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Re: [netsociety] Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society Accepting Apps for Summer 2018 Internships

by Alex Gakuru

Hello Becky, Expect a couple of applications form Kenya. Re: CODE-IP:2018 and GoDown:2018 CopyrightX classes. Our students are very excited about it. In fact, we're in discussions with Carlos Affonso exploring possiblities of his coming over to Nairobi for a Special Event. Great! Thanks, Alex On Feb 15, 2018 3:47 AM, "Rebecca Tabasky" <rtabasky(a)cyber.law.harvard.edu> wrote: > Hello! > > The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University is > accepting applications from students for our 2018 summer internship > program <https://cyber.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships_summer>. More > information is below - please feel welcome to reach out with questions, and > please share with students you think may have interest! > > Many thanks, and all best, > Becca Tabasky > Manager of Community Programs > Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University > > ------ > > * Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society 2018 Summer Internship > Program* > * Application deadline for all students for summer 2018 is Wednesday, > February 28, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET* > *Information about the summer program and links to the application > procedures can be found below and at **http://brk.mn/summer > <http://brk.mn/summer>* > > * About the Program* > Each summer the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard > University swings open the doors of our vibrant yellow house to welcome a > group of talented and curious students as full-time interns - Berkterns! > <http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=berktern> - who are > passionate about the promise of the Internet. Finding connected and > complementary research inquiries among their diverse backgrounds, students > represent all levels of study, are being trained in disciplines across the > board, and come from universities all over the world to tackle issues > related to the core of the Center’s research agenda. Summer interns jump > head first into the swirl of the Berkman Klein universe, where they are > deeply and substantively involved in our research projects and efforts. > > Becoming invaluable contributors to the Center’s operation and success, > interns conduct collaborative and independent research under the guidance > of Berkman Klein staff, fellows, and faculty. Specific roles, tasks, and > experiences vary depending on Center needs and interns' skills; a select > list of expected opportunities for this coming summer is below. Typically, > the workload of each intern is primarily based under one project or suite > of projects, with encouragement and flexibility to get involved in > additional projects across the Center. > > In addition to joining research teams > <https://cyber.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships_summer#Opportunities>, > summer interns participate in special lectures with Berkman Klein Center > faculty and fellows, engage each other through community experiences like > weekly interns discussion hours, and attend Center-wide events and > gatherings with members of the wider Berkman Klein community. As well, each > year interns establish new channels for fun and learning, such as organizing > debates > <http://blogs.harvard.edu/mediaberkman/2009/08/13/radio-berkman-supreme-is-t…> > and pub quizzes; establishing reading groups and book clubs; producing > <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdeI4BjAAsM&list=PL68azUN8PTNih-lgYoWXL0ypd…> > podcasts and videos <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYLU755T6_I>; taking > on the Mystic lakes and Brooklyn Boulders; and hosting potlucks, cook-offs, > and BBQs (fortunately for us, people share). > > The word "awesome" has been thrown around to describe our internships, but > don't take our word for it. Get a behind the scenes look at what it's > like to be a summer intern at the Center through the Summer Snapshot 2017 > <http://cyber.harvard.edu/summerinternship/> developed by summer 2017 > Berktern Tym Yee; there you'll hear from interns about their experiences, > projects, and out-of-the office explorations! And an evergreen-in-spirit > quote from former intern Zachary McCune in 2008 continues to sparkle (even > as the rock band reference dates it): "it has been an enchanting summer > working at the berkman center for internet & society. everyday, i get to > hang out with some of the most brilliant people on the planet. we talk, we > write (emails), we blog, we laugh, we play rock band. and when things need > to get done, we stay late hyped on free coffee and leftover food. it is a > distinct honor to be considered a peer among such excellent people. and i > am not just talking about the fellows, staff, and faculty, though they are > all outstanding. no, i mean my peers as in my fellow interns, who are > almost definitely the ripening next generation of changemakers." > > *Select Expected Summer 2018 Opportunities* > A list of projects and research areas interns will engage may be found > here > <https://cyber.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships_summer#Opportunities>. > > *Time Commitment* > The summer 2018 program will run from Monday, June 4, 2018 through Friday, > August 10, 2018. Summer internships are full time positions (35 > hours/week). > > * Payment* > Interns are paid $11.50 an hour, with the exception of certain > opportunities for law students who receive summer public interest funds > (more about these specific cases at the link for law students below). > > No other benefits are provided, and interns must make their own housing, > insurance, and transportation arrangements. > > * Commitment to Diversity* > The work and well-being of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society > are profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our > differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, > sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, ability, > and much more. We actively seek and welcome people of color, women, the > LGBTQIA community, persons with disabilities, and people at intersections > of these identities, from across the spectrum of disciplines and methods. > > *Eligibility* > > - Internships are open to students enrolled across the full spectrum > of disciplines. > - Internships are open to students at different levels of academic > study including those in bachelor’s, master’s, law, and Ph.D programs. We > also welcome applications from recent graduates and those in between > academic programs. > - Summer interns do not need to be U.S. residents or in school in the > U.S.; indeed, we encourage international students to apply. > - Selected interns must be authorized to be employed in the United > States during the summer. The Berkman Klein Center works with the > Harvard International Office (HIO) to sponsor J-1 Student Intern Visas, > which permit employment, for selected summer interns who meet the visa > requirements. More information can be found on the HIO website at > http://hio.harvard.edu/j-student-intern-visa > <http://hio.harvard.edu/j-student-intern-visa>. > - Summer interns do not need an existing affiliation with Harvard > University. > > * To Apply* > We know what you're thinking. *Yes please. I want that. That sounds > magical. Did I mention that I have incredible dance moves > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGQbFqH6D4g>?* Here's what you should > do... > > - *Law students:* please find application instructions and important > additional information here > <https://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships_summer_law>. > > - *Students from disciplines other than law:* please find more > information and application instructions here > <https://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/internships_summer_other>. > > *The application deadline for all students for summer 2018 is Wednesday, > February 28, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET* > > _______________________________________________ > netsociety mailing list > netsociety(a)lists.networkofcenters.net > https://lists.networkofcenters.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/netsociety > >

Feb. 18, 2018

Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society Accepting Apps for Summer 2018 Internships

by Rebecca Tabasky

Feb. 15, 2018

Fwd: Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners of the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom

by Celina Beatriz

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

Feb. 8, 2018

Reminder: CCLP Call for Proposals 2018

by Cyber Center

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]

Feb. 1, 2018

THE CENTER FOR CYBER, LAW AND POLICY - CFP 2018

by Cyber Center

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]

Jan. 18, 2018

Job opening and International PhD Colloquium at Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society (TILT)

by G. van den Maagdenberg

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>

Jan. 11, 2018

Please add me to the mailing list

by Mentor Ida

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

Dec. 29, 2017

RES: 2 Books for IGF: Platform Regulations + Community Networks

by Luca Belli

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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Dec. 27, 2017

2 Books for IGF: Platform Regulations + Community Networks

by Luca Belli

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) 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:5a31230161f4d] [cid:5a31231dc98a5] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Dec. 13, 2017

CFP: "Overcoming Inequalities in Internet Governance: framing digital policy capacity building strategies" GigArts2018 / CIGP 26-27 April 2018, Cardiff

by William Drake

Hi GIG-ARTs http://gig-arts.eu <http://gig-arts.eu/> is a network of European-based Internet governance scholars that’s holding its second annual conference in Cardiff in April. We’d love to get some good paper proposal related to the themes outlined below. Deadline for abstracts is 8 January. Please share with any potentially interested colleagues etc. In this context, I'd love to get a cluster of good paper proposals on digital trade so that we can constitute a panel and ultimately a section of the planned conference book. If anyone finds this an appealing possibility please be in touch with me. Thanks Bill > > > GIG-ARTS 2018 - The Second European Multidisciplinary Conference on Global Internet Governance Actors, Regulations, Transactions and Strategies > > 26-27 April 2018, Cardiff > > Overcoming Inequalities in Internet Governance: framing digital policy capacity building strategies > > Organised by: Centre for Internet and Global Politics / School of Law and Politics / Cardiff University > > In partnership with: DiploFoundation, The ECPR Standing Group on Internet and Politics, The Global Internet Governance Academic Network (GigaNet) > > Deadline 08.January.2018 > > Abstract > > After having explored “Global Internet Governance as a Diplomacy Issue” at its first edition held in Paris in 2007, the Second European Multidisciplinary Conference on Global Internet Governance Actors, Regulations, Transactions and Strategies (GIG-ARTS 2018) addresses power inequalities in internet governance, and digital policy capacity building strategies aiming at overcoming gaps in digital policy developments. > > Connectivity infrastructure is constantly expanding, while internet access is incessantly growing across countries, regions and socio-political contexts. In this context, new and crucial questions emerge from a governance and security perspective. As for the latter, new connectivity calls for cybersecurity capacity building strategies aiming at secure digital infrastructure. At the same time, from a governance perspective, traditional powers in the governance of the internet are increasingly challenged from newly connected actors who demand more influence in the transnational debate around digital policy development. As a result, despite claims for equal representations and diversity since the first World Summit on Information Society in 2003, the narrowing of the digital divide opens new and key questions: Whether and what inequalities exist in internet governance decision making? How is the rapidly changing internet geography and sociography reflected in the governance of the internet? Moreover, in order to increase awareness and enhance involvement of newly connected countries in national and transnational digital policy developments, what are the best internet governance capacity building strategies available? How do newly connected countries and actors build their digital policy capacity, and do they develop an active role in the transnational internet governance debate? Whether in newly or early connected countries, various kinds of divides persist across socio-cultural and political contexts, reflecting if not extending societal and socio-economic inequalities. Are such renewed forms of inequalities and discriminations adequately addressed in internet governance debates? What are the requirements for digital policies to actually empower people and uphold their individual and collective rights online? > > In order to answer these crucial and manifold questions, the conference will bring together an outstanding network of experts working on internet governance, digital inequalities, and cybersecurity capacity building. The conference welcomes theoretically relevant, empirically grounded research, and/or policy oriented contributions, addressing internet governance inequalities, digital policy making, and cybersecurity capacity building. In particular, submissions could address either of the following topics (list non exhaustive): > > Inequalities in the governance of the internet > Governance strategies among new and emerging actors > Geopolitical coalitions among actors (e.g. BRICS) > Multistakeholder models and their efficacy > Cybersecurity capacity building > Digital divides > Telecom Reforms > Online discriminations > Violent content and harassment online > “Fake news” and other kinds of manipulations > Individual and collective empowerment > Human rights online > Digital Trade > > Program Chair > Andrea Calderaro > Centre for Internet and Global Politics, University of Cardiff, United Kingdom > > Program Committee > William J. Drake, University of Zurich, Switzerland > Marianne Franklin, Goldsmiths University > Katharina Höne, DiploFoundation, Malta & Switzerland > Nanette S. Levinson, American University Washington DC, USA > Robin Mansell, London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom > Meryem Marzouki, CNRS & Sorbonne Université, France > Ben Wagner, UW Vienna, Austria > > Full Call for Paper > Please find more information via the conference website: events.gig-arts.eu <http://events.gig-arts.eu/> > > Submission Information and Publication Opportunities > Authors are invited to submit their abstracts (no longer than 500 words) via Easychair at: > https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gigarts2018 <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gigarts2018> > > Authors of selected submissions will have the opportunity to submit their full manuscript for publication as part of an edited volume. > > Venue > The conference will be held in Wales's capital city, Cardiff, at the Centre for Internet and Global Politics, hosted at the Cardiff University's School of Law and Politics. > > Conference Registration and Fees > Registration fees are 100€ for regular participants and 50€ for students showing proof of status. The conference fees include a participant kit with conference documents as well as coffee breaks and meals. > > GIG-ARTS 2018 Communication Details > - Website: events.gig-arts.eu <http://events.gig-arts.eu/> | www.cigp.eu <http://www.cigp.eu/> > - Email for information: events(a)gig-arts.eu <mailto:events@gig-arts.eu> | Andrea Calderaro (CalderaroA(a)Cardiff.ac.uk <mailto:CalderaroA@Cardiff.ac.uk>) > - Submissions: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gigarts2018 <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gigarts2018> > - Twitter: @GigArtsEU > - Mailing list for updates: http://tinyurl.com/yc7rvxm4 <http://tinyurl.com/yc7rvxm4> > > > *********************************************** William J. Drake International Fellow & Lecturer Media Change & Innovation Division, IPMZ University of Zurich, Switzerland william.drake(a)uzh.ch <mailto:william.drake@uzh.ch> (direct), wjdrake(a)gmail.com <mailto:wjdrake@gmail.com> (lists), www.williamdrake.org <http://www.williamdrake.org/> ************************************************

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