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Announcement of conference on AI
by Ramalho Ana (IR) Feb. 28, 2018

Feb. 28, 2018

Dear all, On 6 April 2018, an interdisciplinary conference on AI will take place in Brussels.The conference will have speakers from the legal field and from the tech and art fields debating the same topics, so as to explore the viewpoints of different disciplines. Attendance is free, but registration is required. For the detailed programme and registration, please visit: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/innov-ai-tion-law-technology-40? We would appreciate it if you could disseminate this event further in the network. With best wishes, Ana Ramalho [cid:26DCE3B0-F175-4793-9457-E309CB0F78E5@unisg.ch]

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Fellowships in Berlin: The Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society calls for applications!
by Ulrike Klinger Feb. 26, 2018

Feb. 26, 2018

Dear all Apologies for cross-posting: https://vernetzung-und-gesellschaft.de/wp-content/uploads/11/2018/02/Resear… <https://vernetzung-und-gesellschaft.de/wp-content/uploads/11/2018/02/Resear…> The Weizenbaum Institute is pleased to invite applications for research fellowships for the years 2018, 2019, and 2020. Visiting fellows will be hosted at the Institute for a period of one to three months. They will have the opportunity to conduct research on-site in Berlin, one of Europe’s most vibrant cities. Our aim is to establish and to cultivate fruitful collaborations between the Weizenbaum Institute and researchers around the globe, thus helping to position it as a leading research institution world-wide. For our visiting scholars, the Weizenbaum Institute offers an inspiring multi- disciplinary research environment with access to other leading research institutions. Researchers are asked to submit their applications addressed to the specific research group with which they would like to be associated. A full list of research groups currently offering fellowships is provided here: https://vernetzung-und-gesellschaft.de/wp-content/uploads/11/2018/02/Resear… <https://vernetzung-und-gesellschaft.de/wp-content/uploads/11/2018/02/Resear…> . Applications for fellowships may be submitted over the course of the whole year. Please indicate in your application the months in 2018, 2019, or 2020, which you would like to spend at the Weizenbaum Institute. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a publications list, a two-page project description, information about previous work, and your planned working program for the duration of your research stay. Projects resulting in publications are highly encouraged. The Weizenbaum Institute offers appropriate financial support to visiting fellows. This includes a fellowship provided by one of the seven founding institutions of the Weizenbaum Institute. For more information on the individual projects and details concerning the conditions for the fellowship, please contact the person to whom you will submit your application, corresponding to the research group in which you are interested: https://vernetzung-und-gesellschaft.de/wp-content/uploads/11/2018/02/Resear… <https://vernetzung-und-gesellschaft.de/wp-content/uploads/11/2018/02/Resear…> . If you are interestetd in joining the research group on „News, campaigns and the rationality of public discourse“, you can get back to me directly: u.klinger(a)fu-berlin.de <mailto:u.klinger@fu-berlin.de>. Best regards from Berlin. Dr. Ulrike Klinger Professor for digital communication Head of research group „News, campaigns and the rationality of public discourse" Institute for Media and Communication Studies Freie Universität Berlin Garystr. 55 14195 Berlin Tel. +49 30 83864593‬ Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society Hardenbergstr. 32 10623 Berlin u.klinger(a)fu-berlin.de https://vernetzung-und-gesellschaft.de

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ITS Rio Fellowship
by Celina Beatriz Feb. 19, 2018

Feb. 19, 2018

Dear All, ITS Rio <http://www.itsrio.org/> has launched our call for applications for the 2018 global fellowship program in Rio de Janeiro. In the past, we have had quite a few researchers from NoC affiliated centers and would like to continue to have more NoC members with us. Please spread the word among your centers! More information at: https://itsrio.org/en/comu nicados/applications-now-open-its-global-policy-fellowship-program-2018/ List of former fellows: https://itsrio.org/en/projetos/its-global-policy-fellowship/ The program will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in July 2018. The deadline to apply is March 3rd 2018. Best regards, ITS team

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Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society Accepting Apps for Summer 2018 Internships
by Rebecca Tabasky Feb. 18, 2018

Feb. 18, 2018

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Fwd: Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners of the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom
by Celina Beatriz Feb. 8, 2018

Feb. 8, 2018

Dear all, Please find below message from colleagues at Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (Florence). We would like to ask to circulate among NoC Centres the call for application of the 7th edition of our summer school for journalists and media practitioners. This year the focus will be on "Journalism in the era of algorithms and artificial intelligence" and it will take place in Florence, Italy, on 11-15 June 2018. We are offering *twenty (20) scholarships* to attend the summer school that cover travel expenses (up to 300 EUR), accommodation for 5 nights, tuition fees, all course materials, access to the EUI library, Wi-Fi access at the EUI, social activities, lunches and coffee breaks on lecture days. The scholarships are available for outstanding candidates from EU member states <https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/countries_en>, accession <http://ec.europa.eu/environment/enlarg/candidates.htm> and neighboring countries <https://ec.europa.eu/info/business-economy-euro/economic-and-fiscal-policy-…> by application only. Please note that unsuccessful applicants for these places will not be considered for a fee-paying place at the School. Scholarships are not intended for participants who can be funded by their own institutions. For more info see: http://cmpf.eui.eu/apply-cmpfs-2018-summer-school- journalists-media-practitioners/ Thanks in advance and looking forward to hearing from you and to meeting Carlos in Florence. Best regards, Mario On behalf of the CMPF Mario Viola de Azevedo Cunha Research Associate Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute mario.cunha(a)eui.eu <Elda.Brogi(a)eui.eu> Tel. [+39] 055 4685 834 Office: Villa Raimondi, VR006 Via Boccaccio 121 <https://maps.google.com/?q=Via+Boccaccio+121&entry=gmail&source=g>/111, I-50133 Firenze The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited without the express permission of the sender. If you received this communication in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. -- *Celina M.A. Bottino* *Diretora de Projetos* *Instituto de Tecnologia e Sociedade do Rio de Janeiro (ITS)* https://www.facebook.com/ITSriodejaneiro itsrio.org +55 21 3486-0390

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Reminder: CCLP Call for Proposals 2018
by Cyber Center Feb. 1, 2018

Feb. 1, 2018

Dear All, [Apologies for cross-posting] We wish to remind you that the Center For Cyber, Law and Policy (CCLP) recently announced its 2018 Call for Proposals. Please not that applications are also open for researchers who received CCLP grants in 2017. This year CCLP offers three tracks to apply for: 1. Research Track Eligibility: Faculty members of any accredited academic institution in Israel or abroad and prominent academics or professional experts working in collaboration with a faculty member as Co-PIs on a joint proposal. Applications can also be submitted by a single researcher. Funding: up to NIS 100,000 (approx. USD 29,000). 1. Interdisciplinary Track Eligibility: Faculty members of any accredited academic institution in Israel or abroad and prominent academics or professional experts working in collaboration with a faculty member as Co-PIs on a joint proposal. The proposal must feature a team of a computer science researcher and a law/policy related researcher (in fields such as law, social science, political science, humanities, education, economics, etc.). Applications can also be submitted by a single researcher. Funding: up to NIS 200,000 (approx. USD 58,000). Funding may exceed this sum at the discretion of CCLP based on the quality of the proposed research, its applicability, and available resources. 1. Fellows Track Eligibility: Faculty, Fellows and Doctoral Students, of any accredited academic institution in Israel or abroad, interested in pursuing a research project towards an academic publication (e.g., peer review journal, book, patent). Applications can also be submitted by a single researcher. Funding: up to NIS 60,000 (approx. USD 17,500). The Call for Proposals is attached and at: http://weblaw.haifa.ac.il/he/Research/ResearchCenters/cyberLaw/Pages/defaul… APPLICATION DUE March 1, 2018 Please help us share information about the call! Kind regards, Yoni Har Carmel The Center for Cyber Law & Policy University of Haifa 199 Aba Khoushy Ave. Mount Carmel Haifa, Israel 3498838 [CCLP logo]

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THE CENTER FOR CYBER, LAW AND POLICY - CFP 2018
by Cyber Center Jan. 18, 2018

Jan. 18, 2018

Dear members of the Network of Centers, The Center for Cyber Law & Policy (CCLP) at the University of Haifa is pleased to announce its 2018 Call for Papers. We invite scholars, researchers, young scientists, graduate and post-doctoral students, and experts in cyber law and policy, of any accredited academic institution in Israel and abroad, to apply for research grants. This year CCLP offers three tracks to apply for: 1. Research Track Eligibility: Faculty members of any accredited academic institution in Israel or abroad and prominent academics or professional experts working in collaboration with a faculty member as Co-PIs on a joint proposal. Funding: up to USD 29,000. 1. Interdisciplinary Track Eligibility: Faculty members of any accredited academic institution in Israel or abroad and prominent academics or professional experts working in collaboration with a faculty member as Co-PIs on a joint proposal. The proposal must feature a team of a computer science researcher and a law/policy related researcher (in fields such as law, social science, political science, humanities, education, economics, etc.). Funding: up to USD 58,000. Funding may exceed this sum at the discretion of CCLP based on the quality of the proposed research, its applicability, and available resources. 1. Fellows Track Eligibility: Faculty, Fellows and Doctoral Students, of any accredited academic institution in Israel or abroad, interested in pursuing a research project towards an academic publication (e.g., peer review journal, book, patent). Funding: up to USD 17,500. The Call for Paper is attached and at: http://weblaw.haifa.ac.il/he/Research/ResearchCenters/cyberLaw/Pages/defaul… APPLICATION DUE March 1, 2018 Please help us share information about the call! For more information please contact: cyber(a)univ.haifa.ac.il<mailto:cyber@univ.haifa.ac.il> With kind regards, Yoni Har Carmel The Center for Cyber Law & Policy University of Haifa 199 Aba Khoushy Ave. Mount Carmel Haifa, Israel 3498838 [CCLP logo]

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Job opening and International PhD Colloquium at Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society (TILT)
by G. van den Maagdenberg Jan. 11, 2018

Jan. 11, 2018

Dear members of the Network of Centers, There is a position available for an Assistant Professorship in Ethics, Law and Policy of new Data Technologies at the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society (TILT). The vacancy can be found on the link below: https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career_ns=job_listing&company=S003… We would also like to inform you that TILT is organizing a PhD Colloquium on new technologies which will take place at Tilburg University on 14 June 2018. We invite PhD researchers working on any of the themes covered by this Call for Papers ("CfP") to submit an abstract of max. 300 words by 28 February 2018. Read more about this event on the link below and apply now. Additionally we kindly ask members from the NoC to indicate their membership in the application, this will be taken this into account during the selection procedure. https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/t… With kind regards, [cid:image002.png@01D38AEE.991005D0]Ghislaine van den Maagdenberg Tilburg University TILT- Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society Secretary P.O.Box 90153 5000 LE TILBURG Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 08.30-17:00 hrs. Phone: + (31) 13 466 8199 Email : G.vdnMaagdenberg(a)uvt.nl<mailto:G.vdnMaagdenberg@uvt.nl>

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Please add me to the mailing list
by Mentor Ida Dec. 29, 2017

Dec. 29, 2017

Please add me to the mailing list, I would really appreciate updates. Thank you. ….....……......................…..….................................. Ida Ng'ang'a President Internet for Development Global Community +254728848811 ida.nganga(a)internet4d.org www.internet4d.org https://icannwiki.org/User:Mentor_Ida https://about.me/ida.mentor

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RES: 2 Books for IGF: Platform Regulations + Community Networks
by Luca Belli Dec. 27, 2017

Dec. 27, 2017

Dear all, (apologies for cross posting) The volumes on Platform Regulations and on Community Networks are now freely available at the links below Platform Regulations: How Platforms Are Regulated and How They Regulate Us http://tinyurl.com/PlatformRegulations Community Networks: the Internet by the People, for the People http://tinyurl.com/CommunityNetworks Best regards Luca [FGV Direito Rio] Luca Belli, PhD Senior Researcher Head of Internet Governance @ FGV<http://internet-governance.fgv.br/> luca.belli(a)fgv.br +55 21 3799 5763 @1lucabelli<https://twitter.com/1lucabelli> [http://www.fgv.br/mailing/Direito_Rio/assinatura_email/Ondas.png] De: netsociety [mailto:netsociety-bounces@lists.networkofcenters.net] Em nome de Luca Belli Enviada em: quarta-feira, 13 de dezembro de 2017 11:13 Para: netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net Assunto: [netsociety] 2 Books for IGF: Platform Regulations + Community Networks Dear all (apologies for cross posting) I would like to draw your attention on two books, including contributions from several members of this mailing list, that will be released next week at the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF). 1) Platform Regulations: How Platforms are Regulated and How They Regulate Us.This book is the Official 2017 Outcome of the UN IGF Dynamic Coalition on Platform Responsibility (DCPR), which is a multistakeholder group fostering a cooperative analysis of online platforms' responsibility to respect human rights, while putting forward solutions to protect platform-users' rights. The book offers some responses to the diverse and raising challenges generated by the platformisation of our economy and, more generally, our society. The analyses featured in this book are drafted by 18 authors (see table of content 1, at the end of this email) and the volume includes prefaces by David Kaye, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, and Julia Reda, Member of the European Parliament. The volume critically explores the human rights dimension of the digital platform debate, subsequently focusing on personal data protection and use, and finally suggesting innovative solutions for the new roles played by online platforms. It also includes the Recommendations on Terms of Service and Human Rights, which were elaborated through a multistakeholder participatory process, facilitated by the DCPR. The book's flyer is available here<https://twitter.com/1lucabelli/status/940676442656067584>. Free copies of the volume will be availableon the 19th at 9 o'clock<http://sched.co/CTqv> and the ebook will be released in open access, under Creative Commons License. 2) Community Networks: the Internet by the People for the People.This volume explores the benefits of community networks, analysing case studies, focusing on the challenges and opportunities for these networks and putting forward concrete recommendations for their development.It features analyses by 16 authors (see table of content 2, at the end of this email), and prefaces by Kathy Brown, President and CEO of the Internet Society, and Jan Dröge, Director of the EU Commission Broadband Competence Offices Support Facility. The book is the official outcome of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity (DC3), a multistakeholder group, fostering a cooperative analysis of the community network model, exploring how such networks may be used to improve connectivity while empowering Internet users. The volume also includes the updated version of the Declaration on Community Connectivity, which was elaborated through a multistakeholder participatory process, facilitated by the DC3. It will be presented and debated with the authors, on the 19th at 17:20<https://igf2017.sched.com/event/CTqx>. Free hard copies will be available, and the ebook will be released in open access, under Creative Commons License. The book's flyer is available here<https://twitter.com/1lucabelli/status/940676442656067584>. While expressing my sincerest gratitude to all those who contribute to these books, I would like to invite you all to the books' presentations, so that you can have your hard copies of the publications. For those who will not be able to be at the presentations, I will share the links to the books, right after the IGF. Lastly, should you be in Geneva next week, you might be interested in attending these sessions<https://igf2017.sched.com/ctsfgv> promoted by the Center for Technology and Society at FGV, dealing with topics such as intermediary liability<https://igf2017.sched.com/event/CSDC/council-of-europe-internet-intermediar…>, net neutrality<https://igf2017.sched.com/event/CTsC/dc-on-net-neutrality>, submarine interconnections<https://igf2017.sched.com/event/CTqs/the-future-of-internet-governance-subm…>, CyberBRICS<https://igf2017.sched.com/event/CTrY/cyberbrics-building-the-next-generatio…>, platform economy<https://igf2017.sched.com/event/CTsG/beyond-the-next-gig-unpacking-developm…> and terrorism online<https://igf2017.sched.com/event/CTru/terrorism-freedom-v-security-ws164>. Looking forward to seeing you at the IGF and, please, feel free to circulate this email through your networks. Best regards Luca [cid:image001.jpg@01D37F0A.83FE2DB0] [cid:image004.jpg@01D37F0B.819379D0] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luca Belli, PhD Senior Researcher, Center for Technology & Society, FGV Rio de Janeiro Chercheur Associé, Centre de Droit Public Comparé, Université Paris 2 Head of Internet Governance at FGV internet-governance.fgv.br @1lucabelli ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message, as well as any attached document, may contain information that is confidential and privileged and is intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying or distribution of this email or attached documents, or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. 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