From suchithanand1976 at gmail.com Fri Jun 5 07:54:59 2026 From: suchithanand1976 at gmail.com (Suchith Anand) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2026 15:54:59 +0100 Subject: [Geo4All] Webinar: Recommender Systems for Social Good Message-ID: <41626142-71B6-4715-80CD-9E44FCD3EE6D@gmail.com> Dear colleagues, You are invited to join the Research Data Alliance for an upcoming webinar with Dr. Silvia Milano - Head of Research at The Ethical Data Initiative Munich, exploring how recommender systems - the algorithms behind platforms like Netflix, Spotify and social media - shape our digital experiences, and why we need to rethink them beyond clicks, engagement and revenue. This session will explore recommender systems through the lens of fairness, diversity of viewpoints, informed choice, and social good. A timely discussion for anyone interested in AI, ethical data, digital platforms, and the future of online information environments. The webinar runs twice to suit different time zones: Tuesday 23 June: 05:00-05:45 UTC Tuesday 30 June: 17:30-18:15 UTC Free to attend and open to all. Register at https://www.rd-alliance.org/news/rda-webinar-recommender-systems-for-social-good-dr-silvia-milano/ Introducing the EDI Research Spotlight on Recommender Systems for Social Good. Details at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/12/16/recommender-systems-for-social-good-moving-beyond-accuracy/ 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 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Apply if you wanna improve your geo-processing capability. > >Best >Giuseppe > >##################### > >Dear Colleagues, > >In view of enhancing computation skills in the geographic domain, https://www.spatial-ecology.net is organising: > >a Fall 2026 training Course: *Geocomputation and Machine Learning for Environmental Applications* (intermediate level) > >(https://www.spatial-ecology.net/pages/courses/2026/open_call_fall2026) > >The course will be offered *online* with a supplementary *5-day in-person* segment at the University of Basilicata, in the magnificent town of Matera, Italy. >This is a wonderful opportunity for PhD students, Post-Docs and professionals to acquire advanced computational skills with a Linux computer. > >Consider that early bird discount is available if you register and pay by 30 May 2026. > >Please forward to announce these opportunities within your network. > >Sincerely, > >Giuseppe Amatulli? & the Spatial Ecology Team > >Geocomputation and Machine Learning for Environmental Applications? (intermediate level;? September, October, November, 2026) >(https://www.spatial-ecology.net/pages/courses/2026/open_call_fall2026) >On this course, students will be introduced to an array of powerful open-source geocomputation tools and machine learning methodologies in the Linux environment. Students who have never been exposed to programming in Linux will acquire confidence in using advanced open source data processing routines. Those with a programming background will find the course beneficial in improving their programming and modelling skills. We aim to equip attendees with powerful programming tools, as well as hone their abilities for independent development. This will be valuable not only for GIS related applications but also for general data processing and applied statistical computing in a number of fields. We strive to provide the best grounding for career development as a geographic data scientist. > >More information and registration: www.spatial-ecology.net > > From suchithanand1976 at gmail.com Tue Jun 9 08:50:56 2026 From: suchithanand1976 at gmail.com (Suchith Anand) Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2026 16:50:56 +0100 Subject: [Geo4All] Reimagining Higher Education as Accountable Partners in Repair and Transformation International Conference In-Reply-To: <5EE7FF43-F7E7-48E4-A55A-2514900A5148@gmail.com> References: <5EE7FF43-F7E7-48E4-A55A-2514900A5148@gmail.com> Message-ID: <65443514-175D-42CA-A62B-2F73D6AE029B@gmail.com> These articles published in the Guardian might be of interest France overturns law classing people as property ? 178 years after it abolished slavery https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/28/france-votes-code-noir-slavery-law-colonialism France is starting to own its role in the slave trade. Now it needs to repair its Caribbean legacy https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/08/france-slave-trade-repair-caribbean-legacy-code-noir-guadeloupe-martinique Best wishes Suchith > On 25 May 2026, at 21:49, Suchith Anand wrote: > > Dear colleagues, > > Around 200 scholars, civil society organisers, politicians, activists, artists, students, and community knowledge holders gathered in Bristol on 18th May 2026 for a landmark international conference hosted by the University of Bristol?s Reparative Futures programme. The event explored how higher education institutions can become accountable partners in repair, justice, and transformation. > > The summary report from the Reparative Futures conference is at https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2026/may/reparative-futures-conference.html > > Thanks to the World University Network and University of Bristol colleagues for organising this important conference. I learned a lot listening to all speakers and participants. I am grateful for the opportunity to share the work of the Ethical Data Initiative with the wider community. > > Best wishes > > Suchith > > >> >>> On 7 May 2026, at 17:06, Suchith Anand wrote: >>> >>> 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 >>> >> > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From suchithanand1976 at gmail.com Fri Jun 12 05:57:48 2026 From: suchithanand1976 at gmail.com (Suchith Anand) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:57:48 +0100 Subject: [Geo4All] Social Mobility Day Message-ID: <80CEC7C8-F70E-4A24-AADF-AAF88304C5C3@gmail.com> Dear colleagues, I have been working and championing all through my career to provide more number of scholarships in universities for students from economically poor families and first generation students (first in family to go to university). In 2024, I wrote an open letter on Social Mobility Awareness Day to support the Universities UK campaign supporting first generation students. Details at https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/geoforall/2024-May/006483.html https://100faces.universitiesuk.ac.uk Social Mobility is the link between someone?s socio-economic (or ?class?) background ? the social and economic circumstances they grew up in ? and their own outcomes as adults (The Sutton Trust ). This is typically influenced by income and occupation. Higher education can be a key driver of social mobility, and it?s crucial that universities break down barriers to opportunity to ensure that students, regardless of background, are supported to succeed. Social Mobility Day exists to promote wider conversations about social mobility and to encourage action that brings about positive change. Social mobility creates a more equal and fair society. Where opportunities to excel and achieve are available to everyone, regardless of where they started out in life. The aim of this day is to improve awareness of what social mobility is, why it is important, and how organisations can take action. Details at https://socialmobilityday.com/ On this year?s Social Mobility Day, I would like to request the UK government to share a clear action plan for ensuring the right to quality education opportunities for the 4 million children currently living in poverty in the UK. Access to quality education opportunities is a human right. There is a need for focused policies at the UK Government level about equitable education with a binding on Universities and the Higher Education Institutes to comply. Child poverty, education and the postcode lottery https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2020/08/19/child-poverty-education-and-the-postcode-lottery/ Poverty: facts and figures 4 million children are growing up in poverty in the UK Child poverty is high in the UK, and is projected to rise further. Details at https://cpag.org.uk/child-poverty/poverty-facts-and-figures Food poverty: Households, food banks and free school meals https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9209/CBP-9209.pdf This report Billionaire Britain 2022: Inequality from the top down published by Equality Trust might be of interest. Details at https://equalitytrust.org.uk/news/equality-trust-finds-1000-increase-billionaire-wealth I request the UK Government and all UK universities to provide more full scholarships for students from economically poor families and first generation students (first in family to go to University) in all UK universities. 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