Re: [netsociety] Internal Reflection and Collaboration Calls: Advancing the NoC Network Amid Global Challenges
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Dear NoC Network Members,
Regarding the first off-the-record learning call (May 15), titled *"
Academic Freedom: Challenges, Experiences and Perspectives"*, I would
like to invite any NoC member who has some experiences (or tangible
fears, e.g., proposed rules or bills) to drop me a line.
The plan is to prepare a series of initial short contributions, followed
by a general discussion.
Many thanks,
juan carlos
Juan Carlos De Martin
Professor of Computer Engineering
Codirector, Nexa Center for Internet & Society
Politecnico di Torino
https://demartin.polito.it
Faculty Associate
Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society
Harvard University
On 29/04/25 18:16, Guio Espanol, Armando wrote:
> Dear NoC Network Members,
>
> The rise in global and geopolitical tensions has significantly
> challenged international collaboration between academic centers. These
> developments have also limited — and in some cases compromised —
> funding sources, creating uncertainty and concern within our community.
>
> In this environment of increasing fragmentation, the NoC’s role
> becomes even more important. Global academic networks like ours are
> essential for fostering collaboration, exchange, and collective
> action. Strengthening our resilience now is key to sustaining the
> collaborative and mutually supportive world we strive for.
>
> To help address these challenges, we are pleased to announce a new
> series of internal calls for participating centers: "*Responding to
> Uncertainty and Global Fragmentation: NoC Internal Calls*." Led by
> members of the Executive Committee, these sessions will focus on the
> most pressing topics that require collective reflection and
> coordinated support. Further information about these calls is
> available here
> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K9VG41Nfdn_5k5Qyp9oFMwgRfpJl_M4k/edit>.
>
> Our first session will take place in the coming days, led by Professor
> Juan Carlos De Martin from the Nexa Center for Internet & Society at
> the Politecnico di Torino, and will focus on critical issues such as
> academic freedom and freedom of expression in today’s environment.
>
> These conversations will help identify the most important topics for
> our centers and guide us in strengthening the relationships necessary
> to meet today’s challenges. They will also support the development of
> a model of collaboration and governance that encourages broad
> participation across the network.
>
> We deeply appreciate your ongoing commitment and encourage you to look
> out for the invitation from Juan Carlos with further details.
>
> With best regards,
>
> Armando — on behalf of the NoC Executive Committee
>
>
