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Job opportunity: Assistant Professor (Democracy and Technology), University of Ottawa
by Florian Martin-Bariteau Sept. 3, 2026

Sept. 3, 2026

Dear colleagues, I am delighted to share that the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa is now inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Democracy and Technology. Applications are invited from scholars whose research addresses the relationship between democratic governance and technology. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to: * Digital governance and public policy * Artificial intelligence and public decision-making * Platform governance and democratic accountability * Online political communication and disinformation * Technology regulation and public institutions * Surveillance, privacy, and digital rights * Cybersecurity and democratic resilience * Emerging technologies and governance innovation Ranked among the top five universities in Canada for research intensity, the University of Ottawa is a centre of power, leadership and transformation, located in the heart of the capital of a G7 country and in a bilingual city at the intersection of science, commerce and public policy. The university has positioned itself as a leader in transdisciplinary research and training for responsible technologies for the benefit of Canada and the world, notably through its Centre for Law, Technology and Society, Canada’s leading research group in technology law, ethics and policy, and a global leader advancing research and policy in an interdisciplinary setting. More details about the position available at: https://uottawa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/uOttawa_External_Career_Site/jo… For any enquiry, please reach out to Prof. Costanza Musu, Director, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at api(a)uottawa.ca. Best, ▬ Florian Martin-Bariteau, LL.D. Professeur titulaire, Section de common law | Full Professor, Common Law Section Chaire de recherche de l’Université en technologie et société | University Research Chair in Technology and Society Directeur, Centre de recherche en droit, technologie et société | Director, Centre for Law, Technology and Society Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa - Faculty Associate, Berkman-Klein Center for Internet & Society Harvard University

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New chapter on the Network of Centers published
by Sofie Schönborn Aug. 28, 2026

Aug. 28, 2026

Dear NoC colleagues, I’m happy to share that our chapter, “The Global Network of Internet and Society Centers: Science Diplomacy in an Era of Technological Disruption,” co-authored with Armando and Urs, has now been published in The Palgrave Handbook of Science Diplomacy. The chapter looks at the Network of Centers as a case study of science diplomacy in the digital age. It reflects on how the NoC has evolved over time, and how academic networks like ours can contribute to international dialogue, policy development, capacity building, and trust-building across regions and disciplines. The chapter is available open access here: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-29473-9_10 Kind regards and greetings from Munich! Sofie

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NoC @ AI4Good & WSIS
by Nagla Rizk July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

Dear NoC friends, I will be in Geneva for WSIS, AI4Good and other meetings. I will be there July 2-10. Please reach out if you will be there. Nagla Nagla Rizk, PhD. Professor of Economics Founding Director, Access to Knowledge for Development Center (A2K4D) Onsi Sawiris School of Business, The American University in Cairo Faculty Associate, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University Affiliated Fellow, Information Society Project, Yale Law School Associate Member, Centre for Law, Technology and Society, University of Ottawa http://www1.aucegypt.edu/faculty/naglarzk/ https://business.aucegypt.edu/research/centers/a2k4d https://menaobservatory.ai/

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Next Generation Sequencing Market Outlook 2026-2035: Competitive Insights, Revenue Projections & Segment Expansion
by km3065158＠gmail.com July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

The Global Next Generation Sequencing Market Report is a comprehensive report on the Next Generation Sequencing market, offering key insights on business strategies, current trends, and presenting qualitative and quantitative analysis of the Next Generation Sequencing market. This report offers in-depth research insights on key and significant aspects of the Next Generation Sequencing market, providing an in-depth analysis of key drivers, restraints, restraints, growth prospects, threats, and risks. The report also includes an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape and regional scope of the Next Generation Sequencing market. The global Next Generation Sequencing market report employs an extremely extensive and perceptive process that analyzes statistical data relating to services and products offered in the market. The research study is a pivotal document in understanding the needs and wants of the clients. The report is comprised of significant data about the leading companies and their marketing strategies. The Next Generation Sequencing industry is witnessing an expansion and change of dynamics owing to the entry of several new players. The study outlines the rapidly evolving and growing market segments along with valuable insights into each element of the industry. The industry has witnessed the entry of several new players, and the report aims to deliver insightful information about their transition and growth in the market. Mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, agreements, product launches, and joint ventures are all outlined in the report. Key Companies Profiled in the Report are • Admera Health • Applied Biological Materials • BGI Genomics • CD Genomics • DNA Link • Eurofins Genomics (Eurofins Scientific) • Fulgent Genetics • Gene by Gene • GENEWIZ • MedGenome • Novogene • Omega Biosciences • Psomagen • Veritas Genetics • Xcerlis Labs Next Generation Sequencing Market: Distribution by Key Application Areas (Diagnostics, Drug Discovery, Precision Medicine and Others), End Users (Hospitals and Clinics, Academics and Research Institutes, Pharmaceutical Companies and Others), Type of Technology (Sequencing by Synthesis, Ion Semiconductor, Single-molecule Real-time Sequencing, Nanopore and Others), Type of Services (Whole Genome Sequencing, Whole Exome Sequencing and Targeted Sequencing) The research report offers a comprehensive regional analysis of the market with regards to production and consumption patterns, import/export, market size and share in terms of volume and value, supply and demand dynamics, and presence of prominent players in each market. Regional Analysis Covers: • North America (U.S., Canada) • Europe (U.K., Italy, Germany, France, Rest of EU) • Asia Pacific (India, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, Rest of APAC) • Rest of the World (Australia, New Zealand and Other Countries) To know more about the report, visit @ https://www.rootsanalysis.com/reports/next-generation-sequencing/290.html Furthermore, the report provides analytical data in an organized format segmented into charts, tables, graphs, figures, and diagrams. This enables readers to understand the market scenario in an easy and beneficial manner. Moreover, the report aims to impart a prospective outlook and draw an informative conclusion to assist the reader in making lucrative business decisions. The report, in conclusion, provides a detailed analysis of the segments expected to dominate the market, the regional bifurcation, the estimated market size and share, and comprehensive SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces Analysis. Thank you for reading our report. For further queries, please connect with us, and our team will provide you the report best suited to your requirements.

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Annual hybrid conference of the CNRS Centre for Internet and Society: Sept 14-15 - programme and registration now available
by Melanie Dulong de Rosnay June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

Dear colleagues, The annual hybrid conference of the CNRS Centre for Internet and Society will take place on Monday, September 14 and Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the CNRS, 59-61 rue Pouchet, Paris 17th arrondissement, and via videoconference. The conference is organised by the CNRS Research Network on Internet, AI and Society hosted by the CNRS Centre for Internet and Society and gathering the French-based and francophone community interested in the techno-social, political, and legal implications and co-shaping of digital technologies. We are pleased to announce that the program for the 2026 CIS conference is now available online, along with the registration form: https://cis.cnrs.fr/journees-du-cis-2026/ Sometimes we have a couple of sessions in English, but not this year, so feel free to share this information within your French-speaking networks, we look forward to seeing some of you online, Warm regards, Melanie -- Melanie Dulong de Rosnay Research professor, CNRS https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/melanie_dulong/ Co-founder, Centre for Internet and Society, CNRS Research Unit and Network Director, Research Network on Internet, AI and Society https://cis.cnrs.fr/en/the-cis/

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Call for Submissions | twentyfifty: Utopias for a democratic society (Deadline: 15 June)
by NoC ＠HIIG June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

Dear network, The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) and Wissenschaft im Dialog (WiD) are inviting researchers at all career stages (at least final PhD phase) and from all disciplines worldwide to imagine democratic visions for the year 2050 in a narrative or essayistic form. Selected authors will be invited to an international writing retreat. Their stories will be published as a collection. Democracy is not a fixed construct, but an evolving practice, a negotiation, constantly in transformation. Yet much of democratic theory describes what is, where it comes from and not what could be. With the twentififty *essay competition*, we ask researchers to do something different: to use their expertise not to analyse the present or past, but to imagine the future. What might democratic life look like in 2050? And what kind of democracy do we want to live in? *Submissions (max. 1,000 words, English language) should connect to the following, overlapping areas:* *• Living, belonging, and community* *• Knowledge and learning* *• Work and purpose* *• Governing, participation, and public administration* *• Security and freedom* Additionally, your submission should include a paragraph on how this narrative relates to your own research, as well as your three most recent publications. Selection criteria include originality, research grounding, narrative potential, and democratic relevance. If selected by the review panel of researchers and storytelling experts, 10–12 submitting authors will be invited to a 3-day *international writing retreat* (in/around *Berlin* from *7–10 October 2026*), hosted by Dr. Nataliia Sokolovska, to develop their narratives towards a collective publication. *Deadline for submission: 15 June 2026* For further details on the call and ways to submit, please refer to the call's page: https://www.hiig.de/en/call-for-submissions-twentyfifty/ If you have any questions on the essay competition, feel free to reach out to Dr. Nataliia Sokolovska (nataliia.sokolosvka(a)hiig.de) and Sarah Spitz ( sarah.spitz(a)hiig.de) We look forward to your submissions! Kind regards HIIG -- Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760 82 · F +49 30 206 089 60 · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de/> · Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/hiigberlin.bsky.social> · Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> · LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

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Open Call for Visiting Scholars to Universidad de Chile
by Alberto Cerda May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026

Dear Colleagues, Hope you all are doing well. Allow me to call your attention to the open application for academic visitors to the Center for Law, Technology and Society at the University of Chile Law School <https://derecho.uchile.cl/centro-estudios-derecho-tecnologia-sociedad>. Applicants must be Latin American scholars or professionals working at the intersection of law and technology. They must be fluent in Spanish. Visit would take place in an agreed time between July 2026 and May 2027. Application remains open until May 30th, 2026. Details of the call are available here <https://derecho.uchile.cl/portada/convocatorias/programa-de-visitas-academi…>. For your convenience, I am also attaching the terms of reference for the call. Thanks for taking note and disseminating among any potential colleagues who may be interested in spending 4-6 weeks in Chile in the coming months. All the best, A. -- -- Alberto J. Cerda Silva E-Mail: albertocerdasilva(a)gmail.com Linkedin: alberto-cerda-silva <http://cl.linkedin.com/pub/alberto-cerda-silva/5b/363/295/>

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[noc] CfP DigiSem2026 | Join us!
by NoC ＠HIIG March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

Dear NoC colleagues, We cordially invite you to join this year's *DigiSem2026* at Weizenbaum Institute in Berlin! *Balancing Digital Safety between Risks, Rights, and Regulation* The Weizenbaum Institute (WI), the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt), the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) and the Leibniz Institute for Media Research – Hans Bredow Institute (HBI) invite doctoral and postdoctoral researchers to present their work at the joint Digitalisation Research Seminar – DigiSem 2026 on: 21‒22 September 2026 at WI in Berlin. This year’s Digitalisation Research Seminar is dedicated to Digital Safety as a human-centered, interdisciplinary research field. We aim to bring together early career researchers who examine human and societal risks of digital technologies, including harm arising from bias, dis- and misinformation, loss of control, and institutional misalignment, as well as challenges in risk prevention for vulnerable groups, such as children. Our goal is to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and networking among early career researchers, and to advance research that contributes to safer, more responsible, and socially sustainable digital systems. Constructive feedback and cross-cutting discussions are central to the seminar. We invite early career researchers (PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and advanced Master’s students) to submit presentation abstracts for an interdisciplinary exchange on risks and challenges arising from digital systems that affect human safety, well-being, and societal stability, that goes beyond issues of cybersecurity. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): - Use of technologies to increase security - Risks of using AI on bias and decision making - Regulation of social media for human and societal safety - Protection of vulnerable groups (esp. children and young people) in the digital space - Criminal misuse of digital technologies (deep fakes, doxing, cybercrime, identity theft, etc.) More Information: https://www.cais-research.de/en/news/digitalisation-research-seminar-digise… Please feel free to share this CfP in your network! -- Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760 82 · F +49 30 206 089 60 · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de/> · Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/hiigberlin.bsky.social> · Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> · LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

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[noc] Online Learning Call Invite | "Under pressure: The DSA as source of transatlantic tensions" | 18 March, 3–4pm (CET)
by NoC ＠HIIG March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

Dear NoC colleagues, We cordially invite you to an online learning call on the impact of the Digital Services Act (DSA) on the future of global tech policy: Is the DSA a global censorship law or the necessary basis for rights-based content moderation? *Topic* Under pressure: The DSA as source of transatlantic tensions *Speakers* *Josephine Ballon <https://hateaid.org/en/press-downloads/josephine-ballon/>*, she is advocating to improve the legal framework and access to justice for those affected by online violence who are left largely unprotected against violations of their rights. After studying law and completing her legal clerkship, Josephine Ballon was admitted as a lawyer in 2018, working in the field of consumer rights and legal tech. In November 2019, she joined HateAid <https://hateaid.org/> as Head of Legal. Since September 2023, she has been leading the organisation together with Anna-Lena von Hodenberg as CEO. Since July 2024, she has been a member of the advisory board of the Digital Services Coordinator in Germany. *Prof Dr. Matthias C. Kettemann <https://www.hiig.de/matthias-kettemann/>*, is Head of Research for the New Technologies and the Future of Law <https://www.hiig.de/research/neue-technologien-und-zukunft-des-rechts/> research focus at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG). He teaches law and innovation at the University of Innsbruck and leads a research area on platform governance at the Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut, Hamburg. *Time & date* 18 March 2026, 3.00–4.00pm (CET) *Location* Online via Zoom (you will receive a link upon registration via our website, s. link below) To *register* and read more about the call, please follow this link: https://www.hiig.de/en/events/under-pressure-the-dsa-as-source-of-transatla… The learning call is organised by the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society in collaboration with the Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut and the DSA Observatory, with support from the Network of Centres (NoC). It is part of a broader learning call series addressing current topics related to the DSA. The series is part of the DSA Research Network <https://www.hiig.de/en/project/dsa-research-network/>, funded by the Stiftung Mercator. Feel free to share this invite with your network. We look forward to an insightful discussion and thought-provoking questions from you! Kind regards. -- Alexander von Humboldt Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH Französische Straße 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760 82 · F +49 30 206 089 60 · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de/> · Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/hiigberlin.bsky.social> · Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/hiigberlin/> · LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/hiigberlin/> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | USt-ID DE 291 151 171 Forschungsdirektorium: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann (Geschäftsführung) · Prof. Dr. Björn Scheuermann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz | Geschäftsführung: Dr. Karina Preiß

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Re: [netsociety] Welcoming New Centers to the Global Network of Internet and Society Centers!
by Elena Estavillo Flores March 7, 2026

March 7, 2026

Very welcome! > El 4 mar 2026, a las 9:00, Guio Espanol, Armando <arg911(a)harvard.edu> escribió: > > Dear NoC Colleagues, > > We hope you are all doing well. > > We are thrilled to welcome five new centers from Africa, Asia and North America to the Global Network of Internet and Society Centers.The work undertaken by these centers is not only innovative but also provides valuable insights for NoC colleagues around the world: > > Center for Digital Society <https://digitalsociety.id/en/> at the Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia > The Center for Digital Society focuses on the socio-political impacts of digitalization and technological advancement on society. Building on a decade of experience, CfDS now concentrates on three key areas: cyberdemocracy and new governance, human-in-the-loop in artificial intelligence, and green technology for sustainable development. > > GW Center for Law & Technology: The Bernard Center <https://www.law.gwu.edu/center-law-and-technology> at George Washington Law School, United States of America > The GW Bernard Center is focused on the legal treatment of technology under U.S. law and the application of new and existing laws to artificial intelligence. The center examines the ways in which U.S. law can properly balance individuals' rights to speak freely online with government and platforms' interests in (and duty of) reducing hate speech, terrorist recruitment, and online misinformation. > > Kyoto University Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law and Policy <https://cislp.law.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/>, Japan > The Kyoto University Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law and Policy is committed to conducting interdisciplinary and international research on cutting-edge legal policy issues.The purpose of this Center is to contribute to the development of legal policy frameworks that foster innovation, while also promoting the growth of new academic fields and the cultivation of creative leaders in these areas. > > Policy Innovation Lab <https://policyinnovationlab.sun.ac.za/> at Stellenbosch University, South Africa > The Policy Innovation Lab focuses on the use of AI to improve policy making in South Africa. The center operationalise this focus by prototyping AI tools, developing AI training and supporting AI usage readiness in the public sector > > Stern Center for Business and Human Rights <https://bhr.stern.nyu.edu/> at New York University, United States of America > The Stern Center for Business and Human Rights has a general focus on business and human rights. One of the center’s programs delves in technology and democracy, exploring ways to reduce harms associated with social media, artificial intelligence, online gaming, and 3D immersive platforms. > > We look forward to fostering collaboration with these new centers and advancing the goals outlined in the 2024–2026 NoC Roadmap as the Network continues to grow! > > Best regards, > > Armando – On behalf of the NoC Secretariat. > > <image.png>

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