessment (DoRA), the Leiden University Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), the International Science Council?s International Data Policy Committee (IDPC) and the Italian National Supercomputing Centre (ICSC), offering a look at how ethical data and responsible research questions are being raised and dealt with across sectors and disciplines. Interactive Breakouts: Attendees will participate in focused consultations on the EDI pillars of Education, Engagement & Policy, and Research, ensuring that the roadmap for the coming year is co-created by the community. A central highlight of this year?s Townhall is our thematic focus on Recommender Systems for Social Good, led by Dr. Silvia Milano, EDI Munich Head of Research. You can find out more and register for the Townhall via our website at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/12/18/join-us-for-the-march-2026-ethical-data-initiative-townhall/. We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to the discussion in March. Best wishes Suchith (on behalf of the EDI team) > On 3 Feb 2026, at 21:25, Suchith Anand wrote: > > Dear colleagues > > The Ethical Data Initiative, co-hosted by the Technical University of Munich and the University of Exeter, remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing global equity and responsibility in data practices. As a non-partisan platform, we strive to increase data literacy and advocate for a human-centric approach to the way data is collected, used, and shared across borders and disciplines. > > Our strength lies in our community. With a large network affiliates and partners worldwide, the EDI has become an important space for cross-sector dialogue. As we move further into 2026, we are looking to enrich our vibrant blog section with diverse insights from those at the forefront of these challenges. We invite you to share your work and perspectives with our global audience, helping to shape the ethical standards of tomorrow. > > Read our blog collection here > > We are currently welcoming articles of approximately 500 words that examine the ethical dimensions of your specific research or data practices. Rather than simple reports, we value pieces that offer critical reflection or practical insights into the complexities of data responsibility. Recent contributions from our community illustrate the breadth of this conversation, such as Ed Humpherson?s (Director of the UK Office for Statistics Regulation) analysis of intelligent transparency in official statistics, RDA Secretary General Hilary Hanahoe?s reflections on our recent Town Hall, and Evan Josselin?s (Institut Jean Nicod) exploration of ethical risks in environmental citizen science. > > If you have a perspective to share or a draft to propose, please reach out to our Operations Director, Kate Bailey (kathryn.bailey at ethicaldatainitiative.org ), with a short overview of your idea. > > In addition to our written publications, we encourage you to join us for the upcoming EDI Community Town Hall on 12 March 2026. This event provides a dedicated space for stakeholders to discuss the evolving data landscape and help steer the future direction of the initiative. You can find out more and register for the event via our website at the following link https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/12/18/join-us-for-the-march-2026-ethical-data-initiative-townhall/ > > We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to the discussion in March. > > 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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