From franz-josef.behr at hft-stuttgart.de Wed May 6 00:26:47 2026 From: franz-josef.behr at hft-stuttgart.de (Prof. Dr. Franz-Josef Behr) Date: Wed, 6 May 2026 09:26:47 +0200 Subject: [Geo4All] Announcing AGSE 2026 Message-ID: <387bd748-7f65-4c47-bfb8-5927132da142@hft-stuttgart.de> Dear colleagues, I'd like to bring "AGSE 2026 - The challenge of climate change ? possible contributions of geoinformation" to your attention (https://applied-geoinformatics.org/#agse_2026). Since 2008, AGSE is bringing together experts from around the world, fostering collaboration on cutting-edge research and practical applications in geospatial technologies, remote sensing, and GIS to address pressing global challenges for societies and environment. As in previous years we will have invited talks, plenary sessions and hands-on workshops, and hopefully some cultural event. Of course Open Source, Open Data, and Open Education will be a topic. AGSE 2026 marks our 14th anniversary (see https://applied-geoinformatics.org/#past_conferences), and we would love to have a great event! Please find the Call for Papers at:?https://easychair.org/cfp/AGSE2026. Share your expertise with the community! Submit your proposals by May 17, 2026. Viele Gr??e/Best regards Franz-Josef Behr (GeoForAl Lab at HFT Stuttgart, https://www.osgeo.org/geo-for-all-labs/stuttgart-university-applied-sciences/) From suchithanand1976 at gmail.com Thu May 7 09:09:48 2026 From: suchithanand1976 at gmail.com (Suchith Anand) Date: Thu, 7 May 2026 17:09:48 +0100 Subject: [Geo4All] Reimagining Higher Education as Accountable Partners in Repair and Transformation International Conference Message-ID: 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. 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Oliver Page, the director bringing this philosophical experiment to life. Featuring a musical score by Lucy Page and cinematography by Jamie Williams. The short film Data Shadows; where art, science, and philosophy converge. This 20-minute cinematic journey transforms our understanding of data through the lens of nature; soils, stones, and plants. With stunning visuals and an innovative narrative, Data Shadows invites audiences to explore the unseen dimensions of data, turning abstract processes into tangible imagery and unravelling its lifecycle from extraction to transformation. As the film unveils data?s tangible roots, it raises crucial questions about its ethical and environmental implications. Each chapter?Extraction, Repository, and Journeys?immerses viewers in a thought-provoking exploration of data?s hidden realities. As we navigate an era of AI and massive data collection, understanding the ?materiality? of our digital footprint is more important than ever. Data Shadows challenges us to think about the environmental impact of data storage and the ethical responsibilities we have toward the information we use and harvest. Whether you are an academic, a data professional, or simply someone curious about how the digital world works, this film offers a poetic and thought-provoking perspective that raises many questions about our increasingly data-driven world. Find out more and watch the film at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2026/05/07/digital-footprints-material-truth-data-shadows-open-access-launch/ 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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I would like to congratulate Dr Jummy Okoya, Samson Olagbami and the University of East London for the Reimagining Sustainability in Higher Education: Thriving Through Equity and Student Success report published in partnership with Advance HE. What started as a conversation at the House of Lords has now become a national sector report bringing together the voices of Vice-Chancellors, policymakers and senior leaders from across UK higher education. This work emerged from a powerful House of Lords convening hosted by Baroness Sandy Verma and developed through a national dialogue involving: contributions from more than 10 Vice-Chancellors engagement from senior leaders across more than 30 institutions four themed webinar conversations exploring the future sustainability of higher education through the lens of equity, leadership and student success This report aims to reposition equity and student success as the foundational infrastructure of institutional sustainability in higher education. Originating from the House of Lords convening, one-on-one interviews with various university Vice-Chancellors and developed through a national webinar series, it seeks to move the sector beyond moral rhetoric toward strategic, evidence-led action. The report has four central aims. First, to redefine sustainability as more than financial survival, framing student continuation, attainment, belonging and progression as core indicators of institutional resilience. Second, to surface practical leadership, governance and accountability mechanisms that make equity measurable and unavoidable. Third, to connect innovation, digital transformation and partnership working directly to inclusion, ensuring futureproofing does not reproduce inequality. Finally, to provide a clear call to action for governing bodies, executive leaders and academic communities to embed equity at system level rather than as an add-on initiative. In doing so, the report offers a strategic blueprint for institutions seeking to thrive through equity, strengthen public trust, and deliver student success as a matter of institutional design rather than chance. Read the full report at https://advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/reimagining-sustainability-he-university-east-london Okoya, O J & Olagbami, S (2026) Reimagining Sustainability in Higher Education:Thriving through Equity and Student Success. University of East London. Please share this report with your University colleagues and networks. Best wishes Suchith > > >> On 23 Nov 2025, at 21:53, Suchith Anand wrote: >> >> Dear colleagues, >> >> I thank the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) of the UK Government for responding to my Open Letter on REF 2029 - Research Culture >> >> https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/geoforall/2025-September/006617.html >> >> https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/geoforall/2025-September/006622.html >> >> It is important to talk about research culture and the Research Excellence Framework 2029. I thank the UK university community and REF 2029 community for this focus on research culture for REF 2029. Let us all work to build a healthy and thriving research system that delivers the maximum benefits for society. >> >> 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 >> >> >>> On 19 Nov 2025, at 11:42, Suchith Anand wrote: >>> >>> Dear colleagues, >>> >>> An excellent convening on Reimagining Sustainability in Higher Education: Leading Through Equity at the UK House of Lords on 17th November 2025. I represented and contributed on behalf of the University of Exeter for this important meeting. >>> >>> Hosted by Baroness Verma, the event united a distinguished cohort of senior leaders, including: >>> >>> - Vice-Chancellors and PVCs >>> - Representatives from over 20 universities, encompassing Russell Group and post-92 institutions >>> - Regulatory and sector bodies such as the Office for Students and HEPI >>> >>> This endeavour will create a unified, sector-wide vision of a sustainable University, one that champions equity, thrives on inclusion, and endures through purposeful collaboration. The dialogues were profound, open, and strategically focused, underscoring a fundamental truth: Equity is not an add-on to sustainability but the cornerstone of a thriving higher education sector. >>> >>> Delegates delved into how equity can propel: >>> >>> - Financial and operational resilience >>> - Enhanced outcomes and student experiences >>> - Robust governance practices >>> - Inclusive digital and workforce advancements >>> >>> Next Steps: >>> >>> Our forthcoming actions include: >>> >>> - Crafting a comprehensive sector-wide report, incorporating insights from the event and amplifying the voices of Vice-Chancellors leading equity initiatives nationally >>> - Facilitating virtual in-depth roundtables for each thematic stream >>> - Showcasing institutions pioneering equity-driven transformations >>> - Ensuring alignment of our roadmap with evolving government policies >>> >>> This endeavour will create a unified, sector-wide vision of a sustainable University, one that champions equity, thrives on inclusion, and endures through purposeful collaboration. Thank you to Baroness Verma for hosting us, and to Dr Jummy Okoya for leading this important conversation. >>> >>> Looking forward to working together for championing equity and inclusion. Together, we are reshaping the sector?s future. >>> >>> 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: